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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $11,800 | 21.83 | 1.85 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,600 | 11.18 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $11,800 | 21.83 | 1.85 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,600 | 11.18 | 1.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,000 | 8.02 | 1.34 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,400 | 7.66 | 1.42 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $4,400 | 5.21 | 1.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,400 | 7.66 | 1.42 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,000 | 8.02 | 1.34 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $4,400 | 5.21 | 1.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $6,600 | 8.19 | 1.24 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,000 | 8.02 | 1.34 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,400 | 7.66 | 1.42 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $6,400 | 6.41 | 1.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $5,400 | 7.66 | 1.42 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $6,000 | 8.02 | 1.34 |
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $6,600 | 8.19 | 1.24 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $4,400 | 5.21 | 1.18 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,800 | 9.49 | 1.08 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $8,200 | 9.42 | 1.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $8,200 | 9.42 | 1.15 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,800 | 9.49 | 1.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $9,400 | 9.69 | 1.03 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,600 | 5.91 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,600 | 5.91 | 1.06 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $9,400 | 9.69 | 1.03 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $7,600 | 8.58 | 1.13 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $6,800 | 7.18 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $7,600 | 8.58 | 1.13 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $6,800 | 7.18 | 1.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,600 | 10.92 | 1.14 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $7,000 | 10.05 | 1.44 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $7,800 | 9.73 | 1.25 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $8,000 | 8.53 | 1.07 |
| Michael Brantley | HOU | $5,800 | 8.31 | 1.43 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $5,200 | 8.09 | 1.56 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $4,600 | 7.19 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $5,200 | 8.09 | 1.56 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $4,600 | 7.19 | 1.56 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $7,000 | 10.05 | 1.44 |
| Michael Brantley | HOU | $5,800 | 8.31 | 1.43 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $7,800 | 9.73 | 1.25 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,600 | 10.92 | 1.14 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $8,000 | 8.53 | 1.07 |
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.