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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,600 | 28.41 | 2.45 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,800 | 22.63 | 2.31 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,800 | 21.84 | 2.48 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,300 | 21.45 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,800 | 21.84 | 2.48 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,600 | 28.41 | 2.45 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,800 | 22.63 | 2.31 |
| Michael McGreevy | STL | $5,600 | 12.41 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 10.82 | 2.08 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 10.02 | 1.97 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,100 | 9.30 | 2.27 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,100 | 8.96 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.89 | 2.80 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,000 | 5.36 | 2.68 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $3,100 | 8.20 | 2.64 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 6.77 | 2.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,200 | 12.99 | 2.10 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 10.82 | 2.08 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,900 | 10.71 | 1.82 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 10.02 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | SF | $2,400 | 6.88 | 2.87 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.89 | 2.80 |
| Tyler Locklear | ARI | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,300 | 6.21 | 2.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.37 | 3.58 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 9.44 | 2.25 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 9.28 | 1.55 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.08 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.37 | 3.58 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,100 | 6.09 | 2.90 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,300 | 6.20 | 2.70 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 6.21 | 2.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 9.82 | 2.52 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,400 | 9.81 | 1.82 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $10,000 | 9.71 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,400 | 6.57 | 2.74 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,400 | 9.12 | 2.68 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 6.19 | 2.58 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 10.91 | 2.80 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 10.71 | 1.67 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,500 | 9.69 | 1.76 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $5,700 | 9.09 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 10.91 | 2.80 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,400 | 6.33 | 2.64 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,800 | 7.10 | 2.54 |
| Gio Urshela | ATH | $2,400 | 5.76 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 11.61 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $5,600 | 11.13 | 1.99 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.61 | 1.63 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,800 | 10.33 | 2.72 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,200 | 9.97 | 2.37 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 9.94 | 1.58 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $5,400 | 9.85 | 1.82 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,900 | 9.61 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,900 | 9.61 | 3.31 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,300 | 6.92 | 3.01 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 8.37 | 2.99 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,600 | 7.65 | 2.94 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,400 | 6.83 | 2.84 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.77 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,500 | 9.57 | 2.73 |
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.