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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 45.01 | 4.09 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,400 | 40.30 | 3.88 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $9,800 | 37.98 | 3.88 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,900 | 37.26 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Rea | CHC | $7,500 | 30.72 | 4.10 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 45.01 | 4.09 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,400 | 40.30 | 3.88 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $9,800 | 37.98 | 3.88 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,500 | 14.55 | 4.16 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 13.97 | 3.49 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 13.47 | 4.08 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie MacIver | ATH | $2,000 | 9.84 | 4.92 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,200 | 9.48 | 4.31 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $3,000 | 12.75 | 4.25 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,800 | 11.81 | 4.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,600 | 16.66 | 3.62 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 12.06 | 4.02 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 11.77 | 3.57 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.67 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 12.06 | 4.02 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.67 | 3.89 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,600 | 16.66 | 3.62 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 11.77 | 3.57 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,100 | 15.51 | 3.78 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.13 | 3.86 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.92 | 3.23 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 12.79 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 12.79 | 4.13 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 11.64 | 4.01 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,100 | 8.17 | 3.89 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.13 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.88 | 3.63 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,500 | 13.67 | 3.90 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.54 | 3.39 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.38 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 11.66 | 4.48 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,500 | 13.67 | 3.90 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,000 | 7.31 | 3.65 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.88 | 3.63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,700 | 15.85 | 3.37 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,900 | 15.49 | 3.16 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 14.85 | 3.45 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 14.56 | 4.55 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,500 | 14.53 | 4.15 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,500 | 14.21 | 4.06 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 13.89 | 3.56 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 13.68 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steward Berroa | MIL | $2,000 | 9.38 | 4.69 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 14.56 | 4.55 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,800 | 12.53 | 4.48 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $3,000 | 13.43 | 4.48 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 11.57 | 4.29 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,100 | 13.04 | 4.21 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,100 | 12.93 | 4.17 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 9.12 | 4.15 |
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.