MLB FanDuel Picks for Jun 17, 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
Shohei Ohtani LAD $11,300 41.84 3.70
Eduardo Rodriguez ARI $9,800 33.75 3.44
George Kirby SEA $9,300 33.74 3.63
Gavin Williams CLE $11,000 33.73 3.07

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shohei Ohtani LAD $11,300 41.84 3.70
George Kirby SEA $9,300 33.74 3.63
Brandon Sproat MIL $7,200 25.53 3.55
Eduardo Rodriguez ARI $9,800 33.75 3.44

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $4,500 17.40 3.87
Dillon Dingler DET $3,300 14.49 4.39
Paul Goldschmidt NYY $3,300 13.24 4.01
TJ Rumfield COL $2,900 12.66 4.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carter Jensen KC $2,700 12.54 4.64
Dillon Dingler DET $3,300 14.49 4.39
TJ Rumfield COL $2,900 12.66 4.36
Spencer Horwitz PIT $3,000 12.39 4.13

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,700 13.01 3.52
Brice Turang MIL $4,000 12.09 3.02
Ketel Marte ARI $3,400 11.92 3.50
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,200 11.35 3.55

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien NYM $2,600 10.47 4.03
Hao-Yu Lee DET $2,200 8.60 3.91
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,200 11.35 3.55
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,700 13.01 3.52

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,900 13.66 3.50
Zach Neto LAA $3,500 13.16 3.76
Jeremy Pena HOU $3,200 12.47 3.90
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $3,000 12.08 4.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $3,000 12.08 4.03
Jeremy Pena HOU $3,200 12.47 3.90
Zach Neto LAA $3,500 13.16 3.76
Tommy Troy ARI $2,400 8.81 3.67

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kazuma Okamoto TOR $3,100 12.23 3.94
Sal Stewart CIN $3,500 11.72 3.35
Isaac Paredes HOU $3,000 11.60 3.87
Eugenio Suarez CIN $2,900 11.14 3.84

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Blaze Jordan STL $2,600 10.71 4.12
Kazuma Okamoto TOR $3,100 12.23 3.94
Isaac Paredes HOU $3,000 11.60 3.87
Eugenio Suarez CIN $2,900 11.14 3.84

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Wood WSH $4,500 15.76 3.50
Yordan Alvarez HOU $4,400 14.09 3.20
Bryan Reynolds PIT $3,500 14.05 4.01
Jackson Chourio MIL $4,400 14.01 3.18
Juan Soto NYM $3,900 13.33 3.42
Kyle Schwarber PHI $3,800 13.05 3.43
George Springer TOR $2,800 13.00 4.64
Cole Carrigg COL $3,100 12.87 4.15

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
George Springer TOR $2,800 13.00 4.64
Randal Grichuk CWS $2,400 10.92 4.55
Esteury Ruiz MIA $2,500 11.18 4.47
Jo Adell LAA $2,900 12.50 4.31
Brandon Marsh PHI $3,000 12.87 4.29
Cole Carrigg COL $3,100 12.87 4.15
Dominic Canzone SEA $2,800 11.31 4.04
Lane Thomas KC $2,500 10.08 4.03

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.