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 | $11,500 | 54.81 | 4.77 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,200 | 43.95 | 4.78 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,600 | 42.39 | 4.42 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 40.13 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,200 | 43.95 | 4.78 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,500 | 54.81 | 4.77 |
| Jonah Tong | NYM | $9,000 | 39.89 | 4.43 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,600 | 42.39 | 4.42 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 13.53 | 3.22 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,700 | 13.14 | 3.55 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 12.94 | 3.81 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.44 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.07 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | BOS | $2,700 | 10.87 | 4.03 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 11.75 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 14.31 | 4.09 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 12.78 | 3.87 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 12.40 | 4.28 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 12.38 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 12.40 | 4.28 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 14.31 | 4.09 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 12.78 | 3.87 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,600 | 9.27 | 3.56 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 15.07 | 3.86 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 14.94 | 3.83 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 13.47 | 3.64 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,500 | 13.26 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,900 | 11.65 | 4.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 15.07 | 3.86 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 14.94 | 3.83 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,500 | 13.26 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 13.58 | 3.57 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,100 | 13.55 | 4.37 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.92 | 3.31 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 12.14 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,100 | 13.55 | 4.37 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 10.49 | 3.88 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 12.14 | 3.68 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,300 | 8.29 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,600 | 18.35 | 3.99 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 16.18 | 4.62 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 15.27 | 3.39 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 14.39 | 3.60 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 14.31 | 2.98 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,600 | 14.23 | 3.95 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.18 | 3.46 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,300 | 13.85 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,300 | 12.49 | 5.43 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 16.18 | 4.62 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,000 | 13.11 | 4.37 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,800 | 12.22 | 4.36 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,100 | 8.80 | 4.19 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $2,800 | 11.67 | 4.17 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,500 | 10.16 | 4.06 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,600 | 18.35 | 3.99 |
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.