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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,600 | 37.45 | 3.53 |
| Jordan Montgomery | ARI | $9,500 | 33.03 | 3.48 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $8,900 | 29.96 | 3.37 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $10,900 | 28.82 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $6,800 | 27.27 | 4.01 |
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $6,400 | 25.54 | 3.99 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,600 | 37.45 | 3.53 |
| Jordan Montgomery | ARI | $9,500 | 33.03 | 3.48 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,900 | 14.49 | 3.72 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 12.50 | 3.47 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,400 | 12.17 | 3.58 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,600 | 10.91 | 4.20 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 9.61 | 4.18 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,200 | 8.77 | 3.99 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,300 | 9.16 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,200 | 13.39 | 6.09 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.81 | 3.20 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 11.70 | 3.00 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,200 | 13.39 | 6.09 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.93 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,800 | 10.68 | 3.81 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.64 | 3.80 |
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.
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 15.27 | 4.24 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,900 | 13.92 | 3.57 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.53 | 3.66 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.15 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 15.27 | 4.24 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 11.46 | 3.82 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.53 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 11.83 | 3.29 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 11.32 | 3.06 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 11.24 | 3.63 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 10.52 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,300 | 9.98 | 4.34 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 11.24 | 3.63 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,700 | 9.48 | 3.51 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,600 | 9.00 | 3.46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 16.67 | 3.88 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 14.98 | 3.33 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,400 | 14.05 | 3.19 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 13.88 | 3.23 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,700 | 13.82 | 2.94 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,200 | 13.61 | 4.25 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 13.39 | 3.35 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,700 | 13.36 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Canario | CHC | $2,300 | 11.89 | 5.17 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,500 | 11.94 | 4.78 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,700 | 12.61 | 4.67 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.30 |
| Eloy Jiménez | CWS | $2,600 | 11.12 | 4.28 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,200 | 13.61 | 4.25 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,100 | 12.76 | 4.12 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
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.