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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $10,000 | 43.89 | 4.39 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,400 | 39.66 | 3.81 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,800 | 38.96 | 3.61 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,700 | 38.01 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $10,000 | 43.89 | 4.39 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,700 | 38.01 | 3.92 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,300 | 36.28 | 3.90 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,400 | 39.66 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 12.25 | 2.85 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 11.81 | 3.03 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,800 | 10.93 | 2.88 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 10.36 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,100 | 9.83 | 3.17 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 10.36 | 3.14 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 11.81 | 3.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,400 | 11.78 | 3.46 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,100 | 8.84 | 2.85 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,400 | 11.78 | 3.46 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,100 | 8.84 | 2.85 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | LAD | $4,200 | 11.27 | 2.68 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $3,200 | 10.38 | 3.24 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,400 | 7.83 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,400 | 7.83 | 3.26 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $3,200 | 10.38 | 3.24 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $4,200 | 11.27 | 2.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,200 | 12.30 | 2.93 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,400 | 11.65 | 2.65 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 9.07 | 2.59 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,800 | 8.84 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,700 | 8.60 | 3.19 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,800 | 8.84 | 3.16 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,200 | 12.30 | 2.93 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,400 | 11.65 | 2.65 |
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 | $5,100 | 14.80 | 2.90 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 12.47 | 3.37 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,500 | 11.69 | 3.34 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,000 | 11.44 | 2.86 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,200 | 10.83 | 3.39 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,100 | 10.54 | 2.57 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,200 | 10.53 | 2.51 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,400 | 10.23 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,400 | 8.95 | 3.73 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,200 | 7.97 | 3.62 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,500 | 8.97 | 3.59 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,300 | 7.82 | 3.40 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,200 | 10.83 | 3.39 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,200 | 7.43 | 3.38 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 12.47 | 3.37 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,500 | 8.40 | 3.36 |
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.