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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,000 | 37.88 | 3.44 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 35.92 | 3.39 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,500 | 35.83 | 3.41 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,900 | 35.66 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Olson | DET | $6,900 | 26.36 | 3.82 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,800 | 33.82 | 3.45 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,000 | 37.88 | 3.44 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $7,800 | 26.84 | 3.44 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 15.16 | 3.37 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 13.87 | 3.30 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 13.21 | 3.77 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,800 | 13.18 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,600 | 11.12 | 4.28 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 11.01 | 4.24 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,700 | 11.13 | 4.12 |
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,500 | 10.27 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.48 | 3.46 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.41 | 3.73 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 13.33 | 4.76 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,400 | 13.24 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 13.33 | 4.76 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,400 | 13.24 | 3.89 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.41 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,900 | 12.75 | 4.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,400 | 11.40 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,900 | 12.75 | 4.40 |
| Amed Rosario | LAD | $2,800 | 10.68 | 3.82 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 11.05 | 3.81 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.47 | 3.28 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.13 | 3.37 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 12.69 | 3.34 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 12.67 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 9.35 | 4.45 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,100 | 12.57 | 4.06 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,000 | 11.59 | 3.86 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,100 | 11.92 | 3.85 |
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 | $4,200 | 18.22 | 4.34 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,400 | 15.81 | 3.59 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 15.38 | 4.16 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.78 | 3.21 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 14.75 | 3.88 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.16 | 3.45 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,900 | 13.56 | 4.68 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 13.51 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,900 | 13.56 | 4.68 |
| Dominic Canzone | ARI | $2,200 | 9.81 | 4.46 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 13.50 | 4.36 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 18.22 | 4.34 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,700 | 11.69 | 4.33 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 15.38 | 4.16 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,000 | 12.40 | 4.13 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,700 | 11.15 | 4.13 |
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.