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 | $11,100 | 44.59 | 4.02 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 40.81 | 3.78 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $9,900 | 37.68 | 3.81 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 32.68 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,100 | 44.59 | 4.02 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $9,900 | 37.68 | 3.81 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 40.81 | 3.78 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,400 | 30.84 | 3.67 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 13.64 | 3.69 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 13.53 | 4.37 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 12.29 | 3.23 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,400 | 12.16 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 13.53 | 4.37 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,700 | 11.49 | 4.25 |
| Sean Keys | TOR | $2,500 | 10.45 | 4.18 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.28 | 3.51 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 12.16 | 3.20 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.73 | 3.55 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.75 |
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,400 | 8.98 | 3.74 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.73 | 3.55 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.28 | 3.51 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.54 | 4.10 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.23 | 3.48 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.96 | 3.41 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.73 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.54 | 4.10 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 12.05 | 3.89 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 15.11 | 3.87 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.54 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.03 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,600 | 10.73 | 4.13 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.03 |
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 | $3,400 | 17.42 | 5.12 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 15.41 | 3.50 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,500 | 14.37 | 4.11 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 14.31 | 3.33 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.86 | 3.22 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 13.74 | 4.29 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 13.73 | 3.27 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 13.71 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,400 | 17.42 | 5.12 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 13.74 | 4.29 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 11.22 | 4.16 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,400 | 9.95 | 4.15 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.22 | 4.13 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.92 | 4.11 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,500 | 14.37 | 4.11 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,000 | 12.24 | 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.