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 | $8,500 | 20.76 | 2.44 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,700 | 18.33 | 2.11 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,300 | 17.00 | 2.05 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $7,300 | 11.89 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $8,500 | 20.76 | 2.44 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,700 | 18.33 | 2.11 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,300 | 17.00 | 2.05 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $7,300 | 11.89 | 1.63 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.26 | 1.97 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,700 | 5.36 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 11.11 | 1.88 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,400 | 9.30 | 2.11 |
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $4,100 | 8.98 | 2.19 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $4,100 | 8.98 | 2.19 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,500 | 10.09 | 2.24 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 9.88 | 1.76 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,100 | 8.84 | 1.73 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,900 | 7.82 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,500 | 10.09 | 2.24 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,900 | 7.82 | 2.01 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 9.88 | 1.76 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,100 | 8.84 | 1.73 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 9.85 | 1.59 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 9.80 | 1.63 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 6.46 | 2.15 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 5.80 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 6.46 | 2.15 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 5.80 | 1.76 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 9.80 | 1.63 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 9.85 | 1.59 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,600 | 8.95 | 1.95 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,000 | 7.31 | 1.83 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,800 | 7.25 | 1.91 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,900 | 5.25 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,600 | 8.95 | 1.95 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,800 | 7.25 | 1.91 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,000 | 7.31 | 1.83 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,900 | 5.25 | 1.81 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 11.75 | 2.18 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 10.96 | 1.74 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,200 | 10.81 | 2.08 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,000 | 10.02 | 2.00 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $4,800 | 8.83 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,900 | 8.22 | 1.68 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,300 | 8.17 | 1.90 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,800 | 6.91 | 2.47 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $3,100 | 7.41 | 2.39 |
| Michael Brantley | HOU | $3,200 | 7.14 | 2.23 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $3,400 | 7.44 | 2.19 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,800 | 6.13 | 2.19 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 11.75 | 2.18 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,200 | 6.83 | 2.13 |
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.