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 | $10,200 | 33.46 | 3.28 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 33.02 | 3.51 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $7,900 | 28.94 | 3.66 |
| Aaron Ashby | MIL | $6,500 | 9.62 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $7,900 | 28.94 | 3.66 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 33.02 | 3.51 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,200 | 33.46 | 3.28 |
| Aaron Ashby | MIL | $6,500 | 9.62 | 1.48 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,500 | 13.25 | 3.79 |
| 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 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,500 | 13.25 | 3.79 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,600 | 8.86 | 3.41 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 10.33 | 3.23 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,400 | 10.84 | 3.19 |
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 | 11.94 | 3.06 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,700 | 9.45 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,700 | 9.45 | 3.50 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 11.94 | 3.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 9.05 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 9.05 | 3.48 |
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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 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,500 | 11.54 | 3.30 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,700 | 11.18 | 3.02 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 10.35 | 2.72 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 10.33 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,700 | 10.30 | 3.82 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,600 | 13.34 | 3.71 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,600 | 13.00 | 3.61 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 15.40 | 3.35 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,500 | 11.54 | 3.30 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,700 | 8.91 | 3.30 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 10.33 | 3.13 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,100 | 9.66 | 3.12 |
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.