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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,500 | 28.40 | 2.47 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,700 | 20.27 | 2.33 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,500 | 19.37 | 2.28 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $9,500 | 18.79 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,500 | 28.40 | 2.47 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,700 | 20.27 | 2.33 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,500 | 19.37 | 2.28 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $6,800 | 14.75 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 8.79 | 1.69 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,500 | 8.63 | 1.57 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,500 | 8.09 | 1.80 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $4,000 | 7.92 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,100 | 5.20 | 2.48 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.42 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 5.06 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,400 | 10.68 | 1.98 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,400 | 10.23 | 2.33 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,100 | 10.09 | 1.65 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $4,000 | 9.27 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,900 | 8.16 | 2.81 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,100 | 5.20 | 2.48 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $6,000 | 10.14 | 1.69 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 9.32 | 2.03 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,400 | 9.20 | 2.09 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,900 | 8.27 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,600 | 8.09 | 2.25 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,900 | 8.27 | 2.12 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,400 | 9.20 | 2.09 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 9.32 | 2.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 10.53 | 2.19 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,000 | 10.01 | 2.50 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,300 | 9.78 | 2.27 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,000 | 10.01 | 2.50 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 6.08 | 2.34 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,300 | 9.78 | 2.27 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 10.53 | 2.19 |
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 | 9.86 | 1.83 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,600 | 9.27 | 1.66 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,600 | 8.71 | 2.42 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $4,900 | 8.67 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 6.44 | 2.93 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 7.03 | 2.81 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,100 | 8.52 | 2.75 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 8.43 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 11.38 | 2.19 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.67 | 1.72 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,400 | 10.31 | 1.61 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,700 | 10.21 | 1.79 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.09 | 1.60 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $4,400 | 9.91 | 2.25 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 9.87 | 1.76 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,900 | 9.83 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,400 | 8.81 | 3.67 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $3,000 | 7.64 | 2.55 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.53 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 6.80 | 2.52 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,600 | 6.51 | 2.50 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,500 | 8.69 | 2.48 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $3,700 | 8.92 | 2.41 |
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.