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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $11,000 | 42.09 | 3.83 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $10,800 | 39.21 | 3.63 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,900 | 35.53 | 3.59 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $9,400 | 32.43 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $7,300 | 31.28 | 4.28 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $11,000 | 42.09 | 3.83 |
| Corey Kluber | BOS | $7,100 | 26.13 | 3.68 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $10,800 | 39.21 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,700 | 12.55 | 3.39 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.66 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,800 | 12.13 | 3.19 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,900 | 11.70 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Dalbec | BOS | $2,000 | 8.85 | 4.43 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 10.86 | 4.18 |
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,100 | 8.70 | 4.14 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,300 | 9.03 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,900 | 12.34 | 3.16 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,000 | 11.87 | 2.97 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,300 | 11.25 | 3.41 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,300 | 10.82 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $2,200 | 9.35 | 4.25 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,000 | 7.47 | 3.73 |
| Rougned Odor | SD | $2,200 | 7.95 | 3.61 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,400 | 8.56 | 3.57 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.32 | 3.52 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,300 | 12.01 | 2.79 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,100 | 11.92 | 2.91 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,800 | 10.99 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrin Vavra | BAL | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.13 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.32 | 3.52 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,500 | 8.59 | 3.44 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,600 | 8.41 | 3.24 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,000 | 11.17 | 3.72 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,400 | 10.61 | 3.12 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 10.42 | 3.26 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,700 | 10.12 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,300 | 9.50 | 4.13 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,000 | 11.17 | 3.72 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,000 | 6.75 | 3.37 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 10.42 | 3.26 |
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 | $4,600 | 13.95 | 3.03 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,500 | 12.52 | 3.58 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,700 | 11.98 | 3.24 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,200 | 11.64 | 3.64 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,400 | 11.63 | 3.42 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,800 | 11.47 | 3.02 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $3,000 | 11.39 | 3.80 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,400 | 9.86 | 4.11 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $2,200 | 8.53 | 3.88 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,300 | 8.92 | 3.88 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $3,000 | 11.39 | 3.80 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,100 | 7.94 | 3.78 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,500 | 9.40 | 3.76 |
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.