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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 22.31 | 2.48 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,600 | 21.55 | 2.24 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $9,300 | 20.29 | 2.18 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,300 | 19.76 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 22.31 | 2.48 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,300 | 19.76 | 2.38 |
| Kumar Rocker | TEX | $6,500 | 15.17 | 2.33 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,600 | 21.55 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.95 | 2.03 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,100 | 9.69 | 1.90 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,600 | 9.08 | 1.97 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,700 | 8.17 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 6.05 | 2.63 |
| Alex Jackson | MIN | $2,200 | 5.74 | 2.61 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,600 | 6.75 | 2.59 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 5.59 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,500 | 10.68 | 1.94 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.95 | 2.03 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,100 | 9.83 | 1.61 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,600 | 9.79 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,900 | 7.91 | 2.73 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 6.05 | 2.63 |
| Alex Jackson | MIN | $2,200 | 5.74 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.71 | 2.02 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $6,200 | 9.88 | 1.59 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 9.24 | 2.01 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $7,000 | 8.89 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 7.54 | 2.69 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,600 | 8.64 | 2.40 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 8.09 | 2.38 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,500 | 8.24 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.65 | 1.64 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 9.51 | 1.67 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $6,600 | 9.33 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 7.03 | 2.81 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,100 | 5.12 | 2.44 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,900 | 9.09 | 2.33 |
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.
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 10.76 | 1.99 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,600 | 9.59 | 1.71 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,500 | 8.24 | 2.35 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 6.93 | 3.15 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 6.77 | 2.60 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,000 | 7.52 | 2.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 11.94 | 1.96 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 11.19 | 1.96 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,900 | 11.02 | 1.87 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.64 | 1.77 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.60 | 1.93 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 10.57 | 1.82 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,200 | 10.49 | 1.69 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.46 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steward Berroa | PHI | $2,100 | 6.92 | 3.30 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,300 | 7.46 | 3.24 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,200 | 6.68 | 3.04 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,800 | 8.37 | 2.99 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,300 | 6.62 | 2.88 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,100 | 5.87 | 2.79 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,500 | 6.92 | 2.77 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 7.29 | 2.70 |
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.