MLB Highlights: 2026-08-24

Kevin Gausman delivered a dominant outing, tossing 7.0 scoreless innings with 6 strikeouts and just 3 hits allowed on 94 pitches. The right-hander earned the win as the Chicago Cubs shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0. Gausman induced 6 groundouts and 8 airouts while stranding multiple runners, keeping Arizona off the board entirely in a complete-game effort that highlighted his command and efficiency.

Cal Raleigh went 3-for-3 with three home runs, a walk, and 4 RBI in Seattle’s 9-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The catcher provided all the power needed in the Mariners’ win, driving in four runs while scoring three times himself. His perfect day at the plate included a total of 12 bases and showcased elite production from the catching position in a statement performance.

Drew Rasmussen earned the win with 6.0 innings of one-run ball, striking out five and walking none as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-1. He scattered three hits across 103 pitches while generating nine airouts and four groundouts. Rasmussen’s strong command and ability to limit hard contact helped Tampa Bay secure a comfortable road victory.

Zebby Matthews picked up the win after allowing one earned run over 7.0 innings with seven strikeouts in Minnesota’s 9-6 victory against the Athletics. He worked efficiently on 105 pitches, mixing seven groundouts with five airouts while limiting damage despite six hits. Matthews’ performance helped the Twins overcome an opponent in a high-scoring contest.

Cade Cavalli tossed 6.0 innings of two-run ball with seven strikeouts to earn the win in the Washington Nationals’ 13-3 rout of the Colorado Rockies. He allowed two home runs but otherwise kept the Rockies in check on 93 pitches. Cavalli’s outing supported a high-scoring Nationals attack that produced double-digit runs.

Sandy Alcantara went 7.0 innings and allowed just one earned run with six strikeouts in a no-decision as the Miami Marlins fell 4-2 to the Boston Red Sox. He scattered six hits and two walks across 102 pitches while keeping the game close throughout. Alcantara’s solid effort gave Miami a chance to win but the bullpen could not hold the lead.

Parker Messick earned the win by allowing one run over 6.0 innings with four strikeouts in the Cleveland Guardians’ 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. He limited the Angels to three hits on 94 pitches while inducing eight groundouts. Messick’s steady performance helped Cleveland secure a low-scoring road win.

Braxton Ashcraft allowed one run over 6.0 innings in a no-decision as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the San Diego Padres 3-2. He recorded two strikeouts and one walk while working 91 pitches and generating nine groundouts. Ashcraft kept the game within reach for the Pirates bullpen to close out the narrow victory.

Daylen Lile delivered a five-RBI performance with three hits including a home run and a double in the Washington Nationals’ 13-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. He also stole a base and scored twice in a five-at-bat outing. Lile’s big day powered a high-scoring Nationals offense that overwhelmed the Rockies pitching staff.

Kumar Rocker struck out eight over 5.2 innings to earn the win as the Texas Rangers defeated the Chicago White Sox 11-2. He allowed two runs on five hits and three walks across 93 pitches while keeping the White Sox offense in check for most of the outing. Rocker’s strikeout total highlighted his dominance in the victory.

Logan Gilbert earned the win as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-2. The right-hander worked 5.0 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits while striking out 5 and walking 2. Gilbert’s effort helped Seattle pull away for a comfortable victory on the day.

Jake Burger went 2-3 with a home run, a double and two walks as the Texas Rangers defeated the Chicago White Sox 11-2. Burger drove in two runs and scored once in the lopsided win, providing key offense for Texas throughout the contest.

Ranger Suarez tossed 5.0 innings for the Boston Red Sox in their 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins. Suarez allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits, striking out 4 and walking 4 while hitting 2 batters in the solid outing that kept Boston in front.

Michael Conforto went 3-3 with a home run, a double and a walk as the Chicago Cubs shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0. Conforto scored twice and drove in two runs, helping power the Cubs to a dominant victory on the afternoon.

Robbie Ray went 5.1 innings for the San Diego Padres in a 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ray allowed 2 earned runs on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks while also stealing a base during the tight contest.

Wyatt Langford went 2-5 with a home run as the Texas Rangers defeated the Chicago White Sox 11-2. Langford scored twice and drove in two runs while also drawing a walk in the lopsided victory for Texas.

Corey Seager went 3-4 with two doubles and a walk as the Texas Rangers defeated the Chicago White Sox 11-2. Seager drove in three runs and scored once in the comfortable win for Texas on the day.

Rafael Devers went 2-4 with a home run as the San Francisco Giants shut out the Cincinnati Reds 5-0. Devers drove in three runs and scored twice in the dominant victory for San Francisco.

CJ Abrams went 1-4 with a double, a walk and two stolen bases as the Washington Nationals defeated the Colorado Rockies 13-3. Abrams scored twice and drove in a run while swiping two bags in the lopsided win.

Merrill Kelly took the loss for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their 7-0 shutout defeat to the Chicago Cubs. Kelly worked 5.2 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits while striking out 4 and walking 3 in the tough outing.