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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $9,700 | 34.72 | 3.58 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,200 | 29.42 | 3.20 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $8,600 | 28.10 | 3.27 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $8,800 | 23.36 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $9,700 | 34.72 | 3.58 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $8,600 | 28.10 | 3.27 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,200 | 29.42 | 3.20 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $8,800 | 23.36 | 2.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,000 | 11.21 | 3.74 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,100 | 10.94 | 3.53 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,500 | 10.80 | 3.09 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $2,800 | 9.86 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,000 | 11.21 | 3.74 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,700 | 9.81 | 3.63 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,100 | 10.94 | 3.53 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $2,800 | 9.86 | 3.52 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.17 | 3.12 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.14 | 3.04 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 11.93 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 11.93 | 3.73 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.17 | 3.12 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.14 | 3.04 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 12.18 | 2.71 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,500 | 10.37 | 2.96 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 7.56 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,500 | 10.37 | 2.96 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 12.18 | 2.71 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 7.56 | 2.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 11.17 | 3.10 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 9.77 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 11.17 | 3.10 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 9.77 | 2.96 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,800 | 14.89 | 3.92 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.30 | 3.25 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 12.44 | 3.03 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,800 | 12.00 | 3.16 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $3,100 | 11.68 | 3.77 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,700 | 10.98 | 4.07 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $3,000 | 10.07 | 3.36 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,900 | 9.35 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,700 | 10.98 | 4.07 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,800 | 14.89 | 3.92 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $3,100 | 11.68 | 3.77 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $3,000 | 10.07 | 3.36 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.30 | 3.25 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,900 | 9.35 | 3.22 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,800 | 12.00 | 3.16 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 12.44 | 3.03 |
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.