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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,800 | 16.64 | 1.54 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $11,000 | 16.09 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,800 | 16.64 | 1.54 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $11,000 | 16.09 | 1.46 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $7,400 | 8.13 | 1.10 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $5,200 | 6.69 | 1.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $5,200 | 6.69 | 1.29 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $7,400 | 8.13 | 1.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $8,000 | 8.31 | 1.04 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $7,400 | 8.13 | 1.10 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $6,400 | 7.12 | 1.11 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $5,200 | 6.69 | 1.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $5,200 | 6.69 | 1.29 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $6,400 | 7.12 | 1.11 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $7,400 | 8.13 | 1.10 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $8,000 | 8.31 | 1.04 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $5,600 | 7.04 | 1.26 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $5,800 | 5.85 | 1.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $5,600 | 7.04 | 1.26 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $5,800 | 5.85 | 1.01 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $7,000 | 7.73 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $7,000 | 7.73 | 1.10 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $8,400 | 9.07 | 1.08 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $9,000 | 8.89 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $8,400 | 9.07 | 1.08 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $9,000 | 8.89 | 0.99 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $9,400 | 11.72 | 1.25 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $8,600 | 10.21 | 1.19 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $9,200 | 9.06 | 0.99 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $7,600 | 8.75 | 1.15 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $6,600 | 7.95 | 1.20 |
| David Peralta | SD | $4,600 | 6.59 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Peralta | SD | $4,600 | 6.59 | 1.43 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $9,400 | 11.72 | 1.25 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $6,600 | 7.95 | 1.20 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $8,600 | 10.21 | 1.19 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $7,600 | 8.75 | 1.15 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $9,200 | 9.06 | 0.99 |
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.