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 | $11,300 | 42.80 | 3.79 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,600 | 42.37 | 4.00 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,700 | 42.07 | 3.93 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 40.09 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 40.09 | 4.22 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,600 | 42.37 | 4.00 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,700 | 42.07 | 3.93 |
| Walker Buehler | SD | $7,400 | 28.37 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 17.42 | 4.05 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 13.60 | 3.88 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.49 | 4.09 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 12.68 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.49 | 4.09 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 17.42 | 4.05 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,500 | 9.95 | 3.98 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 11.90 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,100 | 12.58 | 3.07 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 12.25 | 3.95 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.31 | 3.23 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 11.07 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 12.25 | 3.95 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 10.28 | 3.95 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.10 | 3.48 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.62 | 3.43 |
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.
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.65 | 4.14 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.07 | 3.73 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,500 | 12.96 | 3.70 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.92 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.65 | 4.14 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.27 | 4.02 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.92 | 3.97 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.66 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 11.56 | 3.40 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 10.26 | 4.10 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.64 | 3.57 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 14.58 | 3.39 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 14.51 | 3.45 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.27 | 3.76 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,900 | 14.10 | 3.62 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.02 | 3.19 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.94 | 3.67 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 13.47 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 12.23 | 4.37 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.52 | 4.32 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.59 | 3.99 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 9.53 | 3.97 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,400 | 9.33 | 3.89 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,000 | 11.57 | 3.86 |
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.