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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Chris Sale leads top pitchers for July 28, 2026
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get baseball pitcher projections today driven by expert analysis of Tuesday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Tuesday, July 28, 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 July 28, 2026
See which pitchers join Sale on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale (Braves) | 6.56 | 16.99 | 1.86 | 4.28 |
| Reid Detmers (Angels) | 5.66 | 15.12 | 2.62 | 4.99 |
| Gerrit Cole (Yankees) | 5.46 | 17.24 | 2.34 | 4.81 |
| Gavin Williams (Guardians) | 5.24 | 14.78 | 2.31 | 4.73 |
| Michael King (Padres) | 5.11 | 15.23 | 2.05 | 4.42 |
| Aaron Nola (Phillies) | 5.10 | 16.50 | 2.51 | 5.41 |
| Luis Castillo (Mariners) | 4.92 | 16.06 | 2.89 | 6.06 |
| Sandy Alcantara (Marlins) | 4.70 | 17.25 | 2.76 | 6.02 |
| Taj Bradley (Twins) | 4.65 | 14.83 | 2.42 | 4.84 |
| Brandon Pfaadt (Diamondbacks) | 4.56 | 15.23 | 2.55 | 5.63 |
For July 28, 2026, Sale tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.56, followed by Reid Detmers at 5.66. Gerrit Cole, Gavin Williams and Michael King 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.
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