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 | 18.33 | 2.16 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,000 | 13.97 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,500 | 18.33 | 2.16 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,000 | 13.97 | 1.75 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 7.91 | 1.80 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 7.07 | 2.14 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,100 | 6.46 | 2.08 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,400 | 5.47 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,400 | 5.47 | 2.28 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 7.07 | 2.14 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,100 | 6.46 | 2.08 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 7.91 | 1.80 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,800 | 11.02 | 2.30 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,500 | 8.51 | 1.89 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 8.41 | 1.68 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 7.91 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,800 | 11.02 | 2.30 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,400 | 5.47 | 2.28 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 7.07 | 2.14 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,100 | 6.46 | 2.08 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 8.28 | 2.18 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 8.11 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 8.28 | 2.18 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 8.11 | 2.03 |
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 | 6.59 | 1.88 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.25 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.25 | 2.10 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 10.59 | 2.04 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 6.59 | 1.88 |
| 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 | 7.45 | 2.19 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,800 | 7.31 | 1.92 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 6.95 | 1.66 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,000 | 6.46 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 7.45 | 2.19 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,000 | 6.46 | 2.15 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,800 | 7.31 | 1.92 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 6.95 | 1.66 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.33 | 1.88 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,100 | 9.73 | 1.91 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $5,300 | 9.28 | 1.75 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 9.06 | 1.85 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,300 | 8.98 | 2.09 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,700 | 8.80 | 1.87 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 7.88 | 1.92 |
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 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,000 | 6.36 | 2.12 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,300 | 8.98 | 2.09 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,400 | 6.93 | 2.04 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,600 | 7.28 | 2.02 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $3,300 | 6.54 | 1.98 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,700 | 7.28 | 1.97 |
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.