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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Berríos | TOR | $10,100 | 37.28 | 3.69 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,900 | 36.96 | 3.73 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,400 | 36.01 | 3.46 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,200 | 34.77 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Fitts | BOS | $5,500 | 22.85 | 4.15 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,900 | 36.96 | 3.73 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $10,100 | 37.28 | 3.69 |
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $8,300 | 30.50 | 3.67 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.81 | 3.66 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,700 | 12.07 | 3.26 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,400 | 11.84 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,400 | 10.28 | 4.28 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,400 | 9.81 | 4.09 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,300 | 9.19 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 12.41 | 3.18 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,300 | 11.97 | 3.63 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.35 | 3.78 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.21 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Baker | WSH | $2,000 | 7.98 | 3.99 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.35 | 3.78 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,300 | 11.97 | 3.63 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.88 | 3.63 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,600 | 15.34 | 3.34 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 13.72 | 3.35 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,600 | 12.78 | 3.55 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.27 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuña | NYM | $2,300 | 12.12 | 5.27 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 9.73 | 3.89 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 11.86 | 3.82 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 11.56 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.88 | 3.68 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,600 | 12.15 | 3.38 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 12.12 | 2.82 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.92 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.88 | 3.68 |
| José Tena | WSH | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.92 | 3.51 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,600 | 12.15 | 3.38 |
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 | $4,700 | 18.71 | 3.98 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 15.31 | 3.93 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 14.53 | 3.82 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,800 | 13.90 | 4.96 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 13.70 | 2.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.52 | 3.56 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,900 | 13.52 | 4.66 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 13.32 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,800 | 13.90 | 4.96 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,500 | 11.89 | 4.76 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,900 | 13.52 | 4.66 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,700 | 12.24 | 4.53 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,800 | 12.42 | 4.44 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,700 | 11.90 | 4.41 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,000 | 13.19 | 4.40 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 12.48 | 4.30 |
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.