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MLB Pitcher Strikeout Props — Friday, May 8, 2026

Top projected strikeout arms today: Dylan Cease (7.3 K), Max Fried (6.8 K), Robbie Ray (6.7 K). Projected strikeouts for every probable starter, adjusted for opponent K-rate and ballpark. 15 games on the slate.

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Astros @ RedsGreat American Ball Park · 6:10 PM ET
Mike Burrows
Outside tracked rotation
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LHP · 10 K/9 · 110 Stuff+
5.9
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Tough K matchup
Rockies @ PhilliesCitizens Bank Park · 6:40 PM ET
Chase Dollander
Outside tracked rotation
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LHP · 9.8 K/9 · 110 Stuff+
6.7
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Favorable K matchup
Athletics @ OriolesOriole Park at Camden Yards · 7:05 PM ET
Jacob Lopez
Outside tracked rotation
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RHP · 9.2 K/9 · 108 Stuff+
6.3
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Favorable K matchup
Angels @ JaysRogers Centre · 7:07 PM ET
LHP · 9 K/9 · 104 Stuff+
5.5
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Neutral matchup
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RHP · 10.5 K/9 · 118 Stuff+
7.3
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Favorable K matchup
Rays @ SoxFenway Park · 7:10 PM ET
Jesse Scholtens
Outside tracked rotation
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LHP · 8.6 K/9 · 102 Stuff+
5.1
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Neutral matchup
Nationals @ MarlinsloanDepot park · 7:10 PM ET
Foster Griffin
Outside tracked rotation
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Robby Snelling
Outside tracked rotation
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Twins @ GuardiansProgressive Field · 7:15 PM ET
Connor Prielipp
Outside tracked rotation
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Parker Messick
Outside tracked rotation
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Tigers @ RoyalsKauffman Stadium · 7:40 PM ET
Keider Montero
Outside tracked rotation
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Kris Bubic
Outside tracked rotation
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Mariners @ SoxRate Field · 7:40 PM ET
RHP · 7.5 K/9 · 97 Stuff+
5.3
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Favorable K matchup
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RHP · 8 K/9 · 98 Stuff+
4.4
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Neutral matchup
Yankees @ BrewersAmerican Family Field · 7:40 PM ET
LHP · 9.5 K/9 · 115 Stuff+
6.8
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Neutral matchup
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Jacob Misiorowski
Outside tracked rotation
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Cubs @ RangersGlobe Life Field · 8:05 PM ET
Ben Brown
Outside tracked rotation
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RHP · 9 K/9 · 108 Stuff+
5.6
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Neutral matchup
Mets @ DiamondbacksChase Field · 9:40 PM ET
Nolan McLean
Outside tracked rotation
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RHP · 8 K/9 · 100 Stuff+
4.8
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Neutral matchup
Cardinals @ PadresPetco Park · 9:45 PM ET
RHP · 7.5 K/9 · 97 Stuff+
4.6
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Neutral matchup
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RHP · 8.5 K/9 · 101 Stuff+
4.9
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Tough K matchup
Braves @ DodgersUNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium · 10:10 PM ET
LHP · 10.5 K/9 · 115 Stuff+
6.1
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Tough K matchup
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Emmet Sheehan
Outside tracked rotation
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Pirates @ GiantsOracle Park · 10:15 PM ET
Carmen Mlodzinski
Outside tracked rotation
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LHP · 10.5 K/9 · 110 Stuff+
6.7
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Favorable K matchup

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