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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 45.04 | 4.21 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,000 | 41.74 | 4.17 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,300 | 38.74 | 3.76 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,800 | 36.97 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $8,600 | 36.72 | 4.27 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 45.04 | 4.21 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,000 | 41.74 | 4.17 |
| Charlie Morton | BAL | $7,100 | 28.56 | 4.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 16.39 | 3.90 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,400 | 15.52 | 4.57 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 13.44 | 3.84 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,400 | 15.52 | 4.57 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,500 | 10.33 | 4.13 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,100 | 12.77 | 4.12 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 15.36 | 3.84 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 10.77 | 3.47 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.46 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 15.36 | 3.84 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.46 | 3.49 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.45 | 3.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 14.91 | 3.64 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 13.75 | 4.30 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 13.32 | 3.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.20 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 13.75 | 4.30 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.39 | 4.07 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 13.32 | 3.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 14.76 | 4.61 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.83 | 3.64 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 13.39 | 3.94 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.20 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 14.76 | 4.61 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 13.39 | 3.94 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.83 | 3.64 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,400 | 11.96 | 3.52 |
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 | $6,300 | 17.66 | 2.80 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 16.65 | 3.40 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,400 | 16.58 | 3.77 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.64 | 4.35 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 14.51 | 3.82 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,400 | 14.46 | 4.25 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,600 | 13.34 | 3.70 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,000 | 13.23 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,100 | 9.81 | 4.67 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,000 | 8.69 | 4.35 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 15.64 | 4.35 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 11.21 | 4.31 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,400 | 14.46 | 4.25 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,100 | 12.75 | 4.11 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,000 | 12.30 | 4.10 |
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.