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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $11,200 | 13.55 | 1.21 |
| Walker Buehler | LAD | $10,400 | 8.49 | 0.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $11,200 | 13.55 | 1.21 |
| Walker Buehler | LAD | $10,400 | 8.49 | 0.82 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,400 | 7.24 | 1.13 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $3,800 | 5.39 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $3,800 | 5.39 | 1.42 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,400 | 7.24 | 1.13 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $7,000 | 8.97 | 1.28 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,400 | 7.24 | 1.13 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $5,400 | 6.28 | 1.16 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $3,800 | 5.39 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $3,800 | 5.39 | 1.42 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $7,000 | 8.97 | 1.28 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $5,400 | 6.28 | 1.16 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,400 | 7.24 | 1.13 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $7,200 | 8.39 | 1.17 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $4,400 | 6.53 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $4,400 | 6.53 | 1.48 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $7,200 | 8.39 | 1.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $5,800 | 7.29 | 1.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $5,800 | 7.29 | 1.26 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $7,400 | 8.78 | 1.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $7,400 | 8.78 | 1.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,800 | 11.44 | 1.17 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,400 | 11.19 | 1.19 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $8,600 | 9.85 | 1.15 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $9,200 | 9.67 | 1.05 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $8,000 | 8.90 | 1.11 |
| Alex Verdugo | NYY | $5,000 | 5.94 | 1.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,400 | 11.19 | 1.19 |
| Alex Verdugo | NYY | $5,000 | 5.94 | 1.19 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,800 | 11.44 | 1.17 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $8,600 | 9.85 | 1.15 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $8,000 | 8.90 | 1.11 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $9,200 | 9.67 | 1.05 |
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.