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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,500 | 38.33 | 3.65 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $9,900 | 37.05 | 3.74 |
| Seth Lugo | SD | $9,600 | 36.64 | 3.82 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,700 | 36.58 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $7,100 | 27.93 | 3.93 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $8,500 | 33.03 | 3.89 |
| Seth Lugo | SD | $9,600 | 36.64 | 3.82 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $9,900 | 37.05 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,100 | 13.59 | 4.38 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,900 | 13.49 | 4.65 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,000 | 13.00 | 4.33 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 12.35 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,900 | 13.49 | 4.65 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 10.51 | 4.57 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,500 | 11.10 | 4.44 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $2,800 | 12.34 | 4.41 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,500 | 19.11 | 5.46 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 13.04 | 3.26 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 12.78 | 3.04 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,300 | 11.91 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,500 | 19.11 | 5.46 |
| Travis Blankenhorn | WSH | $2,000 | 10.68 | 5.34 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.12 | 3.83 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
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.
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 15.18 | 3.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 14.55 | 3.64 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 13.87 | 3.08 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 13.30 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,000 | 12.13 | 6.07 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 11.99 | 4.61 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 13.30 | 4.29 |
| Kyren Paris | LAA | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 13.74 | 3.71 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 13.38 | 3.72 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,000 | 12.56 | 4.19 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 12.30 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,000 | 9.58 | 4.79 |
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.27 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,000 | 12.56 | 4.19 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,400 | 10.03 | 4.18 |
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 | $4,900 | 17.18 | 3.51 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,300 | 16.72 | 3.89 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,700 | 15.48 | 4.18 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,400 | 14.74 | 3.35 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 14.65 | 3.57 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 14.51 | 4.03 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.49 | 3.62 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,200 | 14.41 | 6.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,200 | 14.41 | 6.55 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,200 | 10.65 | 4.84 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 13.88 | 4.63 |
| Ramón Laureano | CLE | $2,300 | 10.12 | 4.40 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,100 | 13.54 | 4.37 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,200 | 13.83 | 4.32 |
| Trayce Thompson | CWS | $2,300 | 9.88 | 4.29 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,700 | 11.53 | 4.27 |
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.