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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,000 | 19.06 | 2.12 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,000 | 18.32 | 2.29 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $7,000 | 15.84 | 2.26 |
| Aaron Ashby | MIL | $4,000 | 5.70 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,000 | 18.32 | 2.29 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $7,000 | 15.84 | 2.26 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,000 | 19.06 | 2.12 |
| Aaron Ashby | MIL | $4,000 | 5.70 | 1.42 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,200 | 7.79 | 1.86 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,200 | 6.93 | 2.17 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 6.15 | 1.86 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,300 | 5.33 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,300 | 5.33 | 2.32 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,200 | 6.93 | 2.17 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,200 | 7.79 | 1.86 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 6.15 | 1.86 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,100 | 9.98 | 1.96 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 8.72 | 1.74 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,700 | 8.25 | 1.76 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,200 | 7.79 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,300 | 5.33 | 2.32 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,200 | 6.93 | 2.17 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $3,400 | 7.16 | 2.11 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,100 | 9.98 | 1.96 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 8.98 | 2.43 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 8.32 | 2.13 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 8.98 | 2.43 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 8.32 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 9.39 | 1.81 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,600 | 9.32 | 2.03 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 7.37 | 2.11 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.76 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.76 | 2.40 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 7.37 | 2.11 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,600 | 9.32 | 2.03 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 9.39 | 1.81 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,900 | 7.29 | 1.87 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,300 | 7.19 | 2.18 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,300 | 7.19 | 2.18 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,900 | 7.29 | 1.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,900 | 10.00 | 2.04 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 9.51 | 1.67 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $5,500 | 8.39 | 1.53 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,400 | 7.87 | 2.31 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,800 | 7.85 | 2.06 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,800 | 7.84 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,400 | 7.87 | 2.31 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $3,200 | 6.69 | 2.09 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,600 | 7.48 | 2.08 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,800 | 7.85 | 2.06 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,900 | 10.00 | 2.04 |
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.