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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,300 | 43.80 | 4.25 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 39.37 | 4.14 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 39.32 | 3.64 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,700 | 37.86 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,300 | 43.80 | 4.25 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 39.37 | 4.14 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,100 | 33.56 | 4.14 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,400 | 34.62 | 4.12 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 13.00 | 3.25 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.06 | 3.89 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.72 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,600 | 11.83 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 10.97 | 4.22 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,800 | 11.41 | 4.08 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $2,700 | 11.02 | 4.08 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,500 | 10.03 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.71 | 3.61 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 11.66 | 3.24 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.83 | 3.49 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.46 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.35 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.46 | 4.18 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.33 | 3.69 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.71 | 3.61 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 14.08 | 3.52 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 12.85 | 2.99 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 12.53 | 3.06 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,600 | 12.36 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,800 | 11.21 | 4.00 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.22 | 3.82 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $2,200 | 7.74 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,200 | 15.49 | 3.69 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.67 | 3.54 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $2,900 | 11.27 | 3.89 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.05 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $2,900 | 11.27 | 3.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,200 | 15.49 | 3.69 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,000 | 7.15 | 3.58 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.67 | 3.54 |
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 | $4,500 | 16.08 | 3.57 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 13.95 | 3.17 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 13.88 | 3.09 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,100 | 13.63 | 4.40 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.29 | 3.69 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 13.24 | 3.58 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 13.23 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 13.23 | 5.29 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,700 | 12.85 | 4.76 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,100 | 13.63 | 4.40 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,700 | 11.48 | 4.25 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,000 | 8.34 | 4.17 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,900 | 12.07 | 4.16 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $2,700 | 11.19 | 4.15 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
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.