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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,200 | 40.20 | 3.59 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,000 | 40.09 | 3.64 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,300 | 36.99 | 3.59 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,800 | 36.51 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $8,000 | 29.95 | 3.74 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $9,700 | 35.71 | 3.68 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $6,800 | 24.90 | 3.66 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,000 | 40.09 | 3.64 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,600 | 14.39 | 3.13 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,100 | 13.97 | 3.41 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 13.25 | 4.02 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 12.85 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,100 | 10.23 | 4.87 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,800 | 12.00 | 4.29 |
| Garrett Cooper | MIA | $2,400 | 10.30 | 4.29 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 10.67 | 4.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,200 | 13.65 | 4.27 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.61 | 3.89 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 13.06 | 3.63 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,200 | 12.33 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,200 | 13.65 | 4.27 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $2,700 | 10.91 | 4.04 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 11.07 | 3.95 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,600 | 10.23 | 3.93 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 14.15 | 3.72 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 12.96 | 2.88 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.58 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $2,600 | 10.99 | 4.23 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 11.61 | 4.00 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.88 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,400 | 9.17 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.76 | 3.53 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,100 | 13.25 | 4.27 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.12 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,100 | 9.56 | 4.55 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 9.58 | 4.35 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,100 | 13.25 | 4.27 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.54 | 3.38 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 15.22 | 3.54 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,300 | 13.68 | 4.14 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,400 | 13.62 | 4.01 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.24 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 13.26 | 4.02 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 13.08 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 13.08 | 4.84 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,500 | 11.85 | 4.74 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 9.86 | 4.48 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,400 | 10.74 | 4.48 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,100 | 8.99 | 4.28 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,700 | 11.56 | 4.28 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.24 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 10.15 | 4.23 |
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.