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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Chris Sale leads top pitchers for July 23, 2026
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get baseball pitcher projections today driven by expert analysis of Thursday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Thursday, July 23, 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 23, 2026
See which pitchers join Sale on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale (Braves) | 6.54 | 16.86 | 1.90 | 4.50 |
| Ian Seymour (Rays) | 5.40 | 17.99 | 2.78 | 5.54 |
| Gavin Williams (Guardians) | 5.04 | 15.28 | 1.94 | 4.06 |
| Taj Bradley (Twins) | 4.63 | 14.73 | 2.32 | 4.77 |
| Shane Bieber (Blue Jays) | 4.40 | 15.31 | 2.13 | 4.91 |
| Brandon Pfaadt (Diamondbacks) | 4.21 | 15.40 | 2.51 | 5.53 |
| Griffin Canning (Padres) | 4.20 | 14.05 | 2.63 | 5.15 |
| Troy Melton (Tigers) | 4.14 | 15.00 | 2.14 | 4.61 |
| Michael McGreevy (Cardinals) | 3.53 | 14.88 | 2.68 | 6.39 |
| Corbin Carroll (Diamondbacks) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
For July 23, 2026, Sale tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.54, followed by Ian Seymour at 5.40. Gavin Williams, Taj Bradley and Shane Bieber 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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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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