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 | $9,700 | 35.55 | 3.67 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,900 | 32.51 | 3.28 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,500 | 31.71 | 3.73 |
| Walker Buehler | LAD | $8,000 | 20.80 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,500 | 31.71 | 3.73 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,700 | 35.55 | 3.67 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,900 | 32.51 | 3.28 |
| Walker Buehler | LAD | $8,000 | 20.80 | 2.60 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.34 | 3.25 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,600 | 10.89 | 3.03 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 10.26 | 3.02 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,800 | 9.56 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 9.03 | 3.61 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,800 | 9.56 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,700 | 9.06 | 3.36 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.34 | 3.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 8.13 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 8.13 | 3.01 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 13.49 | 3.46 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 12.21 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 13.49 | 3.46 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 12.21 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 11.87 | 3.30 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.52 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.52 | 3.39 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 11.87 | 3.30 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 19.18 | 3.84 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,100 | 14.81 | 3.61 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 12.41 | 2.95 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 12.27 | 3.84 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,500 | 12.12 | 3.46 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,200 | 11.43 | 3.57 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,300 | 11.22 | 3.40 |
| David Peralta | SD | $2,500 | 9.35 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 19.18 | 3.84 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 12.27 | 3.84 |
| David Peralta | SD | $2,500 | 9.35 | 3.74 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $2,500 | 9.16 | 3.67 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,400 | 8.69 | 3.62 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,100 | 14.81 | 3.61 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,200 | 11.43 | 3.57 |
| Austin Hays | PHI | $2,400 | 8.47 | 3.53 |
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.