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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,200 | 40.33 | 3.60 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,800 | 37.31 | 3.45 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $10,100 | 34.94 | 3.46 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,500 | 33.42 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $8,300 | 31.75 | 3.83 |
| Jonathan Cannon | CWS | $6,200 | 23.56 | 3.80 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,200 | 40.33 | 3.60 |
| Joe Ross | MIL | $7,300 | 26.10 | 3.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,100 | 15.35 | 3.74 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 13.48 | 3.74 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,100 | 12.25 | 3.95 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,700 | 12.15 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,400 | 10.42 | 4.34 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,100 | 12.25 | 3.95 |
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $2,200 | 8.67 | 3.94 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,600 | 10.16 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 14.17 | 3.37 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 12.98 | 3.93 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 12.44 | 3.11 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.06 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,200 | 11.25 | 5.11 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,900 | 11.44 | 3.94 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 12.98 | 3.93 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 8.98 | 3.90 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 15.02 | 3.49 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 13.82 | 3.64 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.62 | 3.49 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.56 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,400 | 10.40 | 4.33 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 13.82 | 3.64 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.56 | 3.59 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 11.79 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.80 | 3.20 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 11.85 | 3.59 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 10.77 | 3.17 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 10.47 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 11.85 | 3.59 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 10.47 | 3.38 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,700 | 8.98 | 3.33 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 9.56 | 3.30 |
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 | $4,500 | 15.27 | 3.39 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 15.10 | 3.51 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 14.90 | 3.72 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 14.64 | 3.49 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 14.30 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,300 | 13.89 | 3.23 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 13.56 | 3.31 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,300 | 13.22 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,200 | 12.68 | 5.76 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,500 | 11.50 | 4.60 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,600 | 11.74 | 4.52 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,600 | 11.35 | 4.37 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,000 | 8.63 | 4.31 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,400 | 10.35 | 4.31 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,700 | 11.64 | 4.31 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,000 | 12.69 | 4.23 |
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.