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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | CWS | $8,700 | 22.64 | 2.60 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,300 | 21.82 | 2.63 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,800 | 19.49 | 2.21 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,600 | 19.18 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,300 | 21.82 | 2.63 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $8,700 | 22.64 | 2.60 |
| Cody Bradford | TEX | $5,300 | 13.79 | 2.60 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $6,600 | 16.10 | 2.44 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,800 | 9.63 | 2.01 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $3,900 | 9.28 | 2.38 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,500 | 9.02 | 1.64 |
| Liam Hicks | TB | $5,100 | 8.98 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 8.32 | 3.33 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 6.21 | 2.96 |
| Jose Trevino | CIN | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.59 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,800 | 10.24 | 2.13 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,800 | 10.00 | 1.72 |
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,300 | 9.84 | 4.28 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,800 | 9.79 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,300 | 9.84 | 4.28 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 8.32 | 3.33 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 6.21 | 2.96 |
| Jose Trevino | CIN | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.59 |
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.
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 9.00 | 1.73 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 8.63 | 1.84 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,600 | 8.54 | 2.37 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,400 | 8.34 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $2,600 | 7.27 | 2.80 |
| Osleivis Basabe | SF | $2,800 | 7.57 | 2.70 |
| Adam Frazier | LAA | $2,000 | 4.93 | 2.47 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,600 | 8.54 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,300 | 11.77 | 1.87 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 10.99 | 1.89 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,000 | 10.73 | 2.15 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,500 | 9.86 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,500 | 8.01 | 3.20 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,300 | 8.07 | 2.44 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,500 | 8.35 | 2.38 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,200 | 9.42 | 2.24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $7,000 | 10.12 | 1.45 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 9.14 | 1.72 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,200 | 8.75 | 1.68 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,400 | 8.63 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 6.99 | 3.04 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,200 | 6.33 | 2.88 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 5.80 | 2.76 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,200 | 8.33 | 2.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 11.64 | 1.79 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,700 | 10.80 | 1.90 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,700 | 10.52 | 2.24 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,900 | 10.37 | 2.12 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 10.22 | 1.70 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,700 | 10.07 | 1.77 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 9.98 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Franklin | BAL | $2,000 | 7.33 | 3.67 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,700 | 8.71 | 3.23 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.21 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 6.98 | 3.03 |
| Max Clark | DET | $3,100 | 9.27 | 2.99 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,500 | 7.45 | 2.98 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,400 | 6.73 | 2.80 |
| Tyrone Taylor | CHC | $2,800 | 7.84 | 2.80 |
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.