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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 46.25 | 4.20 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,200 | 38.81 | 3.80 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,400 | 38.74 | 3.73 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,200 | 36.89 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,000 | 46.25 | 4.20 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,200 | 36.89 | 4.01 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,200 | 38.81 | 3.80 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,400 | 38.74 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 15.35 | 4.04 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 14.04 | 3.51 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.72 | 3.71 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,200 | 13.13 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,200 | 13.13 | 4.10 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 15.35 | 4.04 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.38 | 3.79 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.72 | 3.71 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 13.49 | 3.07 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 12.80 | 3.28 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.56 | 3.85 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 9.82 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.56 | 3.85 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.59 | 3.42 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 9.48 | 3.38 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 12.80 | 3.28 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 13.37 | 3.43 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 12.53 | 4.32 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.20 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 12.53 | 4.32 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.20 | 3.86 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.97 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 13.46 | 4.08 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 11.22 | 3.62 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 10.85 | 3.19 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 10.56 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 13.46 | 4.08 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,600 | 10.39 | 4.00 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 10.56 | 3.64 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 11.22 | 3.62 |
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 | $4,200 | 16.11 | 3.83 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 15.93 | 3.70 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.89 | 3.72 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 14.36 | 3.59 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 14.30 | 3.58 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 14.17 | 3.37 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.86 | 3.75 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,700 | 13.52 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | NYY | $2,200 | 10.33 | 4.70 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,000 | 12.37 | 4.12 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 12.09 | 4.03 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,700 | 10.63 | 3.94 |
| Luis Matos | MIL | $2,100 | 8.25 | 3.93 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.88 |
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.