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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 42.08 | 3.90 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 41.60 | 3.82 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $11,000 | 40.87 | 3.72 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 37.55 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 42.08 | 3.90 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 41.60 | 3.82 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 37.55 | 3.76 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,300 | 34.90 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 16.34 | 3.71 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,500 | 13.19 | 3.77 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.90 | 3.49 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,900 | 12.67 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,000 | 10.38 | 5.19 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,900 | 12.67 | 4.37 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,100 | 12.67 | 4.09 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,500 | 9.96 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 15.66 | 3.91 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,400 | 11.57 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,400 | 11.57 | 4.82 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 15.66 | 3.91 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 14.45 | 3.61 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 13.01 | 3.52 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 12.88 | 3.68 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.27 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,800 | 10.56 | 3.77 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,000 | 11.20 | 3.73 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,000 | 11.12 | 3.71 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 12.88 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 14.71 | 4.09 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.89 | 3.79 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.54 | 3.58 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.34 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 14.71 | 4.09 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.89 | 3.79 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.54 | 3.58 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
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 | $5,300 | 16.79 | 3.17 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.95 | 3.32 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 15.72 | 3.49 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 15.44 | 4.06 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 13.82 | 3.64 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,200 | 13.59 | 3.24 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 13.49 | 3.37 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,900 | 13.33 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,100 | 10.52 | 5.01 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,000 | 13.00 | 4.33 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $2,400 | 9.96 | 4.15 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.56 | 4.13 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 15.44 | 4.06 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,200 | 12.70 | 3.97 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $3,000 | 11.91 | 3.97 |
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.