MLB Highlights: 2026-05-07

J.T. Ginn delivered a stellar performance in his start, going 8.0 innings while allowing just 1 earned run on 4 hits, including 1 home run, 1 walk, and fanning 8 Phillies batters. He threw 96 pitches (64% strikes), induced 10 groundouts, and picked up the win (1-1) as the Athletics dominated the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1. The prospect controlled the game masterfully, facing 27 batters and limiting damage effectively.

Michael King put together a quality start for the Padres, tossing 6.0 innings and surrendering only 1 earned run on 1 hit, 1 home run, 2 walks, and 6 strikeouts. He threw 86 pitches (63% strikes), recording 6 groundouts and 3 flyouts among his 18 outs. Despite the strong effort, the Padres fell 2-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals in a pitcher’s duel.

Shota Imanaga struck out 10 over 6.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 6 hits, including 1 home run, and 3 walks to earn the win (4-2). He threw 99 pitches (70% strikes), generating 7 flyouts and 7 air outs while facing 28 batters. The Cubs powered to an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds behind Imanaga’s dominant strikeout performance.

Matthew Liberatore earned the win (2-1) with 6.0 innings of one-run baseball, permitting 3 hits, no home runs, 3 walks, and 6 strikeouts against the Padres. He threw 81 pitches (64% strikes), picked off a runner, and mixed 6 groundouts with 3 flyouts. The Cardinals edged San Diego 2-1 in a tight contest.

Christian Scott went 4.2 innings for the Mets, allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits including 1 double, 2 walks, and striking out 6 Rockies hitters. He threw 82 pitches (65% strikes), with 4 flyouts and 2 lineouts among his 14 outs. The Rockies prevailed 6-2 over New York despite Scott’s solid strikeout total.

Mitch Keller picked up the win (4-1), working 6.0 innings and giving up 2 earned runs on 4 hits, 1 home run, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts. He threw 84 pitches (60% strikes), generating 8 groundouts, and allowed 1 stolen base. The Pirates defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2.

Ryan Jeffers torched the Nationals for 3 hits in 4 at-bats, including 2 doubles and a home run, scoring 3 runs with 1 RBI, 1 walk, and 1 strikeout. He reached base in 4 of 5 plate appearances with 8 total bases. Despite his big night, the Minnesota Twins lost 7-5 to Washington.

Keibert Ruiz had a monster game, going 3-for-4 with 2 doubles, a home run, 3 runs scored, and a massive 4 RBI while striking out once. His 8 total bases and perfect contact fueled the Nationals to a 7-5 comeback win over the Minnesota Twins.

Zack Gelof contributed 2 hits in 5 at-bats, featuring a home run and a triple for 7 total bases, scoring 2 runs with 3 RBI and 1 strikeout. His extra-base power helped the Athletics rout the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1.

Jake McCarthy drove in 5 RBI on 2 hits in 4 at-bats, including a double and home run for 6 total bases, scoring 1 run despite 2 strikeouts and leaving 2 on base. His clutch production powered the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 win over the New York Mets.

Zac Gallen (L, 1-3) suffered the loss in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2-4 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He worked 6.0 innings, surrendering 4 earned runs on 6 hits, including 2 home runs, with 2 walks and 5 strikeouts. Gallen threw 100 pitches (62 strikes) and faced 28 batters, recording 10 groundouts and 4 flyouts, but couldn’t prevent the Pirates from securing the victory.

Michael Conforto was a perfect 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, a walk, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI, powering the Chicago Cubs to an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds. His 7 total bases and error-free plate appearances highlighted a dominant offensive night in the Cubs’ comfortable victory.

Max Meyer delivered a solid 5.0 innings for the Miami Marlins in their narrow 4-3 triumph over the Baltimore Orioles, allowing 2 earned runs on 6 hits and 2 walks while fanning 5. He threw 94 pitches, inducing 4 flyouts and 7 airouts among his 15 outs in a gritty performance that helped secure the win.

Junior Caminero slashed 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI, despite grounding into a double play, as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4. His 5 total bases contributed significantly to the Rays’ offensive outburst in the victory.

Brent Rooker went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, 3 RBI, and a run scored, striking out once, in the Athletics’ rout of the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1. His 5 total bases and productive plate appearances fueled the Athletics’ dominant offensive performance.

Sal Stewart connected for a solo home run in a 1-for-4 effort with a walk and a strikeout, scoring twice and driving in a run, but the Cincinnati Reds fell 3-8 to the Chicago Cubs. His 4 total bases provided a bright spot in the loss.

Shea Langeliers smacked a home run in a 2-for-5 performance with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI as the Athletics demolished the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1. His 5 total bases added to the Athletics’ explosive offense in the lopsided win.

Trent Grisham ripped 3-for-5 with a double, a stolen base, 2 runs scored, and 3 RBI, boosting the New York Yankees to a 9-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. His multi-hit effort and speed on the bases were key in the Yankees’ strong showing.

Cody Bellinger excelled going 3-for-4 with a triple, a walk, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI, helping the New York Yankees defeat the Texas Rangers 9-2. His 5 total bases and efficient plate work sparked the Yankees’ offense in the win.

Griffin Jax tossed 4.0 innings for the Tampa Bay Rays in their 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox, giving up 2 earned runs (3 total) on 4 hits and a walk with 3 strikeouts. He generated 7 groundouts and threw 59 pitches (66% strikes) in a steady effort.