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 | $11,400 | 28.64 | 2.51 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,700 | 25.27 | 2.61 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,800 | 21.81 | 2.23 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,400 | 21.60 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,700 | 25.27 | 2.61 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,400 | 28.64 | 2.51 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $6,600 | 16.15 | 2.45 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $7,400 | 17.23 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.59 | 1.71 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,200 | 8.64 | 2.06 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,600 | 8.47 | 1.84 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $8,800 | 8.24 | 0.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.92 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,700 | 6.89 | 2.55 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,900 | 7.14 | 2.46 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,200 | 5.34 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $9,200 | 10.72 | 1.17 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.59 | 1.71 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,900 | 10.16 | 2.07 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 9.48 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 6.24 | 2.97 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.92 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| Dominic Smith | SF | $2,900 | 8.08 | 2.79 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 10.25 | 2.50 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 10.12 | 1.95 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 9.94 | 1.78 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,000 | 9.77 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.70 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 10.25 | 2.50 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,900 | 7.23 | 2.49 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 6.20 | 2.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 11.40 | 2.11 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $9,200 | 10.77 | 1.17 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,600 | 10.34 | 2.25 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 10.25 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,900 | 9.45 | 2.42 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.33 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,600 | 10.34 | 2.25 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 7.36 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 10.02 | 1.73 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 9.39 | 2.09 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.38 | 1.68 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,300 | 9.28 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,800 | 8.20 | 2.93 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,300 | 9.28 | 2.81 |
| Curtis Mead | CWS | $2,400 | 5.78 | 2.41 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,700 | 12.12 | 2.13 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,400 | 11.81 | 2.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,600 | 11.65 | 1.21 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.26 | 1.76 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $7,800 | 11.25 | 1.44 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,600 | 10.91 | 2.37 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $5,000 | 10.72 | 2.14 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.60 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,700 | 9.81 | 3.63 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,700 | 9.53 | 3.53 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,000 | 6.45 | 3.23 |
| Michael Helman | TEX | $2,900 | 9.12 | 3.15 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,600 | 7.58 | 2.92 |
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,100 | 6.12 | 2.91 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,700 | 7.82 | 2.90 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,300 | 6.63 | 2.88 |
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.