MLB FanDuel Picks for May 4, 2024

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
Ranger Suárez PHI $10,600 39.18 3.70
Pablo López MIN $9,500 37.92 3.99
Reid Detmers LAA $9,000 34.40 3.82
Jared Jones PIT $9,900 33.85 3.42

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Pablo López MIN $9,500 37.92 3.99
Brandon Pfaadt ARI $7,900 30.58 3.87
Reid Detmers LAA $9,000 34.40 3.82
Ranger Suárez PHI $10,600 39.18 3.70

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ryan Jeffers MIN $3,500 13.50 3.86
Ryan Mountcastle BAL $3,400 13.30 3.91
William Contreras MIL $4,100 12.67 3.09
Adley Rutschman BAL $3,300 12.49 3.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nolan Schanuel LAA $2,200 10.41 4.73
Dominic Smith BOS $2,100 8.52 4.06
Vinnie Pasquantino KC $2,800 11.34 4.05
Tyler Stephenson CIN $2,700 10.83 4.01

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Altuve HOU $4,000 13.59 3.40
Ozzie Albies ATL $3,800 12.92 3.40
Marcus Semien TEX $3,700 11.35 3.07
Ketel Marte ARI $3,400 11.30 3.32

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Massey KC $2,400 10.11 4.21
Jorge Polanco SEA $2,600 10.92 4.20
Thairo Estrada SF $2,600 10.42 4.01
Luis García Jr. WSH $2,700 10.73 3.97

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gunnar Henderson BAL $4,400 14.10 3.21
CJ Abrams WSH $4,100 13.75 3.35
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $4,000 13.39 3.35
Francisco Lindor NYM $3,500 12.58 3.59

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Willy Adames MIL $3,300 12.24 3.71
Brayan Rocchio CLE $2,500 8.97 3.59
Francisco Lindor NYM $3,500 12.58 3.59
Ezequiel Tovar COL $2,800 9.96 3.56

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Max Muncy LAD $3,400 11.75 3.46
Rafael Devers BOS $3,400 11.51 3.38
José Ramírez CLE $3,900 11.35 2.91
Manny Machado SD $3,200 10.89 3.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nolan Arenado STL $2,900 10.81 3.73
Matt Chapman SF $2,500 8.97 3.59
Alex Bregman HOU $2,700 9.61 3.56
Max Muncy LAD $3,400 11.75 3.46

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shohei Ohtani LAD $4,400 15.48 3.52
Ronald Acuña Jr. ATL $4,100 14.44 3.52
Kyle Tucker HOU $4,100 14.06 3.43
Juan Soto NYY $4,300 13.76 3.20
Kyle Schwarber PHI $3,500 12.92 3.69
Fernando Tatis Jr. SD $3,800 12.80 3.37
Daulton Varsho TOR $2,800 12.76 4.56
Wilyer Abreu BOS $3,300 12.70 3.85

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Willie Calhoun LAA $2,000 9.79 4.90
Daulton Varsho TOR $2,800 12.76 4.56
Jonny DeLuca TB $2,000 8.93 4.47
Richie Palacios TB $2,700 12.00 4.45
Ryan McKenna BAL $2,200 9.67 4.40
Esteury Ruiz OAK $2,900 12.44 4.29
Jake McCarthy ARI $2,400 10.27 4.28
Tommy Pham CWS $2,900 11.80 4.07

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.