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MLB Highlights: 2026-05-22

May 23, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen
Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances
1
Gavin Williams
SP • CLE
8.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 H
Gavin Williams delivered a dominant outing as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0. The right-hander tossed 8.0 innings, allowing just 4 hits while striking out 11 and walking none. Williams earned the win to improve to 7-3, holding Philadelphia scoreless through eight frames on 99 pitches. His performance helped Cleveland maintain its AL Central lead.
MLB Rank: #119
Proj: 3.76 ERA, 170 IP, 69 BB, 182 K, 9.6 K/9, 1.30 WHIP
2
Cristopher Sánchez
SP • PHI
8.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 H
Cristopher Sánchez turned in a strong start for the Philadelphia Phillies, who fell 1-0 to the Cleveland Guardians. Sánchez worked 8.0 innings, surrendering 4 hits and 2 walks while fanning 6. He kept the Guardians off the board until the late innings, throwing 96 pitches in a no-decision. The effort kept Philadelphia competitive in a low-scoring affair.
MLB Rank: #9
Proj: 2.96 ERA, 196 IP, 49 BB, 200 K, 9.2 K/9, 1.15 WHIP
3
Eury Pérez
SP • MIA
6.1 IP, 5 K, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 H
Eury Pérez earned the win as the Miami Marlins topped the New York Mets 2-1. Pérez went 6.1 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 5 and issuing no walks. He improved to 3-6 with the victory, limiting New York to just one run on 86 pitches in a tight contest.
MLB Rank: #128
Proj: 3.63 ERA, 153 IP, 59 BB, 170 K, 10.0 K/9, 1.22 WHIP
4
Kevin Gausman
SP • TOR
6.2 IP, 8 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 H
Kevin Gausman picked up the win for the Toronto Blue Jays in their 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gausman tossed 6.2 innings, allowing 6 hits and 1 earned run with 8 strikeouts and 1 walk on 94 pitches. He moved to 4-3 on the season while keeping Toronto in control throughout the outing.
MLB Rank: #108
Proj: 3.83 ERA, 188 IP, 53 BB, 178 K, 8.5 K/9, 1.24 WHIP
5
Logan Gilbert
SP • SEA
5.2 IP, 6 K, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 H
Logan Gilbert kept the Seattle Mariners in front during their 2-0 shutout win over the Kansas City Royals. Gilbert worked 5.2 scoreless innings, scattering 2 hits and 2 walks while striking out 6 on 94 pitches. The effort helped preserve a low-scoring victory and maintain Seattle’s momentum.
MLB Rank: #64
Proj: 3.55 ERA, 182 IP, 42 BB, 184 K, 9.1 K/9, 1.15 WHIP
6
Bubba Chandler
SP • PIT
5.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 H
Bubba Chandler took the loss as the Pittsburgh Pirates fell 6-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays. Chandler lasted 5.0 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned run while recording 11 strikeouts and 3 walks on 99 pitches. Despite the high strikeout total, Toronto capitalized enough to hand him the defeat and drop him to 1-6.
MLB Rank: #378
Proj: 4.06 ERA, 144 IP, 63 BB, 140 K, 8.7 K/9, 1.37 WHIP
7
Payton Tolle
SP • BOS
6.0 IP, 9 K, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 H
Payton Tolle battled through 6.0 innings for the Boston Red Sox in an 8-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Tolle allowed 4 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 9 and walking 2 on 85 pitches. The outing kept Boston within striking distance but ultimately resulted in a no-decision.
MLB Rank: #130
Proj: 3.57 ERA, 146 IP, 46 BB, 156 K, 9.6 K/9, 1.18 WHIP
8
Noah Cameron
SP • KCR
6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 H
Noah Cameron turned in a quality start for the Kansas City Royals, who were shut out 2-0 by the Seattle Mariners. Cameron tossed 6.0 scoreless innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 walks while fanning 8 on 96 pitches. The performance kept Kansas City close but did not factor into the decision.
MLB Rank: #520
Proj: 4.37 ERA, 167 IP, 53 BB, 146 K, 7.8 K/9, 1.34 WHIP
9
Logan Henderson
SP • MIL
5.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 H
Logan Henderson earned the win as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1. Henderson worked 5.0 shutout innings, scattering 2 hits and 3 walks while striking out 7 on 85 pitches. He improved to 2-1 while helping Milwaukee secure the victory.
MLB Rank: #289
Proj: 3.85 ERA, 140 IP, 42 BB, 145 K, 9.3 K/9, 1.21 WHIP
10
Gerrit Cole
SP • NYY
6.0 IP, 2 K, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 H
Gerrit Cole kept the New York Yankees competitive in a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Cole tossed 6.0 scoreless innings, allowing 2 hits and 3 walks while striking out 2 on 72 pitches. The outing helped limit Tampa Bay’s offense before the bullpen took over.
MLB Rank: #154
Proj: 3.84 ERA, 172 IP, 48 BB, 161 K, 8.4 K/9, 1.24 WHIP
399
Michael Soroka
SP • CHC
6.0 IP, 2 K, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 H
Michael Soroka allowed 1 earned run over 6.0 innings with 2 strikeouts and no walks in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ matchup. Colorado Rockies won 3-2 over Arizona Diamondbacks.
MLB Rank: #399
Proj: 4.02 ERA, 138 IP, 48 BB, 139 K, 9.0 K/9, 1.30 WHIP
581
Bryce Elder
SP • ATL
6.0 IP, 4 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 H
Bryce Elder allowed 1 earned run over 6.0 innings with 4 strikeouts and 1 walk. Atlanta Braves won 5-4 over Washington Nationals.
MLB Rank: #581
Proj: 4.53 ERA, 180 IP, 59 BB, 144 K, 7.2 K/9, 1.41 WHIP
481
Spencer Arrighetti
SP • HOU
(W, 6-1) 5.0 IP, 5 K, 0 ER, 4 BB, 2 H
Spencer Arrighetti earned the win after tossing 5.0 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts. Houston Astros won 4-2 over Chicago Cubs.
MLB Rank: #481
Proj: 4.30 ERA, 161 IP, 69 BB, 159 K, 8.8 K/9, 1.38 WHIP
74
Zach Neto
SS • LAA
2-4 | 2 HR, HBP, 2 RBI
Zach Neto went 2-4 with 2 home runs and 2 RBI. Los Angeles Angels won 9-6 over Texas Rangers.
MLB Rank: #74
Proj: 118.5 wRC+, 0.255/0.333/0.451, 24 HR, 24 SB, 74 Runs, 80 RBI
1322
Miles Mikolas
SP • WSN
5.0 IP, 3 K, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 H
Miles Mikolas allowed 0 earned runs over 5.0 innings with 3 strikeouts. Atlanta Braves won 5-4 over Washington Nationals.
MLB Rank: #1322
Proj: 4.82 ERA, 166 IP, 42 BB, 114 K, 6.2 K/9, 1.37 WHIP
146
CJ Abrams
SS • WSN
2-5 | 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 3B, 3 RBI
CJ Abrams went 2-5 with a home run, triple and 3 RBI. Atlanta Braves won 5-4 over Washington Nationals.
MLB Rank: #146
Proj: 114.7 wRC+, 0.260/0.332/0.440, 20 HR, 28 SB, 79 Runs, 74 RBI
375
Davis Martin
SP • CHW
(W, 7-1) 5.2 IP, 7 K, 4 ER, 2 BB, 6 H
Davis Martin earned the win after allowing 4 earned runs over 5.2 innings with 7 strikeouts. Chicago White Sox won 9-4 over San Francisco Giants.
MLB Rank: #375
Proj: 4.21 ERA, 165 IP, 52 BB, 143 K, 7.8 K/9, 1.34 WHIP
244
Pete Alonso
1B • BAL
1-3 | 1 HR, 1 BB, 1 K
Pete Alonso went 1-3 with a home run and 4 RBI. Baltimore Orioles won 7-4 over Detroit Tigers.
MLB Rank: #244
Proj: 129.5 wRC+, 0.256/0.336/0.493, 32 HR, 4 SB, 77 Runs, 90 RBI
124
Jonah Tong
SP • NYM
3.0 IP, 2 K, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 H
Jonah Tong allowed 0 earned runs over 3.0 innings with 2 strikeouts. Miami Marlins won 2-1 over New York Mets.
MLB Rank: #124
Proj: 3.60 ERA, 143 IP, 67 BB, 162 K, 10.2 K/9, 1.34 WHIP
808
Jeffrey Springs
SP • ATH
(L, 3-5) 6.1 IP, 3 K, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 H
Jeffrey Springs took the loss after allowing 4 earned runs over 6.1 innings. San Diego Padres won 7-3 over Athletics.
MLB Rank: #808
Proj: 4.53 ERA, 163 IP, 49 BB, 135 K, 7.5 K/9, 1.32 WHIP

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