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 | 41.82 | 4.18 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,500 | 40.46 | 3.52 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,700 | 38.37 | 3.96 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 36.57 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,900 | 33.00 | 4.18 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,000 | 41.82 | 4.18 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,500 | 33.90 | 3.99 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,700 | 38.37 | 3.96 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 15.80 | 3.51 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,500 | 14.38 | 4.11 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 13.25 | 3.90 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 13.17 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,500 | 14.38 | 4.11 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,600 | 10.33 | 3.97 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 11.48 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 13.63 | 3.41 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 13.12 | 3.75 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.06 | 3.65 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.94 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,500 | 13.12 | 3.75 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.94 | 3.73 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 10.05 | 3.72 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.06 | 3.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,800 | 13.26 | 3.49 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.71 | 3.18 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 12.18 | 3.69 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,400 | 11.53 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,100 | 9.89 | 4.71 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.92 | 3.77 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 12.18 | 3.69 |
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 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.65 | 3.24 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.24 | 3.83 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 15.98 | 3.99 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 15.21 | 3.62 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 14.43 | 3.44 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,100 | 14.28 | 3.48 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 14.09 | 3.61 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,300 | 14.08 | 3.27 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,100 | 13.23 | 3.23 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,500 | 13.19 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 12.85 | 4.43 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,600 | 11.49 | 4.42 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 10.90 | 4.36 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,700 | 11.78 | 4.36 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 12.17 | 4.35 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.54 | 4.32 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,100 | 12.97 | 4.18 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,500 | 10.37 | 4.15 |
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.