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 | 41.02 | 3.73 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,200 | 36.39 | 3.57 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,800 | 35.22 | 3.26 |
| Brandon Sproat | NYM | $9,200 | 34.97 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | DET | $7,700 | 29.50 | 3.83 |
| Brandon Sproat | NYM | $9,200 | 34.97 | 3.80 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 41.02 | 3.73 |
| Tyler Mahle | TEX | $8,000 | 29.73 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 14.68 | 4.19 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 14.45 | 3.44 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 13.95 | 3.17 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,400 | 13.48 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,300 | 10.27 | 4.46 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,900 | 12.94 | 4.46 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 14.68 | 4.19 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 10.48 | 4.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 12.40 | 3.65 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 11.47 | 3.37 |
| 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 | 8.07 | 3.84 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 12.40 | 3.65 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,400 | 8.36 | 3.48 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.77 | 3.47 |
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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 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.82 | 3.46 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.23 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 11.46 | 3.70 |
| 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 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 12.41 | 3.35 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,700 | 12.38 | 4.59 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.06 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,700 | 12.38 | 4.59 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,400 | 9.04 | 3.77 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,100 | 7.74 | 3.68 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.30 | 3.53 |
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 | $4,300 | 17.24 | 4.01 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 16.12 | 3.43 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 15.34 | 4.26 |
| 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 | 14.06 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,200 | 10.59 | 4.81 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 11.25 | 4.50 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 12.41 | 4.28 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 15.34 | 4.26 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.15 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,700 | 11.01 | 4.08 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,600 | 10.61 | 4.08 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
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.