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 | $10,900 | 43.67 | 4.01 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $11,200 | 41.80 | 3.73 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $10,400 | 34.37 | 3.30 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,200 | 32.94 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,900 | 43.67 | 4.01 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $11,200 | 41.80 | 3.73 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,200 | 32.94 | 3.58 |
| Cal Quantrill | CLE | $8,600 | 28.87 | 3.36 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 11.95 | 2.78 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,600 | 10.90 | 3.03 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 10.54 | 2.85 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,900 | 10.41 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,700 | 10.36 | 3.84 |
| Ty France | SEA | $2,800 | 10.19 | 3.64 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 7.44 | 3.54 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,800 | 9.73 | 3.47 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 12.82 | 3.05 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.44 | 3.89 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,900 | 8.40 | 2.90 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,600 | 7.86 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.44 | 3.89 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 12.82 | 3.05 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,600 | 7.86 | 3.02 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,900 | 8.40 | 2.90 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,300 | 11.59 | 3.51 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $3,500 | 10.80 | 3.09 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $3,900 | 10.38 | 2.66 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,300 | 8.33 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,300 | 8.33 | 3.62 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,300 | 11.59 | 3.51 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $3,500 | 10.80 | 3.09 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,200 | 6.48 | 2.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,500 | 12.96 | 2.88 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,300 | 11.98 | 2.79 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,500 | 11.53 | 3.30 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 10.10 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,900 | 10.02 | 3.45 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,500 | 11.53 | 3.30 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,900 | 9.11 | 3.14 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 8.42 | 3.12 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,300 | 15.81 | 2.98 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 13.37 | 3.04 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,100 | 13.03 | 3.18 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 12.87 | 3.14 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,100 | 11.95 | 3.86 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $3,800 | 11.48 | 3.02 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 10.83 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,300 | 9.99 | 4.34 |
| Robbie Grossman | ATL | $2,000 | 8.44 | 4.22 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
| Matt Vierling | PHI | $2,000 | 7.76 | 3.88 |
| Jarred Kelenic | SEA | $2,000 | 7.72 | 3.86 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,100 | 11.95 | 3.86 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,600 | 9.97 | 3.83 |
| Oscar González | CLE | $2,600 | 9.76 | 3.75 |
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.