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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $8,200 | 23.05 | 2.81 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,600 | 19.70 | 2.29 |
| Aaron Civale | CLE | $6,700 | 14.61 | 2.18 |
| Jameson Taillon | NYY | $7,300 | 14.37 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $8,200 | 23.05 | 2.81 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,600 | 19.70 | 2.29 |
| Aaron Civale | CLE | $6,700 | 14.61 | 2.18 |
| Jameson Taillon | NYY | $7,300 | 14.37 | 1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.75 | 1.75 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,900 | 5.57 | 1.92 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,500 | 5.41 | 2.17 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,300 | 4.10 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,500 | 5.41 | 2.17 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,900 | 5.57 | 1.92 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,300 | 4.10 | 1.78 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.75 | 1.75 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.75 | 1.75 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,800 | 8.23 | 1.71 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $4,200 | 7.57 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,500 | 5.41 | 2.17 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,900 | 5.57 | 1.92 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $4,200 | 7.57 | 1.80 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,300 | 9.81 | 2.28 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $4,700 | 7.52 | 1.60 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,000 | 7.19 | 1.80 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,600 | 6.13 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,300 | 9.81 | 2.28 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,000 | 7.19 | 1.80 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,600 | 6.13 | 1.70 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $4,700 | 7.52 | 1.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,900 | 8.62 | 2.21 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,400 | 7.09 | 2.08 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 6.28 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,900 | 8.62 | 2.21 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,400 | 7.09 | 2.08 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 6.28 | 1.96 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.12 | 1.52 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,800 | 8.92 | 1.54 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $3,800 | 6.82 | 1.79 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,500 | 5.97 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $3,800 | 6.82 | 1.79 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,500 | 5.97 | 1.71 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,800 | 8.92 | 1.54 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.12 | 1.52 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.19 | 1.75 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 9.48 | 1.72 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,500 | 9.39 | 2.09 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,300 | 9.33 | 1.48 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,200 | 8.20 | 1.58 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,800 | 7.83 | 2.80 |
| Oscar González | CLE | $3,600 | 7.67 | 2.13 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,300 | 7.49 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,200 | 6.17 | 2.81 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,800 | 7.83 | 2.80 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.32 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $2,600 | 5.95 | 2.29 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,900 | 6.43 | 2.22 |
| Oscar González | CLE | $3,600 | 7.67 | 2.13 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,500 | 9.39 | 2.09 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.19 | 1.75 |
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.