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 | $8,600 | 28.01 | 3.26 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $9,100 | 26.33 | 2.89 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,900 | 26.18 | 2.64 |
| Keider Montero | DET | $8,000 | 25.80 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $8,600 | 28.01 | 3.26 |
| Keider Montero | DET | $8,000 | 25.80 | 3.22 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $9,100 | 26.33 | 2.89 |
| Alex Cobb | CLE | $8,800 | 25.07 | 2.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 11.88 | 3.13 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,200 | 10.61 | 3.32 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 10.37 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,400 | 9.30 | 3.88 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 9.36 | 3.74 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 10.37 | 3.70 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,800 | 9.46 | 3.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.27 | 3.76 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 9.95 | 3.43 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $2,800 | 8.21 | 2.93 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 8.18 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.27 | 3.76 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 9.95 | 3.43 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 8.18 | 3.15 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 7.99 | 2.96 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 13.40 | 3.44 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.67 | 3.17 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 11.47 | 3.10 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,800 | 7.97 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 13.40 | 3.44 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.67 | 3.17 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 11.47 | 3.10 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,800 | 7.97 | 2.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.13 | 3.37 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 10.19 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.13 | 3.37 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 10.19 | 3.00 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 19.53 | 3.91 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 15.58 | 3.32 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 13.78 | 3.06 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,100 | 13.76 | 3.36 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,300 | 12.79 | 3.88 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 11.91 | 3.72 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 11.80 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 19.53 | 3.91 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,300 | 12.79 | 3.88 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 11.91 | 3.72 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,100 | 11.46 | 3.70 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 8.03 | 3.65 |
| David Peralta | SD | $2,500 | 9.09 | 3.63 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,200 | 11.50 | 3.59 |
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.