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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $9,800 | 24.39 | 2.49 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $9,300 | 23.41 | 2.52 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,400 | 21.31 | 2.54 |
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $6,900 | 20.83 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | STL | $5,300 | 16.06 | 3.03 |
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $6,900 | 20.83 | 3.02 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $6,300 | 18.56 | 2.95 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $7,200 | 19.35 | 2.69 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,100 | 8.50 | 1.67 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 8.13 | 1.98 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,800 | 8.00 | 2.11 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $4,200 | 6.59 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,800 | 8.00 | 2.11 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 8.13 | 1.98 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | $2,800 | 5.53 | 1.98 |
| Tomás Nido | NYM | $2,900 | 5.70 | 1.96 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 9.40 | 1.77 |
| Albert Pujols | STL | $3,400 | 8.87 | 2.61 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,100 | 8.50 | 1.67 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,000 | 8.46 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | SEA | $2,600 | 7.42 | 2.86 |
| Albert Pujols | STL | $3,400 | 8.87 | 2.61 |
| Owen Miller | CLE | $2,300 | 5.73 | 2.49 |
| Ji-Man Choi | TB | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | TOR | $2,800 | 7.23 | 2.58 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $4,900 | 6.98 | 1.42 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,300 | 6.72 | 1.56 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $4,000 | 6.50 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | TOR | $2,800 | 7.23 | 2.58 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,300 | 5.76 | 1.74 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $4,000 | 6.50 | 1.62 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,300 | 6.72 | 1.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,700 | 8.43 | 1.79 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $4,400 | 8.18 | 1.86 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,600 | 7.91 | 1.72 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 7.87 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 6.34 | 2.18 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $4,400 | 8.18 | 1.86 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,700 | 8.43 | 1.79 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 5.31 | 1.77 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 8.43 | 1.56 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,900 | 8.13 | 1.38 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $4,300 | 8.07 | 1.88 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $4,100 | 7.49 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $4,300 | 8.07 | 1.88 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $4,100 | 7.49 | 1.83 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,000 | 7.27 | 1.82 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 8.43 | 1.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,800 | 10.58 | 1.82 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,900 | 9.78 | 2.00 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,000 | 9.41 | 1.88 |
| Teoscar Hernández | TOR | $4,400 | 9.01 | 2.05 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,600 | 8.86 | 1.93 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,700 | 8.29 | 1.76 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $5,600 | 8.07 | 1.44 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,500 | 7.97 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raimel Tapia | TOR | $2,300 | 6.63 | 2.88 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $2,200 | 6.01 | 2.73 |
| Jarred Kelenic | SEA | $2,400 | 6.47 | 2.70 |
| Matt Vierling | PHI | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.44 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,300 | 4.97 | 2.16 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,600 | 7.53 | 2.09 |
| Teoscar Hernández | TOR | $4,400 | 9.01 | 2.05 |
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.