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 | $10,900 | 36.63 | 3.36 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 34.36 | 3.27 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $11,200 | 33.38 | 2.98 |
| Will Warren | NYY | $10,700 | 33.00 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $7,700 | 30.89 | 4.01 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,400 | 31.58 | 3.76 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,300 | 31.12 | 3.75 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $6,800 | 23.94 | 3.52 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 14.74 | 3.69 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 14.33 | 3.18 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 13.74 | 4.04 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,900 | 12.95 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,900 | 12.95 | 4.47 |
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Elias Diaz | KC | $2,000 | 8.69 | 4.34 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,800 | 11.81 | 4.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.54 | 3.15 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 13.43 | 3.84 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 12.37 | 3.53 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 11.31 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 11.31 | 4.04 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.86 | 3.88 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 13.43 | 3.84 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 12.37 | 3.53 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.77 | 3.19 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.32 | 4.11 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,400 | 12.03 | 3.54 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 11.81 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.32 | 4.11 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.59 | 4.00 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,000 | 11.75 | 3.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 13.16 | 4.11 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.12 | 3.65 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.02 | 3.43 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.69 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,100 | 10.93 | 5.20 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 13.16 | 4.11 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 9.15 | 3.98 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.72 |
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 | $4,500 | 16.15 | 3.59 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 15.49 | 4.19 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,100 | 15.33 | 3.74 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,700 | 15.01 | 4.06 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 13.64 | 3.41 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,000 | 13.13 | 3.28 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 12.83 | 2.98 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,000 | 8.67 | 4.34 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 9.29 | 4.22 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 15.49 | 4.19 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,000 | 12.55 | 4.18 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.53 | 4.12 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,700 | 15.01 | 4.06 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 10.08 | 4.03 |
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.