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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $8,800 | 19.57 | 2.22 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $8,500 | 16.62 | 1.96 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $6,900 | 12.31 | 1.78 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $6,500 | 11.09 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $8,800 | 19.57 | 2.22 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $8,500 | 16.62 | 1.96 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $6,900 | 12.31 | 1.78 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $6,500 | 11.09 | 1.71 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,900 | 6.94 | 1.78 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 5.94 | 2.05 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,500 | 5.28 | 1.51 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,000 | 3.83 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 5.94 | 2.05 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,000 | 3.83 | 1.92 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,900 | 6.94 | 1.78 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,500 | 5.28 | 1.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,800 | 7.40 | 1.95 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 7.37 | 2.95 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,600 | 7.36 | 1.60 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,700 | 7.34 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 7.37 | 2.95 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 5.94 | 2.05 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,800 | 7.40 | 1.95 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,000 | 3.83 | 1.92 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,100 | 8.53 | 2.08 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,500 | 6.37 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,100 | 8.53 | 2.08 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,500 | 6.37 | 1.82 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 9.76 | 1.74 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,600 | 6.58 | 1.83 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 5.99 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 5.99 | 2.30 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,600 | 6.58 | 1.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 9.76 | 1.74 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.54 | 1.76 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,300 | 9.33 | 2.17 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 8.32 | 1.73 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,900 | 8.31 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,300 | 9.33 | 2.17 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.54 | 1.76 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 8.32 | 1.73 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,900 | 8.31 | 1.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 12.46 | 1.98 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 10.10 | 1.66 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,200 | 9.39 | 1.81 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,000 | 9.02 | 1.80 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,500 | 8.80 | 1.95 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,400 | 8.32 | 1.89 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $4,200 | 7.84 | 1.87 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,000 | 7.36 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,800 | 6.51 | 2.32 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,700 | 6.15 | 2.28 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $3,100 | 6.43 | 2.07 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 12.46 | 1.98 |
| Alex Verdugo | NYY | $3,000 | 5.94 | 1.98 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,500 | 8.80 | 1.95 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $3,400 | 6.63 | 1.95 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,400 | 8.32 | 1.89 |
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.