MLB Draftkings Picks for Aug 3, 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
Cam Schlittler NYY $11,500 24.21 2.11
Logan Webb SF $9,500 18.63 1.96
Justin Wrobleski LAD $9,000 18.50 2.06
Michael King SD $7,500 16.45 2.19

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael King SD $7,500 16.45 2.19
Cam Schlittler NYY $11,500 24.21 2.11
Justin Wrobleski LAD $9,000 18.50 2.06
Logan Webb SF $9,500 18.63 1.96

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hunter Goodman COL $6,200 10.20 1.64
Yainer Diaz HOU $3,700 8.06 2.18
James McCann ARI $2,500 7.75 3.10
Daniel Susac SF $3,300 7.35 2.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James McCann ARI $2,500 7.75 3.10
Austin Wells NYY $2,200 5.82 2.65
Eliezer Alfonzo LAD $2,000 4.78 2.39
Austin Wynns TEX $2,000 4.61 2.31

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Abimelec Ortiz WSH $3,000 10.34 3.45
Hunter Goodman COL $6,200 10.20 1.64
Ty France SD $4,100 9.76 2.38
Luis Garcia Jr. NYY $5,000 9.66 1.93

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Abimelec Ortiz WSH $3,000 10.34 3.45
James McCann ARI $2,500 7.75 3.10
Joc Pederson TEX $3,000 8.47 2.82
Austin Wells NYY $2,200 5.82 2.65

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brice Turang MIL $5,300 9.74 1.84
Brandon Lowe PIT $5,200 9.02 1.73
Jazz Chisholm Jr. NYY $4,800 8.51 1.77
Bryson Stott PHI $7,400 8.09 1.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Osleivis Basabe SF $2,300 6.20 2.70
Jake Cronenworth SD $3,100 7.85 2.53
Nico Hoerner CHC $3,800 7.77 2.04
Richie Palacios TB $3,900 7.91 2.03

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeremy Pena HOU $5,000 11.86 2.37
CJ Abrams WSH $10,400 11.28 1.08
Trea Turner PHI $8,800 9.60 1.09
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $4,300 8.95 2.08

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeremy Pena HOU $5,000 11.86 2.37
Andres Gimenez TOR $2,900 6.34 2.19
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $4,300 8.95 2.08
Willy Adames SF $4,100 7.92 1.93

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Junior Caminero TB $6,800 9.72 1.43
Kazuma Okamoto TOR $4,000 8.66 2.17
Manny Machado SD $5,100 8.59 1.68
Isaac Paredes HOU $4,200 8.54 2.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Karros COL $3,300 8.46 2.56
Ryan McMahon NYY $2,500 6.26 2.50
Joey Ortiz MIL $2,900 6.98 2.41
David Hamilton MIL $3,100 7.09 2.29

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Yordan Alvarez HOU $6,500 11.09 1.71
James Wood WSH $10,800 10.79 1.00
Jake McCarthy COL $4,900 10.24 2.09
Fernando Tatis Jr. SD $6,100 9.92 1.63
Jackson Merrill SD $4,400 9.87 2.24
Corbin Carroll ARI $5,600 9.64 1.72
Cole Carrigg COL $4,700 9.62 2.05
Esmerlyn Valdez PIT $4,300 9.51 2.21

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jesus Sanchez TOR $2,200 6.79 3.09
Spencer Jones NYY $3,100 8.37 2.70
Bryan Torres STL $2,700 7.08 2.62
Evan Carter TEX $3,000 7.78 2.59
Myles Straw TOR $2,500 6.13 2.45
Brandon Nimmo TEX $3,500 8.52 2.43
Grant McCray SF $2,400 5.78 2.41
Kevin Alcantara CHC $2,000 4.70 2.35

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.