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 | LAD | $10,900 | 46.86 | 4.30 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $11,100 | 42.40 | 3.82 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,000 | 35.88 | 4.48 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,200 | 34.41 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,000 | 35.88 | 4.48 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,900 | 46.86 | 4.30 |
| David Festa | MIN | $7,000 | 27.35 | 3.91 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $11,100 | 42.40 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,600 | 13.80 | 5.31 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 12.79 | 3.55 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.56 | 3.39 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,600 | 13.80 | 5.31 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $3,000 | 12.16 | 4.05 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,800 | 11.30 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $7,500 | 15.28 | 2.04 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.54 | 3.80 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.07 | 3.08 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,300 | 10.67 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.54 | 3.80 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,600 | 9.51 | 3.66 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 9.26 | 3.43 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 10.47 | 3.38 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $8,500 | 15.08 | 1.77 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 14.92 | 3.47 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 14.11 | 4.41 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.46 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,300 | 10.18 | 4.43 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 14.11 | 4.41 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.46 | 3.84 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 10.53 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 14.39 | 3.35 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 13.24 | 3.40 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 13.04 | 3.95 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,000 | 12.44 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 13.04 | 3.95 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.86 | 3.70 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 12.10 | 3.46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $9,000 | 15.62 | 1.74 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,400 | 15.59 | 3.54 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.59 | 3.25 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 15.09 | 3.97 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 15.01 | 3.66 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 14.99 | 3.19 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 14.65 | 3.49 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $3,700 | 14.44 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,600 | 12.31 | 4.73 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 13.79 | 4.45 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,000 | 13.00 | 4.33 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,100 | 13.28 | 4.28 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,900 | 12.28 | 4.23 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 13.45 | 4.20 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.15 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,300 | 9.52 | 4.14 |
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.