MLB Draftkings Picks for Apr 25, 2026

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
Garrett Crochet BOS $11,600 25.75 2.22
Bryan Woo SEA $9,300 23.76 2.55
Zack Wheeler PHI $9,000 23.14 2.57
Trevor Rogers BAL $10,800 22.83 2.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zack Wheeler PHI $9,000 23.14 2.57
Bryan Woo SEA $9,300 23.76 2.55
Noah Schultz CWS $8,000 20.31 2.54
Joey Cantillo CLE $7,100 17.62 2.48

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cal Raleigh SEA $5,200 9.87 1.90
Hunter Goodman COL $4,400 9.84 2.24
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,700 9.49 1.66
Dalton Rushing LAD $3,800 9.40 2.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dalton Rushing LAD $3,800 9.40 2.47
Patrick Bailey SF $2,100 5.13 2.44
Gary Sanchez MIL $3,300 8.00 2.42
Danny Jansen TEX $2,800 6.51 2.32

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Munetaka Murakami CWS $5,400 11.03 2.04
Sal Stewart CIN $5,000 10.64 2.13
Nick Kurtz ATH $5,600 10.29 1.84
Ben Rice NYY $5,500 10.03 1.82

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Connor Norby MIA $2,300 6.57 2.86
Spencer Horwitz PIT $2,700 7.10 2.63
Josh Naylor SEA $3,700 9.51 2.57
Rhys Hoskins CLE $2,600 6.51 2.50

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brice Turang MIL $5,200 10.40 2.00
Nico Hoerner CHC $5,300 9.55 1.80
Brandon Lowe PIT $5,400 9.45 1.75
Ketel Marte ARI $9,400 9.22 0.98

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cole Young SEA $2,500 6.65 2.66
Matt McLain CIN $3,200 7.94 2.48
Marcus Semien NYM $2,800 6.83 2.44
Richie Palacios TB $3,400 8.23 2.42

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Elly De La Cruz CIN $6,300 10.96 1.74
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $7,600 10.15 1.34
Colson Montgomery CWS $4,500 9.63 2.14
Zach Neto LAA $5,500 9.28 1.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
J.P. Crawford SEA $2,500 7.80 3.12
Brooks Lee MIN $2,600 7.46 2.87
Taylor Walls TB $2,200 6.26 2.85
Jose Caballero NYY $3,100 8.47 2.73

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Ramirez CLE $6,400 10.68 1.67
Junior Caminero TB $5,800 10.67 1.84
Max Muncy LAD $4,600 9.42 2.05
Bo Bichette NYM $3,800 9.04 2.38

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Jung TEX $3,200 8.22 2.57
Hao-Yu Lee DET $2,000 4.92 2.46
Bo Bichette NYM $3,800 9.04 2.38
Graham Pauley MIA $2,200 5.17 2.35

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Judge NYY $6,500 11.79 1.81
Corbin Carroll ARI $9,800 11.57 1.18
Yordan Alvarez HOU $6,400 11.55 1.80
Mickey Moniak COL $3,800 11.22 2.95
James Wood WSH $6,100 10.82 1.77
Oneil Cruz PIT $6,200 10.52 1.70
Byron Buxton MIN $5,600 10.03 1.79
Ramon Laureano SD $8,000 10.01 1.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Vierling DET $2,300 6.98 3.04
Mickey Moniak COL $3,800 11.22 2.95
Spencer Steer CIN $2,700 7.97 2.95
Jahmai Jones DET $2,500 7.22 2.89
Tristan Peters CWS $2,000 5.44 2.72
Isaac Collins KC $2,300 6.19 2.69
Carlos Cortes ATH $3,100 8.28 2.67
Brandon Marsh PHI $3,200 8.53 2.67

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.