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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,300 | 42.78 | 4.60 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 40.46 | 3.97 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,700 | 39.27 | 4.51 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,600 | 37.94 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $7,100 | 32.86 | 4.63 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,300 | 42.78 | 4.60 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,700 | 39.27 | 4.51 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 40.46 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.10 | 3.36 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.84 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 11.71 | 4.04 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 11.71 | 4.04 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,900 | 11.63 | 4.01 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,000 | 7.83 | 3.92 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.11 | 3.83 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.59 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,300 | 9.30 | 2.82 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 9.28 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,000 | 8.03 | 4.02 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,100 | 8.30 | 3.95 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.11 | 3.83 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.59 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 13.45 | 3.13 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.44 | 3.46 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 12.23 | 3.82 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,800 | 12.20 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $2,200 | 9.08 | 4.13 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.86 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 12.23 | 3.82 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 12.02 | 3.34 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 11.39 | 2.92 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 11.07 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,500 | 10.89 | 4.35 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,200 | 7.52 | 3.42 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 12.02 | 3.34 |
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 | $5,100 | 18.11 | 3.55 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.92 | 3.32 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,500 | 14.20 | 4.06 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,300 | 13.96 | 3.25 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.88 | 3.65 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 13.64 | 3.25 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,400 | 13.49 | 3.97 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,800 | 13.34 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,400 | 11.18 | 4.66 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,500 | 11.03 | 4.41 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,500 | 14.20 | 4.06 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,200 | 8.91 | 4.05 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,500 | 10.04 | 4.02 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,900 | 11.54 | 3.98 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,400 | 13.49 | 3.97 |
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.