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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get baseball pitcher projections today guided by expert analysis of Saturday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Saturday, August 1, 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 1, 2026
See which pitchers join Gilbert on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert (Mariners) | 5.96 | 15.95 | 1.68 | 3.82 |
| Jacob deGrom (Rangers) | 5.80 | 15.50 | 2.13 | 4.68 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Dodgers) | 5.78 | 17.56 | 1.92 | 4.07 |
| Cristopher Sánchez (Phillies) | 5.61 | 17.63 | 1.91 | 5.04 |
| Ronel Blanco (Astros) | 5.41 | 16.80 | 2.80 | 5.52 |
| Braxton Ashcraft (Pirates) | 5.37 | 17.69 | 2.69 | 6.15 |
| Framber Valdez (Tigers) | 5.26 | 17.76 | 2.52 | 6.18 |
| Reynaldo López (Braves) | 5.22 | 15.35 | 2.25 | 4.90 |
| Max Fried (Yankees) | 5.20 | 17.71 | 1.90 | 4.64 |
| José Soriano (Angels) | 5.09 | 16.36 | 2.61 | 5.49 |
For August 1, 2026, Gilbert tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 5.96, followed by Jacob deGrom at 5.80. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Cristopher Sánchez and Ronel Blanco 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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