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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,700 | 41.69 | 3.90 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,200 | 40.09 | 3.93 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $10,000 | 38.99 | 3.90 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,300 | 37.30 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $8,900 | 36.06 | 4.05 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,200 | 40.09 | 3.93 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $10,000 | 38.99 | 3.90 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,700 | 41.69 | 3.90 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,600 | 13.68 | 3.80 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 13.45 | 3.54 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.31 | 3.60 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,400 | 12.61 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,600 | 12.08 | 4.65 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 11.89 | 4.25 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 12.54 | 4.18 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 10.82 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 11.46 | 3.27 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 10.90 | 3.30 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 10.77 | 3.26 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.19 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 10.19 | 3.77 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,600 | 9.23 | 3.55 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.19 | 3.40 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 10.90 | 3.30 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 15.08 | 3.87 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 12.74 | 3.64 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.35 | 3.25 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 12.14 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,500 | 10.02 | 4.01 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 15.08 | 3.87 |
| Angel Genao | CLE | $2,500 | 9.60 | 3.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.82 | 3.95 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 13.42 | 3.53 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 12.70 | 3.97 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,000 | 10.87 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 12.70 | 3.97 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.82 | 3.95 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.78 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 15.00 | 3.75 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 14.33 | 3.98 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.02 | 3.42 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 13.49 | 3.75 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.25 | 3.15 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,400 | 12.66 | 3.72 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.71 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,300 | 12.54 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,700 | 11.20 | 4.15 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.08 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,900 | 11.59 | 3.99 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 14.33 | 3.98 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.93 |
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.