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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $10,000 | 44.50 | 4.45 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,500 | 41.36 | 3.94 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,600 | 40.55 | 3.83 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $7,900 | 40.05 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $7,900 | 40.05 | 5.07 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $10,000 | 44.50 | 4.45 |
| José Ureña | COL | $6,400 | 25.63 | 4.00 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,500 | 41.36 | 3.94 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,300 | 13.84 | 3.22 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,500 | 11.64 | 3.33 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,000 | 11.58 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,000 | 9.68 | 4.84 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,000 | 8.89 | 4.44 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,100 | 9.26 | 4.41 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 12.07 | 3.26 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,000 | 11.40 | 5.70 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 9.53 | 3.18 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 9.32 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,000 | 11.40 | 5.70 |
| Alejo Lopez | CIN | $2,000 | 8.95 | 4.47 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 9.32 | 4.23 |
| Romy González | CWS | $2,100 | 7.29 | 3.47 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 13.24 | 4.27 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,600 | 13.05 | 3.63 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 11.96 | 3.23 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $3,800 | 11.76 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,100 | 9.75 | 4.64 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.35 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 13.24 | 4.27 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.29 | 3.23 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,400 | 11.71 | 2.66 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 11.46 | 2.66 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,600 | 11.38 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,100 | 10.89 | 5.19 |
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,200 | 10.05 | 4.57 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,700 | 11.37 | 4.21 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,400 | 9.89 | 4.12 |
Use our SFTB Plus optimizers to perfect your DFS roster. Include or Exclude players and teams, and see our 10 best rosters for every available slate.
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 17.34 | 3.47 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 15.93 | 3.54 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,100 | 13.93 | 3.40 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,100 | 12.93 | 3.15 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,700 | 12.93 | 3.49 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,000 | 12.92 | 4.31 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,600 | 12.90 | 4.96 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 12.61 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,000 | 10.48 | 5.24 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,600 | 12.90 | 4.96 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.49 |
| Tim Locastro | NYY | $2,000 | 8.76 | 4.38 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,100 | 9.11 | 4.34 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,000 | 12.92 | 4.31 |
| Joey Gallo | LAD | $2,100 | 9.05 | 4.31 |
| Raimel Tapia | TOR | $2,200 | 9.36 | 4.26 |
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.