MLB Highlights: 2026-08-06

Dylan Cease delivered a strong outing for the Toronto Blue Jays, tossing 7.0 IP with 0 ER, 10 strikeouts and just 2 hits allowed on 104 pitches. Despite his effort the Blue Jays fell 3-2 to the Chicago Cubs. Cease walked 1 and induced 5 groundouts and 6 airouts while striking out 10 of the 24 batters he faced.

Framber Valdez earned the win (7-7) for the Detroit Tigers, working 7.0 IP and allowing 0 ER on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks. Detroit defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0 behind his start. Valdez recorded 8 groundouts and 5 airouts while throwing 95 pitches.

Chase Meidroth went 3-5 with 2 home runs, 2 walks and 4 RBI in the Chicago White Sox’s 12-11 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He reached base 5 times and scored 2 runs while posting 9 total bases in the contest.

Dustin May picked up the win (6-7) as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2. May worked 6.0 IP, allowing 2 ER on 3 hits with 5 strikeouts and 3 walks on 97 pitches. He struck out 5 of the 23 batters faced.

Ronald Acuña Jr. homered twice and drove in 3 runs for the Atlanta Braves in their 11-3 victory over the Miami Marlins. He scored 2 runs and finished 2-5 with 8 total bases in the win.

Matt Olson went 2-3 with a home run, a double and 2 walks as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 11-3. He scored 3 runs and drove in 1 while reaching base 4 times in the contest.

Braxton Ashcraft took the loss (11-5) for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 5-2 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed 4 ER over 5.0 IP with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk on 82 pitches.

Cristopher Sánchez earned the win (15-4) for the Philadelphia Phillies in their 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals. He allowed 2 ER over 5.0 IP with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks while throwing 98 pitches.

Kevin McGonigle went 2-3 with a home run, a walk and 2 RBI for the Detroit Tigers in their 11-0 shutout win over the Seattle Mariners. He scored 3 runs and reached base 3 times in the contest.

Michael Harris II went 3-5 with a triple, a double and 2 RBI as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 11-3. He scored 3 runs and recorded 6 total bases in the victory.

Michael Wacha delivered 5.2 innings with 1 earned run allowed on 3 hits, recording 1 strikeout and issuing 3 walks. The Kansas City Royals fell in a tight contest as the Minnesota Twins won 4-3 over Kansas City Royals. Wacha faced 22 batters and threw 94 pitches while keeping the damage to a minimum despite the loss. His outing helped keep the Royals competitive throughout the game.

Andrew Abbott went 6.2 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 7 hits with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks. The Cincinnati Reds won 6-5 over Athletics in a close matchup. Abbott threw 88 pitches and recorded 20 outs while limiting the damage enough to secure the victory for his team.

Marcus Semien went 3-4 with a home run, a double and a walk, driving in 2 runs and scoring twice. The New York Mets won 13-6 over Cleveland Guardians. Semien contributed significantly at the plate in the Mets’ offensive outburst against the Guardians.

Dillon Dingler went 3-6 with a home run and 3 RBI while scoring 2 runs. The Detroit Tigers won 11-0 over Seattle Mariners. Dingler provided key power at the plate in the Tigers’ shutout victory against the Mariners.

Luis Torrens went 2-4 with a home run, a walk and 3 RBI while scoring twice. The New York Mets won 13-6 over Cleveland Guardians. Torrens added important power and run production in the Mets’ high-scoring win over the Guardians.

Bryce Miller pitched 5.0 innings, allowing 4 earned runs on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks. The Detroit Tigers won 11-0 over Seattle Mariners. Miller threw 93 pitches but was unable to keep the Tigers off the scoreboard in the shutout loss.

Zach Neto went 2-5 with a home run and 3 RBI while scoring once. The Los Angeles Angels won 4-1 over Baltimore Orioles. Neto delivered key power in the Angels’ victory against the Orioles.

Nathaniel Lowe went 2-4 with a home run, a walk and 3 RBI while scoring once. The New York Mets won 13-6 over Cleveland Guardians. Lowe provided solid production at the plate despite the Guardians’ loss to the Mets.

Francisco Lindor went 2-6 with a home run and 3 RBI while scoring once. The New York Mets won 13-6 over Cleveland Guardians. Lindor contributed power and run production in the Mets’ offensive win against the Guardians.

Martín Pérez pitched 3.0 scoreless innings, allowing no hits or earned runs with 3 strikeouts and 1 walk. The Atlanta Braves won 11-3 over Miami Marlins. Pérez threw 35 pitches and recorded 9 outs in a strong relief appearance during the Braves’ victory.