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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 24.68 | 2.63 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,500 | 21.70 | 1.89 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,000 | 19.49 | 2.17 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,200 | 18.89 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 24.68 | 2.63 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $6,900 | 16.02 | 2.32 |
| Paul Blackburn | OAK | $6,700 | 15.14 | 2.26 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,000 | 19.49 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,400 | 9.21 | 2.09 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 9.15 | 1.69 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.12 | 1.82 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,700 | 9.10 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,000 | 7.54 | 2.51 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,700 | 9.10 | 2.46 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 8.53 | 2.44 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,000 | 7.28 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 11.26 | 1.76 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $9,800 | 10.98 | 1.12 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.44 | 1.74 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,400 | 9.21 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,300 | 5.88 | 2.56 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,300 | 8.44 | 2.56 |
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,800 | 7.12 | 2.54 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,000 | 7.54 | 2.51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 10.99 | 1.83 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,100 | 10.67 | 1.75 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,800 | 10.35 | 2.16 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,700 | 9.96 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 7.56 | 2.29 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,100 | 7.00 | 2.26 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,000 | 6.73 | 2.24 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,000 | 8.63 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,600 | 11.42 | 2.48 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 10.99 | 1.66 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,800 | 10.45 | 2.18 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.35 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,600 | 11.42 | 2.48 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $3,000 | 7.00 | 2.33 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $9,000 | 10.34 | 1.15 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,700 | 9.92 | 1.74 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 9.44 | 1.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.36 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,400 | 7.00 | 2.92 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.62 |
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,800 | 6.64 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,900 | 13.20 | 1.91 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $8,400 | 12.31 | 1.47 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 12.04 | 2.15 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 11.00 | 1.90 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,500 | 10.83 | 2.41 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,200 | 10.63 | 2.04 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,600 | 10.63 | 1.90 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $9,200 | 10.40 | 1.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Azocar | SD | $2,400 | 7.26 | 3.03 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $3,000 | 8.78 | 2.93 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,900 | 8.14 | 2.81 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,600 | 9.99 | 2.78 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $3,100 | 8.39 | 2.71 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $3,000 | 8.09 | 2.70 |
| Raimel Tapia | TB | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.69 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,700 | 7.08 | 2.62 |
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.