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 Brown | HOU | $10,600 | 39.73 | 3.75 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,200 | 36.51 | 3.97 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,900 | 36.02 | 3.64 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $9,500 | 33.64 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,400 | 32.56 | 4.40 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,200 | 36.51 | 3.97 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,500 | 33.00 | 3.88 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,600 | 39.73 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 14.25 | 3.65 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 11.75 | 3.01 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,000 | 11.49 | 3.83 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,300 | 11.39 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,300 | 9.83 | 4.27 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $2,600 | 10.51 | 4.04 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $2,600 | 9.96 | 3.83 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,000 | 11.49 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 14.11 | 4.03 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,800 | 11.42 | 3.01 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.95 | 3.42 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,200 | 10.71 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 14.11 | 4.03 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,200 | 8.17 | 3.71 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.95 | 3.42 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 9.87 | 3.40 |
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.
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.59 | 3.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.91 | 3.59 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,800 | 12.72 | 3.35 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 12.47 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 10.81 | 3.86 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.29 | 3.84 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 11.11 | 3.83 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 12.02 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.58 | 3.31 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.21 | 3.30 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 12.05 | 3.17 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 11.71 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,800 | 10.66 | 3.81 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,500 | 8.92 | 3.57 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,700 | 9.60 | 3.55 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,000 | 10.54 | 3.51 |
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 | $4,800 | 17.77 | 3.70 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.35 | 3.41 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,800 | 14.79 | 3.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 14.64 | 3.85 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.54 | 3.55 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,600 | 14.23 | 3.09 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 13.96 | 3.32 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,400 | 13.57 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,000 | 9.65 | 4.82 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,600 | 11.28 | 4.34 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Oscar Gonzalez | SD | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,200 | 8.97 | 4.08 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,200 | 12.96 | 4.05 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
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.