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 | $10,700 | 43.39 | 4.05 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,000 | 42.78 | 3.89 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $11,400 | 35.66 | 3.13 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,900 | 33.01 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 43.39 | 4.05 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,000 | 42.78 | 3.89 |
| Trevor McDonald | SF | $6,000 | 21.27 | 3.55 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,600 | 29.56 | 3.44 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 14.08 | 3.61 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.72 | 3.19 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,100 | 12.72 | 3.10 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 12.63 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,000 | 9.07 | 4.54 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,000 | 12.56 | 4.19 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 13.17 | 3.21 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.24 | 3.83 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $2,800 | 10.33 | 3.69 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.85 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,100 | 8.05 | 3.83 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.24 | 3.83 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $2,800 | 10.33 | 3.69 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.85 | 3.40 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 14.01 | 3.34 |
| 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 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.77 | 3.93 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $2,800 | 13.53 | 4.83 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.19 | 3.56 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,900 | 12.81 | 3.29 |
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 | 13.77 | 3.93 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 10.75 | 3.58 |
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 | 16.08 | 3.83 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 14.98 | 3.94 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 14.47 | 3.81 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 13.70 | 3.04 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 13.65 | 4.71 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 13.63 | 4.01 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 12.42 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $2,200 | 11.15 | 5.07 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 13.65 | 4.71 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,100 | 9.74 | 4.64 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,400 | 10.31 | 4.30 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,700 | 10.89 | 4.03 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 13.63 | 4.01 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 14.98 | 3.94 |
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.