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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $7,200 | 14.98 | 2.08 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $7,900 | 14.60 | 1.85 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,500 | 13.97 | 1.64 |
| Keider Montero | DET | $6,500 | 13.72 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keider Montero | DET | $6,500 | 13.72 | 2.11 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $7,200 | 14.98 | 2.08 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $7,900 | 14.60 | 1.85 |
| Alex Cobb | CLE | $7,400 | 13.36 | 1.81 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,100 | 7.26 | 1.77 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 7.24 | 1.72 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,800 | 6.93 | 1.82 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 6.90 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 6.90 | 2.38 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 6.25 | 2.08 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 5.61 | 2.00 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,800 | 6.93 | 1.82 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,100 | 9.04 | 1.77 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,600 | 8.36 | 1.82 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,000 | 7.98 | 1.99 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,900 | 7.81 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,400 | 7.18 | 2.99 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 6.90 | 2.38 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,800 | 6.37 | 2.28 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 6.25 | 2.08 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,200 | 8.67 | 2.07 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,700 | 7.72 | 2.09 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $3,500 | 7.27 | 2.08 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,600 | 6.51 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,700 | 7.72 | 2.09 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $3,500 | 7.27 | 2.08 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,200 | 8.67 | 2.07 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 6.33 | 1.98 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 10.16 | 1.88 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 9.73 | 1.62 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,300 | 8.98 | 1.69 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,000 | 6.82 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 5.28 | 2.03 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,000 | 6.04 | 2.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 10.16 | 1.88 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,000 | 6.82 | 1.71 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 10.81 | 1.77 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,200 | 9.24 | 2.20 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 8.69 | 1.81 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,900 | 8.68 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,200 | 9.24 | 2.20 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 8.69 | 1.81 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,800 | 6.84 | 1.80 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 10.81 | 1.77 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.57 | 1.84 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,700 | 10.50 | 1.84 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $5,800 | 10.26 | 1.77 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,900 | 9.67 | 1.97 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,400 | 9.41 | 2.14 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,800 | 9.06 | 1.89 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,100 | 8.97 | 2.19 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 8.83 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.66 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,600 | 6.45 | 2.48 |
| David Peralta | SD | $3,000 | 6.86 | 2.29 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,100 | 8.97 | 2.19 |
| Alex Verdugo | NYY | $2,900 | 6.30 | 2.17 |
| MJ Melendez | KC | $2,900 | 6.30 | 2.17 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $3,000 | 6.48 | 2.16 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,400 | 9.41 | 2.14 |
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.