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MLB Draftkings Picks for Aug 21, 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
Jacob Misiorowski MIL $12,600 31.51 2.50
Jesus Luzardo PHI $12,200 26.14 2.14
Cam Schlittler NYY $11,000 24.92 2.27
Chris Sale ATL $11,400 24.90 2.18

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Noah Cameron KC $7,400 20.02 2.71
Sean Burke CWS $8,900 23.43 2.63
Reid Detmers LAA $8,700 22.02 2.53
Eduardo Rodriguez ARI $7,300 18.38 2.52

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gabriel Moreno ARI $4,200 9.81 2.33
Alejandro Kirk TOR $3,300 8.82 2.67
Ivan Herrera STL $6,800 8.40 1.24
Brett Sullivan COL $3,400 7.68 2.26

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luis Torrens NYM $2,600 7.22 2.78
Alejandro Kirk TOR $3,300 8.82 2.67
Tyler Heineman LAA $2,000 5.12 2.56
Connor Wong BOS $2,300 5.82 2.53

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Pete Alonso BAL $5,500 10.35 1.88
Gabriel Moreno ARI $4,200 9.81 2.33
Sal Stewart CIN $5,200 9.73 1.87
Kyle Schwarber PHI $9,800 9.56 0.98

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andres Chaparro WSH $2,600 8.19 3.15
Luis Torrens NYM $2,600 7.22 2.78
Jared Young NYM $3,000 8.04 2.68
Alejandro Kirk TOR $3,300 8.82 2.67

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Lowe PIT $5,200 8.68 1.67
Gleyber Torres DET $4,300 8.53 1.98
Matt McLain CIN $3,000 8.45 2.82
Luis Arraez PHI $8,000 8.23 1.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt McLain CIN $3,000 8.45 2.82
Nick Sogard BOS $3,100 7.85 2.53
Jake Cronenworth SD $3,300 7.20 2.18
Richie Palacios TB $3,300 7.13 2.16

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
CJ Abrams WSH $6,100 9.57 1.57
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $6,200 9.32 1.50
Francisco Lindor NYM $4,500 9.07 2.01
Elly De La Cruz CIN $5,700 8.77 1.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brock Rodden SEA $2,300 6.72 2.92
Andres Gimenez TOR $2,800 7.31 2.61
George Lombard Jr. NYY $3,300 7.82 2.37
Kaelen Culpepper MIN $2,600 6.08 2.34

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Junior Caminero TB $6,400 9.91 1.55
Miguel Vargas CWS $5,300 9.33 1.76
Jose Ramirez CLE $6,000 9.30 1.55
Caleb Durbin BOS $3,600 9.07 2.52

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Max Muncy ATH $2,600 6.87 2.64
Caleb Durbin BOS $3,600 9.07 2.52
Ke’Bryan Hayes CIN $2,100 5.26 2.51
Buddy Kennedy SF $2,100 5.28 2.51

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Pete Crow-Armstrong CHC $6,700 11.37 1.70
Fernando Tatis Jr. SD $5,600 10.75 1.92
Joshua Baez STL $5,200 10.65 2.05
Jake McCarthy COL $5,400 10.33 1.91
Corbin Carroll ARI $5,200 10.32 1.99
Jordan Walker STL $8,800 10.09 1.15
Yordan Alvarez HOU $6,600 9.66 1.46
Bryce Harper PHI $9,400 9.56 1.02

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Robles SEA $2,100 7.00 3.33
Spencer Jones NYY $3,200 8.80 2.75
Colton Cowser BAL $2,600 6.86 2.64
Petey Halpin CLE $3,000 7.93 2.64
Brett Bateman TOR $2,500 6.55 2.62
Drew Gilbert SF $2,800 7.27 2.60
Henry Bolte ATH $3,400 8.72 2.57
Josh Lowe LAA $2,400 6.06 2.53

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.

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