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 | $11,900 | 26.68 | 2.24 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,500 | 21.72 | 2.56 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $8,700 | 18.95 | 2.18 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,400 | 18.88 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,500 | 21.72 | 2.56 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,400 | 18.88 | 2.25 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,900 | 26.68 | 2.24 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $8,700 | 18.95 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 11.04 | 2.21 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,200 | 9.49 | 2.26 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 8.88 | 2.34 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,100 | 8.33 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 8.88 | 2.34 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,200 | 9.49 | 2.26 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 11.04 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 11.04 | 2.21 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 10.26 | 1.86 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,900 | 10.18 | 2.08 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.93 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,900 | 8.10 | 2.79 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 8.88 | 2.34 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,400 | 12.86 | 2.01 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 10.38 | 2.36 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,900 | 8.38 | 2.15 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,800 | 8.29 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,900 | 7.11 | 2.45 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 10.38 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $5,600 | 11.59 | 2.07 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,700 | 10.07 | 2.72 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,600 | 9.60 | 2.09 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 9.15 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,700 | 10.07 | 2.72 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,300 | 5.54 | 2.41 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,900 | 6.12 | 2.11 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.25 | 1.65 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,200 | 8.82 | 2.76 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $4,000 | 8.71 | 2.18 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,300 | 8.57 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,100 | 7.07 | 3.37 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,200 | 8.82 | 2.76 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 7.89 | 2.63 |
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,900 | 7.22 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,600 | 12.73 | 1.93 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.28 | 1.88 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,900 | 10.99 | 2.24 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.63 | 1.83 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,400 | 10.46 | 1.94 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,400 | 10.14 | 1.88 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 9.50 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 9.50 | 2.88 |
| Owen Caissie | CHC | $2,000 | 5.68 | 2.84 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,000 | 8.10 | 2.70 |
| Daniel Johnson | BAL | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.69 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $3,000 | 7.89 | 2.63 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 6.38 | 2.55 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,700 | 6.89 | 2.55 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,700 | 9.35 | 2.53 |
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.