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 | $10,600 | 40.52 | 3.82 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,500 | 36.23 | 3.81 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,800 | 35.30 | 3.60 |
| Jameson Taillon | NYY | $8,800 | 24.18 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,600 | 40.52 | 3.82 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,500 | 36.23 | 3.81 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,800 | 35.30 | 3.60 |
| Jameson Taillon | NYY | $8,800 | 24.18 | 2.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,600 | 10.35 | 2.88 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,400 | 10.18 | 3.00 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $3,100 | 9.89 | 3.19 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,200 | 7.39 | 3.36 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $3,100 | 9.89 | 3.19 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,200 | 6.63 | 3.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.03 | 3.09 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 9.21 | 3.07 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,700 | 8.03 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.03 | 3.09 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 9.21 | 3.07 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,700 | 8.03 | 2.97 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,500 | 7.58 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,500 | 7.58 | 3.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,100 | 11.49 | 2.80 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 10.57 | 3.20 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,700 | 8.16 | 3.02 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,800 | 7.91 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 10.57 | 3.20 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,700 | 8.16 | 3.02 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,800 | 7.91 | 2.82 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,100 | 11.49 | 2.80 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,600 | 14.11 | 3.07 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 13.89 | 2.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 12.25 | 3.22 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,300 | 12.05 | 2.80 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,200 | 10.85 | 3.39 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 10.46 | 2.83 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,500 | 9.74 | 2.78 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $2,900 | 9.26 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | PHI | $2,100 | 7.53 | 3.58 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,400 | 8.44 | 3.52 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,200 | 10.85 | 3.39 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,400 | 7.95 | 3.31 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,800 | 9.04 | 3.23 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 12.25 | 3.22 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $2,900 | 9.26 | 3.19 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,600 | 14.11 | 3.07 |
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.