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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $11,800 | 20.06 | 1.70 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,800 | 17.24 | 1.60 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,800 | 16.17 | 1.84 |
| Zack Littell | TB | $8,500 | 16.13 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | KC | $7,000 | 15.71 | 2.24 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $7,700 | 15.70 | 2.04 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,200 | 16.12 | 1.97 |
| Zack Littell | TB | $8,500 | 16.13 | 1.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 8.32 | 1.60 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,300 | 8.21 | 1.91 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,200 | 7.31 | 1.41 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $7,000 | 6.95 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.48 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 6.17 | 2.47 |
| Tyler Heineman | TOR | $2,600 | 6.24 | 2.40 |
| Matt Thaiss | CWS | $2,700 | 5.92 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $8,800 | 9.71 | 1.10 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,400 | 8.88 | 2.61 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 8.32 | 1.60 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,300 | 8.21 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | CWS | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,400 | 8.88 | 2.61 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.48 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 6.17 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 10.99 | 1.96 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $4,000 | 8.72 | 2.18 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 8.22 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,800 | 6.95 | 2.48 |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $4,000 | 8.72 | 2.18 |
| Kyle Farmer | COL | $3,300 | 6.71 | 2.03 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 9.46 | 1.63 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $9,000 | 9.17 | 1.02 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,100 | 7.84 | 1.91 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,300 | 7.70 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 5.70 | 2.04 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,100 | 7.84 | 1.91 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $4,200 | 7.57 | 1.80 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,300 | 7.70 | 1.79 |
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 | $5,900 | 10.49 | 1.78 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.21 | 1.88 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,400 | 8.07 | 1.83 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $7,400 | 7.92 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,900 | 7.46 | 2.57 |
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $3,000 | 6.15 | 2.05 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,300 | 6.46 | 1.96 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.21 | 1.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $6,000 | 11.71 | 1.95 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,400 | 10.35 | 1.10 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,700 | 10.10 | 1.77 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $5,100 | 9.71 | 1.90 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,400 | 9.69 | 1.79 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $8,400 | 8.88 | 1.06 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,500 | 8.84 | 1.61 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,900 | 8.83 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,500 | 6.23 | 2.49 |
| Stuart Fairchild | ATL | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,800 | 6.75 | 2.41 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,000 | 7.18 | 2.39 |
| Alan Roden | TOR | $2,300 | 5.45 | 2.37 |
| Kameron Misner | TB | $2,900 | 6.60 | 2.28 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,900 | 8.83 | 2.26 |
| Nick Martini | COL | $3,500 | 7.79 | 2.23 |
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.