MLB Pitcher Strikeout Props — Friday, August 21, 2026
Top projected strikeout arms on Friday, August 21, 2026: Chris Sale (6.9 K), Reid Detmers (6.7 K), Sean Manaea (6.7 K). Projected strikeouts for every probable starter, adjusted for opponent K-rate and ballpark. 15 games on the slate.
Projected starters
Braves @ BrewersAmerican Family Field · 4:10 PM ET
Cardinals @ PhilliesCitizens Bank Park · 6:40 PM ET
Jays @ YankeesYankee Stadium · 7:05 PM ET
Mason Fluharty
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Cam Schlittler
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Giants @ SoxFenway Park · 7:10 PM ET
Nationals @ MarlinsloanDepot park · 7:10 PM ET
Brad Lord
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Ryan Gusto
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Rays @ OriolesOriole Park at Camden Yards · 7:15 PM ET
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Mets @ SoxRate Field · 7:40 PM ET
Tigers @ RoyalsKauffman Stadium · 8:10 PM ET
Troy Melton
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Noah Cameron
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Athletics @ AstrosDaikin Park · 8:10 PM ET
Angels @ RangersGlobe Life Field · 8:15 PM ET
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Guardians @ RockiesCoors Field · 8:40 PM ET
Joey Cantillo
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Tanner Gordon
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Reds @ DiamondbacksChase Field · 9:40 PM ET
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Twins @ PadresPetco Park · 9:40 PM ET
Pirates @ DodgersUNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium · 10:10 PM ET
Cubs @ MarinersT-Mobile Park · 10:10 PM ET
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Open PitchProphet Engine →Proj K reflects each pitcher's baseline rate adjusted for the opposing lineup's strikeout rate vs. that hand (L3) and the ballpark's strikeout environment (L4). Game-day weather (L2) is applied in the live engine. For entertainment purposes only.