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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,000 | 46.04 | 5.12 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,400 | 42.63 | 4.10 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,300 | 41.84 | 4.50 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,800 | 41.21 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,000 | 46.04 | 5.12 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,200 | 38.83 | 4.74 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,300 | 41.84 | 4.50 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,400 | 42.63 | 4.10 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 13.69 | 4.28 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 13.60 | 3.40 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 13.21 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 13.69 | 4.28 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 9.12 | 4.14 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,400 | 9.62 | 4.01 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 11.96 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,300 | 11.85 | 3.59 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,400 | 11.69 | 4.87 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 10.94 | 3.22 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,000 | 10.77 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,000 | 10.77 | 5.38 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,400 | 11.69 | 4.87 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,200 | 8.54 | 3.88 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,300 | 11.85 | 3.59 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 14.29 | 3.57 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 12.93 | 3.32 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,400 | 11.93 | 3.51 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 11.62 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 11.53 | 3.72 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 10.38 | 3.71 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 11.12 | 3.71 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,100 | 11.27 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.58 | 3.77 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 13.04 | 4.08 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 12.65 | 4.08 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 12.15 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 13.04 | 4.08 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 12.65 | 4.08 |
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,600 | 10.07 | 3.87 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 12.15 | 3.80 |
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 | $4,600 | 17.85 | 3.88 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 15.99 | 3.81 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,500 | 15.71 | 3.49 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 15.71 | 3.57 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,000 | 14.67 | 3.67 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,300 | 14.67 | 3.41 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,600 | 14.26 | 3.96 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.95 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,000 | 9.88 | 4.94 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,800 | 12.53 | 4.48 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 12.47 | 4.30 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.89 | 4.24 |
| Alex Verdugo | ATL | $2,400 | 10.12 | 4.22 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 10.05 | 4.19 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,300 | 13.66 | 4.14 |
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.