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 López | MIN | $9,500 | 39.72 | 4.18 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,300 | 33.63 | 3.26 |
| Jordan Montgomery | TEX | $9,800 | 30.14 | 3.08 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,000 | 29.60 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,500 | 39.72 | 4.18 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,000 | 29.60 | 3.29 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,300 | 33.63 | 3.26 |
| Jordan Montgomery | TEX | $9,800 | 30.14 | 3.08 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,700 | 11.56 | 4.28 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,700 | 11.33 | 3.06 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,100 | 10.51 | 3.39 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $2,900 | 10.42 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,700 | 11.56 | 4.28 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $2,900 | 10.42 | 3.59 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $2,800 | 10.04 | 3.59 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,100 | 10.51 | 3.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.43 | 3.19 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.36 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.43 | 3.19 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.36 | 3.09 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 13.13 | 2.92 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 9.87 | 2.99 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,600 | 9.54 | 3.67 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,600 | 9.54 | 3.67 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 9.87 | 2.99 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 13.13 | 2.92 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 11.11 | 3.09 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 9.56 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 11.11 | 3.09 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 9.56 | 2.90 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 14.28 | 3.40 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,800 | 14.22 | 3.74 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 13.05 | 3.18 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,800 | 12.22 | 3.22 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $3,100 | 10.25 | 3.31 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 9.94 | 3.82 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,300 | 9.66 | 2.93 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,600 | 9.51 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 9.94 | 3.82 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,800 | 14.22 | 3.74 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,600 | 9.51 | 3.66 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 14.28 | 3.40 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $3,100 | 10.25 | 3.31 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,900 | 9.39 | 3.24 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,800 | 12.22 | 3.22 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,900 | 9.30 | 3.21 |
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.