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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,700 | 40.94 | 3.83 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 38.78 | 3.53 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $9,000 | 36.39 | 4.04 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $9,500 | 35.67 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $9,000 | 36.39 | 4.04 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,700 | 40.94 | 3.83 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $9,500 | 35.67 | 3.75 |
| Peter Lambert | HOU | $9,600 | 35.45 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 14.08 | 3.52 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,700 | 13.68 | 3.70 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.34 | 3.34 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,300 | 12.03 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 11.45 | 4.58 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,400 | 9.78 | 4.08 |
| Joey Bart | ATL | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.88 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 8.84 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 12.49 | 3.47 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 11.51 | 3.39 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.09 | 3.47 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.84 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 10.17 | 4.24 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.84 | 3.74 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.16 | 3.52 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 12.49 | 3.47 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,200 | 14.93 | 3.56 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 14.14 | 3.93 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.80 | 3.63 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 12.32 | 4.11 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.90 | 3.97 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 14.14 | 3.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.72 | 3.44 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 12.65 | 3.51 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.40 | 3.54 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 12.38 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,400 | 11.27 | 4.70 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 12.38 | 3.87 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.97 | 3.74 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,000 | 10.70 | 3.57 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 15.84 | 3.52 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 15.71 | 3.83 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,700 | 14.87 | 4.02 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.95 | 3.24 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 13.56 | 3.77 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 13.16 | 3.87 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,100 | 12.87 | 4.15 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 12.85 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,700 | 11.58 | 4.29 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,000 | 12.54 | 4.18 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,100 | 12.87 | 4.15 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,700 | 11.17 | 4.14 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,500 | 10.08 | 4.03 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,700 | 14.87 | 4.02 |
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.