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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $10,600 | 41.38 | 3.90 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,100 | 41.07 | 4.07 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 40.28 | 3.66 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $7,400 | 35.94 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $7,400 | 35.94 | 4.86 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $6,400 | 27.69 | 4.33 |
| Blake Walston | ARI | $6,000 | 25.15 | 4.19 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,100 | 41.07 | 4.07 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,400 | 16.22 | 3.69 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,800 | 13.22 | 3.48 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,100 | 13.22 | 4.26 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,100 | 12.97 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,100 | 13.22 | 4.26 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,600 | 10.94 | 4.21 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,300 | 9.52 | 4.14 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,200 | 12.58 | 3.93 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.10 | 3.56 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 11.74 | 3.17 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.71 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,200 | 12.58 | 3.93 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,700 | 10.46 | 3.87 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.71 | 3.78 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,800 | 10.22 | 3.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 15.53 | 3.79 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 13.63 | 3.59 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 13.18 | 2.93 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.65 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 11.20 | 4.15 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 15.53 | 3.79 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 11.89 | 3.72 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 13.63 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 16.55 | 3.94 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,400 | 13.06 | 3.84 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.56 | 3.30 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 11.08 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 16.55 | 3.94 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 10.85 | 3.88 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,400 | 13.06 | 3.84 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.48 | 3.39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 16.92 | 3.68 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 16.35 | 3.63 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,600 | 16.03 | 3.49 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,100 | 14.34 | 4.63 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.13 | 3.45 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 13.80 | 3.63 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,200 | 13.65 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 11.31 | 4.71 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,100 | 14.34 | 4.63 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,800 | 12.64 | 4.51 |
| Ryan McKenna | SF | $2,200 | 9.13 | 4.15 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,900 | 12.01 | 4.14 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.09 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,300 | 9.15 | 3.98 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,800 | 10.86 | 3.88 |
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.