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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,500 | 43.87 | 3.81 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 41.18 | 4.38 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $10,500 | 33.26 | 3.17 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,400 | 32.09 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 41.18 | 4.38 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $7,400 | 28.55 | 3.86 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,500 | 43.87 | 3.81 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,000 | 30.06 | 3.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 16.45 | 3.92 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,100 | 12.94 | 3.16 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,000 | 12.76 | 3.19 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.74 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $2,800 | 12.00 | 4.29 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,000 | 12.30 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 10.03 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.26 | 3.08 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 13.02 | 3.95 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,500 | 12.94 | 5.18 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 12.48 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,500 | 12.94 | 5.18 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 13.02 | 3.95 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 12.48 | 3.57 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.32 | 3.45 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.35 | 3.51 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,200 | 12.42 | 2.96 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,100 | 11.82 | 5.63 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 11.68 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,100 | 11.82 | 5.63 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 11.20 | 4.15 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.99 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 10.52 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.97 | 3.41 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.82 | 3.56 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,900 | 11.78 | 3.02 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 10.52 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,000 | 9.72 | 4.86 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 9.83 | 3.64 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.82 | 3.56 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.97 | 3.41 |
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 | 16.30 | 3.88 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 15.02 | 3.66 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.84 | 3.37 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 13.92 | 3.24 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.55 | 3.39 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $3,400 | 12.67 | 3.73 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 12.57 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 11.72 | 4.34 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 11.96 | 4.27 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,800 | 11.67 | 4.17 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 9.98 | 4.16 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,600 | 10.79 | 4.15 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,500 | 10.22 | 4.09 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 11.50 | 3.97 |
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.