MLB Draftkings Picks for May 1, 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
Bryan Woo SEA $9,000 20.34 2.26
Zack Wheeler PHI $9,500 18.88 1.99
Jacob Misiorowski MIL $9,900 17.85 1.80
Cole Ragans KC $8,300 17.14 2.06

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryan Woo SEA $9,000 20.34 2.26
Cole Ragans KC $8,300 17.14 2.06
Zack Wheeler PHI $9,500 18.88 1.99
Joey Cantillo CLE $7,400 14.54 1.97

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hunter Goodman COL $4,900 10.44 2.13
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,500 10.02 1.82
Drake Baldwin ATL $5,800 9.90 1.71
Moises Ballesteros CHC $5,600 9.64 1.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carlos Narvaez BOS $2,100 5.81 2.77
Drew Romo CWS $2,500 6.72 2.69
Austin Wells NYY $2,500 6.39 2.56
Mitch Garver SEA $2,200 5.51 2.50

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Sal Stewart CIN $5,400 10.92 2.02
Munetaka Murakami CWS $5,900 10.82 1.83
Hunter Goodman COL $4,900 10.44 2.13
Matt Olson ATL $5,700 10.37 1.82

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nathaniel Lowe CIN $2,600 8.58 3.30
Tyler Black MIL $2,500 7.55 3.02
Ty France SD $2,400 6.95 2.90
Carlos Narvaez BOS $2,100 5.81 2.77

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brice Turang MIL $5,700 10.99 1.93
JJ Wetherholt STL $5,100 10.53 2.07
Ozzie Albies ATL $4,900 9.87 2.01
Brandon Lowe PIT $5,200 9.63 1.85

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cole Young SEA $2,800 7.24 2.59
Marcelo Mayer BOS $2,700 6.69 2.48
Matt McLain CIN $3,200 7.84 2.45
Bryson Stott PHI $2,900 6.93 2.39

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Elly De La Cruz CIN $6,200 11.46 1.85
Gunnar Henderson BAL $5,700 9.68 1.70
Colson Montgomery CWS $4,900 9.64 1.97
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $6,100 9.49 1.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
J.P. Crawford SEA $2,900 7.68 2.65
Brooks Lee MIN $2,900 7.53 2.60
Brayan Rocchio CLE $3,000 7.42 2.47
Trevor Story BOS $3,300 8.13 2.46

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Ramirez CLE $6,200 11.53 1.86
Junior Caminero TB $5,000 9.70 1.94
Max Muncy LAD $4,300 9.50 2.21
Bo Bichette NYM $4,000 9.17 2.29

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hao-Yu Lee DET $2,100 6.65 3.17
Caleb Durbin BOS $2,200 6.77 3.08
Yoan Moncada LAA $3,200 8.07 2.52
Casey Schmitt SF $3,500 8.58 2.45

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Yordan Alvarez HOU $6,400 11.95 1.87
Kyle Schwarber PHI $5,400 11.71 2.17
Aaron Judge NYY $6,500 11.39 1.75
Byron Buxton MIN $5,300 11.32 2.14
Juan Soto NYM $5,800 10.64 1.83
Mike Trout LAA $6,000 10.59 1.77
Oneil Cruz PIT $6,400 10.49 1.64
Mickey Moniak COL $4,500 10.28 2.28

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Wenceel Perez DET $2,000 5.96 2.98
Alejandro Osuna TEX $2,100 6.26 2.98
Jahmai Jones DET $2,800 7.81 2.79
Isaac Collins KC $2,300 6.33 2.75
Matt Vierling DET $2,500 6.86 2.74
Adolis Garcia PHI $2,800 7.55 2.70
Spencer Steer CIN $3,000 8.03 2.68
Brandon Marsh PHI $3,300 8.78 2.66

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.