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 | 32.35 | 2.72 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,700 | 25.12 | 2.89 |
| Jonah Tong | NYM | $7,400 | 23.99 | 3.24 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,500 | 23.54 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Tong | NYM | $7,400 | 23.99 | 3.24 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,700 | 25.12 | 2.89 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,900 | 32.35 | 2.72 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $5,500 | 14.64 | 2.66 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.47 | 2.01 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.10 | 1.60 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 9.34 | 1.73 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 8.84 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,400 | 7.63 | 3.18 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 7.85 | 3.14 |
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,200 | 5.56 | 2.53 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,900 | 7.11 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,400 | 10.88 | 2.01 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.47 | 2.01 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.10 | 1.60 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 9.88 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,400 | 7.63 | 3.18 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 7.85 | 3.14 |
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,200 | 5.56 | 2.53 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 10.98 | 2.34 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,100 | 10.65 | 2.09 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,900 | 9.91 | 2.02 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 9.51 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,100 | 5.82 | 2.77 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,400 | 5.89 | 2.45 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,400 | 11.75 | 2.18 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,900 | 11.55 | 1.96 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $5,200 | 10.15 | 1.95 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,900 | 10.12 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $3,000 | 8.75 | 2.92 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,200 | 9.59 | 2.28 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,200 | 7.14 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,600 | 10.20 | 1.82 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,700 | 10.13 | 2.74 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.82 | 1.75 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,200 | 9.11 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,600 | 7.40 | 2.85 |
| Curtis Mead | CWS | $2,400 | 6.71 | 2.79 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,700 | 10.13 | 2.74 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,200 | 7.92 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 13.60 | 2.16 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,900 | 12.23 | 2.50 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 11.13 | 1.95 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.88 | 1.81 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,300 | 10.69 | 1.70 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 10.66 | 1.72 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,500 | 10.61 | 2.36 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.55 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,600 | 8.21 | 3.16 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,400 | 7.14 | 2.98 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $3,100 | 9.21 | 2.97 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,400 | 9.67 | 2.84 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,400 | 6.77 | 2.82 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,400 | 6.69 | 2.79 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $3,400 | 9.35 | 2.75 |
| Michael Helman | TEX | $3,400 | 9.23 | 2.71 |
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.