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 | $11,100 | 41.42 | 3.73 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,400 | 40.44 | 3.89 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,900 | 35.26 | 3.23 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,400 | 33.18 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,400 | 40.44 | 3.89 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,300 | 32.02 | 3.86 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,100 | 41.42 | 3.73 |
| Gabriel Hughes | COL | $7,900 | 28.02 | 3.55 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 13.95 | 3.49 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,700 | 13.14 | 3.55 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,400 | 12.05 | 3.54 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,300 | 12.03 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 11.72 | 3.78 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 9.65 | 3.71 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 8.50 | 3.70 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 10.35 | 3.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.45 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.78 | 3.68 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.93 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 11.07 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.93 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 9.42 | 3.77 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.78 | 3.68 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.43 | 3.63 |
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.
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,200 | 15.11 | 3.60 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 14.19 | 3.94 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.54 | 3.56 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 13.18 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 13.18 | 4.39 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.55 | 4.18 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,900 | 11.64 | 4.01 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 14.19 | 3.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.69 | 3.91 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.04 | 3.62 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 11.92 | 3.85 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 11.89 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,400 | 10.85 | 4.52 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.69 | 3.91 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 11.92 | 3.85 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 10.71 | 3.82 |
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 | 15.64 | 3.48 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,600 | 15.60 | 4.33 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 15.26 | 3.55 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 14.00 | 3.41 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 13.92 | 4.64 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,100 | 13.22 | 4.26 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 13.04 | 3.62 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,100 | 12.89 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 13.92 | 4.64 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,700 | 12.10 | 4.48 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,600 | 15.60 | 4.33 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,100 | 13.22 | 4.26 |
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,500 | 10.60 | 4.24 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,700 | 11.28 | 4.18 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,100 | 12.89 | 4.16 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
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.