MLB Recap | Saturday, August 8, 2026

15 MLB games went final on Saturday, August 8, 2026, producing 123 total runs. 5 games were decided by one run. 2 games went to extra innings.

Gerrit Cole leads Yankees past Braves

Braves 4, Yankees 5

The Yankees defeated the Braves 5-4 at home. The win moves the Yankees to 66-51, while the Braves fall to 70-47.

Gage Jump leads Athletics past Red Sox

Athletics 7, Red Sox 3

The Athletics defeated the Red Sox 7-3 on the road. Gage Jump overpowered the lineup with 11 strikeouts across 6.0 innings. The win moves the Athletics to 46-71, while the Red Sox fall to 64-52.

Sandy Alcantara leads Marlins past Angels

Angels 0, Marlins 7

The Marlins defeated the Angels 7-0 at home. Sandy Alcantara controlled the game with 7.0 scoreless innings, 3 hits allowed and 8 strikeouts. The win moves the Marlins to 59-59, while the Angels fall to 45-72.

Blue Jays beat Phillies 7-5

Blue Jays 7, Phillies 5

The Blue Jays defeated the Phillies 7-5 on the road in 11 innings. Nathan Lukes collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Blue Jays to 56-62, while the Phillies fall to 62-56.

Bubba Chandler leads Pirates past Mets

Mets 0, Pirates 9

The Pirates defeated the Mets 9-0 at home. Bubba Chandler delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 0 earned runs with 5 strikeouts. The win moves the Pirates to 58-61, while the Mets fall to 51-67.

Nationals beat Reds 8-2

Reds 2, Nationals 8

The Nationals defeated the Reds 8-2 at home. A 4-run 6th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the Nationals to 58-61, while the Reds fall to 56-60.

Jac Caglianone powers Royals past Cubs

Cubs 3, Royals 6

The Royals defeated the Cubs 6-3 at home. Jac Caglianone powered the offense with 2 home runs and 4 RBI. The win moves the Royals to 49-69, while the Cubs fall to 68-50.

Brewers beat Twins 4-3

Twins 3, Brewers 4

The Brewers defeated the Twins 4-3 at home. Brice Turang collected 3 hits in the win. The win moves the Brewers to 73-44, while the Twins fall to 58-60.

Michael King leads Padres past Astros

Astros 2, Padres 3

The Padres defeated the Astros 3-2 at home. Michael King delivered 6.0 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run with 6 strikeouts. The win moves the Padres to 61-57, while the Astros fall to 60-58.

Tigers erupt for 6 runs in the 7th to beat Giants

Tigers 8, Giants 0

The Tigers defeated the Giants 8-0 on the road. A 6-run 7th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. The win moves the Tigers to 57-60, while the Giants fall to 49-68.

Jake McCarthy powers Rockies past Cardinals

Rockies 8, Cardinals 6

The Rockies defeated the Cardinals 8-6 on the road. Jake McCarthy powered the offense with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. The win moves the Rockies to 46-71, while the Cardinals fall to 58-59.

Rangers erupt for 3 runs in the 8th to beat Orioles

Orioles 1, Rangers 5

The Rangers defeated the Orioles 5-1 at home. A 3-run 8th inning turned the game and created the decisive separation. Corey Seager homered and drove in 3 runs. The win moves the Rangers to 59-58, while the Orioles fall to 56-61.

White Sox beat Guardians 6-3

Guardians 3, White Sox 6

The White Sox defeated the Guardians 6-3 at home. A 5-run 6th inning provided the biggest offensive burst of the game. The win moves the White Sox to 60-56, while the Guardians fall to 58-60.

Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 2-1

Dodgers 2, Diamondbacks 1

The Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 2-1 on the road in 10 innings. The win moves the Dodgers to 70-47, while the Diamondbacks fall to 62-56.

Rays beat Mariners 3-2

Rays 3, Mariners 2

The Rays defeated the Mariners 3-2 on the road. The win moves the Rays to 70-46, while the Mariners fall to 56-62.

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