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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,600 | 54.13 | 4.67 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $10,900 | 35.42 | 3.25 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 33.45 | 3.35 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $9,800 | 33.29 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,600 | 54.13 | 4.67 |
| Michael Lorenzen | DET | $6,300 | 27.92 | 4.43 |
| Germán Márquez | COL | $7,100 | 28.18 | 3.97 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $6,700 | 25.54 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 13.09 | 3.74 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 12.84 | 3.06 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,400 | 12.75 | 3.75 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 12.73 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,300 | 12.07 | 5.25 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,000 | 8.66 | 4.33 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 8.38 | 3.81 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,800 | 10.55 | 3.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,100 | 15.06 | 3.67 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.43 | 3.63 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.55 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.34 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | LAD | $2,200 | 10.02 | 4.55 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,200 | 8.61 | 3.92 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,900 | 11.31 | 3.90 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,500 | 9.46 | 3.78 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.04 | 3.17 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,200 | 11.80 | 3.69 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 11.59 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrin Vavra | BAL | $2,000 | 7.74 | 3.87 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.78 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 7.83 | 3.73 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,200 | 11.80 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 13.09 | 3.12 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $3,900 | 13.00 | 3.33 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 12.61 | 3.82 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.25 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,000 | 9.45 | 4.72 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,700 | 11.18 | 4.14 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 11.34 | 3.91 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 12.61 | 3.82 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 14.91 | 3.73 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 14.72 | 3.51 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.71 | 2.98 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.68 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,800 | 13.29 | 3.50 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,400 | 13.19 | 3.88 |
| Hunter Renfroe | LAA | $3,700 | 13.09 | 3.54 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 13.08 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,000 | 12.32 | 6.16 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,000 | 11.43 | 5.71 |
| Nelson Velázquez | CHC | $2,000 | 9.97 | 4.98 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $2,700 | 11.90 | 4.41 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,200 | 9.16 | 4.17 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Mitch Haniger | SF | $2,800 | 11.44 | 4.09 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 13.08 | 4.09 |
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.