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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,400 | 26.82 | 2.16 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,900 | 24.49 | 2.75 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $9,800 | 24.37 | 2.49 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,400 | 21.52 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,900 | 24.49 | 2.75 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $9,800 | 24.37 | 2.49 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,200 | 21.52 | 2.34 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,400 | 21.52 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,300 | 8.80 | 1.66 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,600 | 8.67 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.21 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 6.96 | 2.58 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,200 | 8.14 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 10.95 | 1.99 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 9.54 | 1.77 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $5,000 | 9.49 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.21 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,300 | 6.86 | 2.98 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 6.96 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,800 | 9.65 | 2.01 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,700 | 9.40 | 2.00 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 9.30 | 2.32 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $6,800 | 8.89 | 1.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 9.30 | 2.32 |
| Whit Merrifield | ATL | $3,300 | 7.50 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 13.28 | 2.04 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $5,300 | 11.35 | 2.14 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 11.04 | 1.81 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,400 | 10.24 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,000 | 6.56 | 3.28 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.73 | 2.92 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 7.74 | 2.58 |
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.
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 11.99 | 1.87 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 10.38 | 1.76 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,500 | 10.20 | 1.85 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $9,600 | 9.36 | 0.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,200 | 5.59 | 2.54 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,700 | 6.82 | 2.53 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,800 | 6.33 | 2.26 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,000 | 6.63 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,800 | 12.50 | 1.28 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,800 | 11.23 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 11.13 | 1.95 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,800 | 11.12 | 1.92 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,400 | 10.79 | 1.15 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,300 | 10.65 | 2.48 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,800 | 10.62 | 2.21 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $7,800 | 10.57 | 1.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,400 | 8.48 | 3.53 |
| Ramon Laureano | ATL | $2,900 | 8.74 | 3.01 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | LAD | $2,400 | 7.23 | 3.01 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,100 | 9.11 | 2.94 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,500 | 7.10 | 2.84 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $3,200 | 8.92 | 2.79 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,000 | 8.00 | 2.67 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,100 | 8.17 | 2.64 |
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.