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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,600 | 17.87 | 2.08 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,000 | 17.15 | 1.91 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,400 | 17.12 | 2.04 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $6,500 | 15.73 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Birdsong | SF | $5,000 | 13.21 | 2.64 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $6,500 | 15.73 | 2.42 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,600 | 17.87 | 2.08 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,400 | 17.12 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.33 | 1.98 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 8.25 | 1.92 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $3,000 | 7.79 | 2.60 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,300 | 6.60 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $3,000 | 7.79 | 2.60 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,300 | 5.17 | 2.25 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,300 | 6.60 | 2.00 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.33 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,400 | 9.43 | 1.75 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,000 | 9.24 | 2.31 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,900 | 9.22 | 2.36 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $3,800 | 8.42 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $3,000 | 7.79 | 2.60 |
| Justin Turner | SEA | $2,900 | 7.20 | 2.48 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $3,000 | 7.10 | 2.37 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,900 | 9.22 | 2.36 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,000 | 8.44 | 1.69 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,300 | 7.80 | 1.81 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 7.58 | 1.85 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.55 |
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,100 | 4.91 | 2.34 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 7.58 | 1.85 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,300 | 7.80 | 1.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,700 | 10.57 | 1.85 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,400 | 8.34 | 2.45 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,400 | 8.19 | 1.86 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,500 | 7.64 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,400 | 8.34 | 2.45 |
| Luis Vazquez | CHC | $2,000 | 4.65 | 2.33 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,500 | 7.64 | 2.18 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,400 | 8.19 | 1.86 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,700 | 9.60 | 2.04 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 9.44 | 2.10 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,400 | 8.53 | 1.94 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,800 | 8.03 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $2,700 | 5.76 | 2.13 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 9.44 | 2.10 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,700 | 9.60 | 2.04 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,400 | 8.53 | 1.94 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 10.84 | 1.84 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,900 | 10.72 | 2.75 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 10.54 | 1.82 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.06 | 1.90 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,100 | 10.00 | 2.44 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,500 | 9.47 | 1.72 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,900 | 9.34 | 1.91 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $3,600 | 8.81 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,900 | 10.72 | 2.75 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,600 | 6.80 | 2.61 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,900 | 7.40 | 2.55 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $3,600 | 8.81 | 2.45 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,100 | 10.00 | 2.44 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,500 | 8.32 | 2.38 |
| Jason Heyward | HOU | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Jerar Encarnacion | SF | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
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.