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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $6,500 | 25.70 | 3.95 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,100 | 22.60 | 2.48 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $8,700 | 22.37 | 2.57 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,200 | 22.11 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $6,500 | 25.70 | 3.95 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $6,900 | 20.36 | 2.95 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,200 | 22.11 | 2.70 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $8,700 | 22.37 | 2.57 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.02 | 1.60 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 7.57 | 1.89 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,700 | 7.33 | 1.98 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,300 | 6.10 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,300 | 6.10 | 2.65 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,500 | 5.13 | 2.05 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,700 | 7.33 | 1.98 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 7.57 | 1.89 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,200 | 9.31 | 1.79 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 8.80 | 2.00 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,800 | 8.23 | 1.72 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.02 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,300 | 6.10 | 2.65 |
| Owen Miller | CLE | $2,400 | 5.94 | 2.47 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,500 | 5.13 | 2.05 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 8.80 | 2.00 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,500 | 8.95 | 1.99 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,200 | 6.57 | 1.56 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $4,700 | 6.54 | 1.39 |
| Vaughn Grissom | ATL | $3,200 | 6.38 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | ATL | $3,200 | 6.38 | 1.99 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,500 | 8.95 | 1.99 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,400 | 5.44 | 1.60 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,200 | 6.57 | 1.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,800 | 8.72 | 2.29 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $5,300 | 8.69 | 1.64 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $4,600 | 8.01 | 1.74 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,400 | 6.84 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,800 | 8.72 | 2.29 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,700 | 6.16 | 2.28 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,400 | 6.84 | 2.01 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 5.92 | 1.91 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,700 | 9.30 | 1.63 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,900 | 8.83 | 1.50 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,900 | 6.96 | 1.42 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 6.95 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,500 | 6.69 | 1.91 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 6.95 | 1.78 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,700 | 9.30 | 1.63 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,600 | 5.67 | 1.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.03 | 1.75 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 9.28 | 1.69 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 8.81 | 1.52 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,100 | 8.67 | 1.70 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,300 | 8.50 | 1.98 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,600 | 8.02 | 1.43 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 7.98 | 1.33 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,400 | 7.75 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.78 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,100 | 5.77 | 2.75 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $2,500 | 6.03 | 2.41 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,700 | 6.45 | 2.39 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,700 | 6.11 | 2.26 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,900 | 6.22 | 2.14 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,800 | 5.81 | 2.08 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,300 | 8.50 | 1.98 |
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.