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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,800 | 25.33 | 2.35 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,600 | 24.05 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,800 | 25.33 | 2.35 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,600 | 24.05 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $8,800 | 8.16 | 0.93 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $4,600 | 5.87 | 1.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $4,600 | 5.87 | 1.28 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $8,800 | 8.16 | 0.93 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $8,800 | 8.16 | 0.93 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $7,600 | 8.15 | 1.07 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $6,000 | 5.98 | 1.00 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $4,600 | 5.87 | 1.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $4,600 | 5.87 | 1.28 |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI | $7,600 | 8.15 | 1.07 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $6,000 | 5.98 | 1.00 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $8,800 | 8.16 | 0.93 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,400 | 8.76 | 1.04 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $6,800 | 5.85 | 0.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,400 | 8.76 | 1.04 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $6,800 | 5.85 | 0.86 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $7,400 | 8.79 | 1.19 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $6,400 | 6.18 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $7,400 | 8.79 | 1.19 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $6,400 | 6.18 | 0.97 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $9,200 | 7.77 | 0.85 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $6,600 | 5.55 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $9,200 | 7.77 | 0.85 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $6,600 | 5.55 | 0.84 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,600 | 10.08 | 1.05 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $10,000 | 9.33 | 0.93 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,800 | 8.79 | 0.90 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $8,000 | 7.72 | 0.96 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $6,200 | 6.52 | 1.05 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $7,200 | 5.98 | 0.83 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $5,000 | 5.59 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $5,000 | 5.59 | 1.12 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,600 | 10.08 | 1.05 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $6,200 | 6.52 | 1.05 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $8,000 | 7.72 | 0.96 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $10,000 | 9.33 | 0.93 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,800 | 8.79 | 0.90 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $7,200 | 5.98 | 0.83 |
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.