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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,000 | 42.50 | 3.86 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $11,400 | 36.19 | 3.17 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,900 | 33.60 | 3.39 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $10,100 | 31.07 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,000 | 42.50 | 3.86 |
| Trevor McDonald | SF | $6,000 | 21.69 | 3.61 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,600 | 30.78 | 3.58 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,900 | 33.60 | 3.39 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 14.08 | 3.27 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 14.08 | 3.61 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,100 | 12.93 | 3.15 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,700 | 12.26 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,000 | 9.07 | 4.54 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,700 | 12.26 | 4.54 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,900 | 12.21 | 4.21 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,100 | 8.67 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 13.17 | 3.21 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.49 | 3.90 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $2,800 | 10.65 | 3.80 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 8.77 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.49 | 3.90 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,100 | 8.09 | 3.85 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $2,800 | 10.65 | 3.80 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 13.17 | 3.21 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 15.08 | 3.59 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.78 | 3.99 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.94 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,400 | 11.99 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.78 | 3.99 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.43 | 3.94 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.94 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.43 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $2,800 | 13.53 | 4.83 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.52 | 3.86 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,900 | 13.32 | 3.41 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.19 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $2,800 | 13.53 | 4.83 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,800 | 11.18 | 3.99 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.52 | 3.86 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 9.82 | 3.64 |
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 | 16.42 | 3.91 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,800 | 15.19 | 4.00 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 15.02 | 3.95 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 14.47 | 3.81 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 14.20 | 4.18 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 13.70 | 3.04 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 13.65 | 4.71 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 13.17 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,000 | 10.16 | 5.08 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $2,200 | 11.15 | 5.07 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 13.65 | 4.71 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,400 | 10.74 | 4.47 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 14.20 | 4.18 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 9.13 | 4.15 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,700 | 11.14 | 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.