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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Shane McClanahan leads top pitchers for July 30, 2026
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get baseball pitcher projections today backed by expert analysis of Thursday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Thursday, July 30, 2026, feature Shane McClanahan of the Rays 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 July 30, 2026
See which pitchers join McClanahan on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane McClanahan (Rays) | 5.81 | 15.82 | 1.88 | 4.46 |
| Roki Sasaki (Dodgers) | 5.40 | 15.90 | 2.43 | 4.73 |
| Bryan Woo (Mariners) | 5.35 | 16.15 | 2.60 | 5.61 |
| Sonny Gray (Red Sox) | 5.34 | 15.42 | 2.50 | 5.98 |
| Robbie Ray (Giants) | 4.99 | 15.62 | 2.10 | 4.32 |
| Grant Holmes (Braves) | 4.97 | 15.35 | 2.49 | 5.18 |
| Nolan McLean (Mets) | 4.91 | 16.08 | 1.98 | 4.07 |
| Sean Burke (White Sox) | 4.89 | 15.67 | 2.86 | 5.23 |
| Bailey Ober (Twins) | 4.54 | 15.47 | 2.56 | 5.20 |
| Ryan Weathers (Yankees) | 4.42 | 14.66 | 1.96 | 3.94 |
For July 30, 2026, McClanahan tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 5.81, followed by Roki Sasaki at 5.40. Bryan Woo, Sonny Gray 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 Thursday's top 10 home run predictions.
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