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 | $9,700 | 38.91 | 4.01 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,500 | 37.15 | 3.54 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,700 | 33.10 | 3.41 |
| Aaron Civale | CLE | $8,500 | 23.68 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,700 | 38.91 | 4.01 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,500 | 37.15 | 3.54 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,700 | 33.10 | 3.41 |
| Aaron Civale | CLE | $8,500 | 23.68 | 2.79 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,600 | 11.27 | 3.13 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,700 | 10.96 | 2.96 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $3,300 | 10.01 | 3.03 |
| Josh Bell | SD | $2,800 | 7.71 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,600 | 11.27 | 3.13 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,300 | 7.21 | 3.13 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,200 | 6.83 | 3.11 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $3,300 | 10.01 | 3.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 12.59 | 4.50 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,300 | 9.61 | 2.91 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,500 | 7.85 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 12.59 | 4.50 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,500 | 7.85 | 3.14 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,300 | 9.61 | 2.91 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,200 | 8.00 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,200 | 8.00 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,900 | 11.74 | 3.01 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 11.21 | 2.73 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,500 | 8.85 | 3.54 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 7.72 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,500 | 8.85 | 3.54 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,900 | 11.74 | 3.01 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 7.72 | 2.97 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 11.21 | 2.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 14.70 | 2.94 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.45 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,300 | 12.38 | 2.88 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,300 | 10.77 | 3.26 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,200 | 10.10 | 3.16 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,500 | 9.93 | 2.84 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,800 | 9.56 | 3.41 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $2,900 | 9.34 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,200 | 8.36 | 3.80 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,200 | 8.22 | 3.74 |
| Oscar González | CLE | $2,500 | 9.15 | 3.66 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,300 | 8.38 | 3.64 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,400 | 8.62 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.45 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,800 | 9.56 | 3.41 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,300 | 10.77 | 3.26 |
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.