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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $11,200 | 41.03 | 3.66 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,300 | 39.60 | 4.77 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,900 | 36.87 | 3.72 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $9,500 | 36.43 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,300 | 39.60 | 4.77 |
| Yonny Chirinos | TB | $5,500 | 23.82 | 4.33 |
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $7,200 | 29.38 | 4.08 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,800 | 35.58 | 4.04 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 13.41 | 3.73 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,100 | 13.32 | 4.30 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 13.19 | 3.30 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,800 | 13.03 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,100 | 13.32 | 4.30 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,100 | 8.63 | 4.11 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.11 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 11.59 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 14.01 | 3.69 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.89 | 4.30 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.71 | 3.97 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.04 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.89 | 4.30 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.71 | 3.97 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,600 | 9.73 | 3.74 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,300 | 8.57 | 3.72 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $4,300 | 13.33 | 3.10 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,000 | 12.61 | 3.15 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $3,100 | 12.61 | 4.07 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 12.54 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 12.54 | 4.48 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,600 | 11.22 | 4.32 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $3,100 | 12.61 | 4.07 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,400 | 9.38 | 3.91 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 14.26 | 3.17 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,700 | 13.40 | 3.62 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 12.16 | 3.04 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,600 | 11.69 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,600 | 11.69 | 4.50 |
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,300 | 9.14 | 3.97 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,900 | 11.42 | 3.94 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.44 | 3.36 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,500 | 15.00 | 4.28 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 14.27 | 3.96 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 13.89 | 3.31 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 13.78 | 3.53 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 13.77 | 3.44 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 13.34 | 3.51 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,400 | 13.26 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,000 | 9.55 | 4.78 |
| Raimel Tapia | BOS | $2,200 | 9.83 | 4.47 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,200 | 9.68 | 4.40 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,200 | 9.57 | 4.35 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,500 | 15.00 | 4.28 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,500 | 10.51 | 4.20 |
| Dalton Guthrie | PHI | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,700 | 11.09 | 4.11 |
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.