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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 47.02 | 4.70 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,300 | 46.87 | 4.15 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 45.97 | 4.38 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,100 | 45.08 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $7,800 | 37.56 | 4.82 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 47.02 | 4.70 |
| Adrian Houser | SF | $6,600 | 30.78 | 4.66 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,100 | 33.02 | 4.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,000 | 13.94 | 4.65 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,000 | 13.22 | 3.30 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,800 | 13.20 | 3.47 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,400 | 13.03 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,500 | 12.56 | 5.02 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,000 | 13.94 | 4.65 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,500 | 10.23 | 4.09 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,700 | 10.75 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.94 | 3.41 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 11.56 | 3.50 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.16 | 3.50 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 9.48 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,200 | 7.79 | 3.54 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 11.56 | 3.50 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.16 | 3.50 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.94 | 3.41 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,000 | 15.74 | 7.87 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $2,800 | 13.92 | 4.97 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.89 | 3.47 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.55 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,000 | 15.74 | 7.87 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $2,800 | 13.92 | 4.97 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.07 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,000 | 11.87 | 3.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,200 | 14.01 | 4.38 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $2,900 | 12.44 | 4.29 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.39 | 3.26 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 10.93 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,200 | 14.01 | 4.38 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $2,900 | 12.44 | 4.29 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,200 | 8.63 | 3.92 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,400 | 8.46 | 3.52 |
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 | $4,400 | 15.27 | 3.47 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.85 | 3.30 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 14.11 | 3.28 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,700 | 13.98 | 3.78 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,600 | 13.52 | 3.76 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 13.27 | 3.40 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 13.16 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.14 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,300 | 9.35 | 4.07 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,500 | 10.17 | 4.07 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 11.69 | 4.03 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,500 | 9.73 | 3.89 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,500 | 9.71 | 3.88 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 12.31 | 3.85 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $2,800 | 10.69 | 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.