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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,300 | 22.58 | 2.19 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,200 | 21.92 | 2.38 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,900 | 21.89 | 2.01 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,900 | 21.70 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Myers | MIL | $5,600 | 14.33 | 2.56 |
| Kyle Gibson | BAL | $5,200 | 12.70 | 2.44 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,200 | 21.92 | 2.38 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,900 | 21.70 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,400 | 9.63 | 2.19 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 9.39 | 1.71 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 8.39 | 1.82 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,900 | 8.10 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,500 | 6.34 | 2.54 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,800 | 7.05 | 2.52 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,800 | 6.81 | 2.43 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,200 | 5.33 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 11.58 | 1.93 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,200 | 9.90 | 1.90 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,100 | 9.85 | 2.40 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,400 | 9.63 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,400 | 6.96 | 2.90 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,700 | 7.48 | 2.77 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,600 | 6.68 | 2.57 |
| Matt Gorski | PIT | $2,000 | 5.14 | 2.57 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.70 | 1.86 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $5,000 | 9.56 | 1.91 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $5,100 | 8.88 | 1.74 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,500 | 8.70 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,300 | 8.45 | 3.67 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,700 | 6.91 | 2.56 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,600 | 8.51 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 11.50 | 2.05 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.29 | 1.82 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,400 | 10.28 | 2.34 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,800 | 10.13 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 7.37 | 2.95 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.73 | 2.49 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,400 | 8.32 | 2.45 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,200 | 5.30 | 2.41 |
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 | $5,000 | 10.29 | 2.06 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $6,000 | 10.25 | 1.71 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $5,700 | 9.69 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | CWS | $2,100 | 7.09 | 3.38 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.90 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,200 | 6.03 | 2.74 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,100 | 5.72 | 2.72 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.16 | 1.84 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $6,300 | 11.77 | 1.87 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,300 | 10.92 | 2.06 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,500 | 10.77 | 1.66 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,900 | 10.69 | 1.81 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,300 | 10.68 | 2.02 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 10.61 | 1.68 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,900 | 10.41 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,200 | 6.71 | 3.05 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,200 | 6.35 | 2.88 |
| Travis Jankowski | TB | $2,100 | 5.76 | 2.74 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,200 | 5.86 | 2.66 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,500 | 6.63 | 2.65 |
| Hunter Renfroe | KC | $2,000 | 5.14 | 2.57 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,600 | 6.60 | 2.54 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,900 | 7.35 | 2.53 |
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.