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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,900 | 42.47 | 3.90 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,700 | 40.05 | 3.74 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 36.41 | 3.64 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,100 | 36.13 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,500 | 29.72 | 3.96 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,900 | 42.47 | 3.90 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $8,900 | 34.73 | 3.90 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,700 | 40.05 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 15.50 | 3.60 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,700 | 13.18 | 3.56 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,000 | 13.10 | 3.28 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 12.93 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 11.13 | 4.12 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 11.44 | 4.09 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.01 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,100 | 12.28 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.71 | 3.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 12.69 | 3.25 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.03 | 3.65 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.03 | 3.65 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.32 | 3.45 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.71 | 3.44 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.85 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 12.22 | 3.22 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.00 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.85 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.56 | 3.64 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,400 | 8.42 | 3.51 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.35 | 3.25 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.25 | 4.08 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.07 | 3.08 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 10.84 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.25 | 4.08 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,300 | 8.90 | 3.87 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 9.60 | 3.56 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,800 | 9.93 | 3.55 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 16.24 | 3.69 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 16.24 | 3.87 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 14.87 | 4.02 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 14.53 | 3.23 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 13.76 | 3.62 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,600 | 13.72 | 3.81 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.33 | 4.17 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,500 | 13.14 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $2,800 | 13.09 | 4.68 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 12.09 | 4.48 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 11.17 | 4.47 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $2,300 | 9.71 | 4.22 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.33 | 4.17 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.59 | 4.14 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.41 | 4.08 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,400 | 9.65 | 4.02 |
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.