MLB Highlights: 2026-08-14

Chase Burns earned the win for the Cincinnati Reds in their 1-0 victory over the Miami Marlins. He tossed 7.0 innings, allowing 0 earned runs on 4 hits while striking out 8 batters and issuing 0 walks on 93 pitches. Burns kept the Marlins off the scoreboard completely in a dominant outing that helped secure the shutout win.

Brandon Pfaadt picked up the win as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-0. He worked 7.0 innings, surrendering 0 earned runs on just 2 hits with 7 strikeouts and no walks. Pfaadt’s strong performance kept Atlanta scoreless and supported the Diamondbacks’ low-scoring victory.

Chris Sale took the loss for the Atlanta Braves in their 2-0 defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He pitched 6.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 5 hits while striking out 9 and walking none. Sale’s effort kept the game close but the Braves could not score enough to overcome the shutout loss.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned the win for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. He went 6.0 innings, giving up 1 earned run on 4 hits with 9 strikeouts and 2 walks. Yamamoto’s outing helped the Dodgers secure the win in a tightly contested game.

Clay Holmes secured the win for the Chicago Cubs in their 3-0 shutout of the St. Louis Cardinals. He pitched 6.2 innings, allowing 0 earned runs on just 1 hit with 3 strikeouts and 1 walk. Holmes’ strong start kept the Cardinals off the board and supported the Cubs’ victory.

Kyle Freeland earned the win for the Colorado Rockies in their 5-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants. He threw 8.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits with 2 strikeouts and 1 walk. Freeland’s solid performance helped the Rockies secure the win on the road.

Miguel Vargas powered the Chicago White Sox to a 9-5 win over the Detroit Tigers. He went 4-for-5 with 2 home runs, 1 double, 3 RBI and 3 runs scored. Vargas’ big offensive day provided key power and production in the White Sox victory.

Gerrit Cole took the loss for the New York Yankees in their 3-1 defeat to the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched 6.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks. Cole kept the game within reach but the Yankees fell short.

Matthew Liberatore suffered the loss for the St. Louis Cardinals in their 3-0 shutout loss to the Chicago Cubs. He worked 5.1 innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 2 hits with 6 strikeouts and 1 walk. Liberatore battled but the Cubs pitching staff proved dominant.

Sandy Alcantara took the loss for the Miami Marlins in their 1-0 defeat to the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched 7.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits with 2 strikeouts and 4 walks. Alcantara kept the game close but the Marlins could not score.

Andrew Alvarez took the loss for the Nationals, allowing 2 earned runs over 5.2 innings in a 4-1 defeat to the Mets. He scattered 2 hits while striking out 4 and walking 1. The left-hander’s outing included a solo home run allowed but otherwise kept the ball in the yard effectively.

Shane Bieber earned the win for the Blue Jays, tossing 6 innings and allowing just 1 earned run in a 3-1 victory over the Yankees. He gave up 4 hits, walked 1, and struck out 5. Bieber’s solid start helped Toronto secure the low-scoring win on the road.

Robert Gasser took the loss for the Brewers after allowing 3 earned runs over 6.1 innings in a 3-1 defeat to the Dodgers. He surrendered 8 hits, including 2 home runs, while striking out 7 and walking 1. Gasser kept the game close but the Dodgers bullpen held on.

Bubba Chandler picked up the win for the Pirates, allowing 2 earned runs over 5 innings in an 8-4 victory against the Red Sox. He struck out 5, walked 2, and surrendered 4 hits. Chandler’s effort helped Pittsburgh build an early lead they would not relinquish.

Jac Caglianone went 3-for-4 with a home run and 5 RBI in the Royals’ 7-6 win over the Angels. He scored twice and drove in five runs to power Kansas City’s offense. Caglianone’s big day at the plate helped the Royals overcome a late deficit.

Peter Lambert threw 5 innings for the Astros, allowing 2 earned runs in a 10-7 win over the Mariners. He struck out 6, walked 2, and gave up 4 hits while hitting 1 batter. Lambert kept Houston in position for the victory.

Ben Malgeri went 2-for-4 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI in the Tigers’ 9-5 loss to the White Sox. He scored twice and provided the bulk of Detroit’s offense despite the defeat. Malgeri’s power display kept the game competitive.

Seiya Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a home run and 3 RBI in the Cubs’ 3-0 shutout win over the Cardinals. He also added a double in the contest. Suzuki’s production helped Chicago secure the low-scoring victory on the road.

Gunnar Henderson went a perfect 4-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBI in the Orioles’ 6-5 win over the Rays. He scored twice and added a double. Henderson’s hot hitting sparked Baltimore’s offense in the close contest.

Jeff McNeil went 4-for-5 with a home run, 2 doubles, and 3 RBI in the Athletics’ 8-3 victory over the Rangers. He scored once and collected 9 total bases. McNeil’s big game helped Oakland cruise to the win.