MLB Draftkings Picks for Jul 9, 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
Nathan Eovaldi TEX $9,700 21.77 2.24
Jesus Luzardo PHI $9,000 19.65 2.18
Bryce Miller SEA $10,200 18.03 1.77
Gavin Williams CLE $9,000 17.97 2.00

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nathan Eovaldi TEX $9,700 21.77 2.24
Jesus Luzardo PHI $9,000 19.65 2.18
Ryan Feltner COL $6,000 12.36 2.06
Bailey Ober MIN $7,000 14.11 2.02

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hunter Goodman COL $5,700 9.84 1.73
Shea Langeliers ATH $5,000 8.86 1.77
Carson Kelly CHC $5,000 8.57 1.71
Adley Rutschman BAL $8,000 8.48 1.06

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Maile KC $2,100 6.53 3.11
Jake Rogers DET $2,000 6.11 3.05
Luis Torrens NYM $2,000 5.26 2.63
Luis Campusano SD $3,200 8.41 2.63

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Stowers MIA $4,300 10.34 2.40
Bryce Harper PHI $5,900 10.07 1.71
Ryan O’Hearn PIT $5,200 9.99 1.92
Hunter Goodman COL $5,700 9.84 1.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Maile KC $2,100 6.53 3.11
Jake Rogers DET $2,000 6.11 3.05
Josh Bell MIN $3,000 8.66 2.89
Luis Campusano SD $3,200 8.41 2.63

Use our SFTB Plus optimizers to perfect your DFS roster. Include or Exclude players and teams, and see our 10 best rosters for every available slate.


Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ketel Marte ARI $5,000 10.01 2.00
Kody Clemens MIN $4,700 9.71 2.07
Travis Bazzana CLE $4,400 9.48 2.15
Brandon Lowe PIT $5,800 9.48 1.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hao-Yu Lee DET $2,400 6.61 2.76
Edwin Arroyo CIN $2,300 5.91 2.57
Jake Cronenworth SD $2,400 6.07 2.53
Anthony Seigler BOS $3,000 7.50 2.50

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $6,500 10.84 1.67
Dansby Swanson CHC $7,400 10.31 1.39
Otto Lopez MIA $4,800 10.10 2.10
Zach Neto LAA $4,500 9.99 2.22

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brayan Rocchio CLE $3,500 8.39 2.40
Cooper Pratt MIL $3,200 7.45 2.33
Taylor Walls TB $2,900 6.71 2.31
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $3,900 8.97 2.30

Use our SFTB Plus optimizers to perfect your DFS roster. Include or Exclude players and teams, and see our 10 best rosters for every available slate.


Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Junior Caminero TB $6,300 10.11 1.60
Manny Machado SD $4,300 9.09 2.11
Brooks Lee MIN $3,800 8.98 2.36
Caleb Durbin BOS $3,000 8.82 2.94

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Caleb Durbin BOS $3,000 8.82 2.94
Kyle Karros COL $3,000 8.13 2.71
Brett Harris BOS $2,000 5.40 2.70
Nick Loftin KC $3,100 8.23 2.65

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Pete Crow-Armstrong CHC $10,600 11.71 1.10
Juan Soto NYM $6,000 11.15 1.86
Kyle Schwarber PHI $6,400 11.12 1.74
Michael Harris II ATL $4,300 10.26 2.39
A.J. Ewing NYM $3,900 10.14 2.60
Jake McCarthy COL $4,400 10.04 2.28
Wyatt Langford TEX $4,000 9.91 2.48
Fernando Tatis Jr. SD $4,800 9.88 2.06

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Lowe LAA $2,300 7.03 3.06
Max Kepler ARI $2,500 7.19 2.88
Kahlil Watson CLE $2,800 8.08 2.88
Alan Roden MIN $2,200 6.30 2.87
Esteury Ruiz MIA $3,200 9.06 2.83
Junior Perez CWS $2,400 6.50 2.71
Lane Thomas KC $3,500 9.43 2.69
Garrett Mitchell MIL $3,500 9.32 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.