MLB Highlights: 2026-06-24

Braxton Ashcraft picked up the win as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-1. The right-hander worked 6.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 5 hits while striking out 10 and issuing zero walks on 86 pitches. Ashcraft induced 3 fly outs and 1 ground out, keeping Seattle off the board after the first inning. The performance improved his record to 7-3 on the season.

Gage Jump turned in a strong outing for the Athletics, allowing no earned runs over 5.0 innings in a 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants. He scattered 3 hits, walked 1, and struck out 9 on 97 pitches. Jump recorded 1 fly out and 3 line outs while keeping the Giants off the scoreboard through his start.

Tarik Skubal took the loss for the Detroit Tigers in their 4-2 defeat to the New York Yankees. Over 6.0 innings he surrendered 4 earned runs, including 3 home runs, while striking out 9 and walking none on 85 pitches. Skubal generated 5 ground outs and 1 fly out but was hurt by the long ball.

Jacob deGrom suffered the loss as the Texas Rangers fell 4-2 to the Miami Marlins. He tossed 6.0 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits with 8 strikeouts and 2 walks on 91 pitches. deGrom recorded 6 ground outs and 2 fly outs in the outing.

Ranger Suarez pitched 6.0 innings for the Boston Red Sox in an 8-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies. He allowed 1 earned run on 7 hits, struck out 9, and walked 1 on 102 pitches. Suarez tallied 4 fly outs and 4 ground outs while stranding multiple runners.

Shohei Ohtani earned the win for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins. The two-way star pitched 6.0 innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 5 hits with 8 strikeouts and 2 walks on 89 pitches. Ohtani produced 3 fly outs and 6 ground outs to secure his 8th win.

Tanner Bibee delivered 6.0 scoreless innings for the Cleveland Guardians in their 4-3 win against the Chicago White Sox. He allowed 3 hits, walked 1, and struck out 3 on 89 pitches while inducing 4 fly outs and 5 ground outs. Bibee also hit 1 batter and picked off a runner.

Dansby Swanson powered the Chicago Cubs to a 10-3 win over the New York Mets with a 2-for-4 day that included 2 HR and 7 RBI. He scored twice and struck out twice in four plate appearances. Swanson’s big game helped Chicago pull away early against the Mets.

Ryan Weathers earned the win for the New York Yankees in their 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers. He went 6.0 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 6 hits with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks on 97 pitches. Weathers recorded 3 fly outs and 3 ground outs to improve to 3-5.

Samuel Basallo went 2-for-5 with 2 HR and 4 RBI to help the Baltimore Orioles in a 7-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. He scored twice and struck out twice while hitting into one double play. Basallo’s power display provided most of Baltimore’s offense.

Joe Ryan took the loss for the Minnesota Twins as the Los Angeles Dodgers won 4-3. Working 6.0 innings, he surrendered 4 earned runs on 8 hits and 1 walk while striking out 9. The right-hander induced 7 air outs and 2 ground outs but allowed a homer in the outing. Despite the defeat, his 9 strikeouts kept the Twins in the game until the late innings.

Griffin Jax earned the win for the Tampa Bay Rays in their 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. In 5.0 innings he allowed no earned runs on 5 hits, walked 2 and struck out 7. Jax recorded 6 ground outs and limited hard contact, helping stabilize the Rays’ bullpen after an early lead.

Tyler Mahle delivered a strong start as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Athletics 2-1. Over 5.2 innings he yielded just 2 hits and 2 walks while striking out 4 and allowing no earned runs. Mahle generated 6 ground outs and 5 air outs, keeping the Athletics off the board until the bullpen closed it out.

Trey Yesavage turned in a solid effort for the Toronto Blue Jays in a 3-1 loss to the Houston Astros. He worked 5.2 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits and 5 walks while striking out 5. Yesavage kept the ball in the park and limited extra-base damage despite the high walk total.

Mike Burrows held the Toronto Blue Jays to 1 run over 6 innings in the Astros’ 3-1 win. He scattered 2 hits, issued 1 walk and struck out 3 while allowing a solo homer. Burrows generated 10 air outs and 5 ground outs, giving Houston a quality start on the road.

Aaron Nola kept the Philadelphia Phillies in a 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals. In 5 innings he allowed 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 2 walks, striking out 5 while surrendering 2 home runs. Nola’s 8 air outs helped minimize further damage in a tight contest.

Nolan McLean suffered the loss for the New York Mets in a 10-3 defeat to the Chicago Cubs. He lasted 6 innings, giving up 6 earned runs on 7 hits and 2 walks while striking out 9. Two home runs and several extra-base hits proved costly despite the high strikeout total.

Paul Goldschmidt powered the New York Yankees to a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers with a two-homer performance. He finished 2-for-4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI, providing the offensive spark in a low-scoring contest. His power surge helped the Yankees maintain their position atop the AL East.

Eury Pérez earned a no-decision but kept the Miami Marlins competitive in a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. In 4.2 innings he allowed 1 earned run on 3 hits, issued no walks and struck out 1. Pérez induced 6 air outs and 5 ground outs before exiting with the lead intact.

William Contreras delivered a perfect day at the plate to help the Milwaukee Brewers edge the Cincinnati Reds 6-5. He went 3-for-3 with a homer, 2 walks, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Contreras reached base in all five plate appearances, providing consistent on-base pressure in a close contest.