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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $8,600 | 21.45 | 2.49 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $7,500 | 20.72 | 2.76 |
| Kyle Wright | ATL | $6,700 | 17.71 | 2.64 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $8,000 | 17.22 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $7,500 | 20.72 | 2.76 |
| Kyle Wright | ATL | $6,700 | 17.71 | 2.64 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $8,600 | 21.45 | 2.49 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $8,000 | 17.22 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,700 | 8.86 | 1.89 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,800 | 7.70 | 2.03 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,500 | 7.64 | 1.70 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,800 | 7.70 | 2.03 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,700 | 8.86 | 1.89 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,500 | 7.64 | 1.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 9.03 | 2.05 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,700 | 8.86 | 1.89 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,300 | 8.77 | 1.66 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,800 | 7.70 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 9.03 | 2.05 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,800 | 7.70 | 2.03 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,700 | 8.86 | 1.89 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,500 | 6.78 | 2.71 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,700 | 6.68 | 1.80 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,400 | 5.93 | 1.74 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,300 | 5.64 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,500 | 6.78 | 2.71 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,700 | 6.68 | 1.80 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $3,400 | 5.93 | 1.74 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,300 | 5.64 | 1.71 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | LAD | $5,500 | 8.54 | 1.55 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $4,600 | 8.26 | 1.80 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 6.51 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 6.51 | 2.17 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $4,600 | 8.26 | 1.80 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $5,500 | 8.54 | 1.55 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.13 | 1.76 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,900 | 7.35 | 1.88 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,900 | 7.20 | 1.47 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,700 | 6.54 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,900 | 7.35 | 1.88 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,700 | 6.54 | 1.77 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.13 | 1.76 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,300 | 6.46 | 1.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,100 | 10.34 | 2.03 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 9.12 | 1.57 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 8.92 | 1.51 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,400 | 8.15 | 1.85 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,700 | 8.01 | 1.40 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,800 | 7.80 | 1.62 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,800 | 7.08 | 2.53 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,600 | 6.90 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,200 | 6.22 | 2.83 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,300 | 6.44 | 2.80 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,800 | 7.08 | 2.53 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.43 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,900 | 6.78 | 2.34 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,100 | 10.34 | 2.03 |
| Cody Bellinger | LAD | $3,200 | 6.49 | 2.03 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,600 | 6.90 | 1.92 |
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.