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 | $12,000 | 28.36 | 2.36 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,400 | 24.85 | 2.39 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,500 | 24.81 | 2.36 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 23.04 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,400 | 24.85 | 2.39 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $7,200 | 17.13 | 2.38 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,500 | 24.81 | 2.36 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,000 | 28.36 | 2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 10.06 | 1.65 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,700 | 8.01 | 2.16 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 7.87 | 1.83 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $7,800 | 7.84 | 1.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,200 | 6.62 | 3.01 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.69 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.66 | 2.57 |
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,000 | 5.13 | 2.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $8,800 | 10.18 | 1.16 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 10.06 | 1.65 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 10.04 | 2.23 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,300 | 9.51 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,200 | 6.62 | 3.01 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.69 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.66 | 2.57 |
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,000 | 5.13 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,200 | 11.08 | 1.79 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 9.94 | 2.07 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 9.34 | 1.91 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,800 | 8.62 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Jimenez | TOR | $2,000 | 5.09 | 2.54 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,300 | 7.72 | 2.34 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,800 | 8.62 | 2.27 |
| DJ LeMahieu | NYY | $2,800 | 6.15 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.82 | 1.97 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 10.41 | 1.77 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,200 | 9.85 | 1.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 9.81 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 8.15 | 2.40 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,900 | 9.30 | 2.39 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,900 | 6.46 | 2.23 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,200 | 4.83 | 2.19 |
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.
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,300 | 11.37 | 2.14 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 9.47 | 2.87 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,200 | 9.12 | 2.17 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 8.92 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,000 | 6.31 | 3.15 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 9.47 | 2.87 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,900 | 7.72 | 2.66 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 7.05 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.24 | 1.70 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.91 | 1.91 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $7,400 | 10.79 | 1.46 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,100 | 10.70 | 1.75 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.65 | 1.77 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $9,800 | 10.55 | 1.08 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,300 | 10.47 | 1.98 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,400 | 10.44 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,000 | 6.07 | 3.04 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,500 | 9.71 | 2.78 |
| Joey Loperfido | TOR | $2,000 | 5.56 | 2.78 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,400 | 6.64 | 2.77 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,600 | 7.14 | 2.75 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 7.40 | 2.64 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,700 | 6.98 | 2.58 |
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.