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MLB Highlights: 2026-05-15

May 16, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen
Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances
617
Merrill Kelly
SP • ARI
9.0 IP, 3 K, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 H
Merrill Kelly tossed a complete game as the Arizona Diamondbacks won 9-1 over the Colorado Rockies. He allowed just 1 earned run on 4 hits with 3 strikeouts and no walks across 9 innings.
MLB Rank: #617
Proj: 4.53 ERA, 177 IP, 61 BB, 151 K, 7.7 K/9, 1.39 WHIP
97
Joe Ryan
SP • MIN
6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 H
Joe Ryan struck out 7 over 6 innings but took a hard-luck loss as the Minnesota Twins fell 2-3 to the Milwaukee Brewers. He surrendered just 1 earned run on 4 hits.
MLB Rank: #97
Proj: 3.65 ERA, 178 IP, 42 BB, 181 K, 9.2 K/9, 1.14 WHIP
517
Spencer Arrighetti
SP • HOU
7.1 IP, 5 K, 0 ER, 4 BB, 1 H
Spencer Arrighetti delivered 7.1 scoreless innings to earn the win as the Houston Astros blanked the Texas Rangers 2-0. He scattered just 1 hit while striking out 5.
MLB Rank: #517
Proj: 4.33 ERA, 160 IP, 68 BB, 157 K, 8.8 K/9, 1.38 WHIP
232
Jack Leiter
SP • TEX
7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 H
Jack Leiter allowed just 1 earned run over 7 innings but suffered the loss as the Texas Rangers fell 0-2 to the Houston Astros. He fanned 6 and walked 3.
MLB Rank: #232
Proj: 3.98 ERA, 163 IP, 65 BB, 166 K, 9.2 K/9, 1.31 WHIP
236
Kyle Schwarber
DH • PHI
3/5 (.600), 2.000 OPS, 2 HR, 2 R, 5 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Kyle Schwarber went 3-for-5 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9. He also drew a walk in the contest.
MLB Rank: #236
Proj: 132.4 wRC+, 0.234/0.348/0.488, 35 HR, 6 SB, 80 Runs, 87 RBI
8000
Cam Schlittler
SP • NYY
6.2 IP, 9 K, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 H
Cam Schlittler struck out 9 over 6.2 innings to pick up the win as the New York Yankees topped the New York Mets 5-2. He allowed just 2 hits and 1 earned run.
169
Trey Yesavage
SP • TOR
6.0 IP, 6 K, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 H
Trey Yesavage worked 6 innings and struck out 6 but took the loss as the Toronto Blue Jays fell 2-3 to the Detroit Tigers. He surrendered 2 earned runs.
MLB Rank: #169
Proj: 3.52 ERA, 124 IP, 53 BB, 141 K, 10.2 K/9, 1.27 WHIP
596
Emerson Hancock
SP • SEA
6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 H
Emerson Hancock allowed 1 earned run over 6 innings but was tagged with the loss as the Seattle Mariners fell 0-2 to the San Diego Padres. He struck out 6.
MLB Rank: #596
Proj: 4.36 ERA, 157 IP, 49 BB, 128 K, 7.3 K/9, 1.33 WHIP
168
Braxton Ashcraft
SP • PIT
6.2 IP, 5 K, 4 ER, 0 BB, 7 H
Braxton Ashcraft lasted 6.2 innings and allowed 4 earned runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped an 11-9 decision to the Philadelphia Phillies. He struck out 5.
MLB Rank: #168
Proj: 3.64 ERA, 136 IP, 43 BB, 132 K, 8.8 K/9, 1.25 WHIP
958
Randy Vásquez
SP • SDP
6.0 IP, 3 K, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 H
Randy Vásquez tossed 6 scoreless innings to earn the win as the San Diego Padres defeated the Seattle Mariners 2-0. He allowed 4 hits with no walks.
MLB Rank: #958
Proj: 4.59 ERA, 157 IP, 53 BB, 121 K, 6.9 K/9, 1.38 WHIP
188
Connelly Early
SP • BOS
5.0 IP, 6 K, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 H
Connelly Early delivered 5.0 innings with 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts and 0 walks on 86 pitches. Despite the solid outing, the Boston Red Sox fell short as the Atlanta Braves won 3-2 over Boston Red Sox. Early allowed 5 hits and 1 hit batsman while inducing 6 groundouts.
MLB Rank: #188
Proj: 3.82 ERA, 153 IP, 60 BB, 152 K, 8.9 K/9, 1.33 WHIP
283
Coleman Crow
SP • MIL
5.0 IP, 3 K, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 H
Coleman Crow tossed 5.0 innings, surrendering 1 earned run on 3 hits with 3 strikeouts and 0 walks. The Milwaukee Brewers won 3-2 over Minnesota Twins in a tight contest where Crow’s performance helped stabilize the game early.
MLB Rank: #283
Proj: 3.95 ERA, 148 IP, 48 BB, 138 K, 8.4 K/9, 1.29 WHIP
201
Brandon Lowe
2B • PIT
2/5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 K
Brandon Lowe went 2-5 with two home runs and three RBIs in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. His power surge provided key offense in the 11-9 loss to Philadelphia Phillies, though the Pirates ultimately fell short.
MLB Rank: #201
Proj: 115.2 wRC+, 0.246/0.324/0.453, 27 HR, 5 SB, 75 Runs, 80 RBI
152
Spencer Strider
SP • ATL
5.1 IP, 4 K, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 H
Spencer Strider worked 5.1 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits with 4 strikeouts and 3 walks. The Atlanta Braves won 3-2 over Boston Red Sox, benefiting from Strider’s strong start that kept the game close throughout.
MLB Rank: #152
Proj: 3.83 ERA, 172 IP, 65 BB, 193 K, 10.1 K/9, 1.26 WHIP
336
Michael Wacha
SP • KCR
6.0 IP, 5 K, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 H
Michael Wacha went 6.0 innings, giving up 3 earned runs and 2 home runs while striking out 5 and walking 1. The St. Louis Cardinals won 5-4 over Kansas City Royals despite Wacha’s solid length on the mound for the Royals.
MLB Rank: #336
Proj: 4.25 ERA, 180 IP, 54 BB, 152 K, 7.6 K/9, 1.30 WHIP
290
Shane Baz
SP • BAL
7.0 IP, 4 K, 3 ER, 3 BB, 6 H
Shane Baz (L, 1-5) threw 7.0 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 6 hits with 4 strikeouts and 3 walks. The Baltimore Orioles dropped a 3-2 decision to the Washington Nationals in a low-scoring affair.
MLB Rank: #290
Proj: 4.15 ERA, 172 IP, 65 BB, 161 K, 8.4 K/9, 1.35 WHIP
809
Drew Anderson
RP • DET
4.0 IP, 1 K, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 H
Drew Anderson tossed 4.0 scoreless innings in relief, allowing just 1 hit with 1 strikeout and no walks. The Detroit Tigers won 3-2 over Toronto Blue Jays, with Anderson helping secure the narrow victory.
1370
Jesse Scholtens
SP • TBR
5.0 IP, 4 K, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 H
Jesse Scholtens (W, 4-2) pitched 5.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run and 1 home run while striking out 4 with no walks. The Tampa Bay Rays won 7-2 over Miami Marlins behind Scholtens’ steady outing.
2020
Zack Littell
SP • CIN
5.0 IP, 3 K, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 H
Zack Littell (W, 2-4) worked 5.0 scoreless innings, striking out 3 and walking 2 while allowing only 2 hits. The Washington Nationals won 3-2 over Baltimore Orioles with Littell earning the victory in the close matchup.
176
Tanner Bibee
SP • CLE
6.2 IP, 2 K, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 H
Tanner Bibee (L, 0-6) went 6.2 innings, surrendering 3 earned runs on 7 hits with 2 strikeouts and 2 walks. The Cleveland Guardians fell 7-6 to the Cincinnati Reds in a high-scoring battle.
MLB Rank: #176
Proj: 3.96 ERA, 182 IP, 54 BB, 173 K, 8.5 K/9, 1.25 WHIP

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