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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $9,400 | 35.58 | 3.78 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $9,000 | 33.85 | 3.76 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $9,200 | 29.87 | 3.25 |
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $8,800 | 29.83 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Gipson-Long | DET | $6,500 | 26.34 | 4.05 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $7,600 | 29.46 | 3.88 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $9,400 | 35.58 | 3.78 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $9,000 | 33.85 | 3.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 15.64 | 3.72 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 13.60 | 3.78 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 13.42 | 4.33 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,600 | 12.83 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 13.42 | 4.33 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,000 | 12.24 | 4.08 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,400 | 9.48 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,200 | 16.89 | 4.02 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 12.01 | 4.00 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.97 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,200 | 16.89 | 4.02 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 12.01 | 4.00 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.97 | 3.86 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 14.39 | 3.60 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.48 | 4.08 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.36 | 3.82 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.74 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 12.01 | 4.14 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.48 | 4.08 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.36 | 3.82 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,000 | 11.45 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,100 | 16.20 | 3.95 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.64 | 3.79 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.98 | 3.82 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.93 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.93 | 4.04 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,100 | 16.20 | 3.95 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.98 | 3.82 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.64 | 3.79 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,300 | 15.90 | 3.70 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 15.20 | 3.10 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.78 | 3.79 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,600 | 14.76 | 4.10 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 14.72 | 3.07 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,100 | 14.69 | 3.58 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 14.66 | 4.19 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 14.14 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,100 | 9.28 | 4.42 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 11.56 | 4.28 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,900 | 12.23 | 4.22 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 12.59 | 4.20 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 13.83 | 4.19 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 14.66 | 4.19 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 11.69 | 4.18 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,000 | 12.49 | 4.16 |
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.