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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,300 | 28.81 | 3.10 |
| Luis Severino | NYM | $8,700 | 26.78 | 3.08 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $9,800 | 26.67 | 2.72 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,400 | 26.34 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,400 | 26.34 | 3.14 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,300 | 28.81 | 3.10 |
| Luis Severino | NYM | $8,700 | 26.78 | 3.08 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $9,800 | 26.67 | 2.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.63 | 3.32 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 11.01 | 2.98 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,300 | 10.91 | 3.30 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,500 | 10.59 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,600 | 10.05 | 3.86 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,600 | 9.19 | 3.54 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,800 | 9.84 | 3.51 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.63 | 3.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 8.79 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 8.79 | 3.26 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,100 | 14.17 | 3.46 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.15 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,100 | 14.17 | 3.46 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.15 | 3.37 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.45 | 3.28 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 12.01 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 12.01 | 3.53 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.45 | 3.28 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 20.54 | 4.11 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,700 | 14.32 | 3.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.19 | 3.30 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 12.21 | 3.82 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,600 | 12.13 | 3.37 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,400 | 11.19 | 3.29 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 10.07 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 20.54 | 4.11 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,700 | 14.32 | 3.87 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 12.21 | 3.82 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 10.07 | 3.60 |
| David Peralta | SD | $2,400 | 8.25 | 3.44 |
| Harrison Bader | NYM | $2,500 | 8.53 | 3.41 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,600 | 12.13 | 3.37 |
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.