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 | $11,500 | 50.11 | 4.36 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,000 | 39.84 | 3.62 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,800 | 39.66 | 3.67 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,300 | 38.27 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,500 | 50.11 | 4.36 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,300 | 38.27 | 3.72 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,800 | 39.66 | 3.67 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,900 | 32.40 | 3.64 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 14.54 | 4.28 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 13.86 | 3.15 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.68 | 3.96 |
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $3,500 | 12.31 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 14.54 | 4.28 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,300 | 9.41 | 4.09 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.68 | 3.96 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 11.34 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 15.12 | 3.98 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 12.09 | 3.78 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.65 | 3.55 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.25 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 15.12 | 3.98 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 12.09 | 3.78 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.25 | 3.66 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.65 | 3.55 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 14.67 | 4.19 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.59 | 3.58 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,300 | 13.44 | 4.07 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 13.18 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 13.18 | 4.25 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 14.67 | 4.19 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,300 | 13.44 | 4.07 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,400 | 9.47 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 13.57 | 3.99 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $14,200 | 13.33 | 0.94 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,100 | 11.76 | 3.79 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.58 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 13.57 | 3.99 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,400 | 9.47 | 3.94 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.58 | 3.86 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,100 | 11.76 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.45 | 3.22 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.14 | 3.36 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 14.87 | 3.91 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,400 | 14.50 | 4.27 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 14.10 | 3.28 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,700 | 14.00 | 3.78 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.89 | 3.23 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,300 | 13.33 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 11.72 | 4.51 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,400 | 14.50 | 4.27 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 12.48 | 4.16 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,800 | 11.63 | 4.15 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 9.77 | 4.07 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,500 | 10.05 | 4.02 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,900 | 11.43 | 3.94 |
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.