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MLB Highlights: 2026-05-10

May 11, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen
Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances
31
Jacob deGrom
SP • TEX
7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 H
Jacob deGrom delivered a masterful performance, firing 7.0 innings of scoreless ball against the Chicago Cubs, striking out 10 while walking none and scattering just 3 hits on 94 pitches with a .690 strike percentage. He faced 24 batters, inducing 9 air outs and 10 strikeouts to anchor the Texas Rangers’ 3-0 shutout victory. deGrom earned the win (W, 3-2), lowering his effectiveness with 0.00 runs scored per 9 innings and no home runs allowed. The Rangers’ staff held the Cubs to minimal threats, as deGrom’s command shone through with 65 strikes and one stolen base permitted.
MLB Rank: #31
Proj: 3.22 ERA, 171 IP, 44 BB, 192 K, 10.1 K/9, 1.11 WHIP
64
Logan Gilbert
SP • SEA
6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 H
Logan Gilbert was sharp over 6.0 scoreless innings against the Chicago White Sox, fanning 9 Mariners opponents while issuing zero walks and allowing only 1 hit on 87 pitches with a .670 strike rate. He faced 19 batters, recording 18 outs including 4 air outs. Despite his gem, the Seattle Mariners fell 2-1 to the White Sox. Gilbert’s command limited damage with 58 strikes, no home runs, and 0.00 runs per 9, though the team couldn’t provide enough offense for a win.
MLB Rank: #64
Proj: 3.56 ERA, 181 IP, 43 BB, 183 K, 9.1 K/9, 1.16 WHIP
77
José Soriano
SP • LAA
7.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 H
José Soriano powered through 7.2 innings for the Los Angeles Angels, allowing 1 earned run on 5 hits with 7 strikeouts and 1 walk over 103 pitches at a .670 strike percentage. He faced 29 batters, notching 23 outs including 11 air outs. Soriano picked up the win (W, 6-2) in a 6-1 triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays, with 1.17 runs per 9 and no homers surrendered. His effort featured 69 strikes and solid groundball induction with 5 ground outs.
MLB Rank: #77
Proj: 3.56 ERA, 161 IP, 69 BB, 159 K, 8.9 K/9, 1.37 WHIP
13
Cristopher Sánchez
SP • PHI
7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 H
Cristopher Sánchez tossed 7.0 scoreless frames against the Colorado Rockies, striking out 7 with no walks and 6 hits allowed on 103 pitches boasting a .700 strike rate. He faced 27 batters for 21 outs, leaning on 9 ground outs. Sánchez secured the win (W, 4-2) as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Rockies 6-0. His outing showed 0.00 runs per 9, no homers, and efficient control with 72 strikes in a dominant shutout performance.
MLB Rank: #13
Proj: 3.03 ERA, 193 IP, 50 BB, 195 K, 9.1 K/9, 1.16 WHIP
492
Davis Martin
SP • CHW
6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 H
Davis Martin went 6.0 innings for the Chicago White Sox, yielding 1 earned run on 3 hits with 9 strikeouts and 2 walks plus a hit batter over 105 pitches at .690 strikes. He faced 23 batters for 18 outs, including 6 ground outs and 1 caught stealing. Martin contributed to the 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners, with 1.50 runs per 9, no homers, and a wild pitch, helping secure the low-scoring affair.
MLB Rank: #492
Proj: 4.31 ERA, 164 IP, 53 BB, 137 K, 7.6 K/9, 1.36 WHIP
619
Bryce Elder
SP • ATL
5.2 IP, 8 K, 0 ER, 4 BB, 1 H
Bryce Elder worked 5.2 scoreless innings versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, fanning 8 with 4 walks and just 1 hit on 83 pitches at a .550 strike percentage. Facing 22 batters for 17 outs with 6 air outs, Elder earned the win (W, 4-1) in the Atlanta Braves’ 7-2 victory. His control limited threats despite walks, posting 0.00 runs per 9 and no homers in a strong bounce-back outing.
MLB Rank: #619
Proj: 4.54 ERA, 179 IP, 59 BB, 142 K, 7.1 K/9, 1.41 WHIP
972
Eduardo Rodriguez
SP • ARI
8.1 IP, 4 K, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 H
Eduardo Rodriguez logged 8.1 innings for the Arizona Diamondbacks, permitting 1 earned run on 4 hits with 4 strikeouts and 3 walks across 100 pitches with .630 strikes. He handled 31 batters for 25 outs, mixing 10 ground outs and 10 air outs. Rodriguez grabbed the win (W, 4-0) in a 5-1 decision over the New York Mets, maintaining 1.08 runs per 9 and no home runs allowed.
MLB Rank: #972
Proj: 4.75 ERA, 177 IP, 66 BB, 149 K, 7.6 K/9, 1.42 WHIP
367
Chris Bassitt
SP • TOR
6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 H
Chris Bassitt pitched 6.0 innings for the Baltimore Orioles, surrendering 1 earned run on 4 hits with 6 strikeouts, 1 walk, and a hit batter on 94 pitches at .700 strikes. Facing 23 batters for 18 outs including 6 air outs, he earned the win (W, 3-2) in a tight 2-1 victory over the Athletics. Bassitt tallied 1.50 runs per 9, no homers, one stolen base allowed, and a sac fly in his effective start.
MLB Rank: #367
Proj: 4.29 ERA, 178 IP, 63 BB, 150 K, 7.6 K/9, 1.38 WHIP
790
Andrew Abbott
SP • CIN
6.0 IP, 5 K, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 H
Andrew Abbott hurled 6.0 scoreless innings against the Houston Astros, recording 5 strikeouts, 1 walk, and 3 hits on 85 pitches with a .650 strike rate. He faced 21 batters for 18 outs, featuring 5 fly outs and a caught stealing. Abbott earned the win (W, 2-2) as the Cincinnati Reds shut out the Astros 5-0, with 0.00 runs per 9 and no home runs in a controlled performance.
MLB Rank: #790
Proj: 4.61 ERA, 176 IP, 57 BB, 148 K, 7.6 K/9, 1.34 WHIP
1038
Justin Wrobleski
SP • LAD
8.2 IP, 7 K, 7 ER, 1 BB, 7 H
Justin Wrobleski battled through 8.2 innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers but allowed 7 earned runs on 7 hits including 2 homers, with 7 strikeouts and 1 walk plus a hit batter on 100 pitches at .670 strikes. Facing 34 batters for 26 outs with 10 air outs, he took the loss (L, 5-1) as the Atlanta Braves won 7-2. Wrobleski posted 7.27 runs per 9 and 2.08 HR/9 in a tough outing.
MLB Rank: #1038
Proj: 4.48 ERA, 136 IP, 46 BB, 109 K, 7.2 K/9, 1.39 WHIP
465
Jo Adell
CF • LAA
3/4 (.750), 3.250 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 2 R, 2 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Jo Adell delivered a monster performance in the Los Angeles Angels’ 6-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, going 3-for-4 with 1 double and 2 HR, driving in 2 RBI while scoring 2 runs himself. He reached base in all plate appearances, tallying 10 total bases without a strikeout or left on base, powering the Angels’ offense in the decisive victory.
MLB Rank: #465
Proj: 112.9 wRC+, 0.250/0.311/0.464, 29 HR, 10 SB, 75 Runs, 83 RBI
229
Cade Cavalli
SP • WSN
5.2 IP, 4 K, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 H
Cade Cavalli took the mound for the Washington Nationals in their 5-2 loss to the Miami Marlins, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits with 4 strikeouts and 1 walk. He hit 3 batters, induced 17 outs (7 ground, 4 fly, 6 air), threw 95 pitches (61% strikes), but the Marlins’ offense prevailed for the win.
MLB Rank: #229
Proj: 3.89 ERA, 150 IP, 57 BB, 141 K, 8.5 K/9, 1.34 WHIP
269
David Peterson
SP • NYM
5.0 IP, 3 K, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 H
David Peterson started for the New York Mets in their 5-1 defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks, working 5.0 innings with 0 earned runs allowed on 4 hits, 3 strikeouts, and no walks. Despite the quality start, he surrendered 3 runs (unearned), 1 triple, issued 1 wild pitch, and recorded 15 outs (8 ground, 4 fly, 7 air) on 77 pitches.
MLB Rank: #269
Proj: 4.09 ERA, 166 IP, 61 BB, 145 K, 7.8 K/9, 1.40 WHIP
276
Kyle Schwarber
DH • PHI
3/4 (.750), 3.000 OPS, 0 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 2 R, 2 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Kyle Schwarber smashed 2 HR in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 6-0 shutout win over the Colorado Rockies, finishing 3-for-4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. He generated 9 total bases with no strikeouts across 4 plate appearances, providing crucial power in the Phillies’ dominant performance against the Rockies.
MLB Rank: #276
Proj: 130.6 wRC+, 0.232/0.346/0.482, 35 HR, 5 SB, 80 Runs, 86 RBI
339
Logan Henderson
SP • MIL
5.0 IP, 5 K, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 H
Logan Henderson pitched for the Milwaukee Brewers in their tight 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees, going 5.0 innings and surrendering 2 earned runs on 4 hits, including 1 double and 1 home run, with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk. He stole a base? No, opponent did; he threw 74 pitches (73% strikes) for 15 outs.
MLB Rank: #339
Proj: 3.90 ERA, 138 IP, 43 BB, 142 K, 9.2 K/9, 1.23 WHIP
761
Tyler Mahle
SP • TEX
5.2 IP, 8 K, 4 ER, 2 BB, 5 H
Tyler Mahle started for the San Francisco Giants in their 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching 5.2 innings with 4 earned runs on 5 hits, including 1 double and 2 HR against, 8 strikeouts, and 2 walks. He fanned 8 over 97 pitches (62% strikes), recording 17 outs despite the 2 homers allowed.
MLB Rank: #761
Proj: 4.43 ERA, 150 IP, 55 BB, 127 K, 7.6 K/9, 1.40 WHIP
221
Sandy Alcantara
SP • MIA
6.0 IP, 3 K, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 H
Sandy Alcantara earned the win for the Miami Marlins in their 5-2 triumph over the Washington Nationals, tossing 6.0 innings with 2 earned runs on 5 hits (3 doubles, 1 triple), 3 strikeouts, and 2 walks. He generated 18 outs on 89 pitches (65% strikes), limiting damage in a strong outing.
MLB Rank: #221
Proj: 4.15 ERA, 192 IP, 63 BB, 162 K, 7.6 K/9, 1.34 WHIP
1399
Walker Buehler
SP • PHI
6.0 IP, 2 K, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 H
Walker Buehler pitched for the San Diego Padres in their 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, delivering 6.0 innings of 2 earned runs on 3 hits with 1 home run allowed, 2 strikeouts, and no walks. Commanding with 89 pitches (64% strikes), he induced 18 outs (9 ground, 5 fly, 7 air) effectively.
MLB Rank: #1399
Proj: 4.77 ERA, 153 IP, 63 BB, 122 K, 7.2 K/9, 1.47 WHIP
938
Jameson Taillon
SP • CHC
5.1 IP, 4 K, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 H
Jameson Taillon (L, 2-2) started for the Chicago Cubs in their 3-0 loss to the Texas Rangers, pitching 5.1 innings and allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits with 1 double, 4 strikeouts, 2 walks, and 1 hit batter. He recorded 16 outs on 90 pitches (68% strikes) but took the tough-luck defeat.
MLB Rank: #938
Proj: 4.68 ERA, 175 IP, 46 BB, 136 K, 7.0 K/9, 1.32 WHIP
710
Heliot Ramos
LF • SFG
2/6 (.333), 1.333 OPS, 1 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 3 R, 2 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Heliot Ramos contributed significantly in the San Francisco Giants’ 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, going 2-for-6 with 1 double, 1 HR, 2 RBI, and 3 runs scored. He tallied 6 total bases, left 6 on base, but avoided strikeouts in a key offensive showing for the Giants.
MLB Rank: #710
Proj: 107.8 wRC+, 0.253/0.320/0.429, 22 HR, 7 SB, 72 Runs, 73 RBI

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