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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,800 | 39.36 | 3.64 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,400 | 39.21 | 3.77 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,600 | 38.68 | 3.65 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,200 | 34.45 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,200 | 34.45 | 4.20 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,400 | 39.21 | 3.77 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,600 | 38.68 | 3.65 |
| Kyle Gibson | BAL | $7,900 | 28.73 | 3.64 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 14.82 | 3.61 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 12.55 | 3.59 |
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,500 | 10.56 | 4.22 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,800 | 11.53 | 4.12 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 14.21 | 4.06 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.15 | 3.37 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.15 | 3.57 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.75 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 14.21 | 4.06 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 11.19 | 4.00 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.75 | 3.79 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,500 | 9.17 | 3.67 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,600 | 12.40 | 4.77 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,400 | 11.01 | 3.24 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,600 | 10.89 | 3.02 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,300 | 10.83 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,600 | 12.40 | 4.77 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,600 | 10.83 | 4.17 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 10.71 | 3.69 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 10.10 | 3.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,000 | 14.98 | 3.74 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 13.63 | 3.59 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.95 | 3.32 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 12.49 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,200 | 8.75 | 3.98 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 12.49 | 3.90 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,000 | 14.98 | 3.74 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 13.63 | 3.59 |
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 | 16.99 | 4.04 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 15.81 | 3.44 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 15.66 | 3.33 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.26 | 3.39 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,100 | 14.13 | 3.45 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,500 | 14.12 | 3.14 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 14.04 | 4.01 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 14.00 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,000 | 13.02 | 4.34 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 13.31 | 4.29 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 16.99 | 4.04 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 14.04 | 4.01 |
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,400 | 9.43 | 3.93 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 14.00 | 3.89 |
| Hunter Renfroe | LAA | $2,800 | 10.75 | 3.84 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 12.65 | 3.83 |
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.