MLB Highlights: 2026-04-24

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Adley Rutschman, C, BAL
3-for-5, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R
Adley Rutschman powered the Baltimore Orioles to a 10-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox, delivering a massive 3-for-5 performance highlighted by two home runs and six RBI. The catcher scored twice, accumulating nine total bases with no strikeouts, fly outs, or air outs marring his night. His groundouts totaled two, leaving two on base, as he anchored the offense in the convincing win.
MLB Rank: #144
STS Projection: 111.9 wRC+, 0.254/0.344/0.408, 17 HR, 3 SB, 73 Runs, 68 RBI

Junior Caminero, 3B, TBR
2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R
Junior Caminero starred in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, smashing two home runs in a 2-for-4 effort with three RBI and two runs scored. With eight total bases and no walks or errors in his stat line, he avoided caught stealing and double plays, contributing one ground out and one air out to lead the charge offensively.
MLB Rank: #6
STS Projection: 153.8 wRC+, 0.302/0.361/0.561, 35 HR, 5 SB, 87 Runs, 99 RBI

Matt McLain, 2B, CIN
2-for-4, 2 HR, BB, 4 RBI, 2 R
Matt McLain was instrumental in the Cincinnati Reds’ thrilling 9-8 triumph over the Detroit Tigers, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, four RBI, and two runs. Despite one ground-into-double-play, he tallied eight total bases, with one fly out, one ground out, and one air out, driving the comeback victory.
MLB Rank: #243
STS Projection: 100.6 wRC+, 0.235/0.323/0.391, 18 HR, 20 SB, 71 Runs, 66 RBI

Nathaniel Lowe, 1B, BOS
2-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R
Nathaniel Lowe erupted for two home runs in a 2-for-5 showing with three RBI and three runs scored, helping the Cincinnati Reds edge the Detroit Tigers 9-8. His eight total bases came without walks or strikeouts, though he had two ground outs and one air out, plus one line out, fueling the high-scoring affair.
MLB Rank: #1098
STS Projection: 103.0 wRC+, 0.246/0.333/0.388, 16 HR, 3 SB, 72 Runs, 62 RBI

Dansby Swanson, SS, CHC
2-for-3, HR, 3B, HBP, 4 RBI, 2 R
Dansby Swanson dazzled in the Chicago Cubs’ 6-4 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers, recording two hits in three at-bats including a home run and triple, plus a hit-by-pitch for four RBI and two runs. With seven total bases and one strikeout, he left no one on base, propelling the Cubs’ offense.
MLB Rank: #128
STS Projection: 102.9 wRC+, 0.245/0.314/0.418, 22 HR, 14 SB, 69 Runs, 72 RBI

Carlos Cortes, RF, ATH
2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R
Carlos Cortes crushed two home runs in a 2-for-4 performance with four RBI and two runs, powering the Athletics (14-12, first in the AL West) to an 8-1 rout of the Texas Rangers (13-13, second in the AL West). Eight total bases, one ground out, and one air out highlighted his dominant night with no walks or strikeouts.
MLB Rank: #1898
STS Projection: 87.9 wRC+, 0.230/0.297/0.381, 18 HR, 2 SB, 63 Runs, 68 RBI

Jonathan Aranda, 1B, TBR
2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, K
Jonathan Aranda belted two home runs in going 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored, aiding the Tampa Bay Rays’ 6-2 defeat of the Minnesota Twins. Despite one strikeout and one ground out, he posted eight total bases with no walks or baserunning miscues.
MLB Rank: #498
STS Projection: 115.1 wRC+, 0.255/0.343/0.421, 20 HR, 2 SB, 71 Runs, 70 RBI

Ben Rice, 1B, NYY
2-for-5, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R, K
Ben Rice contributed a home run and double in a 2-for-5 outing with two RBI and three runs, boosting the New York Yankees (17-9, first in the AL East) to a 12-4 thrashing of the Houston Astros (10-17, fifth in the AL West). Six total bases despite one strikeout and two ground outs.
MLB Rank: #77
STS Projection: 126.7 wRC+, 0.252/0.342/0.472, 29 HR, 6 SB, 78 Runs, 83 RBI

Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B, NYY
3-for-4, HR, BB, 4 RBI, 3 R, K
Jazz Chisholm Jr. excelled with three hits in four at-bats, a home run, walk, four RBI, and three runs in the New York Yankees (17-9, first in the AL East)’ 12-4 domination of the Houston Astros (10-17, fifth in the AL West). Six total bases despite one strikeout, showcasing his impact.
MLB Rank: #106
STS Projection: 111.0 wRC+, 0.249/0.321/0.440, 25 HR, 35 SB, 75 Runs, 75 RBI

Angel Martínez, ,
2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 K, 4 RBI, 2 R
Angel Martínez smashed two home runs in a 2-for-4 effort with four RBI and two runs, sparking the Cleveland Guardians (15-12, first in the AL Central) to an 8-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays (10-15, fourth in the AL East). Eight total bases despite two strikeouts and one ground out.
MLB Rank: #8000
STS Projection:

Paul Skenes, SP, PIT
7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, W.
Paul Skenes delivered a dominant performance, tossing seven shutout innings while allowing just one hit and fanning seven Brewers without issuing a walk on 93 pitches. The Pirates cruised to a 6-0 victory over Milwaukee behind his gem, marking his first win of the season. Skenes induced nine groundouts and scattered the rest of his 21 outs efficiently, showcasing pinpoint control with a 67% strike rate. His effort lowered his ERA and highlighted his prospect status in Pittsburgh’s rotation.
MLB Rank: #9
STS Projection: 2.84 ERA, 171 IP, 46 BB, 203 K, 10.7 K/9, 1.11 WHIP
Konnor Griffin, SS, PIT
3-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, R, SB.
Konnor Griffin sparked Pittsburgh’s offense in their 6-0 win over the Brewers, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a run scored plus a stolen base. His multi-hit effort, including a deep shot, helped plate key runs early. Griffin reached base three times without striking out, leaving just one runner aboard in four plate appearances. The Pirates’ shutout victory was bolstered by his timely production from the shortstop spot.
MLB Rank: #34
STS Projection: 122.6 wRC+, 0.275/0.346/0.453, 20 HR, 37 SB, 80 Runs, 73 RBI
Wilyer Abreu, RF, BOS
2-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 R, RBI, K, GIDP.
Wilyer Abreu provided Boston’s top power in a 10-3 loss to the Orioles, ripping a home run and double for two runs scored and an RBI despite a strikeout and grounder into a double play. His extra-base hits produced six total bases across four at-bats. Despite the defeat, Abreu’s performance stood out, offering offensive fireworks in a tough matchup.
MLB Rank: #164
STS Projection: 109.8 wRC+, 0.243/0.326/0.428, 23 HR, 12 SB, 72 Runs, 75 RBI
Spencer Torkelson, 1B, DET
2-for-3, HR, 2B, 2 R, RBI, BB.
Spencer Torkelson slugged his way in Detroit’s 9-8 defeat to the Reds, collecting a home run and double for two runs and an RBI, plus a walk in four plate appearances. His six total bases highlighted his night without a strikeout. Torkelson’s extra-base power kept the Tigers close in a high-scoring affair.
MLB Rank: #568
STS Projection: 115.4 wRC+, 0.240/0.334/0.438, 25 HR, 3 SB, 73 Runs, 78 RBI
Samuel Basallo, C, BAL
4-for-5, HR, 2B, RBI, R.
Samuel Basallo feasted in Baltimore’s 10-3 rout of the Red Sox, going 4-for-5 with a home run, double, RBI, and run scored for eight total bases. The catcher laced hits without a strikeout or walk, leaving two on base. His multi-hit barrage paced the Orioles’ offense in the lopsided win.
MLB Rank: #30
STS Projection: 137.3 wRC+, 0.278/0.353/0.504, 29 HR, 3 SB, 81 Runs, 89 RBI
Gunnar Henderson, SS, BAL
3-for-5, HR, 3 R, RBI, K.
Gunnar Henderson powered Baltimore’s 10-3 victory over Boston, smashing a home run with three runs scored and an RBI in five at-bats, adding six total bases despite a strikeout. He reached safely three times without walks or double plays. Henderson’s production fueled the Orioles’ dominant attack.
MLB Rank: #16
STS Projection: 135.5 wRC+, 0.274/0.359/0.489, 24 HR, 20 SB, 90 Runs, 80 RBI
Will Smith, C, LAD
1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, R, K.
Will Smith delivered clutch power for the Dodgers in their 6-4 loss to the Cubs, launching a home run for three RBI and a run scored despite a strikeout. His solo shot accounted for all his production in four at-bats. Smith’s blast provided a highlight in the narrow defeat.
MLB Rank: #138
STS Projection: 120.5 wRC+, 0.258/0.350/0.434, 21 HR, 4 SB, 76 Runs, 71 RBI
Josh Naylor, 1B, SEA
1-for-3, HR, 2 R, RBI, BB, 2 K, SB.
Josh Naylor homered in Seattle’s tight 3-2 win over the Cardinals, scoring twice with an RBI, a walk, and stolen base across four plate appearances despite two strikeouts. His blast and baserunning proved pivotal in the low-scoring victory.
MLB Rank: #505
STS Projection: 110.5 wRC+, 0.264/0.330/0.426, 19 HR, 15 SB, 69 Runs, 73 RBI
Zack Gelof, 2B, ATH
2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, K.
Zack Gelof homered in the Athletics’ 8-1 thrashing of the Texas Rangers, driving in two runs with two scored despite a strikeout. Sitting atop the AL West at 14-12 ahead of Texas at 13-13, Oakland’s second baseman added five total bases. His power stroke contributed to the blowout win over their division rival.
MLB Rank: #296
STS Projection: 96.6 wRC+, 0.231/0.307/0.400, 21 HR, 22 SB, 67 Runs, 71 RBI
Connor Norby, 3B, MIA
1-for-5, HR, 3 RBI, R, GIDP.
Connor Norby went deep for Miami in their 9-4 win over the Giants, driving in three RBI with a run scored despite a grounder into double play. His homer provided four total bases in five at-bats without strikeouts. Norby’s timely blast helped secure the Marlins’ victory.
MLB Rank: #806
STS Projection: 97.9 wRC+, 0.243/0.308/0.405, 20 HR, 10 SB, 66 Runs, 71 RBI