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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,800 | 40.84 | 3.78 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,200 | 40.68 | 3.63 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $11,100 | 38.01 | 3.42 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $9,800 | 36.00 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,800 | 40.84 | 3.78 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $9,100 | 33.52 | 3.68 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $9,800 | 36.00 | 3.67 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,200 | 40.68 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 16.00 | 3.72 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 13.30 | 3.41 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,800 | 12.80 | 3.37 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 12.72 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $2,300 | 9.89 | 4.30 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.04 | 4.15 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 12.72 | 4.10 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,200 | 8.95 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,700 | 13.12 | 3.55 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.90 | 3.31 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,900 | 12.49 | 4.31 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.09 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,900 | 12.49 | 4.31 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,400 | 10.00 | 4.17 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,700 | 10.57 | 3.91 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,700 | 10.14 | 3.75 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,500 | 13.34 | 3.81 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 12.97 | 3.41 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,900 | 12.95 | 3.32 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.64 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,600 | 10.51 | 4.04 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,000 | 7.81 | 3.90 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,500 | 13.34 | 3.81 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 10.61 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,400 | 12.25 | 3.60 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 11.72 | 3.35 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 11.59 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.34 | 3.78 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,100 | 11.44 | 3.69 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,600 | 9.50 | 3.65 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
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 | 18.27 | 4.06 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,700 | 14.18 | 3.83 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,800 | 13.65 | 3.59 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,400 | 13.53 | 3.08 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $3,000 | 13.42 | 4.47 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,700 | 13.35 | 3.61 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.29 | 3.24 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,500 | 11.86 | 4.74 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,000 | 9.46 | 4.73 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,100 | 9.43 | 4.49 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.49 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $3,000 | 13.42 | 4.47 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 18.27 | 4.06 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
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.