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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,500 | 22.53 | 2.15 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,000 | 22.28 | 2.23 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,200 | 21.57 | 2.11 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $11,400 | 18.21 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $6,600 | 15.18 | 2.30 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,000 | 22.28 | 2.23 |
| Kyle Gibson | BAL | $6,400 | 14.14 | 2.21 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,500 | 22.53 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,000 | 9.00 | 1.80 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $8,200 | 8.93 | 1.09 |
| Gary Sanchez | SD | $3,700 | 8.92 | 2.41 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,800 | 8.77 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,500 | 7.98 | 3.19 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.63 | 2.76 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 5.65 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,300 | 10.93 | 1.74 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,900 | 9.44 | 1.93 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,800 | 9.24 | 1.93 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,300 | 9.09 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,500 | 7.98 | 3.19 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.63 | 2.76 |
| Wilmer Flores | SF | $3,400 | 8.99 | 2.64 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,500 | 11.95 | 2.66 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 10.86 | 1.94 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,500 | 9.80 | 1.78 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 9.29 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,300 | 6.90 | 3.00 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,400 | 7.06 | 2.94 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,500 | 11.95 | 2.66 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,200 | 8.36 | 2.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,000 | 9.78 | 2.44 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,900 | 8.60 | 1.75 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,400 | 8.56 | 1.59 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,700 | 8.43 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.86 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,000 | 9.78 | 2.44 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 7.69 | 2.40 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,400 | 8.14 | 2.39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,600 | 11.20 | 2.00 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,000 | 10.20 | 1.70 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.97 | 1.72 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,200 | 9.41 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,200 | 6.65 | 3.02 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,800 | 7.25 | 2.59 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,200 | 7.98 | 2.49 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,800 | 8.78 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 12.61 | 2.03 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.15 | 1.84 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.88 | 1.88 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,400 | 10.83 | 1.69 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 10.63 | 2.01 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,700 | 10.63 | 1.86 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $6,100 | 10.49 | 1.72 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,100 | 10.41 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bauers | NYY | $2,500 | 7.24 | 2.90 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,100 | 8.11 | 2.62 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,200 | 8.25 | 2.58 |
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,800 | 7.21 | 2.57 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,800 | 7.15 | 2.55 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,100 | 10.41 | 2.54 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,700 | 6.85 | 2.54 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,800 | 9.54 | 2.51 |
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.