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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $12,000 | 21.95 | 1.83 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $10,800 | 19.63 | 1.82 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,800 | 19.23 | 2.19 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,900 | 18.40 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,800 | 19.23 | 2.19 |
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $7,400 | 16.04 | 2.17 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $8,300 | 17.36 | 2.09 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $8,600 | 17.84 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,000 | 9.72 | 1.94 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 9.29 | 2.27 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 9.13 | 1.76 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,300 | 8.41 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,600 | 7.49 | 2.88 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,700 | 7.73 | 2.86 |
| Riley Adams | WAS | $2,200 | 5.76 | 2.62 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,400 | 6.22 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $5,000 | 10.45 | 2.09 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,700 | 9.74 | 1.71 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,000 | 9.72 | 1.94 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $4,800 | 9.66 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Lamb | LAA | $2,000 | 6.58 | 3.29 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,600 | 7.70 | 2.96 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,600 | 7.49 | 2.88 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,700 | 7.73 | 2.86 |
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.
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $4,000 | 9.87 | 2.47 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,100 | 9.85 | 1.93 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,100 | 9.80 | 2.39 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,400 | 8.92 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WAS | $2,600 | 7.53 | 2.90 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 7.52 | 2.69 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $4,000 | 9.87 | 2.47 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,100 | 5.07 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $9,400 | 10.14 | 1.08 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $6,000 | 9.47 | 1.58 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $5,100 | 9.45 | 1.85 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $6,200 | 9.43 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,300 | 6.74 | 2.93 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,400 | 6.49 | 2.71 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
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.
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,000 | 8.83 | 0.98 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $9,200 | 8.74 | 0.95 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,300 | 8.66 | 1.63 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $4,000 | 7.48 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,600 | 6.27 | 2.41 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,000 | 6.86 | 2.29 |
| Jean Segura | MIA | $2,900 | 6.41 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.18 | 1.72 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $7,600 | 10.57 | 1.39 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 10.51 | 1.88 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,900 | 10.10 | 1.71 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,400 | 10.07 | 1.86 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,700 | 10.00 | 2.13 |
| Jarred Kelenic | SEA | $4,400 | 9.96 | 2.26 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $6,300 | 9.58 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Burdick | MIA | $2,000 | 7.04 | 3.52 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,300 | 8.10 | 3.52 |
| Kyle Stowers | BAL | $2,100 | 7.27 | 3.46 |
| Gavin Sheets | CWS | $2,100 | 6.94 | 3.31 |
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,000 | 6.39 | 3.20 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,000 | 6.32 | 3.16 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,200 | 6.95 | 3.16 |
| Nelson Velázquez | CHC | $2,600 | 8.13 | 3.13 |
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.