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 | $11,000 | 44.81 | 4.07 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,600 | 39.43 | 4.11 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,100 | 36.68 | 3.63 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $8,900 | 33.74 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,600 | 39.43 | 4.11 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 44.81 | 4.07 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $8,200 | 32.23 | 3.93 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $8,900 | 33.74 | 3.79 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,300 | 13.15 | 3.99 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 13.08 | 3.85 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,800 | 11.88 | 4.24 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $3,000 | 12.24 | 4.08 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,300 | 13.15 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,500 | 17.10 | 3.80 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 10.99 | 3.33 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.99 | 3.54 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 8.12 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,500 | 17.10 | 3.80 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.99 | 3.54 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 10.99 | 3.33 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 8.12 | 2.90 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 15.19 | 3.80 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,400 | 13.05 | 3.84 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,500 | 12.58 | 3.60 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 12.12 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,400 | 13.05 | 3.84 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 15.19 | 3.80 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,200 | 11.77 | 3.68 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 12.12 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.32 | 3.25 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 11.58 | 4.63 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,500 | 10.59 | 3.03 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 10.56 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 11.58 | 4.63 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 10.56 | 3.30 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,700 | 8.90 | 3.30 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.32 | 3.25 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,700 | 16.88 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 15.27 | 3.55 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 14.50 | 4.68 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 14.22 | 3.39 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,500 | 13.52 | 3.86 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 13.24 | 3.40 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,300 | 12.79 | 3.88 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 14.50 | 4.68 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,700 | 12.14 | 4.50 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,600 | 10.53 | 4.05 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,100 | 12.36 | 3.99 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,200 | 12.55 | 3.92 |
| Cedric Mullins | NYM | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.91 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,700 | 10.49 | 3.89 |
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.