MLB Highlights: 2026-04-28

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Elly De La Cruz, SS, CIN
3-for-4, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB, K.
Elly De La Cruz powered the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-2 win over the Colorado Rockies with a standout performance at shortstop. He collected three hits in four at-bats, including a home run that drove in four runs while scoring twice himself. De La Cruz also swiped two stolen bases, reaching base every time and leaving none on base, showcasing his speed and offensive prowess in the decisive victory. His total bases reached six, anchoring the Reds’ attack against the Rockies.
MLB Rank: #11
STS Projection: 133.6 wRC+, 0.275/0.347/0.498, 25 HR, 38 SB, 93 Runs, 82 RBI
Drew Romo, C, CHW
2-for-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, HBP.
Drew Romo was the star for the Chicago White Sox in their 5-2 triumph over the Los Angeles Angels, a contest pitting the Angels (12-19, fourth in the AL West) against the White Sox (13-17, third in the AL Central). The catcher blasted two home runs in three at-bats, driving in three runs and scoring twice, while also getting hit by a pitch for four plate appearances. Romo tallied eight total bases with no strikeouts, providing crucial power in the White Sox’s solid win.
MLB Rank: #1799
STS Projection: 78.3 wRC+, 0.235/0.284/0.363, 14 HR, 8 SB, 60 Runs, 62 RBI
Bobby Witt Jr., SS, KCR
1-for-5, HR, 3 RBI, R, SB.
Bobby Witt Jr. delivered key production in the Kansas City Royals’ 4-1 victory over the Athletics. The shortstop slugged a home run in five at-bats, knocking in three runs and scoring once while stealing a base. Despite three left on base, his fourth total bases proved pivotal in the low-scoring affair, helping secure the Royals’ win with his power and speed on display.
MLB Rank: #3
STS Projection: 142.6 wRC+, 0.292/0.355/0.524, 28 HR, 33 SB, 89 Runs, 90 RBI
Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF, CHC
1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB, 2 K.
Pete Crow-Armstrong sparked the Chicago Cubs’ 8-3 rout of the San Diego Padres with a home run in four at-bats, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Drawing a walk for five plate appearances, he added four total bases despite two strikeouts and two left on base. His clutch power swing helped fuel the Cubs’ offensive outburst against the Padres.
MLB Rank: #26
STS Projection: 115.5 wRC+, 0.262/0.319/0.463, 24 HR, 34 SB, 81 Runs, 80 RBI
Josh Naylor, 1B, SEA
3-for-5, HR, 4 RBI, R.
Josh Naylor smashed three hits including a home run in five at-bats, driving in four runs and scoring once to lead the Seattle Mariners (15-16, second in the AL West) to a 7-1 domination of the Minnesota Twins (13-17, fourth in the AL Central). Despite two caught stealing attempts and a pickoff, he piled up six total bases in the lopsided win, bolstering the Mariners’ strong showing.
MLB Rank: #477
STS Projection: 110.9 wRC+, 0.264/0.330/0.427, 20 HR, 17 SB, 69 Runs, 73 RBI
Ryan O’Hearn, 1B, SDP
2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, K.
Ryan O’Hearn provided power for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 11-7 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, a tight NL Central battle between the Cardinals (16-13, third in the NL Central) and Pirates (16-14, fifth in the NL Central). He went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored, adding five total bases despite a strikeout and a ground into double play, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Cardinals.
MLB Rank: #787
STS Projection: 106.6 wRC+, 0.258/0.330/0.409, 18 HR, 5 SB, 72 Runs, 66 RBI
Brice Matthews, 2B, HOU
3-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, R, K.
Brice Matthews shone brightly for the Houston Astros despite their 5-3 defeat to the Baltimore Orioles. The second baseman ripped three hits in four at-bats, featuring a home run and double for seven total bases, one run scored and two RBI. With just one strikeout and one left on base, his offensive display stood out in the competitive loss.
MLB Rank: #480
STS Projection: 95.8 wRC+, 0.221/0.312/0.387, 20 HR, 34 SB, 71 Runs, 66 RBI
Xander Bogaerts, SS, SDP
1-for-3, HR, 2 R, RBI, BB, 2 K, SB.
Xander Bogaerts homered in three at-bats to score twice and drive in a run, adding a walk and stolen base in the San Diego Padres’ 8-3 setback to the Chicago Cubs. With four total bases over four plate appearances despite two strikeouts, he reached base safely and left none behind, offering a highlight in the Padres’ defeat.
MLB Rank: #138
STS Projection: 105.4 wRC+, 0.266/0.333/0.401, 15 HR, 14 SB, 68 Runs, 65 RBI
Nolan Gorman, 3B, STL
1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, R, K, SF.
Nolan Gorman contributed significantly in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 11-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, a key NL Central matchup with the Cardinals (16-13, third in the NL Central) facing the Pirates (16-14, fifth in the NL Central). The third baseman hit a home run with a sacrifice fly for three RBI and a run scored in four at-bats, totaling four bases despite a strikeout and three left on base.
MLB Rank: #523
STS Projection: 101.2 wRC+, 0.228/0.306/0.421, 27 HR, 5 SB, 67 Runs, 77 RBI
Sal Frelick, RF, MIL
2-for-2, HR, RBI, 3 R, BB.
Sal Frelick excelled in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 13-2 thrashing of the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-2 with a home run, RBI and three runs scored plus a walk over four plate appearances. Benefiting from catcher’s interference, he amassed five total bases with no outs recorded, igniting the Brewers’ blowout win.
MLB Rank: #310
STS Projection: 102.2 wRC+, 0.270/0.339/0.379, 9 HR, 17 SB, 72 Runs, 56 RBI

Pete Alonso, 1B, BAL
1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R.
Pete Alonso provided a key spark for the Baltimore Orioles in their 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros, going 1-for-4 with a home run that drove in two runs while scoring once himself. The first baseman’s long ball highlighted his power at the plate, contributing significantly to the win as he tallied four total bases and left three on base without striking out. Alonso’s performance underscored his role in the Orioles’ lineup, delivering in a tight contest against a tough Astros squad.
MLB Rank: #265
STS Projection: 128.5 wRC+, 0.255/0.337/0.488, 32 HR, 4 SB, 77 Runs, 89 RBI

Oneil Cruz, CF, PIT
2-for-5, HR, 2 K, RBI.
Oneil Cruz showed his power potential despite the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 11-7 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, who sit at 16-13 and third in the NL Central while the Pirates hold 16-14 and fifth. Cruz went 2-for-5 with a home run, one RBI, and two runs scored, accumulating five total bases. The center fielder’s blast offered a highlight in defeat, though two strikeouts and leaving one on base limited further damage. His effort kept the Pirates competitive in a high-scoring affair against a divisional rival.
MLB Rank: #71
STS Projection: 118.8 wRC+, 0.246/0.324/0.468, 29 HR, 33 SB, 81 Runs, 82 RBI

Juan Soto, RF, NYM
1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R.
Juan Soto powered the New York Mets to an 8-0 shutout win over the Washington Nationals, who entered at 13-17 and third in the NL East while the Mets were 10-19 and fourth. Soto’s 1-for-4 night included a home run that plated two runs as he scored himself, providing four total bases without a strikeout. His timely power hitting helped fuel the Mets’ dominant offensive outburst and strong pitching performance, marking a crucial victory for the struggling club in the NL East matchup.
MLB Rank: #4
STS Projection: 172.4 wRC+, 0.293/0.419/0.562, 34 HR, 16 SB, 94 Runs, 92 RBI

Byron Buxton, CF, MIN
2-for-5, HR, K, RBI.
Byron Buxton offered fireworks in the Minnesota Twins’ 7-1 defeat to the Seattle Mariners, who lead the AL West at 15-16 in second place while the Twins sit 13-17 and fourth in the AL Central. Going 2-for-5 with a home run, one RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base, Buxton notched five total bases despite a strikeout. His extra-base power and speed provided the Twins’ primary offense in a lopsided loss, leaving one runner aboard.
MLB Rank: #64
STS Projection: 123.3 wRC+, 0.253/0.319/0.495, 32 HR, 16 SB, 84 Runs, 89 RBI

Aaron Judge, RF, NYY
2-for-4, HR, K, RBI.
Aaron Judge delivered in the New York Yankees’ narrow 3-2 triumph over the Texas Rangers, slashing 2-for-4 with a home run, one RBI, and two runs scored for five total bases. The right fielder’s power output, including clearing the fences, proved pivotal in the close contest, despite a strikeout and no walks. Judge’s multi-hit effort and run production anchored the Yankees’ offense, securing the hard-fought victory.
MLB Rank: #2
STS Projection: 185.5 wRC+, 0.300/0.414/0.627, 45 HR, 12 SB, 97 Runs, 108 RBI

Bo Bichette, SS, NYM
1-for-2, HR, BB, 2 RBI.
Bo Bichette contributed to the New York Mets’ 8-0 rout of the Washington Nationals, who were 13-17 and third in the NL East against the 10-19 fourth-place Mets. In four plate appearances, Bichette went 1-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, one run scored, and a walk, plus a sacrifice fly, totaling four bases. His efficient power display bolstered the Mets’ shutout dominance, helping turn around their early-season struggles.
MLB Rank: #175
STS Projection: 114.2 wRC+, 0.282/0.331/0.441, 18 HR, 9 SB, 72 Runs, 74 RBI

Julio Rodríguez, ,
3-for-5, 3 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R.
Julio Rodríguez fueled the Seattle Mariners’ 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins with a 3-for-5 masterpiece, featuring three doubles, two RBI, and two runs scored for six total bases. The Mariners, at 15-16 and second in the AL West ahead of the 13-17 fourth-place Twins in the AL Central, dominated thanks to Rodríguez’s extra-base barrage, leaving two on base without a strikeout. His line-drive hitting powered the offensive explosion in the lopsided victory.
MLB Rank: #8000
STS Projection:

Ozzie Albies, 2B, ATL
1-for-3, HR, BB, K.
Ozzie Albies homered in the Atlanta Braves’ 5-2 decision over the Detroit Tigers, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, one run scored, and a walk across four plate appearances for four total bases. Despite a strikeout, his power stroke and patience helped drive the Braves’ steady offense to victory, leaving two runners on in a controlled performance.
MLB Rank: #585
STS Projection: 101.1 wRC+, 0.256/0.315/0.411, 17 HR, 11 SB, 71 Runs, 69 RBI

Edouard Julien, 1B, COL
3-for-4, HR, BB, K.
Edouard Julien shone brightly in the Colorado Rockies’ 7-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, ripping 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, one run scored, and a walk for six total bases over five plate appearances. The first baseman battled despite a strikeout, leaving one on base, providing the bulk of the Rockies’ offense in defeat.
MLB Rank: #628
STS Projection: 101.7 wRC+, 0.227/0.338/0.369, 16 HR, 10 SB, 69 Runs, 61 RBI

Spencer Steer, 1B, CIN
1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R.
Spencer Steer bolstered the Cincinnati Reds’ 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies with a 1-for-4 outing featuring a home run, two RBI, and one run scored, good for four total bases. The first baseman delivered without a strikeout, aiding the Reds’ offensive push despite leaving two on base in the convincing win.
MLB Rank: #1285
STS Projection: 100.0 wRC+, 0.237/0.317/0.400, 18 HR, 10 SB, 71 Runs, 69 RBI