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 | $11,900 | 48.03 | 4.04 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,300 | 39.54 | 3.84 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $10,300 | 35.50 | 3.45 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $9,500 | 35.33 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,900 | 48.03 | 4.04 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,000 | 31.50 | 3.94 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,300 | 39.54 | 3.84 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $9,500 | 35.33 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 15.83 | 4.06 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,600 | 13.82 | 3.84 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,100 | 13.63 | 4.40 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,600 | 13.39 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,100 | 13.63 | 4.40 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 15.83 | 4.06 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.06 | 4.02 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 10.61 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.97 | 3.71 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 12.42 | 3.10 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 11.55 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.97 | 3.71 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.04 | 3.23 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 11.55 | 3.21 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.13 | 3.75 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 12.61 | 3.23 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.27 | 3.32 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 12.01 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.07 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.13 | 3.75 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 10.74 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles McAdoo | TOR | $2,200 | 13.33 | 6.06 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 12.35 | 3.25 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.23 | 3.22 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.05 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles McAdoo | TOR | $2,200 | 13.33 | 6.06 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,800 | 10.32 | 3.68 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 8.78 | 3.66 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,300 | 8.33 | 3.62 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 14.79 | 3.52 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,400 | 14.39 | 4.23 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 14.08 | 3.52 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 13.85 | 3.15 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 13.82 | 3.45 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.11 | 3.28 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 13.07 | 3.04 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $3,700 | 12.82 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Velazquez | STL | $2,400 | 11.57 | 4.82 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,400 | 10.49 | 4.37 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,400 | 14.39 | 4.23 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,500 | 10.51 | 4.20 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.05 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 11.22 | 4.01 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,400 | 9.56 | 3.98 |
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.