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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 44.13 | 4.16 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,100 | 41.61 | 3.75 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,900 | 37.43 | 3.43 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,800 | 34.59 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 44.13 | 4.16 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $7,000 | 28.25 | 4.04 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,100 | 41.61 | 3.75 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $7,800 | 27.90 | 3.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,500 | 15.61 | 4.46 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 13.94 | 3.58 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 13.78 | 3.13 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.62 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,100 | 10.05 | 4.78 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,500 | 15.61 | 4.46 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,900 | 12.59 | 4.34 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 12.93 | 3.01 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.88 | 3.21 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 11.51 | 3.29 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 11.41 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.91 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,700 | 10.46 | 3.87 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.70 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.45 | 3.60 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.53 | 3.38 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.49 | 3.75 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.45 | 3.11 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.40 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.86 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.40 | 3.76 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.49 | 3.75 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.34 | 3.81 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 12.46 | 3.66 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 12.04 | 3.17 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 9.75 | 4.24 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 10.87 | 3.88 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.34 | 3.81 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 8.95 | 3.73 |
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 | 16.31 | 3.62 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 15.74 | 3.94 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 15.35 | 3.94 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 13.69 | 4.42 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,800 | 13.64 | 3.59 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 13.49 | 3.14 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,200 | 13.18 | 4.12 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 12.58 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 13.69 | 4.42 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.17 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,200 | 13.18 | 4.12 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 15.35 | 3.94 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 15.74 | 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.