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 |
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Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
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Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $8,000 | 10.90 | 1.36 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $4,000 | 8.44 | 2.11 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $5,500 | 7.77 | 1.41 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $4,500 | 7.09 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $4,000 | 8.44 | 2.11 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $4,500 | 7.09 | 1.58 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $5,500 | 7.77 | 1.41 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $8,000 | 10.90 | 1.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,500 | 11.53 | 1.36 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $7,000 | 10.74 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $7,000 | 10.74 | 1.53 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,500 | 11.53 | 1.36 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $6,500 | 11.82 | 1.82 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $4,000 | 8.73 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $4,000 | 8.73 | 2.18 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $6,500 | 11.82 | 1.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $7,000 | 9.64 | 1.38 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $6,500 | 7.79 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $7,000 | 9.64 | 1.38 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $6,500 | 7.79 | 1.20 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,500 | 13.51 | 1.42 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,000 | 13.36 | 1.48 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $7,500 | 11.04 | 1.47 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $6,000 | 10.65 | 1.78 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $7,500 | 10.31 | 1.37 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $5,000 | 8.29 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $6,000 | 10.65 | 1.78 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $5,000 | 8.29 | 1.66 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,000 | 13.36 | 1.48 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $7,500 | 11.04 | 1.47 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,500 | 13.51 | 1.42 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $7,500 | 10.31 | 1.37 |
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.