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 | $9,700 | 34.76 | 3.58 |
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $8,200 | 29.84 | 3.64 |
| Jordan Montgomery | TEX | $9,900 | 27.53 | 2.78 |
| Joe Mantiply | ARI | $5,500 | 4.65 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $8,200 | 29.84 | 3.64 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,700 | 34.76 | 3.58 |
| Jordan Montgomery | TEX | $9,900 | 27.53 | 2.78 |
| Joe Mantiply | ARI | $5,500 | 4.65 | 0.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,800 | 13.21 | 3.48 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $3,000 | 12.18 | 4.06 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,400 | 11.23 | 3.30 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 9.65 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | HOU | $3,000 | 12.18 | 4.06 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 9.65 | 4.02 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,800 | 13.21 | 3.48 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,200 | 7.42 | 3.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.93 | 3.59 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.01 | 3.00 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 11.32 | 2.90 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 9.47 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.93 | 3.59 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 9.47 | 3.16 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.01 | 3.00 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 11.32 | 2.90 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,200 | 13.19 | 3.14 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 12.58 | 2.80 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 7.61 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,200 | 13.19 | 3.14 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 7.61 | 2.82 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 12.58 | 2.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 10.89 | 3.11 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 10.68 | 2.97 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,500 | 7.62 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 10.89 | 3.11 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,500 | 7.62 | 3.05 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 10.68 | 2.97 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.10 | 3.43 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 13.45 | 3.28 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,800 | 12.76 | 3.36 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 12.56 | 3.22 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 11.86 | 3.12 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,700 | 11.81 | 3.19 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 11.65 | 3.24 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,700 | 10.39 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,700 | 10.39 | 3.85 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,600 | 9.42 | 3.62 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.10 | 3.43 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,800 | 12.76 | 3.36 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,300 | 7.72 | 3.36 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,000 | 10.05 | 3.35 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 13.45 | 3.28 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 11.65 | 3.24 |
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.