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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,600 | 22.49 | 2.61 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,600 | 20.71 | 2.41 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $8,200 | 18.39 | 2.24 |
| Aaron Civale | CLE | $6,700 | 13.01 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,600 | 22.49 | 2.61 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,600 | 20.71 | 2.41 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $8,200 | 18.39 | 2.24 |
| Aaron Civale | CLE | $6,700 | 13.01 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.75 | 1.75 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,900 | 5.58 | 1.92 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,500 | 5.28 | 2.11 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,300 | 3.89 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,500 | 5.28 | 2.11 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,900 | 5.58 | 1.92 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.75 | 1.75 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,300 | 3.89 | 1.69 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.75 | 1.75 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,800 | 8.21 | 1.71 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $4,200 | 7.58 | 1.80 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 7.05 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,500 | 5.28 | 2.11 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 7.05 | 1.96 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,900 | 5.58 | 1.92 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $4,200 | 7.58 | 1.80 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,300 | 9.58 | 2.23 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,000 | 7.21 | 1.80 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $4,700 | 6.52 | 1.39 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,600 | 6.14 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,300 | 9.58 | 2.23 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,000 | 7.21 | 1.80 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,600 | 6.14 | 1.71 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $4,700 | 6.52 | 1.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,900 | 8.34 | 2.14 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,400 | 6.32 | 1.86 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 6.28 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,900 | 8.34 | 2.14 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 6.28 | 1.96 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,400 | 6.32 | 1.86 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,800 | 8.94 | 1.54 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $6,000 | 8.53 | 1.42 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $3,800 | 6.65 | 1.75 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,500 | 5.99 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $3,800 | 6.65 | 1.75 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,500 | 5.99 | 1.71 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,800 | 8.94 | 1.54 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $6,000 | 8.53 | 1.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.92 | 1.71 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 9.49 | 1.72 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,300 | 9.35 | 1.48 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,200 | 8.00 | 1.54 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,500 | 7.92 | 1.76 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,300 | 7.50 | 1.41 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,800 | 7.34 | 2.62 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $3,700 | 7.18 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,300 | 6.16 | 2.68 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,800 | 7.34 | 2.62 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,700 | 6.27 | 2.32 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,900 | 6.44 | 2.22 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $2,600 | 5.61 | 2.16 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $3,700 | 7.18 | 1.94 |
| Oscar González | CLE | $3,700 | 7.15 | 1.93 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,500 | 7.92 | 1.76 |
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.