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 | $11,500 | 22.06 | 1.92 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,200 | 21.74 | 2.13 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $9,700 | 21.24 | 2.19 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,400 | 20.09 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $7,900 | 18.94 | 2.40 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,400 | 20.09 | 2.39 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $5,600 | 12.78 | 2.28 |
| Patrick Corbin | WAS | $6,100 | 13.90 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 9.49 | 1.98 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,700 | 9.27 | 1.97 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,800 | 9.09 | 2.39 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WAS | $3,900 | 8.92 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,800 | 7.47 | 2.67 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,300 | 5.96 | 2.59 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,300 | 11.61 | 1.84 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,800 | 10.66 | 1.57 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,800 | 9.98 | 2.08 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,500 | 9.98 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,900 | 8.48 | 2.92 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,400 | 6.64 | 2.77 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Matt Beaty | KC | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
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 | $5,900 | 11.85 | 2.01 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 11.52 | 1.86 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,400 | 9.82 | 1.82 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,500 | 9.74 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Urias | BOS | $2,300 | 6.83 | 2.97 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,200 | 5.85 | 2.66 |
| Vidal Brujan | TB | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.65 |
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,600 | 6.49 | 2.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.88 | 1.81 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,700 | 10.70 | 1.60 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 10.39 | 1.89 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,700 | 10.28 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,000 | 4.98 | 2.49 |
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 6.57 | 2.35 |
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 | $5,500 | 11.06 | 2.01 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,300 | 10.49 | 1.67 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,100 | 9.72 | 2.37 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 9.69 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 5.81 | 2.53 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,400 | 5.78 | 2.41 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,100 | 9.72 | 2.37 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,800 | 6.48 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $7,000 | 13.80 | 1.97 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,200 | 11.90 | 2.29 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 11.36 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 11.02 | 1.90 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $5,400 | 10.91 | 2.02 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.73 | 1.88 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 10.70 | 1.62 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $4,700 | 10.55 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 10.25 | 4.27 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,600 | 7.63 | 2.93 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,500 | 7.12 | 2.85 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $2,900 | 8.21 | 2.83 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,400 | 6.78 | 2.82 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,700 | 7.60 | 2.81 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,600 | 7.26 | 2.79 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,100 | 8.63 | 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.