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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,500 | 38.01 | 3.62 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,800 | 36.67 | 3.40 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,400 | 36.35 | 3.49 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,000 | 34.53 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $8,200 | 34.50 | 4.21 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,000 | 34.53 | 3.84 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $7,100 | 26.36 | 3.71 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,000 | 33.28 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 15.39 | 3.58 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 15.25 | 4.49 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 14.81 | 3.61 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,000 | 11.17 | 5.59 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 15.25 | 4.49 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.23 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,700 | 11.37 | 4.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 12.17 | 3.58 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 11.59 | 3.51 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 11.40 | 3.00 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.76 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,400 | 8.81 | 3.67 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.05 | 3.59 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 12.17 | 3.58 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,900 | 14.05 | 3.60 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 14.01 | 3.89 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,600 | 12.81 | 3.56 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.81 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,000 | 8.08 | 4.04 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 14.01 | 3.89 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 11.42 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.01 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.54 | 3.22 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 12.00 | 3.16 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.26 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,300 | 10.89 | 4.74 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.01 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,100 | 7.87 | 3.75 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,400 | 8.77 | 3.65 |
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 | 15.78 | 3.29 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 15.67 | 3.56 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,800 | 15.21 | 4.00 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,000 | 14.77 | 3.69 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 14.56 | 3.64 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 14.56 | 3.24 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,700 | 14.47 | 3.91 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.01 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,300 | 11.84 | 5.15 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 11.59 | 4.64 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,600 | 12.02 | 4.62 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 10.30 | 4.48 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 12.35 | 4.26 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.15 | 4.11 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
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.