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 | $10,500 | 42.77 | 4.07 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $9,200 | 37.07 | 4.03 |
| Bailey Falter | PHI | $7,100 | 23.58 | 3.32 |
| Mike Clevinger | SD | $8,800 | 21.31 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,500 | 42.77 | 4.07 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $9,200 | 37.07 | 4.03 |
| Bailey Falter | PHI | $7,100 | 23.58 | 3.32 |
| Mike Clevinger | SD | $8,800 | 21.31 | 2.42 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,800 | 10.59 | 2.79 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 10.17 | 3.08 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $3,200 | 9.66 | 3.02 |
| Josh Bell | SD | $3,000 | 8.85 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 10.17 | 3.08 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,700 | 8.21 | 3.04 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,400 | 7.31 | 3.04 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $3,200 | 9.66 | 3.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 11.96 | 3.23 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,100 | 10.53 | 3.40 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 9.43 | 3.14 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,600 | 8.00 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,100 | 10.53 | 3.40 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 11.96 | 3.23 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 9.43 | 3.14 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,600 | 8.00 | 3.08 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 12.03 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 12.03 | 4.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,000 | 11.77 | 2.94 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 10.80 | 3.00 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,900 | 7.88 | 2.72 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,700 | 7.44 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 10.80 | 3.00 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,000 | 11.77 | 2.94 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,700 | 7.44 | 2.76 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,900 | 7.88 | 2.72 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 13.72 | 3.52 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 12.95 | 2.70 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 12.94 | 2.88 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,300 | 12.31 | 2.86 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,300 | 11.01 | 3.34 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,500 | 10.53 | 3.01 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,600 | 9.51 | 2.64 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $3,000 | 9.14 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,300 | 8.12 | 3.53 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 13.72 | 3.52 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,500 | 8.37 | 3.35 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,300 | 11.01 | 3.34 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,400 | 8.00 | 3.33 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,600 | 8.22 | 3.16 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $3,000 | 9.14 | 3.05 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,500 | 10.53 | 3.01 |
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.