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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,500 | 43.72 | 4.60 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,000 | 37.84 | 3.78 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,200 | 37.10 | 3.64 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,700 | 36.83 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,500 | 43.72 | 4.60 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,000 | 33.38 | 4.17 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,700 | 36.83 | 3.80 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,000 | 37.84 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 14.89 | 3.31 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 14.45 | 4.25 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 14.03 | 3.51 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 13.82 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 12.80 | 4.57 |
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,000 | 8.94 | 4.47 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 14.45 | 4.25 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,900 | 12.03 | 4.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 12.77 | 3.65 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 12.72 | 2.96 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,000 | 10.56 | 3.52 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,400 | 10.23 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,400 | 10.23 | 4.26 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,600 | 10.20 | 3.92 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 12.77 | 3.65 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,000 | 10.56 | 3.52 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.40 | 3.83 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.91 | 3.23 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 12.53 | 3.58 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.15 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,700 | 10.93 | 4.05 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.19 | 3.86 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.40 | 3.83 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.48 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.86 | 3.67 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.74 | 3.44 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 12.27 | 4.91 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.02 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 12.27 | 4.91 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,800 | 10.91 | 3.89 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.02 | 3.76 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 8.86 | 3.69 |
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 | 15.57 | 3.46 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 14.86 | 3.63 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 14.25 | 3.75 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,100 | 14.16 | 4.57 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 13.17 | 3.06 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,700 | 13.13 | 3.55 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.10 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,000 | 9.51 | 4.76 |
| Michael Conforto | CHC | $2,400 | 11.26 | 4.69 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,100 | 14.16 | 4.57 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,300 | 10.19 | 4.43 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 10.72 | 4.29 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,500 | 10.01 | 4.01 |
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.