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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,600 | 40.60 | 3.83 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,500 | 37.71 | 3.59 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,900 | 36.86 | 3.72 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $9,200 | 29.69 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,600 | 40.60 | 3.83 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,900 | 36.86 | 3.72 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,500 | 37.71 | 3.59 |
| Aaron Civale | MIL | $7,000 | 24.30 | 3.47 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 12.21 | 2.98 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 11.81 | 3.69 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,600 | 11.49 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,000 | 9.17 | 4.58 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,600 | 11.49 | 4.42 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,500 | 10.56 | 4.22 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 12.11 | 4.32 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 10.39 | 3.05 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,300 | 8.52 | 3.70 |
| Keston Hiura | COL | $2,100 | 7.91 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 12.11 | 4.32 |
| Keston Hiura | COL | $2,100 | 7.91 | 3.77 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,300 | 8.52 | 3.70 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 10.39 | 3.05 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.81 | 3.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.90 | 3.48 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 12.69 | 3.62 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.81 | 3.90 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 11.11 | 3.83 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 14.24 | 3.24 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,800 | 13.33 | 4.76 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.69 | 3.44 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 9.85 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,800 | 13.33 | 4.76 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,400 | 9.24 | 3.85 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.69 | 3.44 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 14.24 | 3.24 |
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 | 16.78 | 3.49 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.02 | 4.17 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,400 | 14.20 | 4.18 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,800 | 13.73 | 3.61 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 13.56 | 4.24 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,400 | 12.98 | 3.82 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 12.85 | 3.38 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,300 | 12.78 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,300 | 12.78 | 5.56 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,600 | 11.68 | 4.49 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 13.56 | 4.24 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,400 | 14.20 | 4.18 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.02 | 4.17 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,000 | 12.39 | 4.13 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,500 | 10.17 | 4.07 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
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.