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 | 43.96 | 3.82 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 41.00 | 4.36 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $10,500 | 33.86 | 3.22 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,400 | 32.77 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 41.00 | 4.36 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,500 | 43.96 | 3.82 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,000 | 29.72 | 3.72 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $7,400 | 27.36 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 16.42 | 3.91 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,100 | 12.96 | 3.16 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,000 | 12.76 | 3.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $2,800 | 12.02 | 4.29 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.26 | 3.08 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.95 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 12.87 | 3.68 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.43 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.95 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 12.87 | 3.68 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,700 | 9.13 | 3.38 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 8.97 | 3.32 |
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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 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 11.68 | 2.85 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,500 | 11.45 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 11.20 | 4.15 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,700 | 10.57 | 3.91 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.75 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.35 | 3.51 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.89 | 3.39 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.55 | 3.49 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,900 | 12.11 | 3.11 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.67 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 9.81 | 3.63 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.55 | 3.49 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.67 | 3.43 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.89 | 3.39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 15.02 | 3.66 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 14.34 | 3.41 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 13.92 | 3.24 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.58 | 3.39 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $3,400 | 12.90 | 3.79 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 12.74 | 2.89 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 12.65 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 11.72 | 4.34 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.98 | 4.28 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 11.94 | 4.26 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,800 | 11.67 | 4.17 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,500 | 10.02 | 4.01 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 11.50 | 3.97 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,600 | 10.20 | 3.92 |
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.