MLB Highlights: 2026-08-30

Tyler Glasnow earned the win as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-1. The right-hander allowed just one earned run over seven innings while striking out six and walking one on 85 pitches.

Zebby Matthews picked up the win in the Minnesota Twins’ 5-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. He tossed 8.1 innings, surrendering one earned run on five hits with five strikeouts and no walks.

Max Scherzer earned the win as the Toronto Blue Jays shut out the Seattle Mariners 7-0. Scherzer went seven innings, allowing no runs on one hit while striking out 10 and walking one.

Tyler Mahle turned in a strong outing in the Atlanta Braves’ 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. He covered 6.2 innings, giving up one earned run and one home run while striking out nine without issuing a walk.

Gunnar Henderson powered the Baltimore Orioles to an 8-5 win over the Athletics. He went 4-for-4 with two home runs, a triple, five RBI and three runs scored.

Will Warren earned the win in the New York Yankees’ 16-1 rout of the Boston Red Sox. He allowed one earned run over seven innings, striking out seven and walking one.

Yusei Kikuchi took the loss as the Los Angeles Angels fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2. Kikuchi gave up two earned runs over seven innings with six strikeouts and one walk.

Andrew Alvarez pitched effectively in the Washington Nationals’ 6-2 loss to the Miami Marlins. He allowed no earned runs across six innings with six strikeouts and three walks.

Drew Rasmussen started for the Tampa Bay Rays in their 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres. He worked six innings, allowing two earned runs while striking out six and walking two.

Zack Wheeler earned the win as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2. Wheeler tossed six innings, giving up one earned run with six strikeouts and three walks.

Chase Burns picked up the win as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-5. The right-hander worked 5.2 innings, allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 7 and walking 1 on 100 pitches. Burns limited damage despite a home run allowed, mixing in 70 strikes to keep the Cubs offense in check over his outing. His performance helped Cincinnati secure the victory in the contest.

Parker Messick earned the win for the Cleveland Guardians in their 11-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He tossed 6 innings, surrendering 5 hits and 1 earned run with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks on 105 pitches. Messick kept the Royals off the board effectively after the early frames, using a strong mix of ground and fly outs to navigate through the lineup and secure the comfortable team win.

Austin Wells powered the New York Yankees to a 16-1 win over the Boston Red Sox with a perfect 2-2 day that included 2 home runs and 5 RBI. He drove in runs with authority and crossed the plate twice himself in the lopsided victory. Wells also added a sacrifice fly, showcasing his ability to contribute in multiple ways during the offensive explosion.

Matthew Liberatore took the loss for the St. Louis Cardinals in their 5-4 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Working 5.2 innings, he allowed 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 9 and walking 2. Despite the high strikeout total, two home runs proved costly as the Pirates edged out the narrow victory.

Framber Valdez suffered the loss as the Detroit Tigers fell 6-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He pitched 6 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk. A home run and additional extra-base hits hurt his cause in the contest despite a solid strike percentage.

Pete Crow-Armstrong went deep twice for the Chicago Cubs in their 7-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. He finished 2-5 with 2 home runs, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored while striking out once. His power display provided bright spots in an otherwise tough day for the Cubs offense.

Robbie Ray turned in a quality start but did not factor in the decision as the San Diego Padres fell 5-4 to the Tampa Bay Rays. He allowed just 3 hits and 1 earned run over 6 innings while striking out 4 and walking 3. Ray stranded multiple runners and induced double plays to limit further damage.

Ethan Pecko earned the win for the Houston Astros in their 6-3 victory over the New York Mets. He pitched 5 innings, allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks. Pecko kept the Mets in check long enough for the Astros bullpen to close out the game successfully.

Ezequiel Duran delivered a strong performance for the Texas Rangers in their 7-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He went 2-5 with a home run, double, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored while striking out once. Duran’s extra-base hits helped fuel the Rangers offense throughout the contest.

Heliot Ramos contributed to the New York Yankees’ 16-1 rout of the Boston Red Sox, going 2-2 with a home run, 3 RBI, 1 run scored and 2 walks. His on-base skills and power helped extend the Yankees lead in the lopsided matchup.