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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,200 | 15.90 | 1.94 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,500 | 15.65 | 1.84 |
| Alex Cobb | CLE | $7,500 | 11.41 | 1.52 |
| Ryan Brasier | LAD | $4,000 | 3.12 | 0.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,200 | 15.90 | 1.94 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,500 | 15.65 | 1.84 |
| Alex Cobb | CLE | $7,500 | 11.41 | 1.52 |
| Ryan Brasier | LAD | $4,000 | 3.12 | 0.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.08 | 2.02 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,700 | 6.83 | 1.85 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 5.92 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 5.92 | 2.12 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.08 | 2.02 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,700 | 6.83 | 1.85 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,600 | 8.11 | 1.76 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.08 | 2.02 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 8.05 | 1.68 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,800 | 7.49 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 5.92 | 2.12 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.08 | 2.02 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,800 | 7.49 | 1.97 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,300 | 8.39 | 1.95 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $3,700 | 6.58 | 1.78 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,300 | 6.01 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,300 | 8.39 | 1.95 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,300 | 6.01 | 1.82 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $3,700 | 6.58 | 1.78 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 10.57 | 1.92 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,800 | 6.35 | 1.67 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 5.56 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 5.56 | 2.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 10.57 | 1.92 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,800 | 6.35 | 1.67 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 11.71 | 2.02 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,100 | 8.76 | 2.14 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 8.22 | 1.75 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 8.03 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,100 | 8.76 | 2.14 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 11.71 | 2.02 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 8.22 | 1.75 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 8.03 | 1.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.59 | 1.84 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,000 | 10.20 | 1.70 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $4,200 | 9.28 | 2.21 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,500 | 9.25 | 2.06 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,900 | 8.93 | 2.29 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,300 | 8.79 | 1.66 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,400 | 8.22 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,900 | 6.98 | 2.41 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,900 | 8.93 | 2.29 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $4,200 | 9.28 | 2.21 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $3,200 | 6.91 | 2.16 |
| Alex Verdugo | NYY | $2,900 | 6.05 | 2.09 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $3,400 | 7.05 | 2.07 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $3,000 | 6.21 | 2.07 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,500 | 9.25 | 2.06 |
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.