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2026-06-02 / completed starts recap

Tuesday · Jun 2, 2026 · final
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204060800369avg 45.1 GS+5.0 IPGS+IPGrayson Rodriguez / 3.2 IP, 7 H, 7 ER, 3 BB, 3 K / GS+ 20 / PoorRodriguezDavis Martin / 4.2 IP, 10 H, 6 ER, 3 BB, 2 K / GS+ 20 / PoorMike Burrows / 5.0 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 5 BB, 3 K / GS+ 28 / PoorJoey Cantillo / 4.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 4 K / GS+ 35 / BelowBubba Chandler / 5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K / GS+ 36 / BelowCam Schlittler / 4.1 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 0 BB, 3 K / GS+ 38 / BelowEric Lauer / 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K / GS+ 40 / BelowNathan Eovaldi / 6.0 IP, 11 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 7 K / GS+ 40 / BelowTrevor McDonald / 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K / GS+ 42 / BelowAndrew Abbott / 6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 5 K / GS+ 42 / BelowConnelly Early / 5.1 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 K / GS+ 43 / SolidConnor Prielipp / 6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 7 K / GS+ 45 / SolidMichael Soroka / 6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 K / GS+ 45 / SolidRandy Vásquez / 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K / GS+ 46 / SolidTomoyuki Sugano / 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K / GS+ 47 / SolidKevin Gausman / 6.0 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 8 K / GS+ 48 / SolidLogan Gilbert / 5.1 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 8 K / GS+ 50 / SolidBryce Elder / 6.2 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 K / GS+ 50 / SolidJameson Taillon / 6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K / GS+ 52 / SolidDustin May / 5.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 9 K / GS+ 53 / SolidJack Flaherty / 5.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K / GS+ 54 / SolidShane Baz / 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K / GS+ 55 / SolidAaron Nola / 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 8 K / GS+ 57 / PlusGage Jump / 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K / GS+ 57 / PlusKyle Harrison / 5.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 12 K / GS+ 64 / PlusHarrisonNoah Cameron / 7.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K / GS+ 66 / PlusCameron

#1

Solid

Shane Baz

BAL vs BOS

7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

BAL @ BOS, Fenway Park

Paired with Connelly Early / GS+ 43

55

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Length

    +21

    7.0 innings pitched.

  2. 2. Misses

    +13.2

    6 strikeouts.

  3. 3. Runs

    -10

    2 earned runs allowed.

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Additive breakdown

Earned total +17.4 -> Calibrated GS+ 55

Middle band

Length

+21

7.0 innings pitched.

Misses

+13.2

6 strikeouts.

Runs

-10

2 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-4.8

4 hits allowed.

Free passes

-3

2 walks allowed.

Park context

-0.6

Fenway Park at 1.05 run factor.

Opponent quality

+0.9

BOS scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

+0.7

BOS scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#2

Solid

Jack Flaherty

DET vs TB

5.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

DET @ TB, Tropicana Field

Paired with Steven Matz / GS+ 27

54

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Length

    +15

    5.0 innings pitched.

  2. 2. Misses

    +13.2

    6 strikeouts.

  3. 3. Traffic

    -6

    5 hits allowed.

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Additive breakdown

Earned total +19.2 -> Calibrated GS+ 54

Middle band

Length

+15

5.0 innings pitched.

Misses

+13.2

6 strikeouts.

Runs

0

0 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-6

5 hits allowed.

Free passes

-3

2 walks allowed.

Park context

0

Tropicana Field at 1.00 run factor.

Opponent quality

0

TB scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

0

TB scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#3

Solid

Dustin May

STL vs TEX

5.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 9 K

TEX @ STL, Busch Stadium

Paired with Nathan Eovaldi / GS+ 40

53

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Misses

    +19.8

    9 strikeouts.

  2. 2. Length

    +17

    5.2 innings pitched.

  3. 3. Runs

    -15

    3 earned runs allowed.

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Additive breakdown

Earned total +14.6 -> Calibrated GS+ 53

Middle band

Length

+17

5.2 innings pitched.

Misses

+19.8

9 strikeouts.

Runs

-15

3 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-6

5 hits allowed.

Free passes

-3

2 walks allowed.

Park context

+0.4

Busch Stadium at 0.97 run factor.

Opponent quality

+0.8

TEX scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

+0.6

TEX scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#4

Solid

Jameson Taillon

CHC vs ATH

6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

ATH @ CHC, Wrigley Field

Paired with Gage Jump / GS+ 57

52

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Length

    +19

    6.1 innings pitched.

  2. 2. Misses

    +13.2

    6 strikeouts.

  3. 3. Runs

    -10

    2 earned runs allowed.

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Additive breakdown

Earned total +13 -> Calibrated GS+ 52

Middle band

Length

+19

6.1 innings pitched.

Misses

+13.2

6 strikeouts.

Runs

-10

2 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-7.2

6 hits allowed.

Free passes

-1.5

1 walks allowed.

Park context

-0.5

Wrigley Field at 1.04 run factor.

Opponent quality

0

ATH scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

0

ATH scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#5

Solid

Bryce Elder

ATL vs TOR

6.2 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

TOR @ ATL, Truist Park

Paired with Kevin Gausman / GS+ 48

50

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Length

    +20

    6.2 innings pitched.

  2. 2. Runs

    -15

    3 earned runs allowed.

  3. 3. Misses

    +13.2

    6 strikeouts.

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Additive breakdown

Earned total +9.4 -> Calibrated GS+ 50

Middle band

Length

+20

6.2 innings pitched.

Misses

+13.2

6 strikeouts.

Runs

-15

3 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-7.2

6 hits allowed.

Free passes

-1.5

1 walks allowed.

Park context

-0.1

Truist Park at 1.01 run factor.

Opponent quality

0

TOR scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

0

TOR scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#6

Solid

Logan Gilbert

SEA vs NYM

5.1 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

NYM @ SEA, T-Mobile Park

Paired with Huascar Brazobán / GS+ 35

50

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Misses

    +17.6

    8 strikeouts.

  2. 2. Length

    +16

    5.1 innings pitched.

  3. 3. Runs

    -15

    3 earned runs allowed.

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Additive breakdown

Earned total +12.9 -> Calibrated GS+ 50

Middle band

Length

+16

5.1 innings pitched.

Misses

+17.6

8 strikeouts.

Runs

-15

3 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-4.8

4 hits allowed.

Free passes

-1.5

1 walks allowed.

Park context

+0.6

T-Mobile Park at 0.95 run factor.

Opponent quality

0

NYM scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

0

NYM scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#7

Solid

Kevin Gausman

TOR vs ATL

6.0 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 8 K

TOR @ ATL, Truist Park

Paired with Bryce Elder / GS+ 50

48

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Runs

    -20

    4 earned runs allowed.

  2. 2. Length

    +18

    6.0 innings pitched.

  3. 3. Misses

    +17.6

    8 strikeouts.

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Additive breakdown

Earned total +10.6 -> Calibrated GS+ 48

Lower 35%

Length

+18

6.0 innings pitched.

Misses

+17.6

8 strikeouts.

Runs

-20

4 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-6

5 hits allowed.

Free passes

-3

2 walks allowed.

Park context

-0.1

Truist Park at 1.01 run factor.

Opponent quality

+2.2

ATL scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

+1.9

ATL scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#8

Solid

Tomoyuki Sugano

COL vs LAA

5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

COL @ LAA, Angel Stadium

Paired with Grayson Rodriguez / GS+ 20

47

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Length

    +15

    5.0 innings pitched.

  2. 2. Misses

    +11

    5 strikeouts.

  3. 3. Runs

    -10

    2 earned runs allowed.

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Additive breakdown

Earned total +7.2 -> Calibrated GS+ 47

Lower 35%

Length

+15

5.0 innings pitched.

Misses

+11

5 strikeouts.

Runs

-10

2 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-6

5 hits allowed.

Free passes

-3

2 walks allowed.

Park context

+0.2

Angel Stadium at 0.98 run factor.

Opponent quality

0

LAA scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

0

LAA scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#9

Solid

Randy Vásquez

SD vs PHI

5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

SD @ PHI, Citizens Bank Park

Paired with Aaron Nola / GS+ 57

46

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Length

    +15

    5.0 innings pitched.

  2. 2. Runs

    -10

    2 earned runs allowed.

  3. 3. Misses

    +6.6

    3 strikeouts.

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Additive breakdown

Earned total +7.3 -> Calibrated GS+ 46

Lower 35%

Length

+15

5.0 innings pitched.

Misses

+6.6

3 strikeouts.

Runs

-10

2 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-6

5 hits allowed.

Free passes

-1.5

1 walks allowed.

Park context

-0.1

Citizens Bank Park at 1.01 run factor.

Opponent quality

+1.8

PHI scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

+1.5

PHI scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#10

Solid

Connor Prielipp

MIN vs CWS

6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

CWS @ MIN, Target Field

Paired with Davis Martin / GS+ 20

45

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Runs

    -20

    4 earned runs allowed.

  2. 2. Length

    +18

    6.0 innings pitched.

  3. 3. Misses

    +15.4

    7 strikeouts.

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Additive breakdown

Earned total +3.3 -> Calibrated GS+ 45

Lower 35%

Length

+18

6.0 innings pitched.

Misses

+15.4

7 strikeouts.

Runs

-20

4 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-7.2

6 hits allowed.

Free passes

-3

2 walks allowed.

Park context

+0.1

Target Field at 0.99 run factor.

Opponent quality

0

CWS scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

0

CWS scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#11

Solid

Michael Soroka

AZ vs LAD

6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

LAD @ AZ, Chase Field

Paired with Eric Lauer / GS+ 40

45

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Runs

    -20

    4 earned runs allowed.

  2. 2. Length

    +18

    6.0 innings pitched.

  3. 3. Misses

    +13.2

    6 strikeouts.

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Additive breakdown

Earned total +6.7 -> Calibrated GS+ 45

Lower 35%

Length

+18

6.0 innings pitched.

Misses

+13.2

6 strikeouts.

Runs

-20

4 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-7.2

6 hits allowed.

Free passes

-1.5

1 walks allowed.

Park context

-0.4

Chase Field at 1.03 run factor.

Opponent quality

+2.5

LAD scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

+2.1

LAD scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#12

Solid

Connelly Early

BOS vs BAL

5.1 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

BAL @ BOS, Fenway Park

Paired with Shane Baz / GS+ 55

43

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Runs

    -20

    4 earned runs allowed.

  2. 2. Length

    +16

    5.1 innings pitched.

  3. 3. Misses

    +13.2

    6 strikeouts.

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Additive breakdown

Earned total +2.4 -> Calibrated GS+ 43

Lower 35%

Length

+16

5.1 innings pitched.

Misses

+13.2

6 strikeouts.

Runs

-20

4 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-7.2

6 hits allowed.

Free passes

-1.5

1 walks allowed.

Park context

-0.6

Fenway Park at 1.05 run factor.

Opponent quality

+1.4

BAL scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

+1.1

BAL scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

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