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 | $9,000 | 22.39 | 2.49 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,000 | 20.43 | 2.55 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $8,200 | 17.92 | 2.19 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $8,200 | 17.41 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Suarez | BAL | $4,000 | 10.78 | 2.70 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,000 | 20.43 | 2.55 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,000 | 22.39 | 2.49 |
| Joe Ross | MIL | $6,800 | 16.47 | 2.42 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 9.97 | 1.95 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 9.07 | 1.78 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,400 | 8.76 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | BAL | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,400 | 7.82 | 2.30 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,700 | 8.39 | 2.27 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 9.97 | 1.95 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 9.07 | 1.78 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,900 | 8.92 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | BAL | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Jake Bauers | MIL | $2,900 | 6.91 | 2.38 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,400 | 7.82 | 2.30 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,700 | 8.39 | 2.27 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.91 | 1.80 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $5,000 | 8.61 | 1.72 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 8.50 | 2.24 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,600 | 8.05 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kody Clemens | PHI | $2,000 | 5.54 | 2.77 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,100 | 5.67 | 2.70 |
| David Fletcher | ATL | $2,300 | 5.30 | 2.30 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 6.60 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 11.51 | 1.86 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 10.80 | 1.86 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,600 | 10.70 | 1.91 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.61 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,400 | 5.83 | 2.43 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,600 | 6.17 | 2.37 |
| Jose Caballero | TB | $3,600 | 8.19 | 2.28 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,500 | 9.94 | 2.21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,300 | 10.17 | 2.37 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,300 | 9.29 | 2.16 |
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $3,100 | 9.18 | 2.96 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,800 | 9.10 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $3,100 | 9.18 | 2.96 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $3,500 | 8.46 | 2.42 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,300 | 10.17 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 11.65 | 1.82 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,400 | 11.03 | 2.04 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $8,800 | 10.84 | 1.23 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,800 | 10.66 | 1.09 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 10.42 | 1.65 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 10.23 | 1.70 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.10 | 1.80 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 9.68 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,200 | 7.74 | 3.52 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,500 | 7.61 | 3.04 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,600 | 7.63 | 2.93 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,400 | 7.00 | 2.92 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,200 | 8.73 | 2.73 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,200 | 5.86 | 2.67 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $3,100 | 8.21 | 2.65 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,900 | 7.68 | 2.65 |
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.