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 | $11,600 | 47.19 | 4.07 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,600 | 38.43 | 4.00 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,000 | 37.51 | 4.17 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,100 | 36.74 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $6,900 | 33.51 | 4.86 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,000 | 37.51 | 4.17 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,600 | 35.22 | 4.10 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,600 | 47.19 | 4.07 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 16.04 | 3.65 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,500 | 13.02 | 3.72 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,700 | 12.91 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 11.38 | 4.22 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.30 | 4.10 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,800 | 11.30 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.81 | 3.77 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.99 | 3.24 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.66 | 3.33 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,900 | 10.55 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Solak | SD | $2,100 | 8.05 | 3.83 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.81 | 3.77 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.49 | 3.65 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,900 | 10.55 | 3.64 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 12.79 | 3.66 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.58 | 3.31 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.57 | 3.81 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 11.61 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.57 | 3.81 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,300 | 8.74 | 3.80 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 12.79 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,300 | 13.68 | 5.95 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 13.36 | 4.45 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 11.93 | 3.85 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.53 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,300 | 13.68 | 5.95 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 13.36 | 4.45 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,100 | 8.39 | 4.00 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,000 | 7.72 | 3.86 |
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 | $4,300 | 15.49 | 3.60 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.47 | 3.52 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,000 | 14.60 | 3.65 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 14.52 | 3.82 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 14.21 | 3.16 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 14.06 | 3.80 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,600 | 13.41 | 3.72 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.35 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 12.53 | 4.47 |
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $2,800 | 12.34 | 4.41 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $2,500 | 10.94 | 4.37 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,600 | 11.30 | 4.35 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,400 | 10.38 | 4.33 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 11.39 | 4.22 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 10.26 | 4.11 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,000 | 12.01 | 4.00 |
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.