MLB Draftkings Picks for Aug 14, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zack Wheeler PHI $9,900 24.27 2.45
Blake Snell SD $11,200 23.36 2.09
Chris Bassitt NYM $9,600 20.75 2.16
Shane Bieber CLE $8,800 20.73 2.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Martín Pérez TEX $7,900 19.62 2.48
Tyler Anderson LAD $7,800 19.23 2.47
Zack Wheeler PHI $9,900 24.27 2.45
Shane Bieber CLE $8,800 20.73 2.36

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
J.T. Realmuto PHI $5,000 9.32 1.86
Salvador Perez KC $4,600 8.95 1.95
Adley Rutschman BAL $4,700 8.46 1.80
William Contreras ATL $4,200 7.60 1.81

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mario Feliciano MIL $2,000 6.21 3.10
Kurt Suzuki LAA $2,000 5.89 2.94
Meibrys Viloria TEX $2,000 5.67 2.84
Yan Gomes CHC $2,200 6.06 2.76

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Goldschmidt STL $6,200 12.23 1.97
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. TOR $5,700 9.87 1.73
Freddie Freeman LAD $5,500 9.51 1.73
Pete Alonso NYM $5,800 9.45 1.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Albert Pujols STL $2,000 8.20 4.10
Michael Chavis PIT $2,000 7.28 3.64
Harold Castro DET $2,200 7.23 3.29
Mario Feliciano MIL $2,000 6.21 3.10

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Vaughn Grissom ATL $2,000 9.37 4.69
Brendan Rodgers COL $5,800 8.72 1.50
Ketel Marte ARI $4,900 8.69 1.77
Gavin Lux LAD $4,100 8.66 2.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Vaughn Grissom ATL $2,000 9.37 4.69
Rougned Odor BAL $2,000 6.99 3.49
Gavin Lux LAD $4,100 8.66 2.11
Josh Harrison CWS $3,300 6.79 2.06

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trea Turner LAD $5,500 10.23 1.86
Francisco Lindor NYM $6,100 9.20 1.51
Carlos Correa MIN $4,400 8.67 1.97
Jorge Mateo BAL $3,600 8.56 2.38

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Crawford SF $2,000 6.42 3.21
Jose Barrero CIN $2,000 5.63 2.82
Elvis Andrus OAK $2,300 6.37 2.77
Andrew Velazquez LAA $2,000 5.00 2.50

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nolan Arenado STL $5,700 10.18 1.79
Manny Machado SD $10,400 10.14 0.97
Austin Riley ATL $5,200 9.68 1.86
Rafael Devers BOS $9,600 9.58 1.00

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Emmanuel Rivera ARI $2,100 9.56 4.55
Jeimer Candelario DET $2,700 7.27 2.69
Donovan Solano CIN $2,800 7.34 2.62
Tyler Freeman CLE $2,000 5.09 2.54

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Judge NYY $10,000 14.57 1.46
Mookie Betts LAD $5,900 10.59 1.80
Byron Buxton MIN $5,600 10.25 1.83
Daulton Varsho ARI $5,000 9.97 1.99
Ian Happ CHC $4,200 9.78 2.33
Julio Rodríguez SEA $5,200 9.52 1.83
Cedric Mullins BAL $5,100 9.20 1.80
Steven Kwan CLE $4,400 9.14 2.08

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Wynton Bernard COL $2,000 8.98 4.49
Jake Fraley CIN $2,000 7.49 3.74
Nick Gordon MIN $2,000 7.33 3.67
Kyle Isbel KC $2,000 7.25 3.62
Michael A. Taylor KC $2,000 7.17 3.58
Sam Haggerty SEA $2,300 8.13 3.53
Nate Eaton KC $2,000 6.95 3.48
Greg Allen PIT $2,000 6.92 3.46

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.