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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,300 | 40.66 | 3.95 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,800 | 38.27 | 3.54 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,600 | 37.44 | 3.90 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $10,300 | 37.09 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,300 | 40.66 | 3.95 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,600 | 37.44 | 3.90 |
| Andre Pallante | STL | $7,100 | 26.45 | 3.73 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $8,000 | 29.13 | 3.64 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 14.15 | 3.37 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.43 | 3.44 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 12.39 | 3.44 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 12.35 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,700 | 10.79 | 3.99 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 12.35 | 3.98 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,600 | 10.33 | 3.97 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,100 | 8.32 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 13.06 | 3.27 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.45 | 4.01 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,100 | 10.86 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.45 | 4.01 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,100 | 10.86 | 3.50 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 13.06 | 3.27 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 15.27 | 4.02 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 13.94 | 4.36 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 13.53 | 3.47 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.98 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 13.94 | 4.36 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 15.27 | 4.02 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.04 | 3.94 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,600 | 9.84 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 13.99 | 3.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.61 | 3.78 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.49 | 3.38 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 12.35 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.17 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 13.99 | 3.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.61 | 3.78 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 12.35 | 3.74 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,100 | 17.15 | 3.36 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,100 | 15.98 | 3.90 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 14.48 | 3.08 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,500 | 14.29 | 4.08 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,400 | 14.04 | 4.13 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.88 | 3.23 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 13.73 | 3.35 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,500 | 13.69 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 11.68 | 4.49 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,700 | 11.38 | 4.21 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,000 | 12.42 | 4.14 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,400 | 14.04 | 4.13 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 11.88 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.08 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,500 | 14.29 | 4.08 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,200 | 12.93 | 4.04 |
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.