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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,200 | 41.85 | 4.10 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,400 | 36.74 | 4.37 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 36.05 | 3.64 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,700 | 33.86 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,400 | 36.74 | 4.37 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,200 | 41.85 | 4.10 |
| Justin Verlander | SF | $8,000 | 31.04 | 3.88 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,300 | 30.66 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 14.86 | 3.30 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.00 | 3.42 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 12.99 | 3.17 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,600 | 12.86 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,600 | 11.88 | 4.57 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 12.32 | 4.25 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,700 | 11.29 | 4.18 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 11.85 | 3.12 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 11.51 | 4.26 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 10.71 | 3.45 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.68 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 11.51 | 4.26 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 7.69 | 3.66 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 10.71 | 3.45 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.68 | 3.44 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 14.05 | 3.60 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.95 | 3.41 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 12.55 | 3.49 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 12.52 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 14.05 | 3.60 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 9.54 | 3.53 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 12.55 | 3.49 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 11.52 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,500 | 11.69 | 3.34 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 11.58 | 3.73 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 11.53 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 11.58 | 3.73 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,100 | 7.47 | 3.56 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 9.59 | 3.55 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
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 | 17.70 | 3.69 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 15.94 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 15.32 | 3.56 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.17 | 3.23 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 14.30 | 3.40 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 13.63 | 3.32 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,300 | 13.25 | 4.02 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,900 | 13.04 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 12.71 | 4.54 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,800 | 12.55 | 4.48 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,500 | 10.15 | 4.06 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,300 | 13.25 | 4.02 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.98 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,700 | 10.50 | 3.89 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 12.61 | 3.82 |
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.