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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,100 | 23.25 | 2.55 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $7,200 | 20.48 | 2.84 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,500 | 20.42 | 2.40 |
| Jameson Taillon | NYY | $6,000 | 12.73 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $7,200 | 20.48 | 2.84 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,100 | 23.25 | 2.55 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,500 | 20.42 | 2.40 |
| Jameson Taillon | NYY | $6,000 | 12.73 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 7.86 | 1.57 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,300 | 5.59 | 2.43 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,800 | 5.16 | 1.84 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,100 | 4.91 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,300 | 5.59 | 2.43 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,100 | 4.91 | 2.34 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,800 | 5.16 | 1.84 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 7.86 | 1.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 7.86 | 1.57 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,800 | 7.77 | 1.62 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $4,400 | 7.47 | 1.70 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,400 | 6.27 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,400 | 6.27 | 2.61 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,300 | 5.59 | 2.43 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,100 | 4.91 | 2.34 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,800 | 5.16 | 1.84 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 9.17 | 1.67 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,100 | 6.91 | 1.68 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,600 | 6.25 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,600 | 6.25 | 1.74 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,100 | 6.91 | 1.68 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 9.17 | 1.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,400 | 6.21 | 1.83 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,300 | 5.97 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,300 | 5.97 | 2.60 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,400 | 6.21 | 1.83 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,700 | 8.77 | 1.54 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,700 | 7.91 | 1.68 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $3,700 | 6.17 | 1.67 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,300 | 6.09 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,300 | 6.09 | 1.85 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,700 | 7.91 | 1.68 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $3,700 | 6.17 | 1.67 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,700 | 8.77 | 1.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 10.55 | 1.88 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,100 | 10.35 | 1.70 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,400 | 9.17 | 1.70 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 9.11 | 1.57 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,100 | 8.04 | 1.58 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,900 | 7.98 | 1.63 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,300 | 7.35 | 1.39 |
| Matt Carpenter | NYY | $4,600 | 7.21 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | PHI | $2,000 | 5.88 | 2.94 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,500 | 6.93 | 2.77 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,600 | 5.95 | 2.29 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $3,800 | 7.13 | 1.88 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 10.55 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,400 | 9.17 | 1.70 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,100 | 10.35 | 1.70 |
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.