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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,400 | 27.16 | 2.61 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,700 | 22.91 | 2.63 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,900 | 22.79 | 2.30 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,700 | 21.92 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,700 | 22.91 | 2.63 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,400 | 27.16 | 2.61 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $8,200 | 21.06 | 2.57 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $8,200 | 20.63 | 2.52 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,500 | 10.96 | 1.99 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 10.33 | 1.81 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 9.30 | 1.76 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,300 | 8.99 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,200 | 6.62 | 3.01 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,400 | 6.49 | 2.70 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,400 | 6.24 | 2.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,500 | 10.96 | 1.99 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,900 | 10.89 | 1.85 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 10.33 | 1.81 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $5,500 | 9.91 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,200 | 6.62 | 3.01 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,900 | 8.64 | 2.98 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Ty France | SD | $3,300 | 8.91 | 2.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,000 | 9.75 | 1.95 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $5,000 | 9.47 | 1.89 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.34 | 1.76 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 9.21 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,800 | 8.01 | 2.86 |
| Donovan Walton | ATH | $2,900 | 7.86 | 2.71 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $3,000 | 7.99 | 2.66 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,300 | 7.59 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.93 | 2.43 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 10.64 | 1.87 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,100 | 10.02 | 1.96 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,100 | 9.92 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.62 | 2.65 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,900 | 7.58 | 2.61 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.93 | 2.43 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,000 | 9.74 | 1.95 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,200 | 9.28 | 1.50 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.27 | 1.89 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,400 | 8.82 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 7.33 | 2.93 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,400 | 8.82 | 2.59 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,900 | 6.92 | 2.39 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,600 | 11.70 | 1.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,600 | 11.21 | 1.70 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,100 | 11.03 | 1.81 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,500 | 10.41 | 2.31 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,400 | 10.39 | 2.36 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 10.32 | 1.72 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,100 | 10.13 | 2.47 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,300 | 9.82 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,300 | 9.82 | 2.98 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,100 | 8.73 | 2.82 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,300 | 6.44 | 2.80 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $3,000 | 8.34 | 2.78 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,700 | 7.42 | 2.75 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,800 | 7.68 | 2.74 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,100 | 8.31 | 2.68 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
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.