Who has the best rbis matchup today (Saturday, August 1, 2026)?

Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT) — top of the board at 100, facing LHP Andrew Abbott. An elite bat into a beatable arm is what pushes it to No. 1.

What are the best MLB rbis matchups today (Saturday, August 1, 2026)?

The top rbis matchups on Saturday, August 1, 2026: Esmerlyn Valdez (100), Drake Baldwin (100), Jo Adell (96), Manny Machado (92), Shohei Ohtani (90). The full board ranks every hitter in every game by rbis upside.

Did the top rbis matchup get a RBI on Saturday, August 1, 2026?

Yes — Esmerlyn Valdez got 1 RBI.

Which hitters have a platoon edge today?

Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT) — righty bat vs LHP, .351 against lefties this year. Drake Baldwin (ATL) — lefty bat vs RHP, .168 against righties this year. Jo Adell (LAA) — righty bat vs LHP, .227 against lefties this year. Riley Greene (DET) — lefty bat vs RHP, .129 against righties this year. Enrique Hernández (LAD) — righty bat vs LHP, .250 against lefties this year.

How is the rbis matchup score calculated?

It's a weighted read of the hitter's RBIs per plate appearance against the hand he's facing — the last two weeks, the current season, and a two-year baseline, with recent form counting most. Then it folds in the opposing bullpen, his expected plate appearances from the batting order, and park and weather. Scores are set 0–100 across the day's slate, so the best matchup is always 100.

What does RBI/PA mean?

It's the share of a hitter's trips to the plate that drive in a run. Around .105 is league average. RBIs lean on lineup spot and who's on base ahead of you, so we weigh the matchup but it's a noisier market than hits.

What does the score actually mean?

Higher is better for the hitter. 80s and 90s mean the bat, the pitcher, and the park all line up. 40s and 50s mean it's neutral to tough. It's a ranking of how today's spots stack up against each other — not the odds of a RBI.

What's the confidence meter?

It's how much data is behind the call — sample size on both the hitter and the pitcher, plus whether the lineup's official. A high score with low confidence is a thinner read than the same score backed by a deep track record. It's not a probability of a RBI.

What is a platoon split (handedness split)?

Most hitters do better against the opposite hand — a lefty bat vs. a righty arm, and vice versa. That gap is the platoon split. The score leans hard on each hitter's rate against the hand he's facing today, which is why the same guy can rank very differently day to day.

What are park factors?

Parks aren't neutral. Dimensions, altitude, and weather make some easier to hit in than others. Above 1.00 bumps the score, below 1.00 trims it — same hitter, higher grade in a hitter's park than a pitcher's.

What do "2W", "SZN" and "2Y" mean?

The timeframes behind each rate: the last two weeks (recent form), the current season, and a trailing two years (a stable baseline). Recent form counts most, and small samples get pulled toward league average so a hot week doesn't fool the model.

What do "≈ est", "Due" and "Not starting" mean?

"≈ est" is a hitter we don't have splits for yet — a rookie or unmatched ID — shown at a league-baseline estimate instead of dropped. "Due" means he hasn't recorded a RBI in a while and profiles for regression. "Not starting" means he was projected but didn't make the official lineup, so he slides to the bottom where you can still look him up.

Can I use this for rbis props or DFS?

That's what it's built for — pre-slate research. The board surfaces which hitters have the best conditions today, and where one exists, we show the book's "1+ RBI" line so you can shop the price. We're not a sportsbook and we don't post picks — we show the matchup data, the line, and the result. (Best-price and all-book odds are a Pro feature.)

How accurate is the model?

We grade every board against real results, and the top of the board lands a RBI a lot more often than the slate as a whole. Weights get re-tuned weekly against actual outcomes on a held-out split, and since results sit next to projections, you can audit the hit rate yourself on any past date.

When do lineups update?

Projected lineups (marked "Proj") come from each team's last game. Official lineups usually drop about two hours before first pitch, and the board updates itself as they post. Batting order is a big driver, so it's worth a second look mid-afternoon — rankings shift as lineups lock.

Yes. The full board, every game page, and the daily archive are free, no login. Best-price odds and the betting tools are the paid tier.

Best MLB RBIs matchups — Saturday, August 1, 2026

Every hitter on the Saturday, August 1, 2026 slate — ranked by the best RBI matchups — who's set up to drive in runs. Results show how each call played out.

How the model did — Saturday, August 1, 2026

Our top 5 hitters went 2/5 (40%) on 1+ RBI, against 34% on the season.

Top 5

2/540%

season 34%

Top 10

3/1030%

season 33%

Full slate

82/27030%

season 29%

Top call Esmerlyn Valdez came through. Jo Adell didn't.

Final · 1–5

STLaway

TORhomeTop matchup57 Final · 0–1

CWSaway

TBhomeTop matchup57 Final · 6–2

MIAaway

NYMhomeTop matchup55 Final · 3–4

MINaway

SEAhomeTop matchup48 Final · 4–1

PITaway

CINhomeTop matchup100 Final · 5–0

PHIaway

BALhomeTop matchup56 Final · 4–5

TEXaway

HOUhomeTop matchup79 Final · 12–8

AZaway

CLEhomeTop matchup66 Final · 3–8

WSHaway

ATLhomeTop matchup100 Final · 2–5

NYYaway

CHChomeTop matchup57 Final · 6–12

KCaway

COLhomeTop matchup80 Final · 5–6

SFaway

SDhomeTop matchup92 Final · 3–2

BOSaway

LADhomeTop matchup90 Final · 3–1

MILaway

LAAhomeTop matchup96 Final · 8–6

DETaway

ATHhomeTop matchup90

Not starting65 not in the official lineup — moved to the bottom

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#Hitter · Matchup · 335 shownScore

83 with a RBILive count — updates as games play

1
Hunter GoodmanC
COLvsKC· 4-for-5
5RBIFinal
Proj 0.6 RBI, #23
2
Osleivis BasabeSS
SF@SD· 2-for-4
4RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #160
3
TJ Rumfield1B
COLvsKC· 3-for-5
3RBIFinal
Proj 0.6 RBI, #25
T3
Corbin CarrollRF
AZ@CLE· 2-for-5
3RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #57
T3
Geraldo PerdomoSS
AZ@CLE· 4-for-6
3RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #107
T3
Henry BolteCF
ATHvsDET· 3-for-4
3RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #162
T3
Freddy FerminC
SDvsSF· 2-for-3
3RBIFinal
Proj 0.3 RBI, #266
8
Dominic SmithDH
ATLvsWSH· 1-for-3
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.6 RBI, #28
T8
Jackson MerrillCF
SDvsSF· 1-for-4
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #31
T8
Rhys Hoskins1B
CLEvsAZ· 1-for-2
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.6 RBI, #45
T8
Ceddanne RafaelaCF
BOS@LAD· 2-for-4
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #56
T8
Gleyber Torres2B
DET@ATH· 2-for-5
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #64
T8
Austin Riley3B
ATLvsWSH· 2-for-4
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #68
T8
Kyle Karros3B
COLvsKC· 2-for-5
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #88
T8
Jac CaglianoneRF
KC@COL· 1-for-5
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #92
T8
CJ AbramsSS
WSH@ATL· 1-for-4
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #108
T8
Alejandro KirkC
TORvsSTL· 1-for-2
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #116
T8
Teoscar HernándezLF
LADvsBOS· 3-for-4
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #121
T8
Max ClarkCF
DET@ATH· 2-for-5
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #125
T8
Kevin McGonigleSS
DET@ATH· 3-for-4
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #153
T8
Taylor TrammellCF
HOUvsTEX· 1-for-4
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #166
T8
James McCannC
AZ@CLE· 3-for-4
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #177
T8
George SpringerDH
TORvsSTL· 2-for-4
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #196
T8
Elias DíazC
TEX@HOU· 1-for-3
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #198
T8
Tyrone TaylorLF
NYMvsMIA· 1-for-3
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #213
T8
Steven KwanLF
CLEvsAZ· 3-for-5
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #226
T8
Javier Sanoja3B
MIA@NYM· 2-for-5
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #242
T8
Liam HicksC
MIA@NYM· 2-for-3
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #244
T8
Justin CrawfordCF
PHI@BAL· 1-for-4
2RBIFinal
Proj 0.3 RBI, #257
30
Esmerlyn ValdezRF
PIT@CIN· 0-for-2
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.9 RBI, #1
T30
Drake BaldwinC
ATLvsWSH· 1-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.8 RBI, #2
T30
Salvador PerezDH
KC@COL· 1-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.6 RBI, #10
T30
Mickey MoniakLF
COLvsKC· 1-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.6 RBI, #11
T30
Matt Olson1B
ATLvsWSH· 1-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.6 RBI, #17
T30
Willy AdamesSS
SF@SD· 0-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.6 RBI, #19
T30
Chase DeLauterRF
CLEvsAZ· 1-for-5
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.6 RBI, #30
T30
Ildemaro Vargas1B
AZ@CLE· 2-for-5
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.6 RBI, #32
T30
Spencer Torkelson1B
DET@ATH· 2-for-5
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #34
T30
Gabriel MorenoC
AZ@CLE· 0-for-6
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.6 RBI, #36
T30
Jake Bauers1B
MIL@LAA· 1-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #43
T30
Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF
CHCvsNYY· 1-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #49
T30
Wyatt LangfordLF
TEX@HOU· 1-for-5
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #60
T30
Ronald Acuña Jr.RF
ATLvsWSH· 1-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #61
T30
Jorge SolerDH
LAAvsMIL· 1-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #65
T30
Cal RaleighC
SEAvsMIN· 0-for-5
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.6 RBI, #72
T30
Christian Walker1B
HOUvsTEX· 2-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #75
T30
Brice Turang2B
MIL@LAA· 1-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #94
T30
Willi Castro2B
COLvsKC· 2-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #106
T30
Colt Keith3B
DET@ATH· 2-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #110
T30
Julio RodríguezCF
SEAvsMIN· 1-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #118
T30
Seiya SuzukiRF
CHCvsNYY· 1-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #119
T30
Trevor LarnachLF
MIN@SEA· 1-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #122
T30
Alec Bohm3B
PHI@BAL· 1-for-5
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #127
T30
Jacob WilsonSS
ATHvsDET· 1-for-5
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #133
T30
Spencer JonesCF
NYY@CHC· 2-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #140
T30
Luis Urías2B
TORvsSTL· 1-for-2
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #143
T30
Bryan ReynoldsLF
PIT@CIN· 1-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #146
T30
Jake Cronenworth2B
SDvsSF· 2-for-5
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #149
T30
Michael Busch1B
CHCvsNYY· 1-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #151
T30
Nico Hoerner2B
CHCvsNYY· 2-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #164
T30
Otto LopezSS
MIA@NYM· 1-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #169
T30
Nick FortesC
TBvsCWS· 1-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.5 RBI, #171
T30
Michael Massey2B
KC@COL· 1-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #183
T30
Mitch GarverC
SEAvsMIN· 0-for-2
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #186
T30
Randy ArozarenaLF
SEAvsMIN· 2-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #188
T30
Brandon MarshLF
PHI@BAL· 2-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #189
T30
Alejandro OsunaLF
TEX@HOU· 1-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #191
T30
Dylan CrewsRF
WSH@ATL· 1-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #195
T30
Lawrence ButlerRF
ATHvsDET· 2-for-5
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #204
T30
Nolan Arenado3B
AZ@CLE· 2-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #205
T30
Masyn WinnSS
STL@TOR· 1-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #207
T30
Victor CaratiniC
MIN@SEA· 0-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #209
T30
John RaveRF
KC@COL· 2-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #223
T30
LaMonte Wade Jr.LF
HOUvsTEX· 1-for-2
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #225
T30
Luke Keaschall2B
MIN@SEA· 1-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #228
T30
Henry DavisC
PIT@CIN· 1-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #229
T30
Cooper PrattSS
MIL@LAA· 1-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #231
T30
José CaballeroSS
NYY@CHC· 1-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #234
T30
Griffin ConineRF
MIA@NYM· 2-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #237
T30
Jose TrevinoC
CINvsPIT· 1-for-3
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #248
T30
Bryan De La CruzRF
PHI@BAL· 1-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #251
T30
Nick Gonzales3B
PIT@CIN· 0-for-4
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.4 RBI, #254
T30
Jeff McNeil2B
ATHvsDET· 1-for-2
1RBIFinal
Proj 0.3 RBI

Best MLB RBIs Matchups — Saturday, August 1, 2026

Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT) is the top rbis matchup on the Saturday, August 1, 2026 board at 100, with Drake Baldwin (ATL) and Jo Adell (LAA) right behind. Every hitter on the slate is ranked by the best RBI matchups — who's set up to drive in runs — run-producing bats, the arm and bullpen they face, batting order, park, and weather. It's the read DFS and prop players make before lock.

Top rbis spot: Esmerlyn Valdez

Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT) tops the board at 100, facing LHP Andrew Abbott. The righty is driving in runs at .351 RBI/PA against lefties this year — and .261 over the last two weeks, an elite bat that turns into a RBI in about 24% of his trips. And Andrew Abbott has been stingy with runs against lefties lately — .097 RBIs per batter faced. The bullpen behind him is roughly average to that side. He's hitting in a spot worth about 4.3 trips, so the volume's there. He's owned Andrew Abbott too — .333 across 3 career trips. It all sets up in a neutral park.

The rest of the top of the board

Drake Baldwin (ATL) (100) vs RHP Miles Mikolas: an elite bat at .171 into an arm getting lit up by the same side (.182), due to bounce back.
Jo Adell (LAA) (96) vs LHP Robert Gasser: an elite bat at .177 into an arm mostly holding up against the same side (.111).
Manny Machado (SD) (92) vs RHP Tyler Mahle: an excellent bat at .160 into an arm stingy with runs against the same side (.043).
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) (90) vs LHP Payton Tolle: an excellent bat at .149 into an arm mostly holding up against the same side (.100).
Riley Greene (DET) (90) vs RHP Jack Perkins: an excellent bat at .156 into an arm vulnerable to the same side (.130), due to bounce back.
Enrique Hernández (LAD) (88) vs LHP Payton Tolle: an elite bat at .164 into an arm vulnerable to the same side (.132).
Dillon Dingler (DET) (87) vs RHP Jack Perkins: an excellent bat at .146 into an arm mostly holding up against the same side (.105).

Platoon edges to target

Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT) — righty bat vs LHP, .351 against lefties this year.
Drake Baldwin (ATL) — lefty bat vs RHP, .168 against righties this year.
Jo Adell (LAA) — righty bat vs LHP, .227 against lefties this year.
Riley Greene (DET) — lefty bat vs RHP, .129 against righties this year.
Enrique Hernández (LAD) — righty bat vs LHP, .250 against lefties this year.

How it played out

3 of the top 10 rbis matchups landed at least one RBI. Top play Esmerlyn Valdez finished with 1 RBI. We post the result next to every projection so you can grade the board yourself — and so the model gets re-tuned against what actually happened.

How to read these rbis matchups

Each score (0–100) starts with the hitter's RBIs per plate appearance against the hand he's facing — weighted toward the last two weeks, then the season, then a two-year baseline. Then it layers in the bullpen, his spot in the order, and park and weather. Higher means more of it points his way. It's context, not a lock — a great spot still goes 0-for-4 sometimes, and a tough one runs into one. The edge is in stacking the odds, and since we grade every board, you can see how often the top of the list delivers.

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Frequently asked questions

Who has the best rbis matchup today (Saturday, August 1, 2026)?: Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT) — top of the board at 100, facing LHP Andrew Abbott. An elite bat into a beatable arm is what pushes it to No. 1.
What are the best MLB rbis matchups today (Saturday, August 1, 2026)?: The top rbis matchups on Saturday, August 1, 2026: Esmerlyn Valdez (100), Drake Baldwin (100), Jo Adell (96), Manny Machado (92), Shohei Ohtani (90). The full board ranks every hitter in every game by rbis upside.
Did the top rbis matchup get a RBI on Saturday, August 1, 2026?: Yes — Esmerlyn Valdez got 1 RBI.
Which hitters have a platoon edge today?: Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT) — righty bat vs LHP, .351 against lefties this year. Drake Baldwin (ATL) — lefty bat vs RHP, .168 against righties this year. Jo Adell (LAA) — righty bat vs LHP, .227 against lefties this year. Riley Greene (DET) — lefty bat vs RHP, .129 against righties this year. Enrique Hernández (LAD) — righty bat vs LHP, .250 against lefties this year.
How is the rbis matchup score calculated?: It's a weighted read of the hitter's RBIs per plate appearance against the hand he's facing — the last two weeks, the current season, and a two-year baseline, with recent form counting most. Then it folds in the opposing bullpen, his expected plate appearances from the batting order, and park and weather. Scores are set 0–100 across the day's slate, so the best matchup is always 100.
What does RBI/PA mean?: It's the share of a hitter's trips to the plate that drive in a run. Around .105 is league average. RBIs lean on lineup spot and who's on base ahead of you, so we weigh the matchup but it's a noisier market than hits.
What does the score actually mean?: Higher is better for the hitter. 80s and 90s mean the bat, the pitcher, and the park all line up. 40s and 50s mean it's neutral to tough. It's a ranking of how today's spots stack up against each other — not the odds of a RBI.
What's the confidence meter?: It's how much data is behind the call — sample size on both the hitter and the pitcher, plus whether the lineup's official. A high score with low confidence is a thinner read than the same score backed by a deep track record. It's not a probability of a RBI.
What is a platoon split (handedness split)?: Most hitters do better against the opposite hand — a lefty bat vs. a righty arm, and vice versa. That gap is the platoon split. The score leans hard on each hitter's rate against the hand he's facing today, which is why the same guy can rank very differently day to day.
What are park factors?: Parks aren't neutral. Dimensions, altitude, and weather make some easier to hit in than others. Above 1.00 bumps the score, below 1.00 trims it — same hitter, higher grade in a hitter's park than a pitcher's.
What do "2W", "SZN" and "2Y" mean?: The timeframes behind each rate: the last two weeks (recent form), the current season, and a trailing two years (a stable baseline). Recent form counts most, and small samples get pulled toward league average so a hot week doesn't fool the model.
What do "≈ est", "Due" and "Not starting" mean?: "≈ est" is a hitter we don't have splits for yet — a rookie or unmatched ID — shown at a league-baseline estimate instead of dropped. "Due" means he hasn't recorded a RBI in a while and profiles for regression. "Not starting" means he was projected but didn't make the official lineup, so he slides to the bottom where you can still look him up.
Can I use this for rbis props or DFS?: That's what it's built for — pre-slate research. The board surfaces which hitters have the best conditions today, and where one exists, we show the book's "1+ RBI" line so you can shop the price. We're not a sportsbook and we don't post picks — we show the matchup data, the line, and the result. (Best-price and all-book odds are a Pro feature.)
How accurate is the model?: We grade every board against real results, and the top of the board lands a RBI a lot more often than the slate as a whole. Weights get re-tuned weekly against actual outcomes on a held-out split, and since results sit next to projections, you can audit the hit rate yourself on any past date.
When do lineups update?: Projected lineups (marked "Proj") come from each team's last game. Official lineups usually drop about two hours before first pitch, and the board updates itself as they post. Batting order is a big driver, so it's worth a second look mid-afternoon — rankings shift as lineups lock.
Is MatchWiz free?: Yes. The full board, every game page, and the daily archive are free, no login. Best-price odds and the betting tools are the paid tier.

What the RBIs board is

The RBIs board projects the chance a hitter drives in a run, given his slot and the bats around him. One statistical model scores every matchup on the slate the same way — a star and a backup judged on the matchup in front of them, not their name — and every number is graded against the real box score once the games go final.

How the model gets its number

It isn't a gut call or a name game. The projection is built from a few things:

His run-driving rate.
How often the hitters ahead of him are on base.
The arm he faces and the park.

Those pieces combine into one number, and the model re-tunes itself weekly against how its past calls actually landed.

Is there a betting edge here?

RBIs is lumpy — runs cluster — and once you price the 1+ line with a clustering-aware model instead of a naive one, the apparent edge vanishes. It grades efficient. So this is a transparency board.

How to use it

Good for spotting the cleanup-spot smash setups; not a market we've found a bettable edge in.

Everything here is a research signal from the model, graded in public — not betting advice, and no outcome is guaranteed.

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