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 | 37.53 | 4.41 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,300 | 33.08 | 3.21 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,200 | 31.85 | 3.46 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $9,600 | 22.92 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $8,500 | 37.53 | 4.41 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,200 | 31.85 | 3.46 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,300 | 33.08 | 3.21 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $9,600 | 22.92 | 2.39 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.54 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $3,000 | 11.97 | 3.99 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,600 | 10.87 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $3,000 | 11.97 | 3.99 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 10.05 | 3.87 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.54 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.15 | 3.55 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 12.76 | 2.83 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 11.70 | 3.00 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 10.13 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.15 | 3.55 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 10.13 | 3.27 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 11.70 | 3.00 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 12.76 | 2.83 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 13.08 | 2.97 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 12.64 | 3.08 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 7.30 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 12.64 | 3.08 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 13.08 | 2.97 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 7.30 | 2.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 11.93 | 3.51 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 9.70 | 2.70 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,400 | 6.88 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 11.93 | 3.51 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,400 | 6.88 | 2.87 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 9.70 | 2.70 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 15.29 | 3.82 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.72 | 3.42 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,100 | 14.57 | 3.55 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 13.64 | 3.25 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,300 | 11.60 | 3.51 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 10.90 | 2.87 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,500 | 10.80 | 3.09 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 15.29 | 3.82 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,700 | 9.66 | 3.58 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,100 | 14.57 | 3.55 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,300 | 11.60 | 3.51 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.72 | 3.42 |
| Michael Brantley | HOU | $2,700 | 9.17 | 3.40 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,300 | 7.77 | 3.38 |
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.