MLB Highlights: 2026-05-02

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Chris Sale, SP, ATL
7.0 IP, 1 ER, 11 K, 3 BB (W, 6-1)
Chris Sale delivered a stellar outing, anchoring the Atlanta Braves to a convincing 9-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. The veteran lefty worked seven strong innings, scattering just three hits and one earned run while fanning 11 and issuing three walks on 102 pitches (70 strikes). He induced seven groundouts and three flyouts, keeping the Rockies off-balance throughout. Sale’s command was evident with a .690 strike percentage, and his efforts earned him the win in a dominant performance that highlighted his projection as a strikeout machine.
MLB Rank: #13
STS Projection: 2.99 ERA, 185 IP, 52 BB, 212 K, 10.3 K/9, 1.11 WHIP
Max Meyer, SP, MIA
7.0 IP, 0 ER, 7 K, 1 BB (W, 2-0)
Max Meyer was lights-out for the Miami Marlins (16-17, second in the NL East), who shut out the Philadelphia Phillies (13-20, fourth in the NL East) 4-0. The young right-hander went seven innings, allowing only one hit and no runs, with seven strikeouts and one walk on 83 pitches. Meyer generated nine groundouts and kept baserunners minimal, facing 22 batters efficiently at a .660 strike rate. His gem secured the win and boosted Miami’s standing in a pitcher’s duel that underscored his potential.
MLB Rank: #359
STS Projection: 4.16 ERA, 163 IP, 55 BB, 153 K, 8.4 K/9, 1.33 WHIP
Emerson Hancock, SP, SEA
7.0 IP, 1 ER, 14 K, 0 BB
Emerson Hancock put on a strikeout clinic despite the Seattle Mariners falling 3-2 to the Kansas City Royals. Over seven innings, he allowed six hits and one earned run, walking none and fanning a career-high 14 on 103 pitches with a .720 strike percentage. Hancock faced 27 batters, mixing two doubles but no homers, with three groundouts and solid airouts. His performance kept the Mariners close, showcasing elite swing-and-miss stuff in a hard-luck no-decision.
MLB Rank: #733
STS Projection: 4.43 ERA, 155 IP, 49 BB, 122 K, 7.1 K/9, 1.35 WHIP
Shota Imanaga, SP, CHC
7.0 IP, 0 ER, 5 K, 1 BB (W, 3-2)
Shota Imanaga was masterful in the Chicago Cubs’ 2-0 shutout win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The lefty tossed seven scoreless innings, surrendering four hits including one double, with five strikeouts and one walk on 87 pitches. He induced 10 groundouts and threw one wild pitch, maintaining control against 26 batters. Imanaga’s efficiency earned the win, providing a steady presence that locked down the victory.
MLB Rank: #378
STS Projection: 4.25 ERA, 179 IP, 41 BB, 163 K, 8.2 K/9, 1.21 WHIP
Dylan Cease, SP, SDP
7.0 IP, 3 ER, 7 K, 1 BB (W, 2-1)
Dylan Cease powered the Toronto Blue Jays to an 11-4 rout of the Minnesota Twins (14-20, fifth in the AL Central). Working seven innings, he allowed seven hits, including two doubles and a homer, for three earned runs among four total, with seven strikeouts and one walk on 106 pitches. Cease drove in three RBI somehow, securing the win in a high-scoring affair where his stuff overwhelmed despite the long ball.
MLB Rank: #38
STS Projection: 3.33 ERA, 179 IP, 69 BB, 212 K, 10.7 K/9, 1.22 WHIP
Sean Burke, SP, CHW
6.0 IP, 0 ER, 8 K, 1 BB (W, 2-2)
Sean Burke shone brightly as the Chicago White Sox blanked the San Diego Padres 4-0. The right-hander went six strong innings, permitting four hits and no runs, striking out eight with one walk on 88 pitches at a .750 strike rate. He leaned on six groundouts, facing 23 batters effectively to earn the win in a complete-game caliber effort.
MLB Rank: #846
STS Projection: 4.49 ERA, 152 IP, 60 BB, 140 K, 8.3 K/9, 1.38 WHIP
Cody Bellinger, LF, NYY
4-for-4, 2 HR, 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R, SB
Cody Bellinger torched the Baltimore Orioles (15-18, fourth in the AL East) in the New York Yankees’ (22-11, first in the AL East) 9-4 triumph. Going 4-for-4 with two homers, a double, four RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base, Bellinger feasted in four plate appearances, totaling 11 bases without a strikeout or leaving runners on. His explosive night fueled the Yankees’ offense atop the AL East.
MLB Rank: #342
STS Projection: 103.9 wRC+, 0.255/0.320/0.414, 18 HR, 13 SB, 74 Runs, 68 RBI
Reid Detmers, SP, LAA
6.1 IP, 3 ER, 8 K, 0 BB
Reid Detmers battled effectively in the Los Angeles Angels’ narrow 4-3 win over the New York Mets. Over 6.1 innings, he gave up nine hits and three earned runs, fanning eight with no walks on 95 pitches and a .720 strike percentage. Detmers also stole a base, facing 27 batters with one sac fly allowed, providing a quality start in the tight contest.
MLB Rank: #195
STS Projection: 3.78 ERA, 151 IP, 50 BB, 158 K, 9.4 K/9, 1.24 WHIP
Ryan Weathers, SP, MIA
5.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K, 2 BB (W, 2-2)
Ryan Weathers earned the win in the New York Yankees’ 9-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles (15-18, fourth in the AL East). He pitched five innings, allowing three hits including a homer for one earned run among three total, with five strikeouts and two walks on 90 pitches. Weathers mixed outs evenly, keeping the lead intact early for the first-place Yankees (22-11).
MLB Rank: #182
STS Projection: 3.83 ERA, 160 IP, 50 BB, 156 K, 8.8 K/9, 1.26 WHIP
Kyle Harrison, SP, BOS
6.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K, 1 BB (W, 3-1)
Kyle Harrison was solid as the Milwaukee Brewers (18-14, fourth in the NL Central) defeated the Washington Nationals (15-19, third in the NL East) 4-1. Going six innings, he allowed seven hits and one earned run with five strikeouts and one walk on 93 pitches at .710 strikes. Harrison generated six groundouts, securing the win in a controlled effort.
MLB Rank: #234
STS Projection: 3.86 ERA, 147 IP, 52 BB, 148 K, 9.1 K/9, 1.27 WHIP

Ryne Nelson, SP, ARI
5.2 IP, 1 ER, 4 K, 2 BB (L, 1-3)
Ryne Nelson took the loss as the Chicago Cubs won 2-0 over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The right-hander went 5.2 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits, including a double and a home run, with 2 walks and 4 strikeouts on 84 pitches (68% strikes). He induced 9 flyouts and faced 23 batters, but the Diamondbacks’ offense was silenced in the shutout defeat. Nelson’s runs scored per 9 stood at 1.59, reflecting a solid but unrewarded effort.
MLB Rank: #372
STS Projection: 4.13 ERA, 159 IP, 46 BB, 139 K, 7.9 K/9, 1.27 WHIP
Foster Griffin, SP, FA
6.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K, 4 BB (L, 3-1)
Foster Griffin suffered the loss despite a quality start in the Washington Nationals’ 4-1 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers, who improved to 18-14 and sit fourth in the NL Central while the Nationals fell to 15-19, third in the NL East. Griffin pitched 6 innings, allowing 3 runs (0 earned) on 3 hits with 4 walks and 3 strikeouts on 97 pitches (59% strikes). He generated 9 groundouts and faced 26 batters in a gritty outing.
MLB Rank: #381
STS Projection: 4.26 ERA, 174 IP, 57 BB, 158 K, 8.2 K/9, 1.32 WHIP
Michael McGreevy, SP, STL
6.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K, 3 BB (W, 2-2)
Michael McGreevy earned the win as the St. Louis Cardinals won 3-2 over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The starter delivered 6 shutout innings, scattering 3 hits with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts on 88 pitches (59% strikes). He leaned on 8 groundouts, facing 20 batters while keeping the Dodgers off the board in a tight victory.
MLB Rank: #754
STS Projection: 4.57 ERA, 172 IP, 37 BB, 118 K, 6.2 K/9, 1.36 WHIP
Seth Lugo, SP, KCR
6.0 IP, 2 ER, 6 K, 2 BB
Seth Lugo anchored the Kansas City Royals’ 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners, with the Royals at 14-19 (fourth in the AL Central) and Mariners at 16-18 (third in the AL West). Lugo worked 6 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 7 hits, including a double, with 2 walks, 6 strikeouts, and a wild pitch on 103 pitches (64% strikes). He recorded 6 groundouts and faced 25 batters in the close contest.
MLB Rank: #389
STS Projection: 4.35 ERA, 185 IP, 58 BB, 158 K, 7.7 K/9, 1.35 WHIP
Keider Montero, SP, DET
6.2 IP, 1 ER, 2 K, 2 BB (W, 2-2)
Keider Montero picked up the win in the Detroit Tigers’ 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers. He lasted 6.2 innings, surrendering 1 earned run on 5 hits, including a home run, with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts on 85 pitches (65% strikes). Montero mixed 5 groundouts and 5 flyouts, facing 26 batters effectively.
MLB Rank: #920
STS Projection: 4.50 ERA, 149 IP, 49 BB, 124 K, 7.5 K/9, 1.37 WHIP
Connor Prielipp, SP, MIN
5.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K, 2 BB
Connor Prielipp took no decision in the Minnesota Twins’ 11-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, who stand 16-17 (third in the AL East) while the Twins are 14-20 (fifth in the AL Central). The lefty went 5 innings, yielding 2 earned runs on 3 hits, including a double and 2 homers, plus a hit batter, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts on 91 pitches (65% strikes).
MLB Rank: #238
STS Projection: 3.66 ERA, 114 IP, 44 BB, 118 K, 9.3 K/9, 1.28 WHIP
Shea Langeliers, C, ATH
3-5 | 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R
Shea Langeliers powered the Athletics in their 14-6 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, going 3-for-5 with 2 home runs, 3 RBI, and 2 runs scored. He tallied 9 total bases, leaving 3 on base with no walks or strikeouts in 5 plate appearances, providing key offense amid the defeat.
MLB Rank: #192
STS Projection: 115.6 wRC+, 0.254/0.315/0.469, 29 HR, 5 SB, 75 Runs, 85 RBI
Ian Happ, LF, CHC
3-3 | HR, 3B, 2B
Ian Happ went 3-for-3 with a home run, triple, double, 1 RBI, and 2 runs scored plus an intentional walk in the Chicago Cubs’ 2-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He amassed 9 total bases over 4 plate appearances, fueling the shutout triumph.
MLB Rank: #346
STS Projection: 112.8 wRC+, 0.242/0.338/0.420, 21 HR, 9 SB, 73 Runs, 73 RBI
Drake Baldwin, C, ATL
3-4 | HR, 2B, BB
Drake Baldwin starred in the Atlanta Braves’ 9-1 rout of the Colorado Rockies, batting 3-for-4 with a home run, double, 4 RBI, 1 run scored, and a walk. He produced 7 total bases in 5 plate appearances with 1 strikeout, driving in crucial runs.
MLB Rank: #70
STS Projection: 124.7 wRC+, 0.270/0.348/0.457, 24 HR, 2 SB, 76 Runs, 77 RBI
Carmen Mlodzinski, SP, PIT
5.2 IP, 5 ER, 10 K, 2 BB (W, 2-2)
Carmen Mlodzinski secured the win despite allowing 5 earned runs in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 17-7 thrashing of the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched 5.2 innings on 101 pitches (66% strikes), fanning 10, walking 2, and hitting a batter while yielding 8 hits including 4 doubles and a homer, facing 28 batters.
MLB Rank: #622
STS Projection: 3.93 ERA, 92 IP, 32 BB, 85 K, 8.3 K/9, 1.33 WHIP