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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $8,500 | 17.97 | 2.11 |
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $6,900 | 17.46 | 2.53 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,000 | 17.37 | 2.17 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $8,800 | 16.62 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $6,900 | 17.46 | 2.53 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,000 | 17.37 | 2.17 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $8,500 | 17.97 | 2.11 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $8,800 | 16.62 | 1.89 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,500 | 8.31 | 1.85 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 7.76 | 1.85 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 7.73 | 2.49 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,500 | 6.39 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 7.73 | 2.49 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,500 | 8.31 | 1.85 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 7.76 | 1.85 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,500 | 6.39 | 1.82 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 10.67 | 1.78 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,800 | 10.07 | 1.74 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,300 | 9.91 | 2.30 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,000 | 9.69 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 7.73 | 2.49 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,300 | 9.91 | 2.30 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,000 | 9.69 | 1.94 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,500 | 8.31 | 1.85 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,100 | 10.22 | 2.00 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,400 | 9.25 | 2.10 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,800 | 7.62 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,400 | 9.25 | 2.10 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,100 | 10.22 | 2.00 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,800 | 7.62 | 2.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 9.82 | 1.89 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,200 | 6.03 | 1.89 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $3,200 | 5.85 | 1.83 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,600 | 5.82 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,600 | 5.82 | 2.24 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 9.82 | 1.89 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,200 | 6.03 | 1.89 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $3,200 | 5.85 | 1.83 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,800 | 9.07 | 1.89 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 8.89 | 2.12 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,700 | 8.18 | 2.21 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,800 | 5.63 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,700 | 8.18 | 2.21 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 8.89 | 2.12 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,800 | 5.63 | 2.01 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,800 | 9.07 | 1.89 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 12.88 | 1.98 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 11.91 | 2.13 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 9.65 | 2.41 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $4,100 | 9.04 | 2.20 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $3,700 | 8.60 | 2.32 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,600 | 8.25 | 1.79 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,100 | 5.21 | 2.48 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 9.65 | 2.41 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $3,700 | 8.60 | 2.32 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.26 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,900 | 6.56 | 2.26 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $4,100 | 9.04 | 2.20 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
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.