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 | $10,900 | 38.83 | 3.56 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $10,600 | 32.75 | 3.09 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $10,400 | 32.46 | 3.12 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,200 | 31.53 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $6,800 | 24.80 | 3.65 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,900 | 38.83 | 3.56 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $7,500 | 26.62 | 3.55 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,200 | 24.86 | 3.45 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,500 | 14.29 | 4.08 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 13.65 | 4.40 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 13.00 | 4.33 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 12.91 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,700 | 12.07 | 4.47 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 13.65 | 4.40 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 12.26 | 4.38 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 13.00 | 4.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.95 | 3.24 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.02 | 3.34 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 9.92 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.73 | 3.74 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 9.92 | 3.54 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,000 | 6.99 | 3.50 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 13.04 | 3.18 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 12.84 | 4.43 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.74 | 3.35 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 12.84 | 4.43 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,000 | 11.91 | 3.97 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.03 | 3.94 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.59 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.26 | 4.02 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 15.01 | 4.17 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 13.05 | 4.50 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 12.41 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 13.05 | 4.50 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 15.01 | 4.17 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.26 | 4.02 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,800 | 10.36 | 3.70 |
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 | 15.34 | 3.74 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 14.70 | 3.77 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 14.62 | 3.75 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.38 | 3.19 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $4,000 | 14.05 | 3.51 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 13.79 | 3.45 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,200 | 13.70 | 3.26 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,800 | 13.35 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,300 | 12.49 | 5.43 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,200 | 10.09 | 4.59 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,400 | 10.68 | 4.45 |
| Felix Reyes | PHI | $2,300 | 10.23 | 4.45 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 11.09 | 4.44 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $2,700 | 11.66 | 4.32 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,200 | 9.33 | 4.24 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 12.24 | 4.22 |
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.