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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,500 | 23.65 | 2.49 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $7,500 | 21.71 | 2.89 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $7,400 | 17.35 | 2.34 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $5,600 | 13.18 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $7,500 | 21.71 | 2.89 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,500 | 23.65 | 2.49 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $5,600 | 13.18 | 2.35 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $7,400 | 17.35 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 7.75 | 1.49 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $3,000 | 5.48 | 1.83 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,700 | 5.17 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,700 | 5.17 | 1.92 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $3,000 | 5.48 | 1.83 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 7.75 | 1.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 7.75 | 1.49 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $4,500 | 7.68 | 1.71 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,800 | 7.48 | 1.56 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,100 | 6.95 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,600 | 6.47 | 2.49 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,100 | 6.95 | 2.24 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,700 | 5.17 | 1.92 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.15 | 1.79 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,100 | 7.82 | 1.91 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,200 | 6.90 | 1.64 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,700 | 5.98 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,100 | 7.82 | 1.91 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.15 | 1.79 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,200 | 6.90 | 1.64 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,700 | 5.98 | 1.62 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $4,200 | 9.24 | 2.20 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,600 | 7.41 | 2.06 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 6.14 | 1.98 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,600 | 5.90 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,600 | 5.90 | 2.27 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $4,200 | 9.24 | 2.20 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,600 | 7.41 | 2.06 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 6.14 | 1.98 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $6,000 | 8.85 | 1.47 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,300 | 8.07 | 1.88 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $3,800 | 5.75 | 1.51 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,400 | 5.70 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,300 | 8.07 | 1.88 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,400 | 5.70 | 1.68 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $3,800 | 5.75 | 1.51 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $6,000 | 8.85 | 1.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 9.67 | 1.76 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 9.64 | 1.53 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.58 | 1.62 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 9.46 | 1.69 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,300 | 8.15 | 1.54 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,800 | 8.05 | 1.68 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,100 | 7.37 | 2.38 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,400 | 7.29 | 1.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,700 | 6.64 | 2.46 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,100 | 7.37 | 2.38 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,600 | 5.96 | 2.29 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,900 | 6.29 | 2.17 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 9.67 | 1.76 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 9.46 | 1.69 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,800 | 8.05 | 1.68 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.58 | 1.62 |
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.