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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,400 | 39.99 | 3.85 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 38.09 | 3.53 |
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $8,800 | 36.07 | 4.10 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,200 | 35.91 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $8,800 | 36.07 | 4.10 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $7,800 | 30.80 | 3.95 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,200 | 35.91 | 3.90 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,400 | 39.99 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 13.93 | 3.40 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 13.64 | 3.41 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 12.63 | 4.21 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.18 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 12.63 | 4.21 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,700 | 11.17 | 4.14 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $2,900 | 11.83 | 4.08 |
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,500 | 10.04 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.79 | 3.54 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.97 | 4.18 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 11.01 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.97 | 4.18 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.81 | 3.73 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.79 | 3.54 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.29 | 3.82 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 13.33 | 4.17 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 13.02 | 3.43 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.88 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 13.33 | 4.17 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.30 | 4.04 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.29 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.93 | 3.67 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.36 | 3.82 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 13.29 | 4.15 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 13.06 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 13.29 | 4.15 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 13.06 | 4.08 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.36 | 3.82 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.93 | 3.67 |
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 | 16.54 | 3.24 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 15.82 | 3.77 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.43 | 3.28 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.01 | 3.42 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,500 | 13.61 | 3.89 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,800 | 13.28 | 3.50 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 13.25 | 3.23 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 13.24 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 11.34 | 4.36 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,800 | 11.39 | 4.07 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,300 | 13.00 | 3.94 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,500 | 13.61 | 3.89 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,400 | 9.30 | 3.88 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.23 | 3.87 |
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.