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 | 40.99 | 3.76 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,100 | 37.36 | 3.70 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 37.08 | 3.71 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,700 | 36.74 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,900 | 40.99 | 3.76 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $8,900 | 33.20 | 3.73 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 37.08 | 3.71 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,100 | 37.36 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 15.14 | 3.52 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,700 | 13.21 | 3.57 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,000 | 13.05 | 3.26 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,400 | 12.93 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,700 | 11.83 | 4.38 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,800 | 11.68 | 4.17 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 11.13 | 4.12 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 11.44 | 4.09 |
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 | 11.98 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.98 | 3.99 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,500 | 9.72 | 3.89 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.82 | 3.69 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.03 | 3.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.26 | 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 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 10.44 | 3.73 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.26 | 3.68 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.56 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.35 | 3.25 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.07 | 3.08 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 11.04 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,200 | 8.60 | 3.91 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,000 | 7.81 | 3.91 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.33 | 3.78 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 9.08 | 3.63 |
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 | $4,200 | 16.31 | 3.88 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 16.24 | 3.69 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 14.87 | 4.02 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 14.53 | 3.23 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $2,300 | 13.87 | 6.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 13.76 | 3.62 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,600 | 13.68 | 3.80 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,100 | 13.42 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $2,300 | 13.87 | 6.03 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 11.81 | 4.92 |
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $2,800 | 13.15 | 4.70 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 12.47 | 4.62 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 11.43 | 4.57 |
| Nelson Velazquez | STL | $2,400 | 10.45 | 4.36 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 10.46 | 4.36 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,600 | 11.33 | 4.36 |
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.