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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $10,800 | 16.90 | 1.56 |
| Roki Sasaki | LAD | $11,000 | 12.74 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $10,800 | 16.90 | 1.56 |
| Roki Sasaki | LAD | $11,000 | 12.74 | 1.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $7,400 | 7.66 | 1.04 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $4,000 | 5.44 | 1.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $4,000 | 5.44 | 1.36 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $7,400 | 7.66 | 1.04 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $7,000 | 8.29 | 1.18 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $7,400 | 7.66 | 1.04 |
| Jon Berti | CHC | $4,600 | 6.52 | 1.42 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $4,000 | 5.44 | 1.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Berti | CHC | $4,600 | 6.52 | 1.42 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $4,000 | 5.44 | 1.36 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $7,000 | 8.29 | 1.18 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $7,400 | 7.66 | 1.04 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
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Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $6,600 | 7.83 | 1.19 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $4,400 | 6.13 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $4,400 | 6.13 | 1.39 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $6,600 | 7.83 | 1.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $5,000 | 1.97 | 0.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $5,000 | 1.97 | 0.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $9,600 | 9.74 | 1.01 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $8,400 | 9.15 | 1.09 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $8,800 | 9.07 | 1.03 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $7,600 | 8.15 | 1.07 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $6,200 | 7.49 | 1.21 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $5,400 | 7.31 | 1.35 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,800 | 7.00 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Pages | LAD | $5,400 | 7.31 | 1.35 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $6,200 | 7.49 | 1.21 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,800 | 7.00 | 1.21 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $8,400 | 9.15 | 1.09 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $7,600 | 8.15 | 1.07 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $8,800 | 9.07 | 1.03 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $9,600 | 9.74 | 1.01 |
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.