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 | $10,600 | 52.51 | 4.95 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,000 | 39.72 | 3.97 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,900 | 34.88 | 3.52 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,300 | 34.74 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,600 | 52.51 | 4.95 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $7,900 | 34.33 | 4.35 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,000 | 39.72 | 3.97 |
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $7,300 | 26.19 | 3.59 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 15.90 | 3.61 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 13.53 | 3.66 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 13.13 | 3.46 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,800 | 12.87 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.38 | 4.27 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,500 | 10.48 | 4.19 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,000 | 12.37 | 4.12 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,800 | 11.42 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 13.13 | 3.55 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.46 | 3.66 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.16 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.46 | 3.66 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 8.04 | 3.66 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 13.13 | 3.55 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.98 | 3.82 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.27 | 3.32 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 11.72 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,400 | 10.38 | 4.33 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,500 | 9.77 | 3.91 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.98 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 13.59 | 4.00 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.71 | 3.63 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.65 | 3.95 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 11.88 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,400 | 10.56 | 4.40 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.03 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 13.59 | 4.00 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.70 | 3.96 |
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 | $4,500 | 14.78 | 3.28 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.69 | 3.58 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 14.10 | 4.41 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.87 | 3.22 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 13.79 | 3.63 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,000 | 13.25 | 3.31 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 12.86 | 3.22 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,000 | 12.68 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,400 | 10.68 | 4.45 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 14.10 | 4.41 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,900 | 12.55 | 4.33 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,600 | 11.18 | 4.30 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,900 | 12.45 | 4.29 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.37 | 4.27 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,300 | 9.79 | 4.26 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,600 | 11.06 | 4.25 |
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.