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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 22.56 | 2.37 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,500 | 18.37 | 2.16 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,600 | 18.15 | 2.11 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,700 | 17.85 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 22.56 | 2.37 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,500 | 18.37 | 2.16 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,600 | 18.15 | 2.11 |
| Patrick Corbin | TOR | $6,100 | 12.70 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 10.08 | 1.87 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $4,200 | 9.70 | 2.31 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,800 | 9.59 | 2.00 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,100 | 5.94 | 2.83 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Jonah Heim | ATL | $2,100 | 5.49 | 2.61 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,200 | 5.63 | 2.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,300 | 10.53 | 1.99 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,800 | 10.41 | 2.17 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 10.20 | 1.82 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 10.08 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,100 | 5.94 | 2.83 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Jonah Heim | ATL | $2,100 | 5.49 | 2.61 |
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.
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 10.50 | 1.84 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.26 | 2.05 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 9.24 | 1.89 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.15 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | $2,200 | 6.61 | 3.01 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $3,200 | 8.39 | 2.62 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 7.44 | 2.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 9.95 | 1.84 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.72 | 1.77 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 9.72 | 1.57 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,700 | 9.50 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,800 | 7.77 | 2.77 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.64 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,100 | 8.18 | 2.64 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.24 | 2.50 |
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.
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 11.43 | 1.84 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,100 | 9.82 | 1.92 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 9.35 | 1.83 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,300 | 8.80 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.86 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,700 | 6.78 | 2.51 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,500 | 6.23 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 11.45 | 1.71 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,700 | 11.15 | 2.37 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 11.10 | 1.79 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,100 | 11.09 | 1.82 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.89 | 1.68 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $5,000 | 10.71 | 2.14 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,100 | 10.26 | 1.68 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,700 | 10.18 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,400 | 9.41 | 3.92 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,000 | 7.82 | 3.91 |
| Felix Reyes | PHI | $2,000 | 7.30 | 3.65 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,100 | 6.74 | 3.21 |
| Randal Grichuk | NYY | $2,200 | 6.84 | 3.11 |
| MJ Melendez | NYM | $2,100 | 6.33 | 3.01 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,400 | 7.04 | 2.93 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,000 | 8.55 | 2.85 |
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.