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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 41.59 | 3.78 |
| Brandon Sproat | NYM | $9,200 | 37.45 | 4.07 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,200 | 37.07 | 3.63 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,700 | 35.26 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Sproat | NYM | $9,200 | 37.45 | 4.07 |
| Charlie Morton | DET | $7,700 | 29.50 | 3.83 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 41.59 | 3.78 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,300 | 35.17 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 14.68 | 4.19 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 14.21 | 3.38 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 13.95 | 3.17 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.24 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,300 | 11.79 | 5.12 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 12.13 | 4.49 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,200 | 9.68 | 4.40 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 14.68 | 4.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 11.68 | 3.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 11.62 | 3.42 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 11.39 | 3.00 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.77 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 7.88 | 3.75 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,400 | 8.48 | 3.53 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.77 | 3.47 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 11.68 | 3.44 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,900 | 13.89 | 3.56 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 12.34 | 3.53 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.23 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 11.97 | 3.86 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,400 | 8.84 | 3.68 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 11.69 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.54 | 3.47 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.66 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 12.41 | 3.35 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.30 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,400 | 9.29 | 3.87 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.66 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.30 | 3.53 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.54 | 3.47 |
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 | $4,700 | 16.12 | 3.43 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 15.30 | 4.25 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 15.11 | 3.51 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 14.77 | 3.28 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.69 | 3.58 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,800 | 14.33 | 3.77 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.25 | 3.39 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 14.16 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,200 | 11.56 | 5.26 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 12.15 | 4.86 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,600 | 11.20 | 4.31 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 12.41 | 4.28 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 15.30 | 4.25 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.15 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,600 | 10.66 | 4.10 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,000 | 12.25 | 4.08 |
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.