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MLB Highlights: 2026-05-25

May 26, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen
Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances
27
Jacob Misiorowski
SP • MIL
7.0 IP, 12 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 H
Jacob Misiorowski picked up the win (5-2) as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1. The right-hander worked 7.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits with 12 strikeouts and 1 walk on 96 pitches. He recorded 6 groundouts and 3 airouts while keeping the Cardinals off the board after the first inning. Misiorowski faced 24 batters and stranded multiple runners, delivering a dominant outing that improved his record and showcased elite swing-and-miss stuff with a 74% strike rate.
MLB Rank: #27
Proj: 3.03 ERA, 141 IP, 63 BB, 177 K, 11.3 K/9, 1.21 WHIP
30
Jesús Luzardo
SP • PHI
6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 H
Jesús Luzardo earned the win (4-4) in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 3-0 shutout of the San Diego Padres. He tossed 6.0 innings, surrendering no earned runs on 4 hits while striking out 6 and walking 2. Luzardo induced 7 groundouts and 4 flyouts, hit one batter, and threw 104 pitches with a 62% strike rate. The outing kept the Padres scoreless through six frames and helped secure the clean victory for Philadelphia.
MLB Rank: #30
Proj: 3.33 ERA, 184 IP, 57 BB, 201 K, 9.9 K/9, 1.18 WHIP
96
Nick Lodolo
SP • CIN
6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 H
Nick Lodolo collected the win (1-1) as the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 7-2. Working 6.0 innings, he allowed 1 earned run on 6 hits, fanned 7 batters, and issued no walks. Lodolo recorded 8 groundouts and 2 airouts, hit 2 batters, and threw 98 pitches with a 66% strike rate. The performance helped Cincinnati pull away for the victory.
MLB Rank: #96
Proj: 3.66 ERA, 170 IP, 48 BB, 167 K, 8.8 K/9, 1.21 WHIP
130
Emmet Sheehan
SP • LAD
6.0 IP, 8 K, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 H
Emmet Sheehan started for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. He pitched 6.0 innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 5 hits with 8 strikeouts and 1 walk. Sheehan generated 3 groundouts and 6 airouts while throwing 92 pitches at a 64% strike rate. His effort kept the Dodgers in control throughout the contest.
MLB Rank: #130
Proj: 3.63 ERA, 150 IP, 46 BB, 166 K, 10.0 K/9, 1.20 WHIP
160
Ben Brown
SP • CHC
6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 H
Ben Brown took the mound for the Chicago Cubs in their 2-1 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over 6.0 innings he allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits, struck out 7, and walked 2. Brown posted 6 groundouts and 5 airouts, throwing 83 pitches with a 70% strike rate. The start helped keep Chicago competitive in a low-scoring affair.
MLB Rank: #160
Proj: 3.52 ERA, 121 IP, 40 BB, 127 K, 9.5 K/9, 1.23 WHIP
290
Michael Wacha
SP • KCR
7.0 IP, 5 K, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 H
Michael Wacha started for the Kansas City Royals in their 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees. He logged 7.0 innings, surrendering 2 earned runs on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks. Wacha recorded 7 groundouts and 8 airouts while throwing 93 pitches at a 63% strike rate. The outing kept the game close into the late innings.
MLB Rank: #290
Proj: 4.21 ERA, 181 IP, 54 BB, 155 K, 7.7 K/9, 1.30 WHIP
321
Jack Perkins
SP • ATH
4.2 IP, 7 K, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 H
Jack Perkins appeared for the Athletics in their 9-2 defeat to the Seattle Mariners. In 4.2 innings he allowed 2 earned runs on 3 hits, struck out 7, and walked none. Perkins tallied 4 groundouts and 4 airouts on 63 pitches with a 68% strike rate. His brief outing limited further damage despite the final margin.
MLB Rank: #321
Proj: 3.82 ERA, 117 IP, 50 BB, 119 K, 9.2 K/9, 1.33 WHIP
637
Merrill Kelly
SP • TEX
7.0 IP, 4 K, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 H
Merrill Kelly earned the win (5-3) as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-2. He worked 7.0 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks. Kelly produced 6 groundouts and 10 airouts while throwing 96 pitches at a 67% strike rate. The start stabilized the Diamondbacks’ pitching staff.
MLB Rank: #637
Proj: 4.58 ERA, 179 IP, 59 BB, 149 K, 7.5 K/9, 1.38 WHIP
111
Trey Yesavage
SP • TOR
6.2 IP, 6 K, 5 ER, 2 BB, 5 H
Trey Yesavage took the loss (2-2) in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 8-2 defeat to the Miami Marlins. Over 6.2 innings he surrendered 5 earned runs on 5 hits, striking out 6 and walking 2. Yesavage posted 6 groundouts and 8 airouts while throwing 98 pitches at a 63% strike rate. The outing proved costly as Miami pulled away late.
MLB Rank: #111
Proj: 3.44 ERA, 129 IP, 53 BB, 147 K, 10.3 K/9, 1.24 WHIP
262
Zebby Matthews
SP • MIN
6.0 IP, 6 K, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 H
Zebby Matthews suffered the loss (1-2) as the Minnesota Twins fell 3-1 to the Chicago White Sox. He pitched 6.0 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits with 6 strikeouts and 1 walk. Matthews recorded 4 groundouts and 8 airouts while throwing 88 pitches at a 64% strike rate. The start kept the game within reach until the later stages.
MLB Rank: #262
Proj: 4.02 ERA, 163 IP, 40 BB, 146 K, 8.1 K/9, 1.24 WHIP
1
Zack Littell
SP • CIN
7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 H
Zack Littell earned the win, allowing 1 earned run over 7.0 innings with 7 strikeouts and 2 walks. The Washington Nationals won 10-2 over Cleveland Guardians behind his effort on the mound.
MLB Rank: #1989
Proj: 5.06 ERA, 167 IP, 39 BB, 113 K, 6.1 K/9, 1.37 WHIP
2
Shane McClanahan
SP • TBR
5.1 IP, 3 K, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 H
Shane McClanahan tossed 5.1 scoreless innings, striking out 3 and walking 2. The Baltimore Orioles won 9-7 over Tampa Bay Rays in his start.
MLB Rank: #156
Proj: 3.76 ERA, 156 IP, 56 BB, 157 K, 9.1 K/9, 1.27 WHIP
3
Griffin Canning
SP • NYM
6.2 IP, 5 K, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 H
Griffin Canning took the loss after 6.2 innings, giving up 3 earned runs including 2 home runs while striking out 5. The Philadelphia Phillies won 3-0 over San Diego Padres.
MLB Rank: #717
Proj: 4.48 ERA, 157 IP, 64 BB, 137 K, 7.9 K/9, 1.42 WHIP
4
Anthony Kay
SP • NYM
6.0 IP, 5 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 H
Anthony Kay picked up the win with 6.0 innings of work, allowing 1 earned run and 1 home run while fanning 5. The Chicago White Sox won 3-1 over Minnesota Twins.
MLB Rank: #751
Proj: 4.36 ERA, 138 IP, 55 BB, 117 K, 7.6 K/9, 1.40 WHIP
5
Kyle Bradish
SP • BAL
6.0 IP, 3 K, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 H
Kyle Bradish worked 6.0 innings, surrendering 1 earned run with 3 strikeouts. The Baltimore Orioles won 9-7 over Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB Rank: #87
Proj: 3.61 ERA, 162 IP, 60 BB, 171 K, 9.5 K/9, 1.28 WHIP
6
Will Warren
SP • NYY
6.0 IP, 3 K, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 H
Will Warren threw 6.0 innings, allowing 2 earned runs and 1 home run with 3 strikeouts. The New York Yankees won 4-3 over Kansas City Royals.
MLB Rank: #114
Proj: 3.72 ERA, 165 IP, 53 BB, 164 K, 9.0 K/9, 1.25 WHIP
7
Curtis Mead
1B • CHW
2/5 (.400), 2 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 K
Curtis Mead went 2-5 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The Washington Nationals won 10-2 over Cleveland Guardians.
MLB Rank: #244
Proj: 108.0 wRC+, 0.259/0.330/0.415, 16 HR, 10 SB, 74 Runs, 69 RBI
8
Tatsuya Imai
SP • HOU
6.0 IP, 2 K, 0 ER, 4 BB, 0 H
Tatsuya Imai earned the win with 6.0 shutout innings, scattering no hits and striking out 2. The Houston Astros won 9-0 over Texas Rangers.
MLB Rank: #1645
Proj: 4.60 ERA, 115 IP, 60 BB, 108 K, 8.5 K/9, 1.52 WHIP
9
Luis García Jr.
2B • WSN
3/5 (.600), 1 1 HR, 1 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R, 1 K
Luis García Jr. went 3-5 with a home run, a double and 4 RBI. The Washington Nationals won 10-2 over Cleveland Guardians.
MLB Rank: #330
Proj: 106.2 wRC+, 0.268/0.313/0.437, 20 HR, 13 SB, 72 Runs, 75 RBI
10
Landen Roupp
SP • SFG
5.0 IP, 7 K, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 H
Landen Roupp struck out 7 over 5.0 innings but took the loss after allowing 2 earned runs. The Arizona Diamondbacks won 6-2 over San Francisco Giants.
MLB Rank: #204
Proj: 3.81 ERA, 142 IP, 57 BB, 143 K, 9.1 K/9, 1.34 WHIP

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