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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,600 | 42.33 | 3.99 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 39.07 | 3.65 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 37.81 | 3.47 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $10,300 | 34.76 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | SD | $7,500 | 30.41 | 4.05 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,600 | 42.33 | 3.99 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,700 | 39.07 | 3.65 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $8,000 | 28.60 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 15.38 | 3.66 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 14.06 | 3.52 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 12.54 | 3.06 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,400 | 12.47 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.41 | 4.01 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,000 | 11.54 | 3.85 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,900 | 10.96 | 3.78 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 13.23 | 3.15 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.13 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 11.91 | 3.31 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 9.74 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.13 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.35 | 3.46 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 11.91 | 3.31 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 13.23 | 3.15 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,200 | 13.56 | 3.23 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.72 | 3.35 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 12.43 | 3.88 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,500 | 12.28 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,700 | 10.69 | 3.96 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 12.43 | 3.88 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 10.53 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.76 | 3.27 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 12.64 | 3.33 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 11.25 | 3.63 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.49 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 10.14 | 4.06 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.49 | 3.89 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,800 | 10.32 | 3.69 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 11.25 | 3.63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 15.74 | 3.75 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 15.44 | 3.96 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 15.02 | 3.41 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.71 | 3.59 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.13 | 3.53 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $3,900 | 13.30 | 3.41 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,700 | 13.03 | 3.52 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 12.66 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Meckler | LAA | $2,000 | 8.58 | 4.29 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,900 | 12.27 | 4.23 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,000 | 12.41 | 4.14 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 11.07 | 4.10 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 12.66 | 4.08 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,400 | 9.72 | 4.05 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,800 | 11.22 | 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.