Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,200 | 18.57 | 2.02 |
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $7,000 | 16.05 | 2.29 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $7,500 | 15.30 | 2.04 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $8,200 | 12.39 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $7,000 | 16.05 | 2.29 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $7,500 | 15.30 | 2.04 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,200 | 18.57 | 2.02 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,000 | 11.70 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 10.87 | 2.53 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,600 | 8.88 | 2.47 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,100 | 8.27 | 2.02 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,400 | 7.78 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 10.87 | 2.53 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,600 | 8.88 | 2.47 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,800 | 6.75 | 2.41 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,500 | 5.76 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 10.87 | 2.53 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,800 | 9.32 | 1.94 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,600 | 8.88 | 2.47 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,200 | 8.75 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 10.87 | 2.53 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,600 | 8.88 | 2.47 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,800 | 6.75 | 2.41 |
| Carlos Santana | ARI | $2,200 | 5.23 | 2.38 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.29 | 1.79 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.06 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | KC | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.06 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.29 | 1.79 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.41 | 1.96 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 9.78 | 1.58 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,900 | 8.96 | 1.83 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,400 | 8.36 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $2,300 | 5.75 | 2.50 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,800 | 5.67 | 2.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.41 | 1.96 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,400 | 8.36 | 1.90 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,000 | 8.47 | 1.69 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,200 | 7.56 | 1.80 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,300 | 6.97 | 1.62 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 6.64 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,200 | 6.40 | 2.00 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 6.64 | 1.90 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,200 | 7.56 | 1.80 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,000 | 8.47 | 1.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 11.71 | 1.99 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 10.56 | 1.82 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.43 | 1.66 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,400 | 9.54 | 1.77 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | NYM | $4,700 | 8.33 | 1.77 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $3,400 | 8.27 | 2.43 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,500 | 7.74 | 2.21 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $3,800 | 7.46 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 6.70 | 2.68 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,000 | 7.45 | 2.48 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $3,400 | 8.27 | 2.43 |
| Harrison Bader | SF | $3,100 | 6.89 | 2.22 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,500 | 7.74 | 2.21 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $3,000 | 6.60 | 2.20 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,100 | 6.63 | 2.14 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.