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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 40.72 | 3.77 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,900 | 40.60 | 4.10 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,000 | 34.46 | 3.45 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,300 | 32.66 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,900 | 40.60 | 4.10 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,300 | 32.66 | 3.93 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 40.72 | 3.77 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,900 | 29.27 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 14.34 | 3.42 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.91 | 4.04 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,300 | 12.85 | 3.89 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 12.68 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Diaz | KC | $2,000 | 8.93 | 4.46 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,000 | 8.47 | 4.24 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.91 | 4.04 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,700 | 10.55 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 12.77 | 3.19 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.21 | 3.70 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,100 | 8.85 | 4.22 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.21 | 3.70 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,500 | 15.29 | 3.40 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 14.01 | 4.00 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,000 | 12.76 | 3.19 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 14.01 | 4.00 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 10.98 | 3.92 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.14 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,100 | 14.72 | 3.59 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 10.72 | 3.69 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.63 | 3.67 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 10.59 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 8.67 | 3.77 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 10.72 | 3.69 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.63 | 3.67 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,800 | 10.23 | 3.65 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 14.20 | 3.30 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.16 | 3.22 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,300 | 13.64 | 4.13 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 13.62 | 4.39 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.68 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 12.90 | 3.39 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,000 | 12.84 | 4.28 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.62 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $2,000 | 10.72 | 5.36 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,300 | 10.78 | 4.69 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 13.62 | 4.39 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.62 | 4.35 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,000 | 12.84 | 4.28 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,500 | 10.67 | 4.27 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,600 | 11.06 | 4.25 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,300 | 13.64 | 4.13 |
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.