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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,500 | 18.57 | 2.19 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $8,300 | 18.31 | 2.21 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,000 | 15.33 | 1.92 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $7,000 | 11.17 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $8,300 | 18.31 | 2.21 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,500 | 18.57 | 2.19 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,000 | 15.33 | 1.92 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $7,000 | 11.17 | 1.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 8.03 | 1.83 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,900 | 7.37 | 1.89 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 7.07 | 2.14 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,100 | 6.17 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 7.07 | 2.14 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,100 | 6.17 | 1.99 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,900 | 7.37 | 1.89 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 8.03 | 1.83 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,800 | 10.54 | 2.20 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,500 | 8.51 | 1.89 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 8.41 | 1.68 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 8.03 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,800 | 10.54 | 2.20 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 7.07 | 2.14 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,100 | 6.17 | 1.99 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $3,900 | 7.60 | 1.95 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 7.66 | 2.02 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 7.39 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 7.66 | 2.02 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 7.39 | 1.85 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 10.59 | 2.04 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,600 | 7.73 | 1.68 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 6.23 | 1.78 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.47 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.47 | 2.19 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 10.59 | 2.04 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 6.23 | 1.78 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,600 | 7.73 | 1.68 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 7.33 | 2.16 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,800 | 7.31 | 1.92 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,000 | 6.08 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 7.33 | 2.16 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,000 | 6.08 | 2.03 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,800 | 7.31 | 1.92 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.33 | 1.88 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,100 | 9.80 | 1.92 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $5,300 | 8.91 | 1.68 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,700 | 8.80 | 1.87 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,300 | 8.38 | 1.95 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 8.23 | 1.68 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 7.69 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Kepler | PHI | $2,700 | 6.90 | 2.55 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
| Alex Call | LAD | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.44 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,000 | 6.36 | 2.12 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $3,300 | 6.60 | 2.00 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,600 | 7.17 | 1.99 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,400 | 6.75 | 1.98 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,300 | 8.38 | 1.95 |
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.