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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 42.44 | 3.97 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 40.63 | 3.69 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,600 | 40.44 | 3.82 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,900 | 38.78 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Weathers | MIA | $6,300 | 28.53 | 4.53 |
| Andrew Alvarez | WSH | $6,900 | 28.41 | 4.12 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $8,100 | 33.05 | 4.08 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 42.44 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 14.51 | 3.22 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 14.02 | 3.50 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,500 | 13.33 | 3.81 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 12.57 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,700 | 11.39 | 4.22 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,600 | 10.89 | 4.19 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 11.18 | 4.14 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,600 | 10.66 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 11.90 | 3.50 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 11.37 | 2.92 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 11.34 | 3.24 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.15 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 8.83 | 4.21 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.15 | 3.60 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 11.90 | 3.50 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.77 | 3.47 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.19 | 3.47 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.11 | 3.28 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.55 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.55 | 3.92 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 11.06 | 3.69 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,400 | 8.41 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.72 | 3.35 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.38 | 3.35 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.43 | 3.46 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.20 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady House | WSH | $2,300 | 8.34 | 3.62 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,100 | 7.50 | 3.57 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 9.59 | 3.55 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 10.96 | 3.54 |
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 | 15.92 | 3.39 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 15.72 | 3.28 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 15.01 | 3.49 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 13.47 | 3.37 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 13.45 | 3.06 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,100 | 13.38 | 3.26 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,900 | 13.12 | 3.36 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 12.71 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,800 | 12.44 | 4.44 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,600 | 11.07 | 4.26 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,900 | 12.21 | 4.21 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.28 | 4.18 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,100 | 8.74 | 4.16 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 9.79 | 3.92 |
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.