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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Chris Sale leads top pitchers for August 8, 2026
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get baseball pitcher projections today backed by expert analysis of Saturday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Saturday, August 8, 2026, feature Chris Sale of the Braves 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 8, 2026
See which pitchers join Sale on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale (Braves) | 6.64 | 17.00 | 1.87 | 4.26 |
| Jacob deGrom (Rangers) | 5.71 | 15.92 | 1.90 | 4.14 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Dodgers) | 5.40 | 17.34 | 2.08 | 4.45 |
| Gerrit Cole (Yankees) | 5.29 | 17.00 | 2.59 | 5.10 |
| George Kirby (Mariners) | 5.25 | 15.84 | 1.68 | 3.99 |
| Michael King (Padres) | 5.24 | 15.22 | 2.06 | 4.44 |
| Aaron Nola (Phillies) | 5.00 | 16.38 | 2.57 | 5.43 |
| Gavin Williams (Guardians) | 4.99 | 15.13 | 2.08 | 4.31 |
| Sandy Alcantara (Marlins) | 4.94 | 17.69 | 2.49 | 5.43 |
| Chase Burns (Reds) | 4.84 | 14.03 | 1.95 | 4.19 |
For August 8, 2026, Sale tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.64, followed by Jacob deGrom at 5.71. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Gerrit Cole and George Kirby 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 Saturday's top 10 home run predictions.
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