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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,700 | 29.42 | 2.75 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 22.28 | 2.12 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,800 | 20.21 | 2.30 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,400 | 19.74 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,700 | 29.42 | 2.75 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,800 | 20.21 | 2.30 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 22.28 | 2.12 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,400 | 19.74 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 11.35 | 2.18 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $9,600 | 9.78 | 1.02 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,400 | 8.94 | 2.03 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,300 | 8.87 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Navarreto | MIA | $2,000 | 7.11 | 3.55 |
| Cooper Ingle | CLE | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
| Joey Bart | ATL | $2,600 | 7.11 | 2.74 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 7.50 | 2.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 11.35 | 2.18 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,900 | 10.71 | 2.75 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.36 | 1.64 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 9.92 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Navarreto | MIA | $2,000 | 7.11 | 3.55 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,200 | 7.03 | 3.19 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,300 | 6.61 | 2.87 |
| Cooper Ingle | CLE | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $7,600 | 10.56 | 1.39 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,700 | 9.81 | 1.72 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,600 | 9.54 | 2.07 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,200 | 9.01 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,600 | 6.45 | 2.48 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,200 | 7.47 | 2.33 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,000 | 6.49 | 2.16 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,200 | 9.01 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.92 | 1.76 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,300 | 10.22 | 3.10 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,700 | 9.99 | 2.13 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,300 | 9.84 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,300 | 10.22 | 3.10 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 6.84 | 2.63 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,900 | 7.19 | 2.48 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,200 | 5.31 | 2.42 |
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.
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 10.27 | 1.77 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.43 | 2.77 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 8.80 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 7.93 | 3.17 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 8.20 | 3.04 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.43 | 2.77 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,100 | 5.59 | 2.66 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,100 | 11.23 | 1.84 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,400 | 10.63 | 1.66 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,400 | 9.97 | 1.85 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 9.91 | 1.65 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,700 | 9.76 | 1.71 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $4,000 | 9.73 | 2.43 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $6,600 | 9.69 | 1.47 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 9.63 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,100 | 7.40 | 3.52 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,400 | 7.75 | 3.23 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 8.06 | 3.22 |
| Jonah Cox | SF | $2,300 | 7.34 | 3.19 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 7.77 | 2.99 |
| Samad Taylor | SD | $3,200 | 9.42 | 2.94 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,500 | 7.33 | 2.93 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,900 | 8.45 | 2.91 |
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.