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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,900 | 39.52 | 3.99 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,000 | 38.33 | 3.83 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $10,800 | 36.67 | 3.40 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $10,600 | 35.74 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $6,700 | 29.92 | 4.47 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,900 | 39.52 | 3.99 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,000 | 38.33 | 3.83 |
| Luis Ortiz | PIT | $6,100 | 22.44 | 3.68 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 14.46 | 3.81 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 13.77 | 4.44 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 13.77 | 4.44 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,800 | 12.04 | 4.30 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 11.54 | 4.28 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,600 | 10.96 | 4.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,200 | 14.28 | 4.46 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 12.61 | 3.32 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.16 | 3.38 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.01 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,200 | 14.28 | 4.46 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.01 | 4.14 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 11.53 | 4.12 |
| Angel Martínez | CLE | $2,500 | 9.81 | 3.93 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.78 | 3.44 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 14.70 | 3.50 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 14.65 | 3.76 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 13.80 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Jimenez | TOR | $2,100 | 8.38 | 3.99 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 12.69 | 3.96 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.39 | 3.93 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,100 | 8.07 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 13.27 | 3.09 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,400 | 12.85 | 2.92 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 12.05 | 3.89 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 11.98 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,000 | 9.56 | 4.78 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 12.05 | 3.89 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,200 | 8.21 | 3.73 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 11.98 | 3.63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 16.65 | 3.62 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 14.79 | 3.89 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 14.47 | 3.15 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,400 | 14.14 | 4.16 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.96 | 3.32 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,600 | 13.70 | 3.80 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 13.22 | 4.01 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 13.20 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 11.55 | 4.44 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,000 | 12.94 | 4.31 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,000 | 12.94 | 4.31 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 12.05 | 4.30 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,600 | 11.01 | 4.24 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,500 | 10.56 | 4.22 |
| Harold Ramírez | WSH | $2,200 | 9.23 | 4.20 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,600 | 10.89 | 4.19 |
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.