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 | 46.00 | 4.18 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,600 | 41.29 | 4.30 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,600 | 38.74 | 3.65 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $10,400 | 37.02 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,600 | 41.29 | 4.30 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 46.00 | 4.18 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,600 | 38.74 | 3.65 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,800 | 35.69 | 3.64 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 13.61 | 3.40 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 13.13 | 3.05 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,800 | 12.68 | 4.53 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,900 | 12.46 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,800 | 12.68 | 4.53 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,900 | 12.46 | 4.30 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,200 | 9.38 | 4.26 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,700 | 11.25 | 4.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 13.76 | 4.17 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 12.75 | 3.75 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 11.71 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 13.76 | 4.17 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.91 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 8.07 | 3.84 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.39 | 3.43 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 12.97 | 3.60 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 12.88 | 3.48 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 12.54 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,900 | 11.62 | 4.01 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 10.38 | 3.71 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,600 | 9.42 | 3.62 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 12.97 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.91 | 3.49 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 12.04 | 3.65 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 11.93 | 3.06 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.08 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,300 | 8.84 | 3.84 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 10.61 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 17.16 | 4.09 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 16.11 | 3.93 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 15.82 | 3.44 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 14.30 | 2.98 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,600 | 14.25 | 3.96 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.15 | 3.45 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,800 | 13.79 | 3.63 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.68 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 13.43 | 4.63 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 12.85 | 4.43 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $2,700 | 11.68 | 4.33 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,700 | 11.22 | 4.16 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,200 | 9.07 | 4.12 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,100 | 12.71 | 4.10 |
| Max Kepler | PHI | $2,800 | 11.47 | 4.10 |
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.