MLB Highlights: 2026-05-08

Dylan Cease delivered a gem for the Toronto Blue Jays in their 2-0 shutout win over the Los Angeles Angels. The right-hander went 7.0 innings, allowing zero earned runs on 5 hits, fanning 10 batters without issuing a single walk. He threw 97 pitches (66 strikes) over 25 batters faced, recording 21 outs with 4 flyouts, 3 groundouts, and 7 airouts. Cease earned the win (3-1), lowering his runs scored per 9 to 0.00 in the complete effort.

Jacob Misiorowski shone for the Milwaukee Brewers in a 6-0 victory over the New York Yankees. He pitched 6.0 scoreless innings, striking out 11 while walking 2 and allowing just 2 hits. Misiorowski threw 95 pitches (66 strikes) to 22 batters, notching 18 outs with 2 flyouts, 2 groundouts, and 5 airouts. He picked up the win (3-2), including a balk, in a dominant outing that kept the Yankees off the board entirely.

Connelly Early was masterful for the Boston Red Sox, leading them to a 2-0 shutout over the Tampa Bay Rays. He worked 7.0 innings with zero earned runs, 8 strikeouts, 1 walk, and 4 hits plus 1 hit batter. Early threw 96 pitches (70 strikes) across 26 batters for 21 outs (2 flyouts, 4 groundouts, 8 airouts). He secured the win (3-2) with a balk, maintaining a perfect 0.00 runs per 9 in the pitcher’s duel.

Kyle Bradish took the tough-luck loss for the Baltimore Orioles in a 4-3 defeat to the Athletics. Despite 7.0 innings pitched, 10 strikeouts, 1 walk, 5 hits, and 1 hit batter, he allowed 3 earned runs including a triple. Bradish threw 96 pitches (60 strikes) to 28 batters for 21 outs (1 flyout, 7 groundouts, 4 airouts), driving in 3 RBI against. The effort (1-5) showed his strikeout stuff but couldn’t hold the lead.

Chris Sale suffered the loss (6-2) for the Atlanta Braves in a 3-1 setback against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He went 7.0 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits including a double and a home run, with 7 strikeouts and no walks plus 1 hit batter. Sale threw 102 pitches (76 strikes, .750 strike percentage) over 27 batters for 21 outs (3 flyouts, 6 groundouts, 8 airouts), driving in 3 RBI but falling short.

Foster Griffin earned the win (4-1) for the Washington Nationals in a close 3-2 triumph over the Miami Marlins. He pitched 7.0 innings, surrendering 1 earned run on 4 hits including a double and home run, with 9 strikeouts, 1 walk, and 2 stolen bases allowed. Griffin threw 103 pitches (74 strikes) to 27 batters for 21 outs (1 flyout, 7 groundouts, 6 airouts), driving in 1 RBI while securing the victory.

Ryne Nelson went 6.2 innings for the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 3-1 loss to the New York Mets. He allowed 1 earned run on 2 hits including a home run, with 7 strikeouts and 1 walk. Nelson threw 95 pitches (66 strikes) to 23 batters, recording 20 outs (8 flyouts, 3 groundouts, 10 airouts) and 1 RBI against in a quality start that kept his team in contention.

Michael McGreevy picked up the win (3-2) for the St. Louis Cardinals in their 6-0 shutout of the San Diego Padres. The righty threw 6.0 scoreless innings, limiting foes to 1 hit with 9 strikeouts and 2 walks. He used 94 pitches (59 strikes) on 21 batters for 18 outs (3 flyouts, 5 groundouts, 4 airouts), dominating en route to the complete shutout support.

Nolan McLean pitched 6.0 innings for the New York Mets in their 3-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He gave up 1 earned run on 3 hits including a double and home run, with 6 strikeouts, 1 walk, and 1 hit batter. McLean threw 100 pitches (63 strikes) to 22 batters for 18 outs (3 flyouts, 7 groundouts, 4 airouts), contributing 1 RBI against in the victory.

Mike Burrows earned the win (2-4) for the Houston Astros in a decisive 10-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds. He tossed 7.0 scoreless innings, permitting 3 hits including a double, with 6 strikeouts and 1 walk. Burrows threw 98 pitches (62 strikes) over 25 batters for 21 outs (4 flyouts, 4 groundouts, 11 airouts), anchoring the shutout performance.

Luke Raley delivered a monster performance in the Seattle Mariners’ 12-8 win over the Chicago White Sox, smashing two home runs and driving in 7 RBI on just 2-for-5 hitting while scoring twice. His power surge included 8 total bases, anchoring Seattle’s high-octane offense in a game where they piled up runs. Raley left 3 on base but struck out twice, proving pivotal in the victory with his clutch production from right field.

Robbie Ray (W, 3-4) dominated in the San Francisco Giants’ 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates (21-18, fourth in the NL Central), scattering 4 hits over 6.0 innings with 7 strikeouts and 1 earned run allowed on 93 pitches (63% strikes). He issued 4 walks and allowed 2 stolen bases and 1 homer but kept the Giants ahead. Pittsburgh lurks in fourth while Giants (15-23, fifth in NL West) get a boost in the win.

Parker Messick (W, 4-1) powered the Cleveland Guardians (21-19, first in the AL Central) to a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins (16-23, fifth in the AL Central), working 5.2 innings with 7 strikeouts, 1 earned run, just 1 walk, but 7 hits including 2 doubles over 95 pitches. He induced 4 fly outs, 3 ground outs, and limited damage despite traffic, securing the victory for Cleveland atop the division.

Keider Montero delivered a quality start for the Detroit Tigers in a tough 4-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals, going 6.0 innings with 4 strikeouts, 1 earned run, 1 walk, and just 3 hits on 71 pitches (62% strikes). He racked up 11 air outs and kept the game close, but Detroit fell short. Montero’s efficient outing featured strong groundball (3 outs) and flyball (5 outs) contact management.

Ben Brown was lights out for the Chicago Cubs in their 7-1 rout of the Texas Rangers, firing 4.0 shutout innings with 3 strikeouts, 1 walk, and zero hits faced across 13 batters on 46 pitches (67% strikes). He generated 6 ground outs and limited damage perfectly, setting the tone for Chicago’s offensive explosion in the dominant win.

Connor Prielipp (L, 1-1) took the loss for the Minnesota Twins in a 6-4 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians, pitching 5.0 innings with 6 strikeouts but allowing 4 runs (1 earned) on 4 hits, 2 walks, and 1 HBP over 93 pitches. Despite fanning 6, he surrendered 1 homer and 3 RBI, unable to stem Cleveland’s rally in the AL Central clash.

Emmet Sheehan kept the Los Angeles Dodgers (24-14, first in the NL West) rolling with a strong 4.2 innings in a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves (26-13, first in the NL East), striking out 7, allowing 1 earned run on 6 hits and 1 walk over 88 pitches (73% strikes). His high strike rate and swing-and-miss stuff limited the potent Braves lineup effectively.

Chase Dollander anchored the Colorado Rockies in a thrilling 9-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, tossing 5.2 innings with 5 strikeouts, 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 5 walks over 89 pitches. Despite control issues (54% strikes), he induced 9 ground outs and allowed just 1 homer, helping Colorado’s offense overcome the deficit for the victory.

Jacob Lopez (W, 3-2) earned the win for the Athletics in a close 4-3 decision over the Baltimore Orioles, navigating 5.1 innings with 5 strikeouts, 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 2 walks over 91 pitches (63% strikes). He battled 2 homers but limited further damage with 5 fly outs, securing the tight victory for Oakland.

Kris Bubic contributed in the Kansas City Royals’ narrow 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers, pitching 5.2 innings with 5 strikeouts, 3 earned runs on 4 hits, 4 walks, and 1 wild pitch over 96 pitches (61% strikes). His 8 ground outs helped, including 1 steal prevented indirectly, in a gritty performance for the victorious Royals.