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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Logan Gilbert leads top pitchers for August 7, 2026
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get baseball pitcher projections today driven by expert analysis of Friday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Friday, August 7, 2026, feature Logan Gilbert of the Mariners as the top projected pitcher, according to Dimers Pro’s latest simulation data.
Today’s pitching projections are powered by our MLB model, which simulates every game thousands of times to estimate outcomes like strikeouts, outs recorded, and earned runs allowed.
Strikeout projections for August 7, 2026
See which pitchers join Gilbert on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert (Mariners) | 5.98 | 16.03 | 1.64 | 3.74 |
| Zack Wheeler (Phillies) | 5.86 | 17.66 | 1.95 | 4.47 |
| Ronel Blanco (Astros) | 5.29 | 16.80 | 2.70 | 5.38 |
| Nathan Eovaldi (Rangers) | 5.11 | 16.80 | 2.16 | 4.78 |
| Robbie Ray (Padres) | 5.04 | 15.37 | 2.24 | 4.61 |
| Max Fried (Yankees) | 5.03 | 17.50 | 2.11 | 4.88 |
| José Soriano (Blue Jays) | 5.02 | 16.13 | 2.77 | 5.95 |
| Roki Sasaki (Dodgers) | 4.90 | 16.00 | 2.42 | 4.77 |
| Kevin Gausman (Cubs) | 4.90 | 16.16 | 2.45 | 5.37 |
| Zebby Matthews (Twins) | 4.69 | 14.04 | 2.16 | 4.84 |
For August 7, 2026, Gilbert tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 5.98, followed by Zack Wheeler at 5.86. Ronel Blanco, Nathan Eovaldi and Robbie Ray round out the top five.
Want to explore the full slate? Check out today’s MLB pitcher projections to sort by strikeouts, outs, or earned runs for every starter.
Plus, check out the other side of the action with Friday's top 10 home run predictions.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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