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 | $10,200 | 40.32 | 3.95 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $9,200 | 38.67 | 4.20 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,800 | 36.66 | 4.17 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,300 | 34.70 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $9,200 | 38.67 | 4.20 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,800 | 36.66 | 4.17 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $10,200 | 40.32 | 3.95 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,500 | 32.11 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,300 | 13.78 | 5.99 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,100 | 13.51 | 3.29 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.98 | 3.60 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 12.98 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,300 | 13.78 | 5.99 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,500 | 12.46 | 4.98 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 10.97 | 4.39 |
| Ty France | SD | $3,000 | 12.67 | 4.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.15 | 3.60 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 10.50 | 3.39 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 10.30 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,300 | 8.50 | 3.70 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.15 | 3.60 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,500 | 8.83 | 3.53 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 10.50 | 3.39 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 15.47 | 3.97 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.29 | 3.76 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,700 | 13.92 | 3.76 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 12.82 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,300 | 11.27 | 4.90 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 15.47 | 3.97 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.44 | 3.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 12.82 | 3.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 13.73 | 3.81 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,300 | 13.25 | 3.08 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 12.26 | 3.95 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 12.26 | 3.95 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 13.73 | 3.81 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 9.13 | 3.81 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.52 | 3.53 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,700 | 14.30 | 3.86 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,700 | 13.63 | 3.68 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 13.62 | 4.26 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,700 | 13.48 | 3.64 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,500 | 13.38 | 3.82 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 13.23 | 3.23 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 13.17 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Franklin | BAL | $2,000 | 10.37 | 5.19 |
| Max Clark | DET | $2,700 | 12.51 | 4.63 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,600 | 11.63 | 4.47 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,300 | 9.89 | 4.30 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 13.62 | 4.26 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,600 | 10.87 | 4.18 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.11 |
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.