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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $8,700 | 19.27 | 2.22 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $8,500 | 17.62 | 2.07 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,200 | 16.89 | 2.06 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $7,800 | 16.47 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $8,700 | 19.27 | 2.22 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $7,800 | 16.47 | 2.11 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $8,500 | 17.62 | 2.07 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,200 | 16.89 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,600 | 8.24 | 2.29 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.01 | 1.91 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.80 | 2.23 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,200 | 6.37 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,600 | 8.24 | 2.29 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.80 | 2.23 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,200 | 6.37 | 1.99 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.01 | 1.91 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,200 | 11.15 | 2.15 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,600 | 9.70 | 2.11 |
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $4,000 | 8.63 | 2.16 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,600 | 8.24 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,600 | 8.24 | 2.29 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.80 | 2.23 |
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $4,000 | 8.63 | 2.16 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,200 | 11.15 | 2.15 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,700 | 9.68 | 2.06 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,800 | 9.30 | 1.60 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,300 | 9.30 | 1.75 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,800 | 7.69 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,700 | 9.68 | 2.06 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,800 | 7.69 | 2.02 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,300 | 9.30 | 1.75 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,800 | 9.30 | 1.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 9.93 | 1.81 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 9.17 | 1.46 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 6.17 | 2.06 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 6.02 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 6.17 | 2.06 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 6.02 | 1.82 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 9.93 | 1.81 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 9.17 | 1.46 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,800 | 8.26 | 1.72 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,100 | 7.61 | 1.86 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,700 | 7.39 | 2.00 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,900 | 5.13 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,700 | 7.39 | 2.00 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,100 | 7.61 | 1.86 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,900 | 5.13 | 1.77 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,800 | 8.26 | 1.72 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 11.90 | 2.13 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.08 | 1.63 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $4,400 | 10.05 | 2.28 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,000 | 9.59 | 1.92 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,100 | 9.02 | 1.77 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 8.63 | 1.92 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $3,400 | 8.11 | 2.39 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,900 | 7.92 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,900 | 7.92 | 2.73 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,900 | 7.51 | 2.59 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $3,400 | 8.11 | 2.39 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $3,100 | 7.24 | 2.34 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $4,400 | 10.05 | 2.28 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,800 | 6.27 | 2.24 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,200 | 7.10 | 2.22 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 11.90 | 2.13 |
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.