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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,000 | 46.38 | 4.64 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,500 | 41.15 | 3.58 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 36.53 | 3.84 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $9,000 | 34.24 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,000 | 46.38 | 4.64 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,900 | 33.37 | 4.22 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,500 | 33.90 | 3.99 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $8,300 | 32.88 | 3.96 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 15.76 | 3.50 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,500 | 14.38 | 4.11 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 14.18 | 3.73 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 13.25 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Navarreto | MIA | $2,000 | 10.01 | 5.00 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 13.18 | 4.54 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,600 | 10.77 | 4.14 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,500 | 14.38 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 13.34 | 3.34 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 13.11 | 3.75 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.24 | 3.82 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.06 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.24 | 3.82 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 13.11 | 3.75 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.06 | 3.65 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 7.38 | 3.36 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.47 | 3.12 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 12.18 | 3.69 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 11.99 | 3.63 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,100 | 9.88 | 4.70 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.03 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,500 | 9.83 | 3.93 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.24 | 3.83 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.83 | 3.94 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.65 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 11.09 | 4.11 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 9.07 | 3.94 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.83 | 3.94 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,100 | 14.73 | 4.75 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 14.43 | 3.44 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 14.09 | 3.61 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,300 | 14.08 | 3.27 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,500 | 14.04 | 5.61 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,500 | 13.22 | 3.78 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,100 | 13.02 | 3.18 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 12.90 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,500 | 14.04 | 5.61 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,100 | 14.73 | 4.75 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 12.64 | 4.52 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.54 | 4.32 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 12.06 | 4.31 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,100 | 12.77 | 4.12 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 10.26 | 4.10 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 11.44 | 4.08 |
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.