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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,800 | 39.36 | 3.64 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,600 | 38.02 | 3.59 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,500 | 35.50 | 3.38 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $9,700 | 33.48 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,800 | 39.36 | 3.64 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,600 | 38.02 | 3.59 |
| Ryan Weathers | MIA | $8,200 | 28.54 | 3.48 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $9,700 | 33.48 | 3.45 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 12.98 | 3.09 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,700 | 12.94 | 4.79 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,700 | 11.73 | 4.34 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 11.67 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,700 | 12.94 | 4.79 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.55 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,000 | 8.73 | 4.36 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,700 | 11.73 | 4.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 14.34 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.78 | 4.12 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,500 | 10.46 | 2.99 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,600 | 8.97 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.78 | 4.12 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 14.34 | 4.10 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,600 | 8.97 | 3.45 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,600 | 8.87 | 3.41 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 13.74 | 3.71 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.55 | 3.39 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 13.33 | 3.42 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.88 | 4.03 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.03 | 3.94 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,600 | 9.98 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 14.23 | 3.39 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.96 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.88 | 3.68 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 12.35 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,400 | 10.43 | 4.34 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.96 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 12.35 | 3.86 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 9.50 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 17.46 | 3.80 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 15.86 | 3.17 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,000 | 14.40 | 3.60 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,700 | 14.09 | 3.81 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 13.79 | 3.21 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,900 | 13.68 | 3.51 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,500 | 13.24 | 2.94 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,600 | 13.08 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,800 | 12.00 | 4.29 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,600 | 10.77 | 4.14 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,100 | 12.67 | 4.09 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 11.83 | 4.08 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $2,900 | 11.27 | 3.89 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,700 | 14.09 | 3.81 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 17.46 | 3.80 |
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.