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 | $10,500 | 27.02 | 2.57 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 26.34 | 2.51 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,800 | 24.35 | 2.77 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $9,500 | 22.38 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,800 | 24.35 | 2.77 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,100 | 22.19 | 2.74 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $6,200 | 16.09 | 2.59 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 27.02 | 2.57 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,100 | 8.74 | 2.13 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 8.17 | 1.90 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 7.82 | 1.50 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,000 | 7.62 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,100 | 5.51 | 2.62 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,500 | 6.52 | 2.61 |
| Tyler Heineman | TOR | $2,400 | 6.01 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 9.60 | 1.75 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $3,400 | 9.27 | 2.73 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,100 | 8.74 | 2.13 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 8.64 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | CWS | $2,300 | 6.97 | 3.03 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $3,400 | 9.27 | 2.73 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
| Yuli Gurriel | SD | $2,000 | 5.35 | 2.67 |
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.
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.39 | 2.09 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 8.84 | 1.58 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,800 | 8.57 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,400 | 6.60 | 2.75 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,900 | 6.93 | 2.39 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,200 | 7.60 | 2.38 |
| Kyle Farmer | COL | $3,200 | 7.15 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.00 | 1.61 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,500 | 9.74 | 1.77 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.55 | 2.12 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,600 | 9.41 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,400 | 6.26 | 2.61 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | PIT | $3,000 | 6.66 | 2.22 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 8.29 | 2.18 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,800 | 6.06 | 2.16 |
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 | $6,100 | 10.60 | 1.74 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.25 | 1.89 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,800 | 9.02 | 1.88 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,700 | 8.81 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,700 | 7.42 | 2.75 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,600 | 5.91 | 2.27 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 7.11 | 2.22 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,400 | 5.27 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.73 | 1.96 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $6,000 | 10.91 | 1.82 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,800 | 10.33 | 1.78 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.24 | 1.74 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,700 | 10.14 | 1.78 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 10.05 | 1.65 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,500 | 9.99 | 2.22 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,200 | 9.96 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,200 | 6.29 | 2.86 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,500 | 7.08 | 2.83 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 6.93 | 2.77 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,200 | 6.01 | 2.73 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,300 | 6.25 | 2.72 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,600 | 6.91 | 2.66 |
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.