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The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is a little more than three weeks away. Players are making pushes to represent their respective leagues in Philadelphia. Certain players have pushed through early-season slumps while others are continuing to perform at elite levels. Entering Week 14, here are the top 10 starting pitchers in the league.
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Misiorowski has been MLB’s top pitcher. Entering the week, he leads MLB starting pitchers in strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP. He is on his way to being named the starter for the National League All-Star team.
Apr 17, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Schlittler is running away with the AL Cy Young Award. Entering the week, he is second among MLB starting pitchers in ERA. On Friday, he reached double-digit strikeouts for the first time this season.
Sanchez has been electric this season. Entering the week, he is second in ERA and strikeouts among MLB starting pitchers. If he stays consistent, he will be a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award.
Skenes has been a nightmare for opposing hitters. Entering the week, he is in the top five in WHIP and strikeouts among MLB starting pitchers. He is on his way to another NL All-Star appearance.
Ohtani’s greatness is second to none. He is one of MLB’s top hitters and starting pitchers in 2026. He is among the MLB starting pitcher leaders in ERA and WHIP.
Apr 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Yamamoto is healthy and producing outstanding numbers. Entering the week, he ranks second in WHIP and batting average against among MLB starting pitchers. He will be a member of the NL All-Star pitching staff.
Cease’s first season in Toronto has been a success. Entering the week, he ranks second in strikeouts among MLB starting pitchers. Cease will be a member of the American League All-Star roster in his first season with the Blue Jays.
If he didn’t exceed rookie limits in 2025, Chase Burns would be running away with the NL Rookie of the Year Award. However, his strong season will have him in contention for the NL Cy Young Award. Entering the week, the Cincinnati ace ranks fourth in ERA, top ten in WHIP, and top 15 in strikeouts among MLB starting pitchers.
The veteran isn’t slowing down. He’s been Atlanta’s best starting pitcher and has helped the team to first place in the NL East. Entering the week, Sale ranks in the top ten in strikeouts and the top fifteen in WHIP among MLB starting pitchers.
Wheeler’s 2026 season has been successful. He underwent thoracic outlet syndrome surgery at the end of last season and hasn’t skipped a beat in 2026. He has made a strong case to represent the NL in the upcoming All-Star Game.
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1. Jacob Misiorowski, Milwaukee Brewers
Misiorowski has been MLB’s top pitcher. Entering the week, he leads MLB starting pitchers in strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP. He is on his way to being named the starter for the National League All-Star team.
2. Cam Schlittler, New York Yankees
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Apr 17, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Schlittler is running away with the AL Cy Young Award. Entering the week, he is second among MLB starting pitchers in ERA. On Friday, he reached double-digit strikeouts for the first time this season.
3. Christopher Sanchez, Philadelphia Phillies
Sanchez has been electric this season. Entering the week, he is second in ERA and strikeouts among MLB starting pitchers. If he stays consistent, he will be a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award.
4. Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates
Skenes has been a nightmare for opposing hitters. Entering the week, he is in the top five in WHIP and strikeouts among MLB starting pitchers. He is on his way to another NL All-Star appearance.
5. Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
Ohtani’s greatness is second to none. He is one of MLB’s top hitters and starting pitchers in 2026. He is among the MLB starting pitcher leaders in ERA and WHIP.
6. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles Dodgers
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Apr 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Yamamoto is healthy and producing outstanding numbers. Entering the week, he ranks second in WHIP and batting average against among MLB starting pitchers. He will be a member of the NL All-Star pitching staff.
7. Dylan Cease, Toronto Blue Jays
Cease’s first season in Toronto has been a success. Entering the week, he ranks second in strikeouts among MLB starting pitchers. Cease will be a member of the American League All-Star roster in his first season with the Blue Jays.
8. Chase Burns, Cincinnati Reds
If he didn’t exceed rookie limits in 2025, Chase Burns would be running away with the NL Rookie of the Year Award. However, his strong season will have him in contention for the NL Cy Young Award. Entering the week, the Cincinnati ace ranks fourth in ERA, top ten in WHIP, and top 15 in strikeouts among MLB starting pitchers.
9. Chris Sale, Atlanta Braves
The veteran isn’t slowing down. He’s been Atlanta’s best starting pitcher and has helped the team to first place in the NL East. Entering the week, Sale ranks in the top ten in strikeouts and the top fifteen in WHIP among MLB starting pitchers.
10. Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies
Wheeler’s 2026 season has been successful. He underwent thoracic outlet syndrome surgery at the end of last season and hasn’t skipped a beat in 2026. He has made a strong case to represent the NL in the upcoming All-Star Game.
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