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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,800 | 41.73 | 3.86 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,400 | 35.80 | 3.81 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,900 | 34.66 | 3.50 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $9,100 | 32.36 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $7,000 | 27.93 | 3.99 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,800 | 41.73 | 3.86 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,400 | 35.80 | 3.81 |
| Brandon Sproat | MIL | $6,600 | 24.60 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,500 | 12.98 | 3.71 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 12.26 | 3.95 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,400 | 10.78 | 4.49 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 11.62 | 4.15 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,300 | 9.29 | 4.04 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 13.22 | 3.15 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 11.58 | 2.97 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.79 | 3.38 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,400 | 7.52 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.79 | 3.38 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 13.22 | 3.15 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,300 | 7.25 | 3.15 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,400 | 7.52 | 3.14 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,500 | 13.56 | 3.01 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.52 | 3.56 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.83 | 3.56 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,900 | 12.12 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Jones | MIL | $2,000 | 8.77 | 4.39 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.34 | 3.91 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,200 | 11.64 | 3.64 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.52 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.99 | 4.21 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 13.24 | 3.78 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 10.64 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.99 | 4.21 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 13.24 | 3.78 |
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 | $4,100 | 16.83 | 4.10 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.02 | 3.41 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 13.37 | 3.26 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,400 | 12.90 | 3.79 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,600 | 12.76 | 3.54 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,500 | 12.56 | 3.59 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 12.46 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,000 | 9.48 | 4.74 |
| Luis Matos | MIL | $2,000 | 9.42 | 4.71 |
| Johnathan Rodriguez | BAL | $2,000 | 8.91 | 4.46 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 12.36 | 4.41 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 12.46 | 4.29 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,500 | 10.55 | 4.22 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $2,600 | 10.91 | 4.20 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $2,400 | 9.93 | 4.14 |
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.