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 | NYM | $10,600 | 42.82 | 4.04 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,600 | 41.97 | 3.96 |
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $10,800 | 38.37 | 3.55 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,300 | 37.98 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $10,600 | 42.82 | 4.04 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,600 | 41.97 | 3.96 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,300 | 37.98 | 3.69 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,200 | 33.40 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 12.64 | 3.01 |
| Albert Pujols | STL | $3,000 | 11.94 | 3.98 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,100 | 11.11 | 2.71 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,900 | 11.04 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,700 | 10.84 | 4.02 |
| Albert Pujols | STL | $3,000 | 11.94 | 3.98 |
| Carlos Santana | SEA | $2,600 | 10.01 | 3.85 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,100 | 8.99 | 2.90 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,700 | 7.36 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,100 | 8.99 | 2.90 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,700 | 7.36 | 2.73 |
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.
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,800 | 10.66 | 2.81 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 10.30 | 2.57 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,100 | 10.15 | 3.27 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,400 | 6.98 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,100 | 10.15 | 3.27 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,400 | 6.98 | 2.91 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,800 | 10.66 | 2.81 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 10.30 | 2.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,300 | 11.06 | 2.57 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 10.74 | 2.50 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,700 | 10.72 | 2.90 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $2,900 | 9.79 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $2,900 | 9.79 | 3.38 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,600 | 8.45 | 3.25 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,700 | 10.72 | 2.90 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 7.60 | 2.82 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,200 | 13.67 | 3.26 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,100 | 12.88 | 3.14 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 12.60 | 3.00 |
| Teoscar Hernández | TOR | $3,600 | 11.86 | 3.30 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,600 | 11.67 | 3.24 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,000 | 10.64 | 2.66 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,400 | 10.62 | 3.12 |
| Mitch Haniger | SEA | $3,100 | 10.53 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Kelenic | SEA | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $2,600 | 10.05 | 3.87 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,600 | 9.47 | 3.64 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $2,200 | 7.75 | 3.52 |
| Raimel Tapia | TOR | $2,500 | 8.56 | 3.42 |
| Mitch Haniger | SEA | $3,100 | 10.53 | 3.40 |
| Matt Vierling | PHI | $2,100 | 7.14 | 3.40 |
| Teoscar Hernández | TOR | $3,600 | 11.86 | 3.30 |
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.