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 | $10,800 | 35.97 | 3.33 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $9,900 | 34.50 | 3.48 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,200 | 30.79 | 3.02 |
| Michael McGreevy | STL | $8,400 | 29.98 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McGreevy | STL | $8,400 | 29.98 | 3.57 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $9,900 | 34.50 | 3.48 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 35.97 | 3.33 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,200 | 30.79 | 3.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,100 | 13.76 | 3.35 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 13.04 | 3.26 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,500 | 12.49 | 3.57 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,500 | 11.86 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,900 | 11.62 | 4.01 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,000 | 11.61 | 3.87 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 10.81 | 3.86 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,700 | 10.30 | 3.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 11.46 | 3.47 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.21 | 3.40 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 10.97 | 3.32 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 9.76 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 9.07 | 3.78 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 11.46 | 3.47 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.21 | 3.40 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 9.76 | 3.37 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 11.50 | 3.96 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,700 | 9.23 | 3.42 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $2,800 | 8.96 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 11.50 | 3.96 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,700 | 9.23 | 3.42 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $2,800 | 8.96 | 3.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.48 | 3.81 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.50 | 4.17 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,200 | 10.00 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.50 | 4.17 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.48 | 3.81 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,200 | 10.00 | 3.12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,900 | 12.53 | 3.21 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,400 | 12.29 | 3.62 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,200 | 12.00 | 3.75 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.14 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 10.97 | 3.43 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 10.90 | 3.03 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,000 | 10.86 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.14 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.99 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,200 | 8.73 | 3.97 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,700 | 10.70 | 3.96 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,600 | 9.92 | 3.82 |
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,500 | 9.44 | 3.77 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,200 | 12.00 | 3.75 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,700 | 10.11 | 3.75 |
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.