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 | $11,000 | 47.31 | 4.30 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,100 | 43.12 | 4.27 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,900 | 42.84 | 3.93 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,300 | 41.54 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,300 | 41.54 | 4.47 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 47.31 | 4.30 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,100 | 43.12 | 4.27 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,900 | 35.98 | 4.04 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 13.62 | 3.17 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,200 | 13.48 | 4.21 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 13.47 | 4.08 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 12.62 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,200 | 13.48 | 4.21 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 13.47 | 4.08 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,200 | 12.51 | 3.91 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,300 | 8.91 | 3.87 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,100 | 14.82 | 3.61 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.95 | 3.93 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.82 | 3.49 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 10.40 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.95 | 3.93 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,100 | 14.82 | 3.61 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.82 | 3.49 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 10.40 | 3.47 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.07 | 3.70 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.68 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 12.82 | 3.47 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.81 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,500 | 11.60 | 4.64 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.81 | 4.00 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.07 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 15.20 | 4.47 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 12.44 | 4.01 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 12.09 | 3.66 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 11.79 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 15.20 | 4.47 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 12.44 | 4.01 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,500 | 9.35 | 3.74 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 12.09 | 3.66 |
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 | $4,700 | 16.87 | 3.59 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 15.10 | 3.02 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.56 | 3.47 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.26 | 3.57 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.24 | 3.65 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 14.19 | 4.17 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.09 | 3.61 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,600 | 13.91 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,000 | 12.65 | 4.22 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,700 | 11.28 | 4.18 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 14.19 | 4.17 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.11 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,300 | 9.39 | 4.08 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.06 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $2,900 | 11.76 | 4.05 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,100 | 12.47 | 4.02 |
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.