MLB Highlights: 2026-04-09

April 10, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Xander Bogaerts, SS, SDP
2-for-6, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB, K.
Xander Bogaerts powered the San Diego Padres to a 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies with a 2-for-6 night that included a home run, 4 RBI, 2 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases. In this NL West clash between the Padres (7-6, third) and Rockies (6-7, fourth), Bogaerts totaled 5 bases, had 1 strikeout, and left 4 on base while contributing significantly to the victory.
MLB Rank: #163
STS Projection: 103.8 wRC+, 0.264/0.330/0.399, 14 HR, 15 SB, 67 Runs, 65 RBI
Owen Caissie, RF, MIA
3-for-4, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R, K.
Owen Caissie sparked the Miami Marlins’ 8-1 rout of the Cincinnati Reds, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, 3 RBI, and 2 runs scored while striking out once. Caissie’s 5 total bases helped fuel the Marlins’ offensive outburst in a dominant performance.
MLB Rank: #165
STS Projection: 124.1 wRC+, 0.261/0.347/0.456, 22 HR, 6 SB, 79 Runs, 79 RBI
Jeffrey Springs, SP, ATH
7.0 IP, 0 ER, 6 K, 2 BB, 1 H (W, 2-0).
Jeffrey Springs delivered a gem in the Athletics’ 1-0 shutout victory over the New York Yankees, tossing 7.0 innings of one-hit ball with 6 strikeouts, 2 walks, and no earned runs on 93 pitches. He induced 21 outs, including 10 in the air, to anchor the low-scoring win.
MLB Rank: #1058
STS Projection: 4.63 ERA, 162 IP, 51 BB, 132 K, 7.3 K/9, 1.35 WHIP
Gabriel Moreno, C, ARI
2-for-2, 2 2B, 2 RBI, R (a-).
Gabriel Moreno provided a perfect pinch-hit effort in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 7-1 win over the New York Mets, going 2-for-2 with two doubles, 2 RBI, and 1 run scored. His 4 total bases boosted the Diamondbacks’ comfortable margin.
MLB Rank: #76
STS Projection: 113.9 wRC+, 0.272/0.346/0.416, 15 HR, 6 SB, 71 Runs, 67 RBI
Sal Stewart, 1B, CIN
1-for-3, HR, RBI, R, BB, K.
Sal Stewart homered in the Cincinnati Reds’ 8-1 loss to the Miami Marlins, finishing 1-for-3 with 1 RBI, 1 run scored, a walk, and a strikeout for 4 total bases in a tough defeat.
MLB Rank: #75
STS Projection: 124.8 wRC+, 0.271/0.351/0.463, 23 HR, 10 SB, 75 Runs, 81 RBI
Luis Robert Jr., CF, NYM
1-for-3, HR, RBI, R, BB, 2 K.
Luis Robert Jr. launched a home run in the New York Mets’ 7-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 1-for-3 with 1 RBI, 1 run, a walk, and 2 strikeouts for 4 total bases.
MLB Rank: #120
STS Projection: 111.0 wRC+, 0.255/0.321/0.441, 24 HR, 29 SB, 71 Runs, 77 RBI
Max Muncy, 3B, ATH
2-for-4, 3B, 2B, R, K.
Max Muncy collected extra-base hits in the Athletics’ 1-0 win over the New York Yankees, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a double, 1 run scored, and a strikeout for 5 total bases in the pitcher’s duel.
MLB Rank: #707
STS Projection: 98.0 wRC+, 0.242/0.309/0.405, 19 HR, 8 SB, 67 Runs, 72 RBI
Josh Bell, DH, WSN
3-for-4, HR, RBI, R.
Josh Bell paced the Minnesota Twins’ 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers with a 3-for-4 performance featuring a home run, 1 RBI, and 1 run scored for 6 total bases and no strikeouts.
MLB Rank: #1980
STS Projection: 103.7 wRC+, 0.242/0.324/0.405, 20 HR, 2 SB, 69 Runs, 69 RBI
Brenton Doyle, CF, COL
2-for-4, HR, RBI, R, BB.
Brenton Doyle went 2-for-4 with a home run, 1 RBI, 1 run scored, and a walk in the Colorado Rockies’ 7-3 loss to the San Diego Padres. In this NL West matchup with the Padres (7-6, third) atop the Rockies (6-7, fourth), he tallied 5 total bases.
MLB Rank: #989
STS Projection: 75.3 wRC+, 0.220/0.273/0.367, 19 HR, 22 SB, 62 Runs, 64 RBI
Ezequiel Tovar, SS, COL
2-for-5, 2 2B, K.
Ezequiel Tovar doubled twice in the Colorado Rockies’ 7-3 defeat to the San Diego Padres, finishing 2-for-5 with 4 total bases and 1 strikeout. Despite the loss in the NL West tilt against the Padres (7-6, third) over the Rockies (6-7, fourth), he showed power.
MLB Rank: #129
STS Projection: 100.4 wRC+, 0.253/0.301/0.428, 21 HR, 11 SB, 69 Runs, 77 RBI

Xavier Edwards, 2B, MIA
1-for-3, 3B, R, 2 BB, K
Xavier Edwards sparked the Miami Marlins’ offense in their 8-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, going 1-for-3 with a triple that produced 3 total bases and scoring a run. He drew 2 walks across 5 plate appearances, reaching base 3 times while leaving 2 on base and striking out once amid 1 ground out. His patient approach at the plate helped set the table for Miami’s dominant performance against Cincinnati.
MLB Rank: #358
STS Projection: 97.3 wRC+, 0.273/0.338/0.361, 6 HR, 27 SB, 69 Runs, 50 RBI

Graham Pauley, 3B, MIA
1-for-4, 2B, R, SB, 2 K
Graham Pauley contributed to the Miami Marlins’ 8-1 rout of the Cincinnati Reds with a 1-for-4 effort that included a double for 2 total bases, a run scored, and a stolen base. He struck out twice, recorded 1 ground out, and left 3 on base in 4 plate appearances. Pauley’s extra-base hit and speed added energy to Miami’s lopsided win.
MLB Rank: #393
STS Projection: 94.6 wRC+, 0.232/0.307/0.392, 19 HR, 9 SB, 66 Runs, 70 RBI

Adrian Del Castillo, DH, ARI
1-for-4, 2B, R, RBI, 2 K
Adrian Del Castillo drove in a run during the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 7-1 triumph over the New York Mets, finishing 1-for-4 with a double yielding 2 total bases, a run scored, and 1 RBI. He struck out twice with 1 ground out and left 1 on base over 4 plate appearances. His timely double bolstered Arizona’s strong showing against the Mets.
MLB Rank: #763
STS Projection: 93.4 wRC+, 0.230/0.303/0.394, 19 HR, 1 SB, 68 Runs, 70 RBI

Jorge Barrosa, CF, ARI
1-for-4, 3B, RBI, K
Jorge Barrosa legged out a triple and knocked in a run for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their 7-1 win over the New York Mets, going 1-for-4 with 3 total bases. He struck out once amid 1 fly out, 1 line out, and left 1 on base in 4 plate appearances. Barrosa’s extra-base power provided a key boost to Arizona’s offensive explosion.
MLB Rank: #1956
STS Projection: 79.7 wRC+, 0.228/0.300/0.342, 10 HR, 14 SB, 63 Runs, 57 RBI

Bobby Witt Jr., SS, KCR
2-for-5, 2B, SB, K
Bobby Witt Jr. paced the Kansas City Royals’ hitters in a 2-0 shutout loss to the Chicago White Sox (5-8, third in the AL Central), collecting 2 hits including a double for 3 total bases and swiping a stolen base. He struck out once with 1 ground out, 1 air out, 1 pop out, and left 3 on base across 5 plate appearances. Witt’s multi-hit effort stood out despite the defeat for the 5-8 Royals, fourth in the AL Central.
MLB Rank: #3
STS Projection: 143.2 wRC+, 0.293/0.356/0.525, 28 HR, 34 SB, 89 Runs, 90 RBI

Manny Machado, 3B, SDP
1-for-4, BB, IBB, SF RBI, R, SB, K
Manny Machado helped the San Diego Padres (7-6, third in the NL West) secure a 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies (6-7, fourth in the NL West) by going 1-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI via sacrifice fly, a walk, intentional walk, stolen base, and strikeout. He reached base twice in 6 plate appearances with 1 fly out, 1 ground out, 1 pop out, totaling 1 hit. Machado’s multifaceted performance aided San Diego’s edge in the division matchup.
MLB Rank: #84
STS Projection: 119.5 wRC+, 0.268/0.332/0.461, 25 HR, 10 SB, 71 Runs, 81 RBI

Colson Montgomery, SS, CHW
1-for-4, 2B, RBI
Colson Montgomery delivered for the Chicago White Sox (5-8, third in the AL Central) in their 2-0 shutout victory over the Kansas City Royals (5-8, fourth in the AL Central), going 1-for-4 with a double producing 2 total bases and 1 RBI. He recorded 3 fly outs and left 2 on base in 4 plate appearances. Montgomery’s extra-base hit and run production proved crucial in the low-scoring win for the White Sox.
MLB Rank: #101
STS Projection: 110.1 wRC+, 0.240/0.327/0.426, 22 HR, 4 SB, 77 Runs, 73 RBI

Otto Lopez, SS, MIA
1-for-3, 2B, R, BB
Otto Lopez added to the Miami Marlins’ 8-1 domination of the Cincinnati Reds, finishing 1-for-3 with a double for 2 total bases, a run scored, and a walk. He had 1 fly out, 1 ground out across 4 plate appearances and left 2 on base. Lopez’s on-base skills and extra-base hit supported Miami’s rout.
MLB Rank: #262
STS Projection: 97.2 wRC+, 0.263/0.320/0.389, 13 HR, 18 SB, 69 Runs, 60 RBI

Luis Campusano, DH, SDP
1-for-1, 2B, RBI
Luis Campusano made an impact in limited action during the San Diego Padres’ (7-6, third in the NL West) 7-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies (6-7, fourth in the NL West), going 1-for-1 with a double yielding 2 total bases and driving in a run. In his lone plate appearance, he provided instant offense without leaving any runners stranded. Campusano’s efficient at-bat bolstered San Diego’s win in the divisional clash.
MLB Rank: #572
STS Projection: 100.9 wRC+, 0.250/0.320/0.400, 18 HR, 1 SB, 66 Runs, 68 RBI

Anthony Kay, P, CHW
(W, 1-0) 5.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 HBP, 6 K, 1 SB allowed
Anthony Kay dominated for the Chicago White Sox (5-8, third in the AL Central) in their 2-0 shutout of the Kansas City Royals (5-8, fourth in the AL Central), tossing 5.2 innings of scoreless ball with 3 hits, 2 walks, 2 hit batters, and 6 strikeouts on 100 pitches (63% strikes). He induced 3 fly outs, 3 ground outs, 2 line outs, 3 pop outs, earned the win (1-0), but allowed 1 stolen base and committed 1 balk over 24 batters faced. Kay’s gem anchored Chicago’s pitching in the tight contest.
MLB Rank: #8000
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