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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,900 | 23.01 | 2.32 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,100 | 21.15 | 2.09 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $10,300 | 18.99 | 1.84 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,200 | 18.03 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,900 | 23.01 | 2.32 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,100 | 21.15 | 2.09 |
| Tommy Milone | SEA | $4,000 | 7.98 | 1.99 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,200 | 18.03 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 9.17 | 2.13 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,500 | 9.12 | 2.61 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.08 | 1.82 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,800 | 8.58 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 8.46 | 2.92 |
| Jacob Stallings | MIA | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.67 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,500 | 9.12 | 2.61 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 5.95 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 10.94 | 1.71 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $3,900 | 10.52 | 2.70 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,500 | 9.95 | 1.81 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,400 | 9.65 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,000 | 7.42 | 3.71 |
| Wilmer Flores | SF | $2,500 | 7.97 | 3.19 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 8.46 | 2.92 |
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $3,000 | 8.28 | 2.76 |
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.
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,700 | 10.98 | 1.93 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,200 | 9.41 | 1.81 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,400 | 9.26 | 2.10 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,900 | 9.20 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,100 | 6.36 | 3.03 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,800 | 7.92 | 2.83 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 7.81 | 2.60 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,700 | 6.83 | 2.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 10.55 | 2.15 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 10.34 | 1.67 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,600 | 9.54 | 1.70 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,800 | 9.49 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,700 | 7.43 | 2.75 |
| Aledmys Díaz | OAK | $2,200 | 6.01 | 2.73 |
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,500 | 6.42 | 2.57 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 8.17 | 2.55 |
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.
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,400 | 9.79 | 2.88 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.54 | 1.65 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,700 | 9.53 | 2.58 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.42 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 7.08 | 3.22 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,400 | 9.79 | 2.88 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,300 | 8.66 | 2.63 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,700 | 9.53 | 2.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,700 | 13.46 | 2.01 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,600 | 11.26 | 2.01 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $9,600 | 11.15 | 1.16 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.84 | 1.81 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,500 | 10.48 | 2.33 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,500 | 10.44 | 2.32 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,300 | 10.32 | 1.64 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $5,200 | 10.22 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,800 | 9.47 | 3.38 |
| Jake Bauers | NYY | $2,400 | 7.86 | 3.27 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,600 | 8.08 | 3.11 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 7.39 | 3.08 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,800 | 8.63 | 3.08 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,300 | 7.01 | 3.05 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 7.32 | 3.05 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,800 | 8.52 | 3.04 |
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.