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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,700 | 44.10 | 4.12 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,900 | 40.44 | 3.71 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,200 | 39.65 | 3.54 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $10,100 | 34.62 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,700 | 44.10 | 4.12 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $8,300 | 31.23 | 3.76 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,900 | 40.44 | 3.71 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $7,500 | 27.64 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.73 | 3.44 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,000 | 11.18 | 3.73 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 10.88 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,000 | 11.18 | 3.73 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 9.20 | 3.68 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,400 | 8.71 | 3.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 12.35 | 3.98 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 11.44 | 3.47 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.76 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,400 | 10.86 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | BAL | $2,200 | 9.39 | 4.27 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 12.35 | 3.98 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.76 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 9.50 | 3.52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 15.20 | 3.90 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 13.92 | 3.87 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 13.56 | 3.01 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 11.54 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 15.20 | 3.90 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 13.92 | 3.87 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 10.49 | 3.62 |
| Nick Ahmed | LAD | $2,000 | 7.11 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.06 | 3.77 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 11.50 | 3.49 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 11.37 | 3.34 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 10.75 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.06 | 3.77 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,700 | 9.88 | 3.66 |
| Jonah Bride | MIA | $2,000 | 7.00 | 3.50 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 11.50 | 3.49 |
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 | $4,800 | 15.82 | 3.30 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,000 | 15.52 | 3.88 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,400 | 14.09 | 4.15 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,700 | 13.59 | 3.67 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 13.49 | 4.22 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,200 | 13.22 | 3.15 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,200 | 12.85 | 4.02 |
| Teoscar Hernández | LAD | $3,400 | 11.92 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 13.49 | 4.22 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,400 | 14.09 | 4.15 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,400 | 9.83 | 4.09 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.05 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,200 | 12.85 | 4.02 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,000 | 15.52 | 3.88 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,600 | 9.97 | 3.84 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,100 | 11.78 | 3.80 |
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.