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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $9,000 | 18.81 | 2.09 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,800 | 15.90 | 1.81 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $6,900 | 14.83 | 2.15 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $7,300 | 11.59 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $6,900 | 14.83 | 2.15 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $9,000 | 18.81 | 2.09 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,800 | 15.90 | 1.81 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $7,300 | 11.59 | 1.59 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.43 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,800 | 8.20 | 2.16 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,000 | 8.18 | 1.64 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,400 | 7.35 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.43 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,300 | 7.32 | 2.22 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,800 | 8.20 | 2.16 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,400 | 7.35 | 2.16 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.43 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,800 | 8.20 | 2.16 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,000 | 8.18 | 1.64 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,400 | 7.35 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.43 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $3,100 | 6.98 | 2.25 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $3,200 | 7.16 | 2.24 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,300 | 7.32 | 2.22 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,000 | 9.40 | 1.57 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 9.19 | 1.64 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,700 | 8.91 | 2.41 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,000 | 5.87 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,700 | 8.91 | 2.41 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,000 | 5.87 | 1.96 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 9.19 | 1.64 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,000 | 9.40 | 1.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 9.18 | 1.41 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,900 | 7.88 | 2.02 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 6.01 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,900 | 7.88 | 2.02 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 6.01 | 1.67 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 9.18 | 1.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,900 | 11.50 | 1.95 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,800 | 8.41 | 1.75 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,500 | 7.46 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,900 | 11.50 | 1.95 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,800 | 8.41 | 1.75 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,500 | 7.46 | 1.66 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,700 | 11.09 | 2.36 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 10.58 | 1.82 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,400 | 9.43 | 1.75 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,300 | 8.99 | 1.70 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $4,000 | 8.88 | 2.22 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,300 | 8.11 | 2.46 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,300 | 8.03 | 1.87 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $3,000 | 7.67 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $3,000 | 7.67 | 2.56 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,300 | 8.11 | 2.46 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,700 | 11.09 | 2.36 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $3,000 | 6.91 | 2.30 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $4,000 | 8.88 | 2.22 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $3,500 | 7.15 | 2.04 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,300 | 8.03 | 1.87 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 10.58 | 1.82 |
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.