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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 43.00 | 3.91 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,500 | 40.47 | 4.26 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $8,900 | 32.33 | 3.63 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,300 | 31.60 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,500 | 40.47 | 4.26 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 43.00 | 3.91 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $8,900 | 32.33 | 3.63 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $7,800 | 28.15 | 3.61 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 14.15 | 3.37 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,600 | 13.68 | 3.80 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,500 | 13.08 | 3.74 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,700 | 12.58 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,700 | 12.58 | 4.66 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,600 | 10.39 | 4.00 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $2,900 | 11.61 | 4.00 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 10.38 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 12.79 | 3.46 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 11.39 | 3.45 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 10.98 | 3.79 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.73 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.73 | 3.83 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 10.98 | 3.79 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 12.79 | 3.46 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 11.39 | 3.45 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 14.81 | 4.23 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 14.04 | 3.51 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 13.64 | 3.79 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 13.62 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 14.81 | 4.23 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.56 | 4.11 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,000 | 11.79 | 3.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 14.39 | 3.89 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,800 | 12.02 | 3.16 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.01 | 3.43 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 11.81 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 14.39 | 3.89 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,300 | 8.76 | 3.81 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.72 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 18.76 | 3.91 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.34 | 3.40 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 14.69 | 3.26 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 13.82 | 3.64 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 13.62 | 3.09 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,000 | 13.40 | 3.35 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,700 | 13.36 | 3.61 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,800 | 13.22 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.61 | 4.35 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.48 | 4.16 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,000 | 12.12 | 4.04 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,000 | 12.10 | 4.03 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.26 | 4.02 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 9.59 | 4.00 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,000 | 11.87 | 3.96 |
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.