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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,500 | 38.62 | 4.07 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,800 | 36.39 | 3.71 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | HOU | $10,500 | 35.64 | 3.39 |
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $10,200 | 33.82 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Fitts | BOS | $5,500 | 23.21 | 4.22 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,500 | 38.62 | 4.07 |
| DJ Herz | WSH | $8,900 | 33.64 | 3.78 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,500 | 31.79 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 11.80 | 3.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 11.63 | 3.32 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,400 | 11.56 | 3.40 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,900 | 11.44 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 9.84 | 4.92 |
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,900 | 11.44 | 3.95 |
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 10.55 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.78 | 3.53 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.06 | 3.63 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 11.56 | 3.30 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.11 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,500 | 10.08 | 4.03 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.06 | 3.63 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.78 | 3.53 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 14.51 | 4.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.10 | 3.71 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.45 | 3.74 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 13.39 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 14.51 | 4.27 |
| Charles Leblanc | LAA | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.08 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.91 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,700 | 13.79 | 3.73 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.58 | 3.49 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 12.30 | 2.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.30 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 10.51 | 4.38 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,000 | 7.64 | 3.82 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,700 | 13.79 | 3.73 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.36 | 3.55 |
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 | $5,000 | 17.31 | 3.46 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,800 | 14.78 | 3.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.36 | 3.59 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 14.30 | 3.57 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 14.13 | 3.92 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 13.80 | 4.18 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,100 | 13.78 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 11.78 | 4.91 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,000 | 13.45 | 4.48 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,700 | 12.04 | 4.46 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,100 | 13.78 | 4.45 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,800 | 12.40 | 4.43 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 13.48 | 4.35 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.24 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 13.80 | 4.18 |
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.