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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $8,800 | 30.04 | 3.41 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $9,500 | 29.35 | 3.09 |
| Matthew Boyd | CLE | $8,100 | 28.47 | 3.51 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $9,300 | 26.37 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CLE | $8,100 | 28.47 | 3.51 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $8,800 | 30.04 | 3.41 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $9,500 | 29.35 | 3.09 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $9,300 | 26.37 | 2.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 10.32 | 2.72 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 9.93 | 3.20 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,200 | 9.41 | 2.94 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 8.59 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 8.59 | 3.44 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,400 | 8.08 | 3.37 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 9.93 | 3.20 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,300 | 6.78 | 2.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.72 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $2,800 | 7.73 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.72 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $2,800 | 7.73 | 2.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,400 | 12.53 | 2.85 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 8.20 | 2.65 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 7.57 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 7.57 | 2.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,400 | 12.53 | 2.85 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 8.20 | 2.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,200 | 13.85 | 3.30 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 11.94 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 11.94 | 3.32 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,200 | 13.85 | 3.30 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 17.87 | 3.88 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.72 | 3.48 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 13.29 | 3.09 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,400 | 11.90 | 3.50 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,600 | 11.04 | 3.07 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,500 | 10.90 | 3.12 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,300 | 10.55 | 3.20 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 9.62 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 17.87 | 3.88 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,400 | 11.90 | 3.50 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.72 | 3.48 |
| Harrison Bader | NYM | $2,400 | 8.27 | 3.44 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,600 | 8.83 | 3.40 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,300 | 10.55 | 3.20 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,500 | 10.90 | 3.12 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,900 | 9.03 | 3.11 |
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.