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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 31.75 | 3.38 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,200 | 31.56 | 3.09 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $8,600 | 24.73 | 2.88 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $7,900 | 23.11 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 31.75 | 3.38 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,200 | 31.56 | 3.09 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $7,900 | 23.11 | 2.93 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $8,600 | 24.73 | 2.88 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 11.36 | 3.15 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,400 | 10.84 | 3.19 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 10.33 | 3.23 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,900 | 9.24 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,600 | 8.48 | 3.26 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 10.33 | 3.23 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,400 | 10.84 | 3.19 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,900 | 9.24 | 3.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 10.86 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 10.86 | 3.10 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 13.36 | 3.43 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,700 | 9.04 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 13.36 | 3.43 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,700 | 9.04 | 3.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 8.46 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 8.46 | 3.25 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 15.40 | 3.35 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,600 | 13.34 | 3.71 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,600 | 13.00 | 3.61 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 12.77 | 3.04 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,700 | 12.13 | 3.28 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,500 | 11.31 | 3.23 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 10.39 | 3.15 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 10.35 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,600 | 13.34 | 3.71 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,600 | 13.00 | 3.61 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,700 | 9.68 | 3.58 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 15.40 | 3.35 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,700 | 12.13 | 3.28 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,500 | 11.31 | 3.23 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,100 | 10.01 | 3.23 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 10.39 | 3.15 |
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.