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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 49.61 | 4.59 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,800 | 39.22 | 3.63 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,300 | 38.40 | 3.73 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,100 | 34.97 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 49.61 | 4.59 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,700 | 32.57 | 3.74 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,300 | 38.40 | 3.73 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,800 | 39.22 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.22 | 3.39 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 12.94 | 3.24 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.56 | 4.05 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,400 | 12.33 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 11.59 | 4.29 |
| Harry Ford | WSH | $2,700 | 11.54 | 4.27 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,500 | 10.12 | 4.05 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.56 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 13.57 | 4.11 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 12.46 | 3.46 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 11.92 | 3.85 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.42 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 13.57 | 4.11 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 11.92 | 3.85 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 8.73 | 3.64 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.42 | 3.59 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.99 | 4.24 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 13.04 | 4.08 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.96 | 3.41 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.11 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.99 | 4.24 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.17 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 11.88 | 4.10 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 13.04 | 4.08 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 12.96 | 3.32 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 12.60 | 4.34 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.19 | 3.48 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 12.05 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,400 | 10.53 | 4.39 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 12.60 | 4.34 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.97 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.97 |
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 | $3,700 | 17.68 | 4.78 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 15.03 | 3.49 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 14.94 | 3.47 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 14.19 | 3.94 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 14.15 | 3.93 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,700 | 14.09 | 3.81 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,900 | 13.98 | 3.58 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 13.39 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,700 | 17.68 | 4.78 |
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,500 | 10.91 | 4.36 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 9.95 | 4.33 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,700 | 11.47 | 4.25 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 13.10 | 4.09 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,000 | 11.98 | 3.99 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,000 | 11.92 | 3.97 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 10.31 | 3.97 |
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.