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 | 40.62 | 3.76 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,400 | 40.42 | 4.30 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,900 | 34.79 | 3.51 |
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $7,000 | 33.54 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $7,000 | 33.54 | 4.79 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,400 | 40.42 | 4.30 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $7,500 | 30.95 | 4.13 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,800 | 40.62 | 3.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,700 | 13.28 | 3.59 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,500 | 12.68 | 3.62 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 12.65 | 4.08 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,600 | 12.24 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,400 | 10.88 | 4.53 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,400 | 10.85 | 4.52 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 11.61 | 4.14 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 12.65 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 12.95 | 3.08 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 12.45 | 3.19 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.61 | 3.31 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,300 | 7.44 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.61 | 3.31 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,300 | 7.44 | 3.23 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 12.45 | 3.19 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 12.95 | 3.08 |
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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 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.54 | 3.98 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 10.56 | 3.64 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,200 | 11.62 | 3.63 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
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 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 10.60 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.99 | 4.21 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,200 | 8.43 | 3.83 |
| 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 | 17.00 | 4.15 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.19 | 3.45 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 13.37 | 3.26 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 13.37 | 3.82 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,600 | 12.66 | 3.52 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,400 | 12.62 | 3.71 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,500 | 12.56 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 12.36 | 4.41 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 17.00 | 4.15 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.13 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 11.94 | 4.12 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,400 | 9.64 | 4.02 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.27 | 3.88 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,600 | 9.96 | 3.83 |
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.