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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,300 | 46.87 | 4.55 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,000 | 39.70 | 3.97 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,200 | 38.52 | 3.78 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,600 | 36.46 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,300 | 46.87 | 4.55 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,000 | 39.70 | 3.97 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,700 | 33.58 | 3.86 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,600 | 36.46 | 3.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,300 | 13.52 | 4.10 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 13.32 | 3.33 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 13.14 | 3.65 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 12.45 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,300 | 10.19 | 4.43 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 10.34 | 4.14 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,300 | 13.52 | 4.10 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 13.14 | 3.65 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 13.12 | 3.75 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.87 | 3.83 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.44 | 3.73 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 9.67 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.87 | 3.83 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,400 | 9.12 | 3.80 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 13.12 | 3.75 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.44 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 14.15 | 3.93 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,800 | 13.90 | 3.66 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 12.81 | 3.46 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 12.60 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.29 | 4.03 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 14.15 | 3.93 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,800 | 13.90 | 3.66 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.71 | 3.63 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 10.99 | 3.66 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 9.85 | 3.65 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 9.59 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,200 | 8.24 | 3.74 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 10.99 | 3.66 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 9.85 | 3.65 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.71 | 3.63 |
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 | $4,200 | 15.43 | 3.67 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,800 | 14.92 | 3.93 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.59 | 3.47 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 14.28 | 3.25 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,700 | 13.72 | 3.71 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.69 | 3.18 |
| Brandon Nimmo | TEX | $3,500 | 13.49 | 3.85 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 13.37 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 12.66 | 4.37 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,000 | 8.43 | 4.22 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,400 | 9.67 | 4.03 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,700 | 10.72 | 3.97 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,900 | 11.48 | 3.96 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,800 | 14.92 | 3.93 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,000 | 7.82 | 3.91 |
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.