MLB Highlights: 2026-04-08

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Sal Stewart, 1B, CIN
2-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI, SB.
Sal Stewart provided a bright spot for the Cincinnati Reds (8-4, first in the NL Central) in their 7-4 loss to the Miami Marlins (7-5, second in the NL East). The first baseman smashed a home run and doubled, driving in two runs and scoring twice while swiping a base. Despite leaving no runners on base and avoiding strikeouts, the Reds couldn’t overcome the Marlins’ attack. Stewart’s six total bases highlighted his prospect potential in a tough matchup.
MLB Rank: #89
STS Projection: 123.8 wRC+, 0.270/0.350/0.459, 22 HR, 9 SB, 74 Runs, 81 RBI
Corbin Carroll, RF, ARI
3-for-5, 3B, 2 2B, R, 2 RBI.
Corbin Carroll powered the Arizona Diamondbacks (6-6, second in the NL West) to a 7-2 victory over the New York Mets (7-5, third in the NL East). The outfielder ripped three extra-base hits including a triple and two doubles for seven total bases, scoring once and plating two. With no strikeouts and just two air outs, Carroll’s multi-hit performance anchored the offense in the decisive win.
MLB Rank: #14
STS Projection: 140.2 wRC+, 0.269/0.360/0.507, 27 HR, 33 SB, 98 Runs, 82 RBI
Nico Hoerner, 2B, CHC
3-for-5, HR, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI.
Nico Hoerner starred for the Chicago Cubs in their 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The second baseman went 3-for-5 with a home run and double, accumulating seven total bases while scoring twice and driving in two. Despite two fly outs, he avoided strikeouts and left three on base, contributing significantly to the Cubs’ offensive outburst.
MLB Rank: #144
STS Projection: 100.6 wRC+, 0.277/0.339/0.374, 6 HR, 28 SB, 70 Runs, 55 RBI
Rafael Devers, DH, SFG
2-for-4, HR, 4 RBI, R, K.
Rafael Devers delivered for the San Francisco Giants in their 5-0 shutout of the Philadelphia Phillies. The designated hitter blasted a home run for five total bases, driving in a game-high four runs and scoring once despite a strikeout and grounding into a double play. His power stroke helped fuel the Giants’ dominant pitching performance.
MLB Rank: #75
STS Projection: 128.8 wRC+, 0.256/0.348/0.473, 29 HR, 4 SB, 78 Runs, 83 RBI
Taylor Ward, LF, BAL
4-for-5, 3 2B, R, 2 RBI.
Taylor Ward dominated for the Baltimore Orioles in their 5-3 triumph over the Chicago White Sox. The left fielder collected four hits including three doubles for seven total bases, scoring once and knocking in two with no strikeouts and leaving no one on base. His extra-base explosion was pivotal in securing the victory.
MLB Rank: #315
STS Projection: 113.5 wRC+, 0.248/0.331/0.435, 23 HR, 6 SB, 73 Runs, 76 RBI
Hunter Goodman, C, COL
1-for-2, HR, 3 R, RBI, 2 BB, HBP, SB.
Hunter Goodman sparked the Colorado Rockies (6-6, third in the NL West) to a 9-1 rout of the Houston Astros. The catcher homered for four total bases, scored three times, drew two walks, was hit by a pitch, and stole a base across five plate appearances. Despite one fly out, his on-base skills and power ignited the blowout win.
MLB Rank: #313
STS Projection: 104.4 wRC+, 0.240/0.295/0.452, 28 HR, 2 SB, 71 Runs, 85 RBI
Angel Martínez, ,
4-for-5, HR, 2B, R, 4 RBI, BB, K, SB.
Angel Martínez led the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He tallied four hits including a home run and double for eight total bases, scoring once, driving in four, stealing a base, despite one strikeout. His offensive barrage was key to the Guardians’ commanding performance.
MLB Rank: #8000
STS Projection:
Rhys Hoskins, 1B, MIL
3-for-4, 3 2B, R, RBI.
Rhys Hoskins contributed strongly for the Cleveland Guardians in their 10-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. The first baseman ripped three doubles for six total bases, scoring once and driving in one run without strikeouts. One fly out and leaving one on base didn’t detract from his extra-base hitting prowess.
MLB Rank: #1091
STS Projection: 105.8 wRC+, 0.232/0.319/0.419, 24 HR, 5 SB, 69 Runs, 75 RBI
Griffin Conine, LF, MIA
2-for-4, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, K.
Griffin Conine boosted the Miami Marlins to a 7-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds (8-4, first in the NL Central). The outfielder homered for five total bases, scoring twice and plating two despite a strikeout and one fly out. His timely power helped the Marlins (7-5, second in the NL East) snap the Reds’ hot start.
MLB Rank: #1340
STS Projection: 97.7 wRC+, 0.224/0.304/0.410, 24 HR, 3 SB, 71 Runs, 72 RBI
Matt Olson, 1B, ATL
1-for-4, HR, R, 2 RBI, BB, K.
Matt Olson powered the Atlanta Braves past the Los Angeles Angels 8-2. The first baseman launched a home run for four total bases, scoring once and driving in two runs while drawing a walk despite a strikeout. His blast provided crucial offense in the comfortable victory.
MLB Rank: #138
STS Projection: 131.3 wRC+, 0.256/0.349/0.483, 29 HR, 2 SB, 79 Runs, 87 RBI

Jake Cronenworth, 2B, San Diego Padres
1-4 | HR, K, 2 RBI
Jake Cronenworth provided a key power surge for the San Diego Padres in their 8-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He smashed a home run, driving in two runs while scoring one himself in four at-bats. Despite one strikeout and three left on base, his total bases reached four, contributing significantly to the Padres’ offensive outburst. Cronenworth’s fly outs and air outs showed solid contact, helping secure the win as San Diego improved their standing in a competitive NL West.
MLB Rank: #535
STS Projection: 100.0 wRC+, 0.239/0.329/0.379, 14 HR, 5 SB, 74 Runs, 60 RBI

Austin Riley, 3B, Atlanta Braves
1-3 | 2B, 2 BB, K
Austin Riley sparked the Atlanta Braves’ 8-2 rout of the Los Angeles Angels with a dynamic performance. He collected one hit including a double for two total bases, drew two walks, stole a base, and scored three runs across five plate appearances. Despite a strikeout and one left on base, Riley’s patience and speed were pivotal, with one line out in his air outs. His efforts helped Atlanta dominate early and pull away for a convincing win.
MLB Rank: #59
STS Projection: 130.9 wRC+, 0.273/0.338/0.497, 30 HR, 3 SB, 79 Runs, 88 RBI

MacKenzie Gore, SP, Texas Rangers
(W, 2-0) 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 9 K, 2 BB
MacKenzie Gore delivered a gem for the Texas Rangers in their 3-0 shutout win over the Seattle Mariners. The lefty worked five innings on 82 pitches, allowing just one hit while fanning nine and issuing two walks to 17 batters faced. Gore induced four ground outs and one air out, with a 60% strike rate, keeping the Mariners scoreless. Earning his second win, he showcased dominant stuff in a pitcher’s duel that highlighted Texas’ early-season pitching strength.
MLB Rank: #114
STS Projection: 3.75 ERA, 174 IP, 65 BB, 190 K, 9.8 K/9, 1.27 WHIP

Jordan Walker, RF, St. Louis Cardinals
1-4 | HR, BB, 2 K
Jordan Walker slugged a home run and drew a walk for the St. Louis Cardinals in their 6-1 triumph over the Washington Nationals. Scoring one run with one RBI and four total bases in five plate appearances, Walker battled despite two strikeouts and six left on base. His ground out showed resilience at the plate, aiding St. Louis’ comfortable victory as they capitalized on strong hitting against the Nationals’ staff.
MLB Rank: #577
STS Projection: 115.4 wRC+, 0.262/0.330/0.447, 21 HR, 12 SB, 77 Runs, 77 RBI

Gleyber Torres, 2B, Detroit Tigers
2-5 | 2B, K, 2 RBI
Gleyber Torres tallied two hits including a double for the Detroit Tigers in their 6-8 loss to the Minnesota Twins. He drove in two runs, scored twice, and posted three total bases despite a strikeout and two left on base in five at-bats. With one fly out, one ground out, and one air out, Torres provided a bright spot offensively, but Detroit fell short in a high-scoring affair against Minnesota.
MLB Rank: #246
STS Projection: 113.0 wRC+, 0.263/0.346/0.411, 17 HR, 8 SB, 71 Runs, 66 RBI

Connor Norby, 3B, Miami Marlins
2-4 | HR, K, RBI
Connor Norby powered the Miami Marlins to a 7-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds with two hits including a home run. He scored one run, drove in one RBI, and amassed five total bases in four at-bats, despite a strikeout and one left on base. A ground out capped his night, but Norby’s long ball was crucial in Miami’s comeback effort, securing the victory in a tight NL matchup.
MLB Rank: #817
STS Projection: 98.5 wRC+, 0.243/0.310/0.405, 20 HR, 10 SB, 66 Runs, 71 RBI

Jorge Soler, RF, Los Angeles Angels
1-4 | HR, K, RBI
Jorge Soler launched a home run for the Los Angeles Angels in their 2-8 defeat to the Atlanta Braves. Scoring one run with one RBI and four total bases in four plate appearances, Soler struck out once with no one left on base. Featuring one ground out and one air out including a pop out, he offered power in a losing cause as Atlanta’s offense overwhelmed the Angels.
MLB Rank: #1951
STS Projection: 103.4 wRC+, 0.228/0.314/0.416, 25 HR, 2 SB, 68 Runs, 75 RBI

Sonny Gray, SP, St. Louis Cardinals
(W, 2-0) 6.1 IP, 0 ER, 2 K, 2 BB
Sonny Gray was masterful on the mound for the Boston Red Sox? Wait, data shows playerTeam “Boston Red Sox”, team “STL”? Anomaly, but per data: Boston Red Sox won 5-0 over Milwaukee Brewers. Gray tossed 6.1 scoreless innings on 90 pitches, allowing three hits including a double, two walks, and one stolen base against, while striking out two across 24 batters. With 10 ground outs, seven air outs including three line outs, and a 59% strike rate, he earned his second win in a shutout performance.
MLB Rank: #52
STS Projection: 3.47 ERA, 185 IP, 48 BB, 193 K, 9.4 K/9, 1.19 WHIP

Ronald Acuña Jr., RF, Atlanta Braves
2-4 | 2 2B, BB, K
Ronald Acuña Jr. ripped two doubles for four total bases, drew a walk, and scored one run in the Atlanta Braves’ 8-2 demolition of the Los Angeles Angels. In five plate appearances with one strikeout and one left on base, Acuña added pop despite a ground out, fueling Atlanta’s offensive explosion alongside teammates in a lopsided victory.
MLB Rank: #17
STS Projection: 153.9 wRC+, 0.292/0.387/0.525, 30 HR, 30 SB, 87 Runs, 86 RBI

Byron Buxton, CF, Minnesota Twins
3-4 | 2B, BB, 3 R
Byron Buxton exploded for three hits including a double, a walk, and three runs scored in the Minnesota Twins’ 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers. With four total bases across five plate appearances, no strikeouts, and one left on base plus a ground out, Buxton’s multi-hit effort and speed on the bases were instrumental in Minnesota’s thrilling victory.
MLB Rank: #66
STS Projection: 122.7 wRC+, 0.252/0.320/0.491, 31 HR, 18 SB, 84 Runs, 88 RBI