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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $8,700 | 18.47 | 2.12 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,200 | 18.21 | 2.22 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $7,700 | 17.70 | 2.30 |
| Walker Buehler | LAD | $6,200 | 9.64 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $7,700 | 17.70 | 2.30 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,200 | 18.21 | 2.22 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,700 | 18.47 | 2.12 |
| Walker Buehler | LAD | $6,200 | 9.64 | 1.56 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,300 | 7.30 | 1.70 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,100 | 6.95 | 1.69 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,200 | 6.90 | 2.16 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 6.73 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 6.73 | 2.40 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,200 | 6.90 | 2.16 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,300 | 7.30 | 1.70 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,100 | 6.95 | 1.69 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,100 | 9.38 | 1.84 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,500 | 8.15 | 1.81 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $3,600 | 7.88 | 2.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,600 | 7.86 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 6.73 | 2.40 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $3,600 | 7.88 | 2.19 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,200 | 6.90 | 2.16 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,100 | 9.38 | 1.84 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $3,400 | 7.03 | 2.07 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,500 | 6.20 | 1.77 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,300 | 6.04 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $3,400 | 7.03 | 2.07 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,300 | 6.04 | 1.83 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,500 | 6.20 | 1.77 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.26 | 1.94 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,400 | 9.48 | 1.76 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,000 | 7.44 | 1.86 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,900 | 5.74 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,900 | 5.74 | 1.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.26 | 1.94 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,000 | 7.44 | 1.86 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,400 | 9.48 | 1.76 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 8.74 | 1.75 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 8.68 | 1.81 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,900 | 6.82 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 8.68 | 1.81 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 8.74 | 1.75 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,900 | 6.82 | 1.75 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,700 | 11.32 | 1.99 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,700 | 9.34 | 1.99 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 9.30 | 1.69 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $4,400 | 8.74 | 1.99 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,900 | 8.58 | 1.75 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $3,800 | 8.43 | 2.22 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,200 | 7.64 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hays | PHI | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,500 | 6.41 | 2.56 |
| David Peralta | SD | $3,000 | 7.11 | 2.37 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,900 | 6.74 | 2.32 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $3,800 | 8.43 | 2.22 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $3,100 | 6.82 | 2.20 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $3,300 | 6.83 | 2.07 |
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.