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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $7,800 | 21.25 | 2.72 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,300 | 20.74 | 2.50 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $7,500 | 20.03 | 2.67 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $7,200 | 16.11 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $7,800 | 21.25 | 2.72 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $7,500 | 20.03 | 2.67 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,300 | 20.74 | 2.50 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $7,200 | 16.11 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,100 | 7.94 | 1.56 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,300 | 5.61 | 2.44 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $3,200 | 4.95 | 1.55 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,200 | 4.86 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,300 | 5.61 | 2.44 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,200 | 4.86 | 2.21 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,100 | 7.94 | 1.56 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $3,200 | 4.95 | 1.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,100 | 7.94 | 1.56 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $4,400 | 7.93 | 1.80 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,600 | 7.33 | 1.59 |
| Josh Bell | SD | $3,300 | 6.38 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,300 | 5.61 | 2.44 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,700 | 6.24 | 2.31 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,200 | 4.86 | 2.21 |
| Josh Bell | SD | $3,300 | 6.38 | 1.93 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.69 | 1.86 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,200 | 7.72 | 1.84 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,300 | 6.94 | 1.61 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,700 | 5.92 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.69 | 1.86 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,200 | 7.72 | 1.84 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,300 | 6.94 | 1.61 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,700 | 5.92 | 1.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,900 | 8.81 | 2.26 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 6.41 | 2.14 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,000 | 6.23 | 1.56 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,600 | 5.88 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,900 | 8.81 | 2.26 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,600 | 5.88 | 2.26 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 6.41 | 2.14 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,000 | 6.23 | 1.56 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,800 | 9.14 | 1.58 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,700 | 7.38 | 1.57 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $3,400 | 5.59 | 1.64 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,500 | 5.58 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $3,400 | 5.59 | 1.64 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,500 | 5.58 | 1.60 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,800 | 9.14 | 1.58 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,700 | 7.38 | 1.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,400 | 10.60 | 1.96 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 9.50 | 1.53 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 9.30 | 1.55 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 8.53 | 1.50 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,000 | 8.06 | 1.61 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,200 | 7.53 | 2.35 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,300 | 7.52 | 1.42 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,800 | 7.40 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,800 | 7.40 | 2.64 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,200 | 7.53 | 2.35 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,700 | 6.03 | 2.23 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $3,100 | 6.50 | 2.10 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,900 | 5.88 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,400 | 10.60 | 1.96 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $4,100 | 6.74 | 1.64 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,000 | 8.06 | 1.61 |
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.