MLB Highlights: 2026-04-12
Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!
Brandon Lowe, 2B, PIT
2-for-4, 2 HR, BB, 2 K, 2 R, 5 RBI.
Brandon Lowe provided a bright spot for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 6-7 loss to the Chicago Cubs, blasting two home runs and driving in a game-high five RBI while scoring twice. He drew a walk and reached base three times across five plate appearances, accumulating eight total bases. Despite two strikeouts and being left on base once, Lowe’s power display nearly powered a Pirates comeback in the tight contest.
MLB Rank: #222
STS Projection: 113.5 wRC+, 0.246/0.322/0.449, 27 HR, 6 SB, 74 Runs, 79 RBI
Brice Turang, 2B, MIL
3-for-4, 2 HR, BB, 3 R, 2 RBI.
Brice Turang led the Milwaukee Brewers’ offense in their 6-8 defeat to the Washington Nationals, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, three runs scored, and nine total bases. He avoided strikeouts entirely and reached base four times without leaving any on base, showcasing his speed and power in a standout performance that kept the Brewers competitive throughout the high-scoring affair.
MLB Rank: #157
STS Projection: 107.0 wRC+, 0.266/0.339/0.398, 13 HR, 30 SB, 72 Runs, 62 RBI
Colson Montgomery, SS, CHW
2-for-3, HR, 2B, HBP, 2 R, 2 RBI.
Colson Montgomery powered the Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals, delivering 2-for-3 with a home run, double, hit-by-pitch, two runs, and two RBI for six total bases. He reached base in all four plate appearances despite one air out and three left on base, proving crucial in the close win with his extra-base hits and scoring.
MLB Rank: #109
STS Projection: 109.1 wRC+, 0.239/0.325/0.425, 22 HR, 4 SB, 76 Runs, 73 RBI
Elly De La Cruz, SS, CIN
2-for-5, HR, K, 2 R, 3 RBI.
Elly De La Cruz sparked the Cincinnati Reds in their 6-9 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and three RBI for five total bases. Despite a strikeout and outs in the air, fly, and ground, his power production stood out in five plate appearances, nearly shifting momentum in the Angels’ win.
MLB Rank: #12
STS Projection: 132.7 wRC+, 0.275/0.347/0.494, 24 HR, 40 SB, 93 Runs, 81 RBI
Ty France, 1B, TOR
3-for-3, HR, 2B, HBP, 3 R, 1 RBI.
Ty France dominated for the San Diego Padres in their 7-2 rout of the Colorado Rockies, perfect at 3-for-3 with a home run, double, hit-by-pitch, three runs, and seven total bases. He reached base in every plate appearance without any outs or left-on-base situations, fueling the Padres’ offensive explosion with his flawless hitting display.
MLB Rank: #1019
STS Projection: 104.9 wRC+, 0.260/0.334/0.394, 15 HR, 2 SB, 67 Runs, 64 RBI
Aaron Judge, RF, NYY
1-for-3, HR, BB, K, 2 R, 2 RBI.
Aaron Judge slugged a solo home run for the New York Yankees in their 4-5 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays, adding a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI across four plate appearances for four total bases. Despite a strikeout and an air out, his power kept the Yankees in contention during the close battle.
MLB Rank: #2
STS Projection: 184.4 wRC+, 0.300/0.413/0.623, 44 HR, 12 SB, 96 Runs, 107 RBI
James Wood, LF, WSN
1-for-3, HR, 2 BB, K, 2 R, 1 RBI, SB.
James Wood contributed significantly to the Washington Nationals’ 8-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, hitting 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks (one intentional), two runs, one RBI, and a stolen base for four total bases. He navigated five plate appearances effectively despite a strikeout, helping secure the victory with his patience and speed.
MLB Rank: #59
STS Projection: 140.0 wRC+, 0.269/0.364/0.500, 28 HR, 16 SB, 85 Runs, 87 RBI
Jackson Merrill, CF, SDP
2-for-3, HR, RBI, 2 R, SB, SAC.
Jackson Merrill excelled for the San Diego Padres in their 7-2 triumph over the Colorado Rockies, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, one RBI, a stolen base, and a sacrifice bunt for five total bases. No strikeouts in four plate appearances, his multi-faceted effort bolstered the Padres’ dominant performance.
MLB Rank: #27
STS Projection: 132.5 wRC+, 0.286/0.340/0.503, 26 HR, 10 SB, 85 Runs, 86 RBI
Willson Contreras, 1B, STL
4-for-5, HR, R, 3 RBI.
Willson Contreras anchored the Boston Red Sox’s 9-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals with a 4-for-5 night, including a home run, one run, and three RBI for seven total bases. He avoided strikeouts and added power in five plate appearances with one fly out, driving the Red Sox offense in their convincing win. The Red Sox sit at 6-9, fourth in the AL East.
MLB Rank: #453
STS Projection: 114.5 wRC+, 0.241/0.335/0.429, 23 HR, 6 SB, 73 Runs, 75 RBI
Ramón Laureano, LF, SDP
1-for-4, HR, HBP, K, 2 R, 2 RBI.
Ramón Laureano powered the San Diego Padres to a 7-2 win over the Colorado Rockies, hitting 1-for-4 with a home run, hit-by-pitch, two runs, and two RBI for four total bases. Across five plate appearances with a strikeout and outs recorded, his long ball provided key production in the lopsided victory.
MLB Rank: #354
STS Projection: 110.7 wRC+, 0.251/0.319/0.441, 24 HR, 14 SB, 74 Runs, 77 RBI
José Soriano, SP, LAA
7.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 10 K, 3 BB (W, 4-0).
José Soriano delivered a gem in the Los Angeles Angels’ 9-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds, tossing seven scoreless innings while fanning 10 and allowing just two hits. He induced five fly outs, five ground outs, and scattered three walks across 106 pitches, with 69 strikes thrown at a .650 strike percentage. Facing 26 batters, Soriano earned his first win of the season, keeping the Reds off the board and providing crucial stability for the Angels’ offense to pull ahead late.
MLB Rank: #73
STS Projection: 3.53 ERA, 159 IP, 67 BB, 153 K, 8.7 K/9, 1.38 WHIP
Dansby Swanson, SS, CHC
1-for-2, HR, 2 BB, 3 R, RBI.
Dansby Swanson sparked the Chicago Cubs’ thrilling 7-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates with a solo home run and two walks in just two at-bats, reaching base three times and scoring three runs. His blast contributed to the Cubs’ narrow escape, as he left one on base but maximized his plate appearances with power and patience, helping Chicago secure the win in a tight contest.
MLB Rank: #148
STS Projection: 101.2 wRC+, 0.245/0.311/0.415, 22 HR, 15 SB, 69 Runs, 72 RBI
Drew Rasmussen, SP, TBR
6.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 7 K, 0 BB (W, 1-0).
Drew Rasmussen dominated in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 5-4 triumph over the New York Yankees, scattering one hit over six shutout innings with seven strikeouts and zero walks on 76 pitches. He generated four fly outs, four ground outs, three pop outs, and faced 19 batters efficiently at a .670 strike rate, picking up his first win and stifling New York’s lineup to preserve the Rays’ edge.
MLB Rank: #145
STS Projection: 3.58 ERA, 136 IP, 38 BB, 129 K, 8.5 K/9, 1.23 WHIP
Dillon Dingler, C, DET
1-for-4, HR, R, 3 RBI.
Dillon Dingler powered the Detroit Tigers’ 8-2 rout of the Miami Marlins with a home run that drove in three runs, scoring once himself despite one fly out and one ground out. His extra-base blast provided key production in the middle of the lineup, helping Detroit build a comfortable lead against Miami.
MLB Rank: #289
STS Projection: 96.8 wRC+, 0.242/0.306/0.403, 20 HR, 2 SB, 69 Runs, 69 RBI
Samuel Basallo, C, BAL
1-for-3, HR, BB, 2 RBI, R.
Samuel Basallo slugged a home run and drew a walk in the Baltimore Orioles’ 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants, driving in two runs and scoring once. His power stroke and patience left two on base but bolstered Baltimore’s attack effectively in the victory.
MLB Rank: #31
STS Projection: 137.4 wRC+, 0.279/0.353/0.504, 29 HR, 3 SB, 81 Runs, 89 RBI
Kevin McGonigle, SS, DET
3-for-4, HR, BB, 2 R, RBI.
Kevin McGonigle excelled in the Detroit Tigers’ 8-2 victory over the Miami Marlins, ripping three hits including a home run, drawing a walk, and scoring twice while driving in one. With one fly out and one pop out, he went hitless on outs and cleared the bases empty, fueling Detroit’s offensive outburst.
MLB Rank: #25
STS Projection: 137.5 wRC+, 0.285/0.366/0.486, 23 HR, 13 SB, 83 Runs, 82 RBI
Oneil Cruz, CF, PIT
1-for-4, HR, BB, R, RBI, SB, 3 K.
Oneil Cruz homered, walked, stole a base, and scored in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs, going 1-for-4 with one run and one RBI despite three strikeouts and three left on base. His power and speed provided a highlight, but Pittsburgh fell short in the close game.
MLB Rank: #66
STS Projection: 119.9 wRC+, 0.248/0.328/0.468, 28 HR, 31 SB, 82 Runs, 81 RBI
Kerry Carpenter, RF, DET
1-for-3, HR, BB, 2 RBI, R, K.
Kerry Carpenter launched a home run with a walk in the Detroit Tigers’ 8-2 domination of the Miami Marlins, driving in two runs and scoring once despite a strikeout and one left on base. His blast added to Detroit’s rout.
MLB Rank: #524
STS Projection: 112.3 wRC+, 0.253/0.312/0.460, 28 HR, 4 SB, 74 Runs, 82 RBI
Luke Raley, RF, SEA
3-for-5, 2 2B, R, 2 RBI.
Luke Raley ripped three hits including two doubles for five total bases, scoring once and driving in two during the Seattle Mariners’ 6-1 win over the Houston Astros. With two ground outs and four left on base, he anchored Seattle’s offense in the lopsided victory.
MLB Rank: #423
STS Projection: 110.1 wRC+, 0.241/0.324/0.429, 24 HR, 12 SB, 74 Runs, 74 RBI
Jarren Duran, LF, BOS
1-for-4, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB, 2 K.
Jarren Duran doubled, walked, scored twice, and plated three runs in the Boston Red Sox’s 9-3 defeat of the St. Louis Cardinals, going 1-for-4 with one ground out and one left on base despite two strikeouts. His timely production powered Boston’s win.
MLB Rank: #247
STS Projection: 105.8 wRC+, 0.250/0.319/0.424, 17 HR, 25 SB, 86 Runs, 68 RBI