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 | $11,400 | 16.79 | 1.47 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $12,000 | 14.94 | 1.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $11,400 | 16.79 | 1.47 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $12,000 | 14.94 | 1.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,000 | 7.68 | 1.28 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $5,400 | 5.58 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,000 | 7.68 | 1.28 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $5,400 | 5.58 | 1.03 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $7,000 | 8.15 | 1.16 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,000 | 7.68 | 1.28 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $5,000 | 5.83 | 1.17 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $5,400 | 5.58 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,000 | 7.68 | 1.28 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $5,000 | 5.83 | 1.17 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $7,000 | 8.15 | 1.16 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $5,400 | 5.58 | 1.03 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $6,800 | 8.81 | 1.30 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $4,800 | 6.62 | 1.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $4,800 | 6.62 | 1.38 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $6,800 | 8.81 | 1.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $5,800 | 7.10 | 1.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $5,800 | 7.10 | 1.22 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $7,400 | 8.16 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $7,400 | 8.16 | 1.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,600 | 12.43 | 1.30 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,200 | 11.48 | 1.25 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $8,800 | 10.58 | 1.20 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $8,400 | 9.97 | 1.19 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $8,000 | 9.20 | 1.15 |
| Alex Verdugo | NYY | $4,600 | 5.61 | 1.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,600 | 12.43 | 1.30 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,200 | 11.48 | 1.25 |
| Alex Verdugo | NYY | $4,600 | 5.61 | 1.22 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $8,800 | 10.58 | 1.20 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $8,400 | 9.97 | 1.19 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $8,000 | 9.20 | 1.15 |
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.