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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,800 | 23.42 | 2.17 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,200 | 22.42 | 2.00 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,800 | 18.32 | 1.87 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $9,200 | 18.22 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,800 | 23.42 | 2.17 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $7,300 | 15.31 | 2.10 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,200 | 22.42 | 2.00 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $9,200 | 18.22 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.58 | 1.96 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,400 | 8.84 | 2.60 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 8.63 | 1.60 |
| Gary Sanchez | SD | $3,800 | 8.47 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,000 | 7.44 | 3.72 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 7.32 | 2.93 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 7.71 | 2.76 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,900 | 11.00 | 1.59 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,200 | 10.79 | 1.74 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,900 | 10.19 | 2.08 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,500 | 10.13 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,000 | 7.44 | 3.72 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $2,400 | 7.69 | 3.21 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 7.32 | 2.93 |
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,300 | 6.66 | 2.90 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,700 | 12.40 | 2.18 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $4,300 | 11.73 | 2.73 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,400 | 11.09 | 1.73 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,600 | 10.11 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Urias | BOS | $2,400 | 6.55 | 2.73 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $4,300 | 11.73 | 2.73 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,200 | 5.61 | 2.55 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 7.33 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,700 | 10.81 | 1.61 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.72 | 1.73 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 9.68 | 1.76 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,900 | 9.67 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.49 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,300 | 5.51 | 2.40 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,200 | 7.56 | 2.36 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,600 | 7.57 | 2.10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,700 | 10.39 | 1.82 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 10.18 | 1.82 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.73 | 1.77 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,000 | 9.64 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 6.07 | 2.64 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,800 | 7.35 | 2.62 |
| Yoan Moncada | CWS | $3,100 | 8.04 | 2.59 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $3,000 | 7.25 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,000 | 12.74 | 2.12 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $7,000 | 11.95 | 1.71 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,900 | 11.65 | 1.98 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 11.34 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 11.22 | 2.00 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,100 | 11.11 | 2.18 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.84 | 1.69 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,600 | 10.70 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,400 | 7.49 | 3.12 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,400 | 7.32 | 3.05 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $2,800 | 8.52 | 3.04 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,500 | 7.50 | 3.00 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,000 | 5.88 | 2.94 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,400 | 6.83 | 2.85 |
| Ramon Laureano | CLE | $2,900 | 8.07 | 2.78 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $2,200 | 6.11 | 2.78 |
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.