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 | $10,200 | 37.63 | 3.69 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,800 | 36.98 | 3.77 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $10,700 | 36.76 | 3.44 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,100 | 27.69 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,800 | 36.98 | 3.77 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,200 | 37.63 | 3.69 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $10,700 | 36.76 | 3.44 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,100 | 27.69 | 3.04 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $3,200 | 10.49 | 3.28 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 10.32 | 3.13 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,800 | 9.85 | 2.59 |
| Josh Bell | SD | $3,000 | 8.41 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $3,200 | 10.49 | 3.28 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,300 | 7.47 | 3.25 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 10.32 | 3.13 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,200 | 6.28 | 2.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 12.72 | 3.53 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,100 | 10.23 | 3.30 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 9.21 | 3.07 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,600 | 7.55 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 12.72 | 3.53 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,100 | 10.23 | 3.30 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 9.21 | 3.07 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,600 | 7.55 | 2.91 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,300 | 11.50 | 3.48 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,500 | 7.42 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,300 | 11.50 | 3.48 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,500 | 7.42 | 2.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,000 | 11.92 | 2.98 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,700 | 9.84 | 2.66 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,700 | 7.42 | 2.75 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,000 | 11.92 | 2.98 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,700 | 7.42 | 2.75 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,700 | 9.84 | 2.66 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.50 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.24 | 3.47 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 12.73 | 2.65 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,300 | 12.25 | 2.85 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 11.43 | 2.54 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,400 | 10.86 | 3.19 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,600 | 9.98 | 2.77 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,900 | 9.74 | 3.36 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,500 | 9.62 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,500 | 9.62 | 3.85 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.24 | 3.47 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,300 | 7.88 | 3.42 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,900 | 9.74 | 3.36 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,400 | 7.86 | 3.27 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,400 | 10.86 | 3.19 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $2,900 | 8.72 | 3.01 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,600 | 7.65 | 2.94 |
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.