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 | $11,400 | 26.00 | 2.28 |
| Cal Quantrill | CLE | $10,000 | 16.04 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,400 | 26.00 | 2.28 |
| Cal Quantrill | CLE | $10,000 | 16.04 | 1.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $5,200 | 5.19 | 1.00 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $4,600 | 3.68 | 0.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $5,200 | 5.19 | 1.00 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $4,600 | 3.68 | 0.80 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $7,000 | 7.90 | 1.13 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $9,000 | 7.78 | 0.86 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $5,200 | 5.19 | 1.00 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $4,600 | 3.68 | 0.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $7,000 | 7.90 | 1.13 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $5,200 | 5.19 | 1.00 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $9,000 | 7.78 | 0.86 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $4,600 | 3.68 | 0.80 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $8,000 | 9.54 | 1.19 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $8,600 | 7.44 | 0.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $8,000 | 9.54 | 1.19 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $8,600 | 7.44 | 0.87 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $7,400 | 7.83 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $7,400 | 7.83 | 1.06 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $9,800 | 9.02 | 0.92 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $7,800 | 6.54 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $9,800 | 9.02 | 0.92 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $7,800 | 6.54 | 0.84 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,200 | 10.93 | 1.07 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $8,200 | 9.59 | 1.17 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $9,400 | 8.38 | 0.89 |
| Oscar González | CLE | $7,200 | 7.13 | 0.99 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $6,200 | 7.02 | 1.13 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $4,400 | 5.84 | 1.33 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $6,000 | 5.66 | 0.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $4,400 | 5.84 | 1.33 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $8,200 | 9.59 | 1.17 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $6,200 | 7.02 | 1.13 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,200 | 10.93 | 1.07 |
| Oscar González | CLE | $7,200 | 7.13 | 0.99 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $6,000 | 5.66 | 0.94 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $9,400 | 8.38 | 0.89 |
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.