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 | $11,600 | 19.38 | 1.67 |
| Jordan Montgomery | TEX | $11,000 | 16.03 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $11,600 | 19.38 | 1.67 |
| Jordan Montgomery | TEX | $11,000 | 16.03 | 1.46 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,200 | 8.78 | 1.42 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,200 | 6.36 | 1.22 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $4,400 | 5.46 | 1.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,200 | 8.78 | 1.42 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $4,400 | 5.46 | 1.24 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,200 | 6.36 | 1.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $7,000 | 8.79 | 1.26 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,200 | 8.78 | 1.42 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,200 | 6.36 | 1.22 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $6,600 | 6.01 | 0.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,200 | 8.78 | 1.42 |
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $7,000 | 8.79 | 1.26 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $4,400 | 5.46 | 1.24 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,200 | 6.36 | 1.22 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $8,400 | 9.34 | 1.11 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $9,000 | 9.23 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $8,400 | 9.34 | 1.11 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $9,000 | 9.23 | 1.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $9,200 | 9.16 | 1.00 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,600 | 6.27 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,600 | 6.27 | 1.12 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $9,200 | 9.16 | 1.00 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $8,200 | 8.20 | 1.00 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $7,400 | 7.55 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $7,400 | 7.55 | 1.02 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $8,200 | 8.20 | 1.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,400 | 11.44 | 1.22 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $7,800 | 10.48 | 1.34 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $8,000 | 9.41 | 1.18 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $8,600 | 9.23 | 1.07 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $6,400 | 7.52 | 1.17 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $4,800 | 7.39 | 1.54 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $5,000 | 6.80 | 1.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $4,800 | 7.39 | 1.54 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $5,000 | 6.80 | 1.36 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $7,800 | 10.48 | 1.34 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,400 | 11.44 | 1.22 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $8,000 | 9.41 | 1.18 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $6,400 | 7.52 | 1.17 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $8,600 | 9.23 | 1.07 |
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.