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 | 40.48 | 3.75 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $9,900 | 37.14 | 3.75 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 32.86 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,100 | 44.59 | 4.02 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 40.48 | 3.75 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $9,900 | 37.14 | 3.75 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,900 | 28.99 | 3.67 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.64 | 3.50 |
| 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 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 13.53 | 4.37 |
| Brian Navarreto | MIA | $2,200 | 9.52 | 4.33 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,700 | 11.49 | 4.25 |
| 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 | 8.75 | 3.65 |
| 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 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.09 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 15.11 | 3.87 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 13.11 | 4.10 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.54 |
| 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 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 13.11 | 4.10 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
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 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 14.31 | 3.33 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.86 | 3.22 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.74 | 4.29 |
| 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 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.74 | 4.29 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,700 | 11.40 | 4.22 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.17 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 11.22 | 4.16 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,600 | 10.65 | 4.10 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,700 | 11.02 | 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.