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 | $11,000 | 37.60 | 3.42 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,600 | 34.28 | 3.57 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $9,300 | 32.57 | 3.50 |
| Joe Ross | MIL | $7,100 | 31.76 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ross | MIL | $7,100 | 31.76 | 4.47 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $7,800 | 30.00 | 3.85 |
| Chris Paddack | MIN | $6,300 | 23.61 | 3.75 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,600 | 34.28 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.04 | 3.25 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,400 | 12.01 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 11.23 | 4.16 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,600 | 10.48 | 4.03 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.03 | 3.43 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 9.79 | 3.50 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 9.52 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 8.68 | 3.77 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,700 | 9.50 | 3.52 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 9.79 | 3.50 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 14.86 | 4.13 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,800 | 14.02 | 3.69 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.66 | 3.69 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 11.69 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 14.86 | 4.13 |
| Amed Rosario | TB | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 11.18 | 3.73 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.66 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 12.05 | 3.44 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $2,800 | 11.19 | 4.00 |
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,400 | 10.86 | 4.53 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,900 | 10.09 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,400 | 10.86 | 4.53 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $2,800 | 11.19 | 4.00 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,900 | 10.09 | 3.48 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 12.05 | 3.44 |
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 | 15.19 | 3.53 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,200 | 14.78 | 3.52 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 14.22 | 3.23 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,200 | 13.83 | 4.32 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 13.73 | 3.81 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 13.73 | 3.19 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,500 | 13.47 | 3.85 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,500 | 13.41 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,000 | 9.40 | 4.70 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,200 | 9.89 | 4.50 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,200 | 13.83 | 4.32 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,100 | 12.85 | 4.15 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $2,900 | 11.87 | 4.09 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,100 | 12.60 | 4.06 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.05 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,900 | 11.60 | 4.00 |
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.