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 | 33.68 | 2.83 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,700 | 25.13 | 2.89 |
| Jonah Tong | NYM | $7,400 | 23.99 | 3.24 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,200 | 23.08 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Tong | NYM | $7,400 | 23.99 | 3.24 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,700 | 25.13 | 2.89 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,900 | 33.68 | 2.83 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $5,500 | 14.75 | 2.68 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.44 | 2.01 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.10 | 1.60 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 9.67 | 1.79 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 8.87 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,100 | 6.54 | 3.11 |
| Jorge Alfaro | WSH | $2,000 | 6.20 | 3.10 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Mickey Gasper | MIN | $2,100 | 5.84 | 2.78 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,400 | 10.88 | 2.01 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.44 | 2.01 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.10 | 1.60 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 9.79 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,100 | 6.54 | 3.11 |
| Jorge Alfaro | WSH | $2,000 | 6.20 | 3.10 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,000 | 8.63 | 2.88 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,100 | 10.87 | 2.13 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 10.58 | 2.25 |
| 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 | 6.13 | 2.92 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $2,600 | 6.52 | 2.51 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 9.51 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,900 | 11.55 | 1.96 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,900 | 10.15 | 2.07 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $5,200 | 9.98 | 1.92 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $5,000 | 9.95 | 1.99 |
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 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,700 | 6.27 | 2.32 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,200 | 9.59 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,600 | 10.20 | 1.82 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.82 | 1.75 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,700 | 9.69 | 2.62 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,200 | 9.14 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mead | CWS | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,700 | 9.69 | 2.62 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,300 | 8.43 | 2.55 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,200 | 8.09 | 2.53 |
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 | 11.32 | 1.99 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 11.23 | 1.87 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,300 | 10.66 | 1.69 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Valera | CLE | $2,000 | 7.00 | 3.50 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,600 | 8.21 | 3.16 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.95 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.90 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $3,200 | 9.20 | 2.88 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,400 | 9.66 | 2.84 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $3,100 | 8.65 | 2.79 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,400 | 6.69 | 2.79 |
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.