MLB Highlights: 2026-04-11

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Tyler Soderstrom, LF, Athletics
3-for-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R.
Tyler Soderstrom powered the Athletics to an 11-6 victory over the New York Mets, going 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI. The left fielder’s massive night included nine total bases, scoring twice and leaving just one runner on base, helping the first-place Athletics (7-7 in the AL West) improve their standing. Soderstrom’s perfect contact, with no strikeouts and only two outs, showcased his prospect potential in a standout performance that drove in crucial runs for the win.
MLB Rank: #166
STS Projection: 119.2 wRC+, 0.260/0.329/0.463, 26 HR, 5 SB, 76 Runs, 82 RBI

Brandon Nimmo, LF, Texas Rangers
3-for-4, 2 HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R.
Despite Brandon Nimmo’s impressive 3-for-4 effort with two home runs, a double, three RBI, and two runs scored, the Texas Rangers fell 6-3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nimmo tallied 10 total bases with no strikeouts, providing a bright spot for the second-place Rangers (7-7 in the AL West) in a tough loss. His power display kept the Rangers competitive, but it wasn’t enough against the first-place Dodgers (11-3 in the NL West).
MLB Rank: #356
STS Projection: 110.0 wRC+, 0.254/0.335/0.415, 18 HR, 9 SB, 76 Runs, 67 RBI

Mickey Moniak, RF, Colorado Rockies
3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, K.
Mickey Moniak slugged 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI while scoring twice, but the Colorado Rockies lost 9-5 to the San Diego Padres. Despite one strikeout, Moniak’s nine total bases offered a highlight in defeat, driving in key runs to keep his team in contention during a high-scoring affair.
MLB Rank: #786
STS Projection: 102.8 wRC+, 0.249/0.294/0.449, 25 HR, 11 SB, 79 Runs, 78 RBI

Ramón Laureano, LF, San Diego Padres
2-for-3, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB.
Ramón Laureano contributed significantly to the San Diego Padres’ 9-5 win over the Colorado Rockies, going 2-for-3 with a home run, double, three RBI, three runs scored, and two walks for six total bases. His on-base skills and power helped fuel the offense in a multi-run victory.
MLB Rank: #373
STS Projection: 109.8 wRC+, 0.251/0.318/0.440, 23 HR, 15 SB, 74 Runs, 77 RBI

Riley Greene, LF, Detroit Tigers
2-for-3, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, BB, SB.
Riley Greene starred in the Detroit Tigers’ 6-1 rout of the Miami Marlins, delivering 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, two runs, a walk, and a stolen base for five total bases. His timely production powered a dominant performance on both sides of the plate.
MLB Rank: #48
STS Projection: 137.1 wRC+, 0.279/0.354/0.502, 28 HR, 6 SB, 84 Runs, 86 RBI

Teoscar Hernández, RF, Los Angeles Dodgers
2-for-4, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R.
Teoscar Hernández helped the Los Angeles Dodgers secure a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers, going 2-for-4 with a home run, double, three RBI, and two runs for six total bases. Despite grounding into a double play, his extra-base hits were pivotal for the first-place Dodgers (11-3 in the NL West) against the second-place Rangers (7-7 in the AL West).
MLB Rank: #606
STS Projection: 110.6 wRC+, 0.258/0.312/0.454, 26 HR, 9 SB, 71 Runs, 81 RBI

José Ramírez, 3B, Cleveland Guardians
2-for-4, HR, RBI, 2 R, 2 SB, BB, K.
José Ramírez sparked the Cleveland Guardians’ 6-0 shutout of the Atlanta Braves, hitting 2-for-4 with a home run, RBI, two runs, two stolen bases, and a walk for five total bases. His speed and power anchored a complete-game dominance.
MLB Rank: #44
STS Projection: 119.5 wRC+, 0.264/0.339/0.450, 21 HR, 31 SB, 79 Runs, 76 RBI

Julio Rodríguez, CF, Seattle Mariners
2-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R, K.
Julio Rodríguez delivered 2-for-4 with a home run, double, two RBI, and a run in the Seattle Mariners’ thrilling 8-7 victory over the Houston Astros. His six total bases provided crucial offense despite a strikeout in a close contest.
MLB Rank: #7
STS Projection: 145.6 wRC+, 0.302/0.368/0.517, 27 HR, 27 SB, 85 Runs, 86 RBI

Maikel Garcia, 3B, Kansas City Royals
2-for-4, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R.
Maikel Garcia paced the Kansas City Royals to a 2-0 shutout win over the Chicago White Sox, going 2-for-4 with a home run, double, RBI, and two runs for six total bases. His production was key in the low-scoring affair for the third-place Royals (7-8 in the AL Central) against the fifth-place White Sox (5-10 in the AL Central).
MLB Rank: #136
STS Projection: 100.7 wRC+, 0.261/0.328/0.390, 12 HR, 26 SB, 71 Runs, 62 RBI

Kyle Schwarber, DH, Philadelphia Phillies
1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 2 K.
Kyle Schwarber provided the power in the Philadelphia Phillies’ narrow 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, launching a home run for three RBI and a run scored despite two strikeouts. His long ball proved decisive in a tight game.
MLB Rank: #283
STS Projection: 130.5 wRC+, 0.233/0.348/0.478, 34 HR, 6 SB, 79 Runs, 85 RBI

Yordan Alvarez, DH, HOU
3-for-6, HR, 2B, RBI, R.
Yordan Alvarez provided a bright spot for the Houston Astros in their 8-7 loss to the Seattle Mariners, smashing a home run and a double while driving in a run and scoring once. He racked up seven total bases across six at-bats, though he left five runners on base in the tight contest. Alvarez’s power display highlighted his plate discipline, avoiding strikeouts entirely despite six plate appearances filled with hard contact, including three fly outs and one pop out.
MLB Rank: #8
STS Projection: 168.2 wRC+, 0.303/0.396/0.574, 35 HR, 5 SB, 91 Runs, 99 RBI

Cal Raleigh, C, SEA
1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, R, SF, GIDP.
Cal Raleigh delivered a crucial blow for the Seattle Mariners in their 8-7 victory over the Houston Astros, launching a home run that plated three runs and scoring himself. In four plate appearances, he added a sacrifice fly but grounded into a double play. Raleigh’s timely power, going deep in just three at-bats without a strikeout, helped secure the win with two fly outs showcasing his ability to elevate the ball effectively in a high-scoring affair.
MLB Rank: #24
STS Projection: 130.5 wRC+, 0.248/0.339/0.494, 34 HR, 8 SB, 78 Runs, 90 RBI

Bo Bichette, SS, NYM
2-for-3, HR, 2 BB, K, 3 RBI, R.
Bo Bichette powered the New York Mets in their 11-6 loss to the Athletics, who improved to 7-7 and first in the AL West while the Mets fell to 7-8, fourth in the NL East. Bichette crushed a home run for three RBI, scored a run, and drew two walks across five plate appearances, adding five total bases without grounding into double plays. His patient approach, with just one strikeout, kept the Mets competitive despite the defeat.
MLB Rank: #161
STS Projection: 116.1 wRC+, 0.284/0.333/0.446, 18 HR, 9 SB, 73 Runs, 74 RBI

Jeremiah Jackson, RF, BAL
3-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, R.
Jeremiah Jackson shone for the Baltimore Orioles in their 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants, who sit at 6-9 and fifth in the NL West while the Orioles hold 7-7 and second in the AL East. Jackson collected three hits including a home run and double for seven total bases and two RBI, scoring a run in a clean four plate appearances with no walks or strikeouts, just one ground out to fuel the victory.
MLB Rank: #1429
STS Projection: 85.3 wRC+, 0.236/0.280/0.399, 20 HR, 12 SB, 62 Runs, 73 RBI

Edouard Julien, 1B, COL
2-for-3, HR, 2 BB, K, RBI, 2 R, SB.
Edouard Julien stood out for the Colorado Rockies despite their 9-5 defeat to the San Diego Padres, blasting a home run, drawing two walks, scoring twice, driving in a run, and stealing a base. In five plate appearances, he amassed five total bases with one strikeout, showing speed and power without leaving runners stranded, keeping the Rockies in contention in the loss.
MLB Rank: #665
STS Projection: 101.5 wRC+, 0.226/0.338/0.368, 17 HR, 10 SB, 68 Runs, 61 RBI

Elly De La Cruz, SS, CIN
3-for-4, 2 2B, BB, K, 2 SB, R.
Elly De La Cruz sparked the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-3 triumph over the Los Angeles Angels, ripping two doubles for five total bases, drawing a walk, stealing two bases, and scoring a run across five plate appearances. With just one strikeout and no outs recorded against him, De La Cruz’s speed and extra-base hits propelled the Reds’ offense in the decisive win.
MLB Rank: #12
STS Projection: 132.0 wRC+, 0.274/0.346/0.492, 24 HR, 39 SB, 93 Runs, 81 RBI

Gunnar Henderson, SS, BAL
1-for-4, HR, BB, 2 K, RBI, R, SB.
Gunnar Henderson contributed key power for the Baltimore Orioles in their 6-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants, who are 6-9 and fifth in the NL West as the Orioles maintain 7-7 and second in the AL East. Henderson homered for an RBI, scored a run, walked once, and stole a base, logging four total bases in five plate appearances despite two strikeouts and one ground out.
MLB Rank: #11
STS Projection: 139.5 wRC+, 0.279/0.364/0.497, 24 HR, 19 SB, 91 Runs, 82 RBI

Trevor Larnach, DH, MIN
1-for-3, HR, BB, 3 RBI, R.
Trevor Larnach drove in crucial runs for the Minnesota Twins in their 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, crushing a home run for three RBI and scoring himself. In four plate appearances with one walk and no strikeouts, he added four total bases, including one ground out and one line out, bolstering the Twins’ attack in the victory.
MLB Rank: #1630
STS Projection: 101.1 wRC+, 0.240/0.324/0.394, 18 HR, 5 SB, 70 Runs, 66 RBI

Manny Machado, 3B, SDP
1-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, R.
Manny Machado provided pop for the San Diego Padres in their 9-5 defeat of the Colorado Rockies, homering to drive in two runs and score once. Across five plate appearances without walks or strikeouts, he notched four total bases despite two fly outs, two ground outs, keeping the Padres’ offense humming in the win.
MLB Rank: #86
STS Projection: 119.3 wRC+, 0.268/0.332/0.460, 25 HR, 10 SB, 71 Runs, 81 RBI

Cam Smith, RF, HOU
4-for-5, 2 2B, K, 2 RBI, R.
Cam Smith nearly carried the Houston Astros in their 8-7 loss to the Seattle Mariners, exploding for four hits including two doubles, two RBI, and a run scored. In five plate appearances with one strikeout, he piled up six total bases and left just two on base, delivering consistent contact to challenge the Mariners in the close game.
MLB Rank: #214
STS Projection: 115.6 wRC+, 0.258/0.338/0.434, 19 HR, 11 SB, 81 Runs, 70 RBI