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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,600 | 39.04 | 3.68 |
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $8,100 | 32.52 | 4.02 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $10,500 | 32.21 | 3.07 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $10,900 | 31.30 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $8,100 | 32.52 | 4.02 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $7,600 | 30.41 | 4.00 |
| Steven Matz | STL | $7,300 | 27.93 | 3.83 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $7,700 | 28.86 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,700 | 13.36 | 3.61 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 12.94 | 3.32 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,200 | 12.91 | 4.03 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.73 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | SF | $2,400 | 10.75 | 4.48 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.73 | 4.11 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,400 | 9.69 | 4.04 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,200 | 12.91 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 13.76 | 3.36 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.61 | 3.50 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 12.58 | 3.31 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,200 | 11.98 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,500 | 10.89 | 4.36 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.69 | 4.17 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,200 | 11.98 | 3.74 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,800 | 10.35 | 3.70 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 16.01 | 3.90 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 14.49 | 3.92 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 14.21 | 4.06 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,000 | 8.96 | 4.48 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 14.21 | 4.06 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 11.44 | 3.95 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,800 | 11.01 | 3.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 12.85 | 3.57 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 12.18 | 3.58 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 11.97 | 3.23 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 11.43 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,300 | 9.43 | 4.10 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 12.18 | 3.58 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,300 | 15.34 | 3.57 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 15.04 | 3.42 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 14.09 | 3.52 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 13.85 | 3.30 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 13.77 | 3.44 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.65 | 3.33 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,200 | 13.36 | 4.18 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 12.93 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,200 | 9.82 | 4.46 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,500 | 11.00 | 4.40 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,600 | 11.29 | 4.34 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,000 | 12.59 | 4.20 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,900 | 12.16 | 4.19 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,200 | 13.36 | 4.18 |
| Harrison Bader | NYM | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
| Estevan Florial | CLE | $2,300 | 9.52 | 4.14 |
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.