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 | $10,500 | 37.51 | 3.57 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,300 | 37.07 | 3.60 |
| Kyle Wright | ATL | $9,500 | 33.09 | 3.48 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,800 | 30.81 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,300 | 37.07 | 3.60 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,500 | 37.51 | 3.57 |
| Kyle Wright | ATL | $9,500 | 33.09 | 3.48 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,800 | 30.81 | 3.14 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.15 | 3.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 11.62 | 2.77 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,600 | 11.42 | 3.17 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,800 | 10.02 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,800 | 10.02 | 3.58 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,200 | 7.47 | 3.39 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.15 | 3.28 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,600 | 11.42 | 3.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,800 | 8.91 | 3.18 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,600 | 7.57 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,800 | 8.91 | 3.18 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,600 | 7.57 | 2.91 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | LAD | $3,900 | 10.97 | 2.81 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $3,400 | 10.68 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $3,400 | 10.68 | 3.14 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $3,900 | 10.97 | 2.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,300 | 12.01 | 2.79 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,900 | 9.72 | 3.35 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 9.40 | 2.47 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,800 | 8.41 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,900 | 9.72 | 3.35 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,800 | 8.41 | 3.00 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,300 | 12.01 | 2.79 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 9.40 | 2.47 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.87 | 3.47 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 11.84 | 3.04 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,200 | 11.77 | 2.80 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,700 | 10.59 | 2.86 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,400 | 10.45 | 2.37 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,700 | 10.27 | 2.78 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,500 | 9.88 | 3.95 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,300 | 9.41 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,300 | 9.41 | 4.09 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,500 | 9.88 | 3.95 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,200 | 8.68 | 3.95 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,100 | 8.02 | 3.82 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,300 | 8.56 | 3.72 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,500 | 8.92 | 3.57 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.87 | 3.47 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,600 | 8.84 | 3.40 |
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.