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 | $9,400 | 18.99 | 2.02 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $6,900 | 16.50 | 2.39 |
| Jordan Montgomery | TEX | $8,600 | 14.63 | 1.70 |
| Joe Mantiply | ARI | $4,000 | 2.72 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $6,900 | 16.50 | 2.39 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,400 | 18.99 | 2.02 |
| Jordan Montgomery | TEX | $8,600 | 14.63 | 1.70 |
| Joe Mantiply | ARI | $4,000 | 2.72 | 0.68 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.51 | 2.03 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,200 | 7.44 | 2.33 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,400 | 7.04 | 2.07 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,100 | 6.22 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,200 | 7.44 | 2.33 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,600 | 5.69 | 2.19 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,400 | 7.04 | 2.07 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.51 | 2.03 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 11.23 | 2.04 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,300 | 9.84 | 2.29 |
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $3,900 | 9.15 | 2.35 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.51 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $3,900 | 9.15 | 2.35 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,200 | 7.44 | 2.33 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,300 | 9.84 | 2.29 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,600 | 5.69 | 2.19 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,500 | 9.99 | 2.22 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 9.33 | 1.67 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 8.58 | 1.65 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,100 | 7.30 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,500 | 9.99 | 2.22 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,100 | 7.30 | 1.78 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 9.33 | 1.67 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 8.58 | 1.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 10.25 | 1.74 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 9.54 | 1.54 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 6.20 | 2.07 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 6.10 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 6.20 | 2.07 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 6.10 | 1.91 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 10.25 | 1.74 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 9.54 | 1.54 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,600 | 8.18 | 1.78 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 8.12 | 2.14 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,700 | 7.90 | 2.13 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,900 | 5.82 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,300 | 5.50 | 2.39 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 8.12 | 2.14 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,700 | 7.90 | 2.13 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,900 | 5.82 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 11.22 | 1.78 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 10.41 | 1.93 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $4,800 | 9.70 | 2.02 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,000 | 9.42 | 1.88 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,000 | 8.90 | 2.22 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,100 | 8.79 | 1.72 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,700 | 8.72 | 1.86 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $3,100 | 8.01 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,700 | 8.01 | 2.97 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $3,100 | 8.01 | 2.58 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,000 | 7.01 | 2.34 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,100 | 7.13 | 2.30 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $3,300 | 7.57 | 2.29 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,000 | 8.90 | 2.22 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,500 | 7.74 | 2.21 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,800 | 6.05 | 2.16 |
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.