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 | 17.98 | 2.00 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,000 | 17.62 | 2.20 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $7,500 | 13.45 | 1.79 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $7,000 | 12.65 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,000 | 17.62 | 2.20 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,000 | 17.98 | 2.00 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $7,000 | 12.65 | 1.81 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $7,500 | 13.45 | 1.79 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,200 | 7.79 | 1.86 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,200 | 6.56 | 2.05 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 6.27 | 1.90 |
| 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 | 6.56 | 2.05 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 6.27 | 1.90 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,200 | 7.79 | 1.86 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $3,400 | 7.16 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | CHC | $2,100 | 6.31 | 3.00 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,300 | 5.33 | 2.32 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $3,400 | 7.16 | 2.11 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,200 | 6.56 | 2.05 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 8.32 | 2.13 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 8.08 | 2.18 |
| 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 | 8.08 | 2.18 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 8.32 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 10.51 | 2.02 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,600 | 9.32 | 2.03 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 7.00 | 2.00 |
| 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 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,600 | 9.32 | 2.03 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 10.51 | 2.02 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 7.00 | 2.00 |
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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 | 6.45 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,300 | 7.19 | 2.18 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,000 | 6.45 | 2.15 |
| 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 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $5,500 | 9.17 | 1.67 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,100 | 8.49 | 2.07 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,800 | 7.84 | 1.63 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,800 | 7.84 | 2.06 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,400 | 7.70 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,400 | 7.40 | 2.18 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $3,200 | 6.69 | 2.09 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,600 | 7.48 | 2.08 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,100 | 8.49 | 2.07 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,800 | 7.84 | 2.06 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,900 | 10.00 | 2.04 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,000 | 6.11 | 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.