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 | $9,800 | 46.00 | 4.69 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,700 | 39.49 | 4.07 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,000 | 34.10 | 3.41 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,700 | 32.51 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,800 | 46.00 | 4.69 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $7,800 | 32.30 | 4.14 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,700 | 39.49 | 4.07 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $6,800 | 26.17 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,600 | 14.44 | 4.01 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,400 | 13.65 | 4.02 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 12.19 | 3.05 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 12.14 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,300 | 10.94 | 4.76 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,500 | 10.97 | 4.39 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 11.61 | 4.14 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 14.37 | 3.42 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 11.69 | 3.00 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 10.67 | 3.56 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.34 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.34 | 3.57 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 10.67 | 3.56 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.10 | 3.48 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 14.37 | 3.42 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.45 | 3.54 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 12.45 | 3.36 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.44 | 3.46 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,400 | 12.26 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,500 | 10.89 | 4.36 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 12.15 | 4.19 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 11.20 | 3.86 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.10 | 3.97 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.12 | 3.64 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 13.12 | 3.86 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Murray | CWS | $2,100 | 9.18 | 4.37 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,200 | 9.32 | 4.24 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.14 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 17.02 | 3.78 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 15.34 | 3.65 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.67 | 3.67 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 14.65 | 3.19 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 14.48 | 3.53 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $4,300 | 13.66 | 3.18 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 13.56 | 3.31 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $4,400 | 13.46 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,400 | 10.53 | 4.39 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 12.40 | 4.28 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 12.24 | 4.08 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.26 | 4.02 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,000 | 8.04 | 4.02 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $2,900 | 11.58 | 3.99 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $2,400 | 9.56 | 3.98 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $2,500 | 9.90 | 3.96 |
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.