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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $11,100 | 46.12 | 4.15 |
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $9,100 | 34.04 | 3.74 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $9,200 | 31.18 | 3.39 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,000 | 30.74 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $11,100 | 46.12 | 4.15 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,000 | 30.74 | 3.84 |
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $9,100 | 34.04 | 3.74 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,000 | 28.96 | 3.62 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,900 | 13.02 | 4.49 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 12.54 | 3.22 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.01 | 3.25 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,900 | 13.02 | 4.49 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,400 | 10.32 | 4.30 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.05 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 16.70 | 4.17 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 13.35 | 4.31 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,300 | 11.43 | 3.46 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,700 | 10.57 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 13.35 | 4.31 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 16.70 | 4.17 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,600 | 10.53 | 4.05 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,700 | 10.57 | 3.92 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,400 | 16.35 | 3.72 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 15.35 | 3.41 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 14.90 | 4.97 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 14.90 | 4.97 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.86 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,500 | 13.11 | 3.75 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,400 | 16.35 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 13.10 | 3.85 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,200 | 12.35 | 3.86 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.60 | 3.52 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.26 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,200 | 12.35 | 3.86 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 13.10 | 3.85 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,600 | 9.26 | 3.56 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.60 | 3.52 |
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 | $4,900 | 16.61 | 3.39 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,700 | 15.72 | 4.25 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 15.41 | 3.95 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 14.86 | 3.54 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,800 | 13.01 | 4.65 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,100 | 12.76 | 4.11 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,300 | 12.54 | 3.80 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 12.45 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,800 | 13.01 | 4.65 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 10.57 | 4.40 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,300 | 9.99 | 4.34 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,600 | 11.07 | 4.26 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,700 | 15.72 | 4.25 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $2,800 | 11.77 | 4.20 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 10.31 | 4.12 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,100 | 12.76 | 4.11 |
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.