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MLB Highlights: 2026-06-07

June 8, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen
Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances
403
Noah Cameron
SP • KCR
6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 H
Noah Cameron delivered a strong outing, tossing 6.0 IP with 0 ER, 7 K and 0 BB to earn the win as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-5. The right-hander induced 7 groundouts and limited Minnesota to just 3 hits over 23 batters faced while throwing 104 pitches. Cameron’s performance helped Kansas City secure the narrow victory on the road.
MLB Rank: #403
Proj: 4.21 ERA, 168 IP, 52 BB, 151 K, 8.1 K/9, 1.32 WHIP
258
Sandy Alcantara
SP • MIA
7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 H
Sandy Alcantara went 7.0 IP allowing 1 ER with 7 K and 1 BB in the Miami Marlins’ 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He recorded 7 groundouts and 2 flyouts while limiting Tampa Bay to 5 hits over 25 batters faced. Alcantara earned the victory with a quality start on the road.
MLB Rank: #258
Proj: 4.18 ERA, 194 IP, 60 BB, 161 K, 7.5 K/9, 1.32 WHIP
46
Jacob deGrom
SP • TEX
6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 H
Jacob deGrom tossed 6.0 scoreless innings with 6 K and 2 BB as the Texas Rangers shut out the Cleveland Guardians 10-0. He allowed only 3 hits across 23 batters faced and recorded 5 flyouts. deGrom earned the win in the lopsided home victory.
MLB Rank: #46
Proj: 3.30 ERA, 172 IP, 43 BB, 192 K, 10.0 K/9, 1.11 WHIP
430
Michael Soroka
SP • CHC
7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 H
Michael Soroka allowed 1 ER over 7.0 IP with 6 K and 2 BB to pick up the win in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 5-1 victory against the Washington Nationals. He surrendered just 3 hits while generating 10 airouts. Soroka’s effort supported Arizona’s road win.
MLB Rank: #430
Proj: 4.04 ERA, 142 IP, 47 BB, 139 K, 8.8 K/9, 1.29 WHIP
164
Ranger Suarez
SP • BOS
6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 H
Ranger Suarez worked 6.1 IP allowing 1 ER with 6 K and 0 BB in the Boston Red Sox’s 6-1 loss to the New York Yankees. He recorded 12 airouts and 1 groundout while facing 25 batters. Suarez kept Boston competitive despite the final result.
MLB Rank: #164
Proj: 3.89 ERA, 177 IP, 52 BB, 161 K, 8.2 K/9, 1.29 WHIP
309
Bubba Chandler
SP • PIT
5.1 IP, 7 K, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 H
Bubba Chandler struck out 7 over 5.1 IP but took the loss as the Pittsburgh Pirates fell 3-2 to the Atlanta Braves. He allowed 2 ER and 2 BB while inducing 8 airouts. Chandler’s effort came in a close road contest.
MLB Rank: #309
Proj: 3.94 ERA, 146 IP, 64 BB, 145 K, 8.9 K/9, 1.35 WHIP
1623
Javier Assad
SP • CHC
6.1 IP, 5 K, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 H
Javier Assad tossed 6.1 scoreless innings with 5 K and 1 BB in the Chicago Cubs’ 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants. He allowed just 1 hit over 21 batters faced and recorded 8 groundouts. Assad kept the game close on the road.
MLB Rank: #1623
Proj: 4.67 ERA, 136 IP, 51 BB, 104 K, 6.9 K/9, 1.43 WHIP
148
Gage Jump
SP • ATH
6.1 IP, 3 K, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 H
Gage Jump threw 6.1 shutout innings with 3 K and 3 BB to earn the win as the Athletics blanked the Houston Astros 5-0. He allowed 3 hits across 24 batters faced. Jump’s start powered Oakland’s road shutout.
MLB Rank: #148
Proj: 3.61 ERA, 144 IP, 52 BB, 148 K, 9.3 K/9, 1.27 WHIP
660
Bryce Elder
SP • ATL
6.0 IP, 4 K, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 H
Bryce Elder allowed 2 ER over 6.0 IP with 4 K and 2 BB in the Atlanta Braves’ 3-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He surrendered 2 hits and recorded 7 groundouts. Elder’s outing helped Atlanta secure the narrow road victory.
MLB Rank: #660
Proj: 4.54 ERA, 180 IP, 58 BB, 142 K, 7.1 K/9, 1.41 WHIP
3644
Luis Castillo
LF • MIL
5.2 IP, 5 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 H
Luis Castillo worked 5.2 IP allowing 1 ER with 5 K and 1 BB as the Seattle Mariners fell 5-4 to the Detroit Tigers. He permitted 2 hits and generated 8 airouts over 21 batters faced. Castillo’s start kept Seattle in a tight contest.
757
Michael McGreevy
SP • STL
6.0 IP, 5 K, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 H
Michael McGreevy allowed 2 earned runs over 6.0 innings with 5 strikeouts and 0 walks in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 5-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
MLB Rank: #757
Proj: 4.53 ERA, 171 IP, 40 BB, 120 K, 6.3 K/9, 1.37 WHIP
304
Griffin Jax
RP • TBR
5.0 IP, 4 K, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 H
Griffin Jax tossed 5.0 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks as the Tampa Bay Rays fell 4-1 to the Miami Marlins.
MLB Rank: #304
Proj: 3.18 ERA, 40 IP, 14 BB, 45 K, 10.2 K/9, 1.21 WHIP
319
Connor Prielipp
SP • MIN
4.1 IP, 7 K, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 H
Connor Prielipp struck out 7 over 4.1 innings but took the loss as the Minnesota Twins fell 6-5 to the Kansas City Royals.
MLB Rank: #319
Proj: 3.82 ERA, 128 IP, 50 BB, 129 K, 9.0 K/9, 1.31 WHIP
202
Carson Benge
CF • NYM
5/5 (1.000), 3 R, 1 HR, 1 3B, 2 RBI
Carson Benge went 5-for-5 with a triple, a home run, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI in the New York Mets’ 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.
MLB Rank: #202
Proj: 113.2 wRC+, 0.258/0.335/0.428, 20 HR, 16 SB, 75 Runs, 71 RBI
755
Shane Drohan
SP • CHW
6.1 IP, 4 K, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 H
Shane Drohan worked 6.1 innings with 4 strikeouts and earned the win in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 12-4 rout of the Colorado Rockies.
MLB Rank: #755
Proj: 4.07 ERA, 110 IP, 44 BB, 108 K, 8.8 K/9, 1.34 WHIP
203
Jack Flaherty
SP • DET
5.0 IP, 7 K, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 H
Jack Flaherty struck out 7 over 5.0 innings as the Detroit Tigers edged the Seattle Mariners 5-4.
MLB Rank: #203
Proj: 3.92 ERA, 171 IP, 60 BB, 179 K, 9.5 K/9, 1.27 WHIP
542
Trevor McDonald
SP • SFG
5.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 H
Trevor McDonald allowed 1 earned run over 5.0 innings with 6 strikeouts in the San Francisco Giants’ 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs.
MLB Rank: #542
Proj: 4.22 ERA, 146 IP, 54 BB, 121 K, 7.5 K/9, 1.40 WHIP
288
Matt McLain
2B • CIN
2/4, 2 R, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 K
Matt McLain hit 2 home runs and drove in 2 runs in the Cincinnati Reds’ 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
MLB Rank: #288
Proj: 100.3 wRC+, 0.235/0.322/0.393, 18 HR, 19 SB, 70 Runs, 67 RBI
108
Kevin Gausman
SP • TOR
5.0 IP, 5 K, 4 ER, 0 BB, 5 H
Kevin Gausman surrendered 4 earned runs over 5.0 innings in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 6-4 win against the Baltimore Orioles.
MLB Rank: #108
Proj: 3.81 ERA, 188 IP, 53 BB, 180 K, 8.6 K/9, 1.23 WHIP
8000
Cam Schlittler
SP • NYY
5.2 IP, 5 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 H
Cam Schlittler allowed 1 earned run over 5.2 innings with 5 strikeouts in the New York Yankees’ 6-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

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