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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $10,000 | 38.76 | 3.88 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,600 | 36.25 | 3.42 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,000 | 28.98 | 3.22 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $8,000 | 27.78 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $10,000 | 38.76 | 3.88 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $8,000 | 27.78 | 3.47 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,600 | 36.25 | 3.42 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $7,200 | 23.98 | 3.33 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 13.00 | 3.17 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,300 | 12.66 | 3.84 |
| Elias Díaz | COL | $3,200 | 11.88 | 3.71 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,400 | 11.86 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,000 | 10.35 | 5.18 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 8.74 | 4.37 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,100 | 8.73 | 4.16 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,700 | 10.96 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,800 | 14.41 | 3.79 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.64 | 3.95 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,700 | 11.83 | 4.38 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,800 | 11.82 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,700 | 11.83 | 4.38 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,800 | 11.82 | 4.22 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.07 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 9.96 | 3.98 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | STL | $3,600 | 13.42 | 3.73 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,900 | 12.84 | 4.43 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 11.35 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,900 | 12.84 | 4.43 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $3,600 | 13.42 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,900 | 10.72 | 3.70 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,100 | 10.47 | 3.38 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,900 | 10.72 | 3.70 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.59 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.58 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.82 | 3.52 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,600 | 15.62 | 4.34 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,400 | 14.10 | 4.15 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 14.06 | 2.99 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,600 | 13.80 | 3.83 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,000 | 13.79 | 3.45 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
| Michael Conforto | SF | $3,100 | 13.34 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Davis | MIA | $2,000 | 9.57 | 4.79 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,600 | 15.62 | 4.34 |
| Michael Conforto | SF | $3,100 | 13.34 | 4.30 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,900 | 12.45 | 4.29 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.26 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.26 |
| Greg Allen | NYY | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| Óscar Mercado | STL | $2,000 | 8.41 | 4.21 |
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.