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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 34.80 | 3.31 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,100 | 32.29 | 3.20 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,400 | 31.21 | 3.32 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,900 | 30.26 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,900 | 30.26 | 3.40 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,400 | 31.21 | 3.32 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 34.80 | 3.31 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,100 | 32.29 | 3.20 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,900 | 13.01 | 3.33 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $3,000 | 11.53 | 3.84 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,100 | 11.03 | 3.56 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,400 | 10.49 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 10.20 | 3.92 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $3,000 | 11.53 | 3.84 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,100 | 11.03 | 3.56 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,900 | 13.01 | 3.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 12.67 | 3.43 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.32 | 3.16 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.03 | 3.01 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 9.96 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 12.67 | 3.43 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 9.96 | 3.21 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.32 | 3.16 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.03 | 3.01 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.18 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,600 | 12.21 | 2.65 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.18 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,600 | 12.21 | 2.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 10.98 | 3.05 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 9.95 | 2.84 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 10.98 | 3.05 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 9.95 | 2.84 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,500 | 15.43 | 3.43 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 13.60 | 3.09 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,500 | 13.19 | 3.77 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,800 | 12.89 | 3.39 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 11.95 | 2.99 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 11.75 | 3.18 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,600 | 10.68 | 4.11 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $3,300 | 10.64 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,600 | 10.68 | 4.11 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,500 | 13.19 | 3.77 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,700 | 9.93 | 3.68 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,500 | 15.43 | 3.43 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,800 | 9.52 | 3.40 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,800 | 12.89 | 3.39 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,300 | 7.75 | 3.37 |
| Michael Brantley | HOU | $2,700 | 8.78 | 3.25 |
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.