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 Suárez | PHI | $9,800 | 31.27 | 3.19 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $8,700 | 21.05 | 2.42 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $7,500 | 16.26 | 2.17 |
| José Urquidy | HOU | $8,300 | 15.50 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $9,800 | 31.27 | 3.19 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $8,700 | 21.05 | 2.42 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $7,500 | 16.26 | 2.17 |
| José Urquidy | HOU | $8,300 | 15.50 | 1.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,900 | 13.13 | 3.37 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,400 | 11.49 | 3.38 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $3,000 | 11.12 | 3.71 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 10.57 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 10.57 | 4.40 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $3,000 | 11.12 | 3.71 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 7.55 | 3.59 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.44 | 3.46 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.02 | 3.08 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 11.96 | 2.99 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 10.49 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 10.49 | 3.50 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.44 | 3.46 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.02 | 3.08 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 11.96 | 2.99 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 14.37 | 3.50 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,600 | 13.04 | 2.83 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,800 | 7.78 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 14.37 | 3.50 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,600 | 13.04 | 2.83 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,800 | 7.78 | 2.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,700 | 10.75 | 2.90 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 10.61 | 3.12 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,500 | 7.48 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 10.61 | 3.12 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,500 | 7.48 | 2.99 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,700 | 10.75 | 2.90 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.91 | 3.62 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 13.67 | 3.18 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.68 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,800 | 13.53 | 3.56 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 12.96 | 3.32 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,000 | 12.65 | 3.16 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,500 | 12.21 | 3.49 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,700 | 10.33 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,600 | 10.12 | 3.89 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,700 | 10.33 | 3.83 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,300 | 8.78 | 3.82 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.68 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.91 | 3.62 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,800 | 13.53 | 3.56 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,500 | 12.21 | 3.49 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 12.96 | 3.32 |
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.