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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,200 | 28.92 | 3.14 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $9,000 | 28.59 | 3.18 |
| Alex Cobb | CLE | $8,400 | 21.52 | 2.56 |
| Ryan Brasier | LAD | $5,500 | 5.11 | 0.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $9,000 | 28.59 | 3.18 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,200 | 28.92 | 3.14 |
| Alex Cobb | CLE | $8,400 | 21.52 | 2.56 |
| Ryan Brasier | LAD | $5,500 | 5.11 | 0.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 10.93 | 2.80 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,300 | 10.82 | 3.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 10.42 | 3.06 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 9.94 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $2,000 | 7.46 | 3.73 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,700 | 9.24 | 3.42 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,400 | 8.04 | 3.35 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,300 | 10.82 | 3.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 11.03 | 3.80 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $2,700 | 7.57 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 11.03 | 3.80 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $2,700 | 7.57 | 2.80 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,300 | 14.02 | 3.26 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 8.22 | 2.74 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 7.32 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,300 | 14.02 | 3.26 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 7.32 | 2.93 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 8.22 | 2.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 15.44 | 3.76 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 10.95 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 15.44 | 3.76 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 10.95 | 3.13 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 19.07 | 4.06 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 15.64 | 3.40 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 13.70 | 3.05 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,500 | 12.77 | 3.65 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,600 | 12.30 | 3.42 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 12.00 | 3.64 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,200 | 11.88 | 3.71 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,700 | 10.98 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 19.07 | 4.06 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,500 | 9.27 | 3.71 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,200 | 11.88 | 3.71 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,500 | 12.77 | 3.65 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 12.00 | 3.64 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $2,600 | 9.19 | 3.54 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,600 | 12.30 | 3.42 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,700 | 9.24 | 3.42 |
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.