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 | $10,600 | 39.72 | 3.75 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,200 | 34.66 | 3.77 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,700 | 31.30 | 3.60 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,400 | 31.10 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin May | STL | $6,600 | 26.96 | 4.09 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,200 | 34.66 | 3.77 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,600 | 39.72 | 3.75 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $7,800 | 29.24 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 14.11 | 4.55 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 13.52 | 3.38 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,600 | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.87 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 14.11 | 4.55 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 11.26 | 4.50 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,400 | 10.38 | 4.32 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,500 | 10.16 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 15.26 | 4.02 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 13.04 | 3.18 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 10.92 | 3.64 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.73 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 15.26 | 4.02 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,300 | 8.67 | 3.77 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.73 | 3.70 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 10.92 | 3.64 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,400 | 14.03 | 3.19 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.42 | 3.83 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 13.23 | 3.58 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,000 | 13.18 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.55 | 3.98 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.42 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 14.32 | 3.87 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,400 | 14.10 | 4.15 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.93 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,800 | 11.22 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,400 | 14.10 | 4.15 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,800 | 11.22 | 4.01 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,400 | 9.48 | 3.95 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.93 |
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 | 16.50 | 3.84 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 14.61 | 3.56 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.51 | 3.22 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 14.42 | 3.90 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,800 | 14.33 | 3.77 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,800 | 14.16 | 5.06 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,600 | 13.66 | 3.79 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 13.62 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,800 | 14.16 | 5.06 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,800 | 12.12 | 4.33 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,600 | 10.99 | 4.23 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.21 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,700 | 11.18 | 4.14 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 12.38 | 4.13 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,400 | 9.81 | 4.09 |
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.