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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 27.20 | 2.72 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 25.82 | 2.35 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,000 | 22.21 | 2.47 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,800 | 21.67 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 27.20 | 2.72 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,000 | 22.21 | 2.47 |
| Davis Daniel | LAA | $5,500 | 13.21 | 2.40 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 25.82 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,000 | 9.07 | 1.81 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 8.68 | 1.58 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,000 | 8.37 | 2.09 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,900 | 7.22 | 2.49 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,500 | 6.14 | 2.46 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.45 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,300 | 5.55 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,200 | 11.62 | 1.87 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 9.64 | 1.85 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,900 | 9.46 | 1.93 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $4,000 | 9.27 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,900 | 7.22 | 2.49 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,500 | 6.14 | 2.46 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.45 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,300 | 5.55 | 2.41 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.98 | 1.81 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,400 | 9.66 | 1.79 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 9.56 | 2.73 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $4,000 | 8.20 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,300 | 6.50 | 2.82 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 7.79 | 2.78 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 9.56 | 2.73 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,600 | 5.89 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 12.60 | 2.00 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 11.04 | 1.81 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.12 | 1.61 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $5,000 | 9.89 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 8.44 | 2.56 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,600 | 6.49 | 2.50 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | TOR | $3,400 | 7.89 | 2.32 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,900 | 6.47 | 2.23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 11.04 | 1.84 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $6,200 | 10.99 | 1.77 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,200 | 9.66 | 1.86 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,400 | 9.04 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 6.14 | 2.56 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,700 | 8.96 | 2.42 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,600 | 6.20 | 2.39 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,500 | 5.75 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 13.14 | 2.02 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $3,600 | 10.69 | 2.97 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 10.47 | 1.69 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,900 | 10.44 | 1.77 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $5,500 | 10.41 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.24 | 1.68 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $5,200 | 10.08 | 1.94 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,700 | 9.46 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $3,600 | 10.69 | 2.97 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 7.65 | 2.94 |
| Forrest Wall | ATL | $2,500 | 7.25 | 2.90 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,800 | 7.63 | 2.73 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.66 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
| Derek Hill | TEX | $2,000 | 5.24 | 2.62 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $3,400 | 8.62 | 2.54 |
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.