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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 45.30 | 4.23 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $9,400 | 34.40 | 3.66 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,400 | 33.97 | 3.27 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $8,800 | 31.97 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 45.30 | 4.23 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,400 | 31.41 | 3.74 |
| Trevor McDonald | SF | $7,000 | 26.07 | 3.72 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $9,400 | 34.40 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 15.31 | 3.64 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.84 | 3.29 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,500 | 12.81 | 3.66 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.79 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.07 | 4.16 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
| Brian Navarreto | MIA | $2,600 | 10.66 | 4.10 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,000 | 11.98 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.38 | 3.93 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.26 | 3.31 |
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,000 | 11.81 | 5.91 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.76 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,000 | 11.81 | 5.91 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,500 | 10.63 | 4.25 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.38 | 3.93 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.76 | 3.36 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 14.63 | 3.75 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.44 | 4.15 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 11.85 | 3.95 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,600 | 11.82 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,600 | 11.82 | 4.55 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.44 | 4.15 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 11.85 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.93 | 3.93 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 13.59 | 4.12 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.83 | 3.56 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 13.59 | 4.12 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.93 | 3.93 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,300 | 15.08 | 6.55 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,300 | 14.91 | 4.52 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 14.85 | 3.71 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,900 | 14.20 | 3.64 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 13.96 | 3.17 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 13.91 | 3.31 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 13.16 | 3.21 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 12.83 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,300 | 15.08 | 6.55 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 12.30 | 4.55 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,300 | 14.91 | 4.52 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 10.52 | 4.38 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,400 | 10.41 | 4.34 |
| Starling Marte | KC | $2,200 | 9.04 | 4.11 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,600 | 10.49 | 4.04 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,800 | 11.27 | 4.03 |
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.