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 Greene | CIN | $9,800 | 23.54 | 2.40 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,500 | 22.81 | 2.40 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 19.95 | 2.22 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,000 | 19.28 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $7,500 | 19.00 | 2.53 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,000 | 19.28 | 2.41 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,500 | 22.81 | 2.40 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,800 | 23.54 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $7,600 | 10.29 | 1.35 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,600 | 10.08 | 1.80 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,300 | 9.08 | 1.71 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,900 | 8.69 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,500 | 5.94 | 2.38 |
| Jose Herrera | ARI | $2,300 | 5.29 | 2.30 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,900 | 8.69 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $10,200 | 11.21 | 1.10 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $7,600 | 10.29 | 1.35 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,600 | 10.08 | 1.80 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,800 | 10.00 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,500 | 6.57 | 2.63 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,500 | 8.66 | 2.47 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,600 | 9.73 | 1.74 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,400 | 8.75 | 1.99 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,700 | 8.66 | 1.84 |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $8,000 | 8.26 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 5.86 | 2.44 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,700 | 6.15 | 2.28 |
| Jorbit Vivas | NYY | $2,500 | 5.50 | 2.20 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,500 | 7.58 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,200 | 11.18 | 2.66 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.89 | 1.88 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 10.82 | 2.00 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $9,200 | 10.13 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,200 | 11.18 | 2.66 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,200 | 8.38 | 2.62 |
| Liover Peguero | PIT | $2,000 | 4.96 | 2.48 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,400 | 8.12 | 2.39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $9,400 | 10.24 | 1.09 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 9.76 | 1.02 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,000 | 9.64 | 2.41 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.33 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,300 | 6.25 | 2.72 |
| Josh Rojas | CWS | $2,200 | 5.73 | 2.61 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,000 | 9.64 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.44 | 1.91 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,100 | 11.41 | 2.24 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,600 | 11.37 | 2.47 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,900 | 11.02 | 1.87 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.87 | 1.78 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,800 | 10.44 | 2.18 |
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $3,500 | 10.38 | 2.97 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 10.26 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daz Cameron | MIL | $2,000 | 6.08 | 3.04 |
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $3,500 | 10.38 | 2.97 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,400 | 6.74 | 2.81 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,000 | 5.44 | 2.72 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.63 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 6.46 | 2.58 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,700 | 9.22 | 2.49 |
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.