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 | $8,700 | 32.70 | 3.76 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,200 | 30.66 | 3.33 |
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $8,500 | 29.29 | 3.45 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $8,100 | 24.27 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,700 | 32.70 | 3.76 |
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $8,500 | 29.29 | 3.45 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,200 | 30.66 | 3.33 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $7,800 | 24.02 | 3.08 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,400 | 14.53 | 4.27 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 12.37 | 3.53 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,500 | 11.99 | 4.80 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 11.72 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,500 | 11.99 | 4.80 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,400 | 14.53 | 4.27 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 11.72 | 3.91 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,600 | 9.91 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.18 | 3.38 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.75 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 8.90 | 3.18 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 8.72 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.75 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.18 | 3.38 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 8.90 | 3.18 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 8.72 | 3.01 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.81 | 3.45 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.59 | 3.31 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 11.57 | 3.13 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.09 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.09 | 3.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.81 | 3.45 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.59 | 3.31 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 11.57 | 3.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 9.96 | 3.32 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 9.35 | 3.22 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 8.65 | 2.54 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,500 | 8.33 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,500 | 8.33 | 3.33 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 9.96 | 3.32 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 9.35 | 3.22 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 8.65 | 2.54 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 15.43 | 3.67 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,500 | 13.89 | 3.97 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 13.80 | 3.21 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 12.60 | 3.23 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | NYM | $3,900 | 10.93 | 2.80 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,000 | 9.87 | 3.29 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,700 | 9.75 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,500 | 13.89 | 3.97 |
| Harrison Bader | SF | $2,400 | 8.93 | 3.72 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 15.43 | 3.67 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,700 | 9.75 | 3.61 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $2,800 | 9.59 | 3.43 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,000 | 9.87 | 3.29 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,700 | 8.77 | 3.25 |
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.