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 |
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Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
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Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | HOU | $5,500 | 11.59 | 2.11 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,500 | 10.78 | 1.66 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,500 | 9.38 | 1.71 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $6,000 | 8.33 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | HOU | $5,500 | 11.59 | 2.11 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,500 | 9.38 | 1.71 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,500 | 10.78 | 1.66 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $4,500 | 7.00 | 1.56 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,500 | 12.61 | 1.48 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $7,500 | 11.44 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $7,500 | 11.44 | 1.53 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,500 | 12.61 | 1.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $9,500 | 12.63 | 1.33 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $5,000 | 7.29 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $5,000 | 7.29 | 1.46 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $9,500 | 12.63 | 1.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $6,500 | 11.95 | 1.84 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $7,000 | 10.66 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $6,500 | 11.95 | 1.84 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $7,000 | 10.66 | 1.52 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis García | TEX | $8,000 | 14.08 | 1.76 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,000 | 14.01 | 1.56 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $7,500 | 11.17 | 1.49 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $4,500 | 10.77 | 2.39 |
| Michael Brantley | HOU | $5,000 | 9.82 | 1.96 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $5,000 | 9.40 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $4,500 | 10.77 | 2.39 |
| Michael Brantley | HOU | $5,000 | 9.82 | 1.96 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $5,000 | 9.40 | 1.88 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $8,000 | 14.08 | 1.76 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,000 | 14.01 | 1.56 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $7,500 | 11.17 | 1.49 |
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.