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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $8,600 | 16.14 | 1.88 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $7,700 | 11.00 | 1.43 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $7,000 | 8.70 | 1.24 |
| Jose Urquidy | HOU | $7,500 | 8.19 | 1.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $8,600 | 16.14 | 1.88 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $7,700 | 11.00 | 1.43 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $7,000 | 8.70 | 1.24 |
| Jose Urquidy | HOU | $7,500 | 8.19 | 1.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,300 | 8.75 | 2.03 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 8.18 | 2.40 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,600 | 7.84 | 2.18 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,200 | 7.60 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 8.18 | 2.40 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,200 | 7.60 | 2.38 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,600 | 7.84 | 2.18 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,800 | 5.78 | 2.06 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,400 | 11.63 | 2.15 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,400 | 9.77 | 2.22 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,300 | 8.75 | 2.03 |
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $4,100 | 8.34 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 8.18 | 2.40 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,200 | 7.60 | 2.38 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,400 | 9.77 | 2.22 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,600 | 7.84 | 2.18 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,500 | 9.59 | 2.13 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 9.32 | 1.64 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 9.04 | 1.74 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,800 | 8.11 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,500 | 9.59 | 2.13 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,800 | 8.11 | 2.13 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 9.04 | 1.74 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 9.32 | 1.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,600 | 11.18 | 2.00 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 9.83 | 1.59 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 6.33 | 2.18 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 6.19 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 6.33 | 2.18 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,600 | 11.18 | 2.00 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 6.19 | 1.82 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 9.83 | 1.59 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,000 | 8.08 | 2.02 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,800 | 8.05 | 1.68 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,700 | 8.00 | 2.16 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,000 | 5.71 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,500 | 5.42 | 2.17 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,700 | 8.00 | 2.16 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,000 | 8.08 | 2.02 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,000 | 5.71 | 1.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 11.83 | 1.88 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.62 | 1.93 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $4,600 | 10.28 | 2.24 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,700 | 9.99 | 2.13 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,000 | 9.70 | 1.94 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,200 | 9.45 | 2.25 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,100 | 9.24 | 1.81 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,900 | 8.20 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,900 | 8.20 | 2.83 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,000 | 7.64 | 2.55 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $3,100 | 7.89 | 2.54 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,900 | 6.86 | 2.37 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,200 | 9.45 | 2.25 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $4,600 | 10.28 | 2.24 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,200 | 7.12 | 2.23 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $3,500 | 7.74 | 2.21 |
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.