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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,000 | 21.92 | 2.44 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,700 | 18.34 | 2.11 |
| Jordan Montgomery | TEX | $7,600 | 16.13 | 2.12 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $6,700 | 16.00 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,000 | 21.92 | 2.44 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $6,700 | 16.00 | 2.39 |
| Jordan Montgomery | TEX | $7,600 | 16.13 | 2.12 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,700 | 18.34 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,400 | 8.69 | 2.55 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,800 | 8.59 | 1.79 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,700 | 7.88 | 2.13 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,200 | 7.46 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,400 | 8.69 | 2.55 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,200 | 7.46 | 2.33 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,600 | 5.55 | 2.14 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,700 | 7.88 | 2.13 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,400 | 8.69 | 2.55 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,800 | 8.59 | 1.79 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $4,000 | 8.01 | 2.00 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,700 | 7.88 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,400 | 8.69 | 2.55 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,200 | 7.46 | 2.33 |
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $3,300 | 7.58 | 2.30 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,600 | 5.55 | 2.14 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,000 | 9.48 | 1.58 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 9.36 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 9.36 | 1.67 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,000 | 9.48 | 1.58 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 9.91 | 1.52 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,600 | 7.55 | 2.10 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $3,100 | 7.13 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $3,100 | 7.13 | 2.30 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,600 | 7.55 | 2.10 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 5.85 | 1.72 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,900 | 11.84 | 2.01 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,900 | 8.35 | 1.70 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,600 | 7.32 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,900 | 11.84 | 2.01 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,900 | 8.35 | 1.70 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,600 | 7.32 | 1.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 10.63 | 1.83 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,500 | 10.57 | 2.35 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,500 | 9.91 | 1.80 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,300 | 9.15 | 1.73 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,300 | 7.85 | 1.83 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $4,100 | 7.77 | 1.90 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.58 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,900 | 7.44 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,700 | 7.14 | 2.65 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.58 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,500 | 10.57 | 2.35 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $3,600 | 7.07 | 1.97 |
| Michael Brantley | HOU | $3,600 | 6.90 | 1.92 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,900 | 7.44 | 1.91 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,700 | 7.07 | 1.91 |
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.