MLB Highlights: 2026-04-22

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Michael Harris II, CF, ATL
2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R
Michael Harris II powered the Atlanta Braves to an 8-6 victory over the Washington Nationals with a massive night at the plate. The center fielder smashed two home runs, driving in three runs and scoring twice in four at-bats. His long balls provided crucial offense, accumulating eight total bases while leaving just one runner on base. Harris’s performance helped the first-place Braves (17-8 in the NL East) maintain their edge over the third-place Nationals (11-14).
MLB Rank: #39
STS Projection: 126.8 wRC+, 0.287/0.334/0.489, 24 HR, 20 SB, 81 Runs, 84 RBI
Nolan Schanuel, 1B, LAA
2-for-4, HR, 2B, K
Nolan Schanuel sparked the Los Angeles Angels’ 7-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a double while scoring twice. The first baseman tallied six total bases and four RBI, delivering key hits in a strong showing despite one strikeout. His extra-base power was instrumental in the Angels’ offensive outburst against Toronto.
MLB Rank: #447
STS Projection: 118.0 wRC+, 0.273/0.366/0.401, 12 HR, 7 SB, 73 Runs, 61 RBI
Ildemaro Vargas, 2B, ARI
2-for-5, 2 HR, K, 5 RBI
Ildemaro Vargas was the offensive star for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their 11-7 triumph over the Chicago White Sox (9-15, fourth in the AL Central). The second baseman blasted two home runs and drove in a game-high five RBI while scoring twice, racking up eight total bases despite one strikeout and four left on base. His power surge propelled the third-place Diamondbacks (14-10 in the NL West) to victory.
MLB Rank: #2386
STS Projection: 70.4 wRC+, 0.236/0.282/0.337, 8 HR, 7 SB, 61 Runs, 53 RBI
Hunter Goodman, C, COL
3-for-4, HR, 2 2B, BB
Hunter Goodman led the Colorado Rockies to an 8-3 win against the San Diego Padres (16-8, second in the NL West) with a 3-for-4 effort that included a home run, two doubles, a walk, and two runs scored. The catcher amassed eight total bases and one RBI, striking out once but controlling the plate effectively. His multi-extra-base performance boosted the fifth-place Rockies (10-15).
MLB Rank: #286
STS Projection: 105.0 wRC+, 0.239/0.296/0.453, 28 HR, 3 SB, 71 Runs, 85 RBI
Luis Campusano, DH, SDP
3-for-4, HR, 2 2B, RBI
Luis Campusano shone for the San Diego Padres despite their 8-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies. The designated hitter went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, one RBI, and two runs scored, piling up eight total bases without a strikeout. His offensive output provided a bright spot for the second-place Padres (16-8 in the NL West) in a tough defeat against the fifth-place Rockies (10-15).
MLB Rank: #480
STS Projection: 102.8 wRC+, 0.251/0.322/0.405, 18 HR, 1 SB, 67 Runs, 69 RBI
Cal Raleigh, C, SEA
3-for-5, HR, 2B, K
Cal Raleigh fueled the Seattle Mariners’ narrow 5-4 victory over the Athletics, ripping three hits including a home run and a double while stealing a base and scoring twice. The catcher added seven total bases and one RBI despite one strikeout, showcasing his power and speed in a tight contest.
MLB Rank: #24
STS Projection: 129.6 wRC+, 0.248/0.337/0.493, 34 HR, 8 SB, 78 Runs, 90 RBI
Daylen Lile, RF, WSN
2-for-5, HR, 2B, 3 RBI
Daylen Lile provided a highlight for the Washington Nationals in their 8-6 loss to the Atlanta Braves (17-8, first in the NL East). The right fielder went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and one run scored, generating six total bases. His extra-base hits kept the third-place Nationals (11-14) competitive against the division leaders.
MLB Rank: #1038
STS Projection: 109.0 wRC+, 0.265/0.328/0.424, 14 HR, 15 SB, 87 Runs, 64 RBI
Miguel Vargas, 3B, CHW
2-for-4, HR, BB, K
Miguel Vargas stood out for the Chicago White Sox (9-15, fourth in the AL Central) in a 11-7 defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks (14-10, third in the NL West). The third baseman hit 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, three runs scored, one stolen base, and five total bases despite one strikeout, offering a spark in the loss.
MLB Rank: #302
STS Projection: 111.1 wRC+, 0.246/0.337/0.415, 18 HR, 11 SB, 74 Runs, 71 RBI
Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B, KCR
2-for-3, HR, 2B, BB
Vinnie Pasquantino delivered for the Kansas City Royals despite an 8-6 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The first baseman went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk, two runs scored, and six total bases, providing quality at-bats in a hard-fought game.
MLB Rank: #793
STS Projection: 111.8 wRC+, 0.255/0.324/0.441, 23 HR, 2 SB, 72 Runs, 77 RBI
Nolan Arenado, 3B, ARI
4-for-4, HR, BB, 3 RBI
Nolan Arenado was perfect at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run, a walk, three RBI, and three runs scored to help the Arizona Diamondbacks (14-10, third in the NL West) defeat the Chicago White Sox (9-15, fourth in the AL Central) 11-7. The third baseman tallied seven total bases in a dominant performance with no strikeouts.
MLB Rank: #990
STS Projection: 82.8 wRC+, 0.237/0.292/0.369, 15 HR, 4 SB, 60 Runs, 63 RBI

Pete Alonso, 1B, BAL
1-4 | HR, BB, 2 RBI
Pete Alonso powered the Baltimore Orioles to an 8-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals with a solo home run and two RBI. Drawing a walk in five plate appearances, he scored twice while stranding two runners. His blast contributed significantly to the Orioles’ offensive output in a closely contested game, showcasing his power at the plate with no strikeouts and four total bases.
MLB Rank: #252
STS Projection: 129.2 wRC+, 0.256/0.338/0.490, 32 HR, 4 SB, 77 Runs, 89 RBI
Mike Trout, DH, LAA
1-3 | HR, 2 BB, K
Mike Trout sparked the Los Angeles Angels’ 7-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, launching a home run, stealing a base, and scoring twice. With two walks boosting his five plate appearances, he drove in one run despite a strikeout, accumulating four total bases. Trout’s patient approach and speed helped fuel the Angels’ attack against their opponent.
MLB Rank: #82
STS Projection: 135.8 wRC+, 0.252/0.358/0.487, 31 HR, 7 SB, 83 Runs, 84 RBI
Matt Olson, 1B, ATL
1-4 | HR, 3 RBI, R
Matt Olson delivered in the Atlanta Braves’ 8-6 triumph over the Washington Nationals, crushing a three-run homer that drove in three runs and scored himself. Going 1-for-4 with four total bases, he grounded into a double play but avoided strikeouts, stranding three. The first-place Braves (17-8 in the NL East) leaned on Olson’s clutch power to secure the victory.
MLB Rank: #120
STS Projection: 132.5 wRC+, 0.257/0.350/0.487, 29 HR, 2 SB, 79 Runs, 88 RBI
Oneil Cruz, CF, PIT
1-5 | HR, 3 K, 3 RBI
Oneil Cruz smashed a three-run homer to propel the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 win against the Texas Rangers. Despite three strikeouts and getting caught stealing in five at-bats, he scored once with four total bases. The third-place Pirates (14-10 in the NL Central) benefited from Cruz’s long ball in overcoming the second-place Rangers (12-12 in the AL West).
MLB Rank: #60
STS Projection: 119.7 wRC+, 0.247/0.327/0.468, 28 HR, 33 SB, 82 Runs, 81 RBI
Corbin Carroll, RF, ARI
3-4 | 3B, BB, RBI
Corbin Carroll dazzled in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 11-7 rout of the Chicago White Sox, ripping a triple among three hits, walking once, stealing two bases, and scoring twice. With five total bases and one RBI in five plate appearances, he cleared the bases with no left on. The third-place D-backs (14-10 in the NL West) topped the fourth-place White Sox (9-15 in the AL Central) thanks in part to Carroll’s wheels and bat.
MLB Rank: #17
STS Projection: 139.4 wRC+, 0.268/0.359/0.505, 26 HR, 31 SB, 98 Runs, 82 RBI
Carter Jensen, C, KCR
2-3 | HR, BB, 2 RBI
Carter Jensen slugged a home run and two hits with a walk for two RBI and two runs scored, but the Kansas City Royals fell 8-6 to the Baltimore Orioles. In four plate appearances, he generated five total bases with no strikeouts, helping keep the game close despite the loss.
MLB Rank: #86
STS Projection: 121.4 wRC+, 0.253/0.345/0.449, 23 HR, 5 SB, 81 Runs, 76 RBI
Coby Mayo, 1B, BAL
1-4 | HR, K, 3 RBI
Coby Mayo blasted a three-run homer in the Baltimore Orioles’ 8-6 win over the Kansas City Royals, adding one hit and four total bases while scoring once. Despite a strikeout, his power stroke proved pivotal in the victory.
MLB Rank: #232
STS Projection: 120.2 wRC+, 0.253/0.335/0.458, 24 HR, 5 SB, 79 Runs, 81 RBI
Geraldo Perdomo, SS, ARI
3-4 | 2 3B, BB, K
Geraldo Perdomo thrilled in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 11-7 victory over the Chicago White Sox, legging out two triples for three hits, a walk, seven total bases, one RBI, and one run. With a strikeout in five plate appearances, his extra-base fireworks boosted the third-place D-backs (14-10 NL West) past the struggling White Sox (9-15 AL Central).
MLB Rank: #111
STS Projection: 108.9 wRC+, 0.254/0.351/0.383, 12 HR, 20 SB, 75 Runs, 59 RBI
Max Fried, SP, NYY
8.0 IP, 0 ER, 9 K, 2 BB (W, 3-1)
Max Fried dominated in the New York Yankees’ 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox, tossing eight scoreless innings with nine strikeouts, two walks, and just three hits on 100 pitches. Earning the win, he faced 29 batters, inducing 19 outs via grounders, flies, and air outs. The first-place Yankees (15-9 AL East) stifled the fifth-place Red Sox (9-15 AL East) behind Fried’s gem.
MLB Rank: #56
STS Projection: 3.55 ERA, 188 IP, 55 BB, 173 K, 8.2 K/9, 1.26 WHIP
Yordan Alvarez, DH, HOU
3-4 | HR, 2 RBI, R
Yordan Alvarez excelled in the Houston Astros’ 2-0 shutout of the Cleveland Guardians, collecting three hits including a home run for six total bases, two RBI, and a run scored in four at-bats with no walks or strikeouts.
MLB Rank: #8
STS Projection: 170.4 wRC+, 0.306/0.397/0.583, 36 HR, 5 SB, 92 Runs, 101 RBI