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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,100 | 39.95 | 3.96 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,500 | 34.51 | 3.29 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,600 | 34.12 | 3.97 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,300 | 30.45 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,600 | 34.12 | 3.97 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,100 | 39.95 | 3.96 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,300 | 30.45 | 3.67 |
| Walker Buehler | SD | $7,000 | 25.01 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,900 | 14.05 | 3.60 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 13.38 | 3.93 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,400 | 12.89 | 3.79 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,700 | 12.43 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 12.18 | 4.35 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $2,900 | 11.65 | 4.02 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 9.95 | 3.98 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 13.20 | 3.47 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.65 | 3.76 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.93 | 3.90 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.64 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,000 | 10.07 | 5.04 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.93 | 3.90 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,200 | 8.49 | 3.86 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.65 | 3.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 13.22 | 3.89 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.60 | 3.60 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 12.33 | 4.40 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,800 | 12.08 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 12.33 | 4.40 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $2,600 | 10.66 | 4.10 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 13.22 | 3.89 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 11.02 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 14.31 | 4.09 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 11.75 | 3.26 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.44 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 14.31 | 4.09 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.44 | 3.94 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
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 | $4,300 | 14.69 | 3.42 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,900 | 14.20 | 3.64 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 13.44 | 4.63 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 12.99 | 3.94 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 12.72 | 3.35 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $4,300 | 12.68 | 2.95 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,000 | 12.61 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 13.44 | 4.63 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,200 | 9.89 | 4.49 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,000 | 12.61 | 4.20 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,600 | 10.91 | 4.19 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,500 | 10.44 | 4.18 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.15 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,900 | 12.04 | 4.15 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 12.10 | 4.03 |
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.