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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,500 | 26.26 | 2.76 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,000 | 22.09 | 2.45 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $8,500 | 20.89 | 2.46 |
| Justin Verlander | SF | $6,700 | 16.16 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,500 | 26.26 | 2.76 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $8,500 | 20.89 | 2.46 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,000 | 22.09 | 2.45 |
| Justin Verlander | SF | $6,700 | 16.16 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 7.78 | 1.59 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,800 | 6.20 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,800 | 6.20 | 2.21 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,600 | 5.33 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 9.94 | 1.99 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,400 | 9.03 | 1.67 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,800 | 6.20 | 2.21 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,800 | 7.88 | 2.07 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 8.68 | 1.81 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,500 | 8.11 | 1.80 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,500 | 6.45 | 1.84 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 6.02 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 6.02 | 1.88 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,500 | 6.45 | 1.84 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 8.68 | 1.81 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,500 | 8.11 | 1.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,100 | 8.03 | 1.96 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,400 | 7.98 | 2.35 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,600 | 7.58 | 1.35 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,400 | 7.98 | 2.35 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,100 | 8.03 | 1.96 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,900 | 5.65 | 1.95 |
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.
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 8.19 | 1.58 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,300 | 8.03 | 1.87 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,600 | 7.88 | 2.19 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,300 | 6.15 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,600 | 7.88 | 2.19 |
| Nacho Alvarez Jr. | ATL | $2,800 | 5.68 | 2.03 |
| Brady House | WSH | $3,000 | 5.72 | 1.91 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,300 | 8.03 | 1.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,800 | 9.24 | 1.59 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,900 | 8.99 | 2.30 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,000 | 8.90 | 1.48 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,100 | 8.89 | 1.74 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,100 | 8.72 | 2.13 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 8.38 | 1.58 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $3,900 | 8.30 | 2.13 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $5,500 | 8.20 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,500 | 6.16 | 2.46 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,900 | 8.99 | 2.30 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,600 | 5.87 | 2.26 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,700 | 5.78 | 2.14 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,100 | 8.72 | 2.13 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $3,900 | 8.30 | 2.13 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $3,400 | 7.08 | 2.08 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $3,500 | 6.98 | 1.99 |
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.