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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 48.09 | 4.54 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,400 | 44.59 | 3.91 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,100 | 40.19 | 3.98 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,700 | 39.07 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 48.09 | 4.54 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,700 | 39.07 | 4.03 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,100 | 40.19 | 3.98 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $9,300 | 36.35 | 3.91 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 15.37 | 3.84 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 12.82 | 3.77 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,400 | 9.59 | 4.00 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $2,800 | 10.84 | 3.87 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 15.37 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.19 | 3.77 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 12.84 | 3.57 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 9.95 | 3.83 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.19 | 3.77 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,600 | 16.65 | 3.62 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 14.36 | 3.34 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 12.95 | 3.08 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,600 | 12.93 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,600 | 16.65 | 3.62 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,600 | 12.93 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.54 | 3.55 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,500 | 14.43 | 3.21 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 12.82 | 3.88 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 10.10 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,500 | 9.87 | 3.95 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 12.82 | 3.88 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.54 | 3.55 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 10.10 | 3.26 |
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 | $4,900 | 17.75 | 3.62 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 14.21 | 3.23 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $3,000 | 13.94 | 4.65 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 13.89 | 3.47 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.80 | 3.63 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,900 | 13.48 | 3.46 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,400 | 13.31 | 3.92 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,300 | 12.24 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,400 | 11.24 | 4.68 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $3,000 | 13.94 | 4.65 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,300 | 10.15 | 4.41 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,300 | 10.04 | 4.37 |
| Forrest Wall | ATL | $2,200 | 9.35 | 4.25 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,700 | 11.40 | 4.22 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,200 | 8.83 | 4.01 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,400 | 13.31 | 3.92 |
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.