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 | 20.28 | 1.90 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $8,400 | 19.01 | 2.26 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,700 | 17.38 | 2.00 |
| Troy Melton | DET | $9,200 | 16.12 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $8,400 | 19.01 | 2.26 |
| Michael McGreevy | STL | $7,500 | 15.15 | 2.02 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,700 | 17.38 | 2.00 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,700 | 20.28 | 1.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 10.26 | 1.94 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,900 | 9.44 | 1.93 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,400 | 8.46 | 1.92 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,200 | 8.24 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 5.92 | 2.57 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,200 | 4.96 | 2.26 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $3,500 | 7.07 | 2.02 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 10.26 | 1.94 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 9.78 | 1.81 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,900 | 9.44 | 1.93 |
| Ty France | SD | $3,100 | 8.87 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $3,100 | 8.87 | 2.86 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,300 | 8.58 | 2.60 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 5.92 | 2.57 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 8.80 | 1.69 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $4,900 | 8.74 | 1.78 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,000 | 8.45 | 1.69 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,300 | 8.38 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,300 | 7.03 | 3.06 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,100 | 6.56 | 2.11 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,300 | 8.38 | 1.95 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,500 | 8.36 | 1.86 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,100 | 8.81 | 2.15 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,900 | 8.64 | 2.21 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,800 | 7.14 | 2.55 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,400 | 6.88 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,800 | 7.14 | 2.55 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.35 | 2.35 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,900 | 8.64 | 2.21 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,100 | 8.81 | 2.15 |
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 | $6,000 | 11.00 | 1.83 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,700 | 9.37 | 1.99 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,700 | 8.74 | 2.36 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,600 | 8.40 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,700 | 8.74 | 2.36 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,600 | 8.40 | 2.33 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,500 | 7.49 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,700 | 10.78 | 1.89 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,500 | 9.39 | 1.71 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,800 | 9.36 | 1.95 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $4,100 | 9.12 | 2.23 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,600 | 9.07 | 1.97 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,700 | 8.76 | 2.37 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 8.49 | 1.93 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,600 | 8.32 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,100 | 6.77 | 3.22 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,800 | 7.75 | 2.77 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $3,100 | 8.07 | 2.60 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $3,400 | 8.31 | 2.44 |
| James Outman | DET | $2,400 | 5.78 | 2.41 |
| Brewer Hicklen | ATL | $2,800 | 6.66 | 2.38 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,700 | 8.76 | 2.37 |
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.