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 | $9,800 | 24.29 | 2.48 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $8,400 | 21.92 | 2.61 |
| Bailey Falter | PHI | $4,400 | 12.44 | 2.83 |
| Mike Clevinger | SD | $5,700 | 10.54 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Falter | PHI | $4,400 | 12.44 | 2.83 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $8,400 | 21.92 | 2.61 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,800 | 24.29 | 2.48 |
| Mike Clevinger | SD | $5,700 | 10.54 | 1.85 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,900 | 7.84 | 1.60 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $3,100 | 5.66 | 1.83 |
| Christian Vázquez | HOU | $3,500 | 5.23 | 1.49 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $3,000 | 4.89 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Nola | SD | $3,100 | 5.66 | 1.83 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $3,000 | 4.89 | 1.63 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,900 | 7.84 | 1.60 |
| Christian Vázquez | HOU | $3,500 | 5.23 | 1.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,800 | 7.91 | 1.65 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,900 | 7.84 | 1.60 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $4,300 | 7.31 | 1.70 |
| Josh Bell | SD | $3,500 | 6.72 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,800 | 6.46 | 2.31 |
| Josh Bell | SD | $3,500 | 6.72 | 1.92 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $3,100 | 5.66 | 1.83 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $4,300 | 7.31 | 1.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,000 | 9.13 | 1.83 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,400 | 7.94 | 1.81 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,200 | 7.10 | 1.69 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,700 | 6.21 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,000 | 9.13 | 1.83 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,400 | 7.94 | 1.81 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,200 | 7.10 | 1.69 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,700 | 6.21 | 1.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,800 | 9.22 | 2.43 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,900 | 6.71 | 1.72 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 6.47 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,800 | 9.22 | 2.43 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 6.47 | 2.09 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,900 | 6.71 | 1.72 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,700 | 8.98 | 1.58 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,600 | 8.06 | 1.75 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,400 | 6.04 | 1.78 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $4,000 | 5.60 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,400 | 6.04 | 1.78 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,600 | 8.06 | 1.75 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,700 | 8.98 | 1.58 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $4,000 | 5.60 | 1.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 9.65 | 1.72 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 9.62 | 1.55 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.33 | 1.58 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,200 | 8.13 | 1.56 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,700 | 8.03 | 1.71 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,400 | 7.20 | 1.33 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $4,100 | 7.10 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 6.13 | 2.19 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,000 | 6.46 | 2.15 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,900 | 6.08 | 2.10 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,200 | 6.68 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $4,100 | 7.10 | 1.73 |
| Matt Carpenter | NYY | $3,600 | 6.21 | 1.72 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 9.65 | 1.72 |
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.