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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $10,400 | 42.17 | 4.05 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,000 | 41.05 | 4.11 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,100 | 38.46 | 3.46 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,700 | 37.21 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,800 | 30.20 | 4.44 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,100 | 33.54 | 4.14 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,000 | 41.05 | 4.11 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $10,400 | 42.17 | 4.05 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,500 | 14.65 | 4.19 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 13.98 | 3.59 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 13.85 | 3.15 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.46 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,100 | 10.31 | 4.91 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,900 | 13.18 | 4.54 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,700 | 11.57 | 4.29 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.10 | 3.05 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 11.99 | 3.42 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 11.72 | 3.09 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 11.66 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.78 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,700 | 9.81 | 3.63 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.61 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 11.99 | 3.42 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 14.35 | 3.88 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.57 | 3.39 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,200 | 12.40 | 3.88 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 11.39 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,700 | 10.88 | 4.03 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 14.35 | 3.88 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,200 | 12.40 | 3.88 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.39 | 3.64 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 12.28 | 3.23 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.19 | 3.93 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.54 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.19 | 3.93 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 8.56 | 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 | 15.63 | 3.47 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 15.60 | 3.90 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 15.08 | 3.68 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 14.00 | 3.25 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 13.67 | 3.80 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 13.49 | 4.35 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,100 | 12.95 | 4.18 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,200 | 12.35 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 9.86 | 4.48 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 13.49 | 4.35 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 11.98 | 4.28 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 11.42 | 4.23 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,100 | 12.95 | 4.18 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,900 | 12.06 | 4.16 |
| Michael Conforto | CHC | $2,700 | 10.69 | 3.96 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,600 | 10.22 | 3.93 |
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.