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MLB Highlights: 2026-08-10

August 11, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen
Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances
767
Dean Kremer
SP • MIN
7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 H
Dean Kremer delivered a strong outing for the Minnesota Twins in their 9-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The right-hander worked 7.0 innings, allowing just 1 earned run on 1 hit while striking out 7 and walking 1. He induced 6 groundouts and 7 flyouts, showing solid command with 60 strikes out of 89 pitches. Kremer earned the win to improve to 2-4 on the season. His performance helped stabilize the Twins’ pitching staff in a game where Minnesota pulled away late. As a prospect ranked 767th overall, this start highlights his continued development and ability to limit damage against a competitive lineup.
MLB Rank: #767
Proj: 4.47 ERA, 168 IP, 53 BB, 145 K, 7.8 K/9, 1.34 WHIP
153
MacKenzie Gore
SP • TEX
5.1 IP, 9 K, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 H
MacKenzie Gore turned in a quality start for the Texas Rangers in their 4-1 win against the Los Angeles Angels. Working 5.1 innings, he allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits with 9 strikeouts and 2 walks. Gore generated 4 groundouts and 4 flyouts while throwing 65 strikes on 103 pitches. His strikeout total stood out in a game where the Rangers secured a low-scoring victory. As a top prospect ranked 153rd, Gore continues to flash the high strikeout potential projected in his 3.82 ERA outlook for 175 innings.
MLB Rank: #153
Proj: 3.82 ERA, 175 IP, 64 BB, 184 K, 9.5 K/9, 1.28 WHIP
208
Logan Henderson
SP • MIL
6.1 IP, 7 K, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 H
Logan Henderson took the loss for the Milwaukee Brewers in their 2-3 defeat to the San Diego Padres. The starter went 6.1 innings, surrendering 3 earned runs on 5 hits including 2 home runs, while striking out 7 and walking 1. He recorded 4 groundouts and 7 flyouts but allowed a pair of long balls that proved costly. Henderson fell to 6-2 on the year despite the solid strikeout total. Ranked 208th as a prospect, this outing reflected both the strengths and the home run vulnerability noted in his 3.64 ERA projection.
MLB Rank: #208
Proj: 3.64 ERA, 141 IP, 42 BB, 152 K, 9.7 K/9, 1.18 WHIP
5
Tarik Skubal
SP • LAD
5.0 IP, 6 K, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 H
Tarik Skubal took the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Kansas City Royals. He worked 5.0 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 4 hits with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks. The Dodgers secured a 6-5 victory over the Royals in a close contest. Skubal’s outing helped keep his team competitive despite the earned runs surrendered.
MLB Rank: #5
Proj: 2.69 ERA, 193 IP, 40 BB, 228 K, 10.6 K/9, 1.02 WHIP
371
Freddy Peralta
SP • TBR
6.0 IP, 5 K, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 H
Freddy Peralta started for the Tampa Bay Rays versus the Athletics. He pitched 6.0 innings, giving up 3 earned runs on 6 hits while striking out 5 and walking 1. The Rays defeated the Athletics 10-6. Peralta’s effort contributed to Tampa Bay’s offensive output in the win.
MLB Rank: #371
Proj: 4.16 ERA, 173 IP, 64 BB, 170 K, 8.9 K/9, 1.32 WHIP
63
Francisco Lindor
SS • NYM
3/5 (.600), 1.400 OPS, 1 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 3 R, 1 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Francisco Lindor went 3-5 with a home run and a double for the New York Mets against the Atlanta Braves. He drove in 1 run and scored 3 times. The Mets won 8-5 over the Braves. Lindor’s multi-hit performance powered New York’s offense in the victory.
MLB Rank: #63
Proj: 114.4 wRC+, 0.256/0.330/0.440, 23 HR, 18 SB, 75 Runs, 75 RBI
448
Michael Soroka
SP • ARI
4.1 IP, 4 K, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 H
Michael Soroka started for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Colorado Rockies. He tossed 4.1 scoreless innings, allowing 3 hits with 4 strikeouts and 3 walks. The Diamondbacks shut out the Rockies 9-0. Soroka’s strong start supported Arizona’s dominant pitching display.
MLB Rank: #448
Proj: 4.02 ERA, 141 IP, 46 BB, 137 K, 8.7 K/9, 1.29 WHIP
661
Yandy Díaz
DH • TBR
3/4 (.750), 1.750 OPS, 1 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 2 R, 2 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Yandy Díaz went 3-4 including a home run and double for the Tampa Bay Rays versus the Athletics. He plated 2 runs. The Rays beat the Athletics 10-6. Díaz’s hitting helped fuel Tampa Bay’s offensive explosion in the game.
MLB Rank: #661
Proj: 120.7 wRC+, 0.282/0.355/0.431, 17 HR, 4 SB, 73 Runs, 69 RBI
308
Zack Gelof
2B • ATH
2/4 (.500), 1.500 OPS, 1 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 2 R, 2 RBI, 0 BB, 1 K
Zack Gelof collected 2 hits with a home run and double for the Athletics against the Tampa Bay Rays. He drove in 2 runs and scored twice. The Rays won 10-6. Gelof provided power in a losing effort for Oakland.
MLB Rank: #308
Proj: 100.8 wRC+, 0.239/0.311/0.412, 22 HR, 20 SB, 69 Runs, 72 RBI
372
Brett Baty
3B • NYM
1/3 (.333), 1.333 OPS, 0 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 1 R, 4 RBI, 1 BB, 0 K
Brett Baty went 1-3 with a home run for the New York Mets versus the Atlanta Braves. He drove in 4 runs. The Mets defeated the Braves 8-5. Baty’s clutch hitting proved key in New York’s win.
MLB Rank: #372
Proj: 104.1 wRC+, 0.249/0.319/0.416, 21 HR, 7 SB, 69 Runs, 71 RBI
69
Mike Trout
DH • LAA
1/2 (.500), 1.500 OPS, 0 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 1 R, 1 RBI, 3 BB, 0 K
Mike Trout went 1-2 with a home run for the Los Angeles Angels against the Texas Rangers. He drew 3 walks and drove in 1 run. The Rangers won 4-1. Trout’s on-base skills stood out despite the loss.
MLB Rank: #69
Proj: 133.1 wRC+, 0.248/0.360/0.472, 29 HR, 8 SB, 82 Runs, 80 RBI
1910
Austin Martin
LF • MIN
4/5 (.800), 1.600 OPS, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 3 R, 1 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Austin Martin went 4-5 with a home run and double for the Minnesota Twins versus the Baltimore Orioles. He scored 3 runs and stole a base. The Twins won 9-5. Martin’s big day at the plate sparked Minnesota’s offense.
MLB Rank: #1910
Proj: 89.1 wRC+, 0.234/0.336/0.319, 6 HR, 23 SB, 64 Runs, 48 RBI
1345
Jameson Taillon
SP • TOR
4.0 IP, 3 K, 0 ER, 3 BB, 1 H
Jameson Taillon started for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Boston Red Sox. He pitched 4.0 scoreless innings, allowing 1 hit with 3 strikeouts and 3 walks. The Blue Jays edged the Red Sox 2-1. Taillon’s outing kept Toronto in position for the narrow win.
MLB Rank: #1345
Proj: 4.74 ERA, 169 IP, 47 BB, 133 K, 7.1 K/9, 1.33 WHIP

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