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 | $11,400 | 45.45 | 3.99 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $10,800 | 43.82 | 4.06 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,200 | 42.92 | 4.66 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $11,200 | 39.18 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,200 | 42.92 | 4.66 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $8,600 | 35.36 | 4.11 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $10,800 | 43.82 | 4.06 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $7,500 | 30.31 | 4.04 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,000 | 14.17 | 3.54 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,800 | 13.90 | 3.66 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 13.18 | 3.77 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,200 | 13.01 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 12.58 | 4.84 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 12.96 | 4.47 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.22 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,600 | 10.82 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,400 | 14.14 | 3.21 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,000 | 13.65 | 3.41 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.38 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 10.95 | 4.38 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $2,700 | 10.19 | 3.77 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,100 | 7.84 | 3.74 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,000 | 12.53 | 6.26 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,700 | 12.18 | 3.29 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,200 | 11.91 | 2.84 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 11.88 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,000 | 12.53 | 6.26 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 11.88 | 4.10 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.28 | 4.03 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,800 | 11.27 | 4.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 12.51 | 3.21 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 12.29 | 3.62 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 11.86 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,300 | 9.29 | 4.04 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,700 | 10.82 | 4.01 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,800 | 10.62 | 3.79 |
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 | 15.25 | 3.32 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $3,700 | 15.25 | 4.12 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $3,800 | 14.70 | 3.87 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,800 | 14.12 | 3.72 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,700 | 13.78 | 3.72 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,400 | 13.67 | 4.02 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.44 | 3.13 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,000 | 13.44 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,000 | 10.57 | 5.29 |
| Peyton Burdick | MIA | $2,000 | 9.49 | 4.74 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,000 | 13.44 | 4.48 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,000 | 12.87 | 4.29 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,900 | 12.17 | 4.20 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $3,000 | 12.61 | 4.20 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,400 | 9.93 | 4.14 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $3,700 | 15.25 | 4.12 |
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.