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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,700 | 24.92 | 2.57 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,000 | 24.13 | 2.41 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,500 | 19.16 | 2.25 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $8,700 | 18.05 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,700 | 24.92 | 2.57 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $6,800 | 17.19 | 2.53 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,000 | 24.13 | 2.41 |
| Cal Quantrill | CLE | $6,400 | 15.37 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,900 | 8.47 | 1.73 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,600 | 7.77 | 2.16 |
| William Contreras | ATL | $4,500 | 7.69 | 1.71 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 7.57 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.68 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,400 | 5.37 | 2.24 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,500 | 5.59 | 2.23 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,600 | 7.77 | 2.16 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.01 | 1.61 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,900 | 8.47 | 1.73 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 7.97 | 2.21 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,600 | 7.85 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.68 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,300 | 5.98 | 2.60 |
| Carlos Santana | SEA | $2,500 | 6.39 | 2.56 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,400 | 5.37 | 2.24 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.91 | 1.87 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,400 | 9.46 | 2.15 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $4,400 | 7.58 | 1.72 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,700 | 6.72 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,700 | 6.72 | 2.49 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,400 | 9.46 | 2.15 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,200 | 6.15 | 1.92 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.91 | 1.87 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,700 | 8.89 | 2.40 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,900 | 8.61 | 2.21 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $4,800 | 8.34 | 1.74 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $5,700 | 8.07 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,700 | 6.59 | 2.44 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,700 | 8.89 | 2.40 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,200 | 7.35 | 2.30 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,900 | 8.61 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.76 | 1.68 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 9.10 | 1.68 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,100 | 7.73 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,600 | 6.59 | 1.83 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $4,200 | 7.55 | 1.80 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,200 | 7.26 | 1.73 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.81 | 1.88 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,500 | 10.08 | 1.83 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,100 | 9.59 | 1.88 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,300 | 9.27 | 2.16 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,900 | 9.04 | 1.84 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 8.75 | 1.48 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | PHI | $2,000 | 6.14 | 3.07 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $2,300 | 6.37 | 2.77 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.74 |
| Jarred Kelenic | SEA | $2,200 | 5.77 | 2.62 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $3,000 | 7.49 | 2.50 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.49 |
| Robbie Grossman | ATL | $2,600 | 6.41 | 2.47 |
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.