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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,100 | 19.28 | 2.12 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,300 | 17.32 | 2.09 |
| Luis Severino | NYY | $7,500 | 16.66 | 2.22 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $5,900 | 12.55 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | NYY | $7,500 | 16.66 | 2.22 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $5,900 | 12.55 | 2.13 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,100 | 19.28 | 2.12 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,300 | 17.32 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,100 | 7.79 | 1.53 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $3,000 | 5.51 | 1.84 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 5.36 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 5.36 | 2.55 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $3,000 | 5.51 | 1.84 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,100 | 7.79 | 1.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,700 | 8.13 | 1.73 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,100 | 7.79 | 1.53 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $4,400 | 7.72 | 1.75 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,300 | 6.99 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 5.36 | 2.55 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,400 | 6.09 | 2.54 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,300 | 6.99 | 2.12 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.79 | 1.66 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,100 | 8.19 | 2.00 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,300 | 7.06 | 1.64 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,600 | 6.15 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,100 | 8.19 | 2.00 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,600 | 6.15 | 1.71 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.79 | 1.66 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,300 | 7.06 | 1.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,600 | 9.03 | 2.51 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,800 | 6.52 | 1.72 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 6.04 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,600 | 9.03 | 2.51 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 6.04 | 2.01 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,800 | 6.52 | 1.72 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,700 | 8.89 | 1.56 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,600 | 7.20 | 1.57 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $3,500 | 5.86 | 1.67 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,400 | 5.73 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,400 | 5.73 | 1.68 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $3,500 | 5.86 | 1.67 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,600 | 7.20 | 1.57 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,700 | 8.89 | 1.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,100 | 10.02 | 1.64 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 9.97 | 1.78 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.63 | 1.63 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 9.51 | 1.73 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,000 | 8.17 | 1.63 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,900 | 8.15 | 2.81 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,800 | 7.87 | 1.64 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,400 | 7.32 | 1.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,900 | 8.15 | 2.81 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,700 | 6.40 | 2.37 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 6.32 | 2.26 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,900 | 5.99 | 2.07 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 9.97 | 1.78 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 9.51 | 1.73 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $4,000 | 6.94 | 1.73 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,700 | 6.26 | 1.69 |
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.