MLB FanDuel Picks for May 14, 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
Chris Sale ATL $10,800 48.66 4.51
Jesus Luzardo PHI $8,700 37.71 4.33
Kris Bubic KC $9,800 36.42 3.72
Nolan McLean NYM $10,200 35.98 3.53

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chris Sale ATL $10,800 48.66 4.51
Jesus Luzardo PHI $8,700 37.71 4.33
Kris Bubic KC $9,800 36.42 3.72
Jacob Lopez ATH $6,900 25.36 3.68

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $3,600 15.50 4.31
Shea Langeliers ATH $3,900 13.33 3.42
Matt Olson ATL $4,500 13.12 2.92
Josh Naylor SEA $2,900 12.74 4.39

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Naylor SEA $2,900 12.74 4.39
Nick Kurtz ATH $3,600 15.50 4.31
Cal Raleigh SEA $2,700 11.01 4.08
Rafael Devers SF $2,800 11.09 3.96

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brice Turang MIL $4,300 12.56 2.92
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,800 11.68 3.07
Ozzie Albies ATL $3,500 10.83 3.10
Zack Gelof ATH $2,700 10.22 3.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zack Gelof ATH $2,700 10.22 3.78
Marcus Semien NYM $2,700 9.15 3.39
Ozzie Albies ATL $3,500 10.83 3.10
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,800 11.68 3.07

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,800 15.14 3.98
Elly De La Cruz CIN $4,000 12.80 3.20
CJ Abrams WSH $3,900 12.36 3.17
Konnor Griffin PIT $3,200 11.66 3.64

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,800 15.14 3.98
J.P. Crawford SEA $2,800 11.12 3.97
Konnor Griffin PIT $3,200 11.66 3.64
Colson Montgomery CWS $3,200 11.64 3.64

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Max Muncy LAD $3,500 12.18 3.48
Sal Stewart CIN $3,800 11.96 3.15
Manny Machado SD $2,900 10.67 3.68
Isaac Paredes HOU $2,800 9.94 3.55

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Tena WSH $2,300 8.87 3.86
Manny Machado SD $2,900 10.67 3.68
Isaac Paredes HOU $2,800 9.94 3.55
Alex Bregman CHC $2,800 9.78 3.49

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,100 14.61 3.56
James Wood WSH $4,400 13.75 3.13
Mickey Moniak COL $3,500 13.53 3.87
Shohei Ohtani LAD $3,700 13.14 3.55
Julio Rodriguez SEA $3,100 12.75 4.11
Jordan Walker STL $4,100 12.50 3.05
Randy Arozarena SEA $3,300 12.42 3.76
Juan Soto NYM $3,000 12.12 4.04

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carlos Cortes ATH $2,800 11.62 4.15
Julio Rodriguez SEA $3,100 12.75 4.11
Will Benson CIN $2,200 9.02 4.10
Daylen Lile WSH $3,000 12.11 4.04
Juan Soto NYM $3,000 12.12 4.04
Carson Benge NYM $2,600 10.41 4.00
Mickey Moniak COL $3,500 13.53 3.87
Brent Rooker ATH $3,000 11.43 3.81

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.