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MLB Weekly Highlights: 2026-04-10 to 2026-04-16

April 17, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen

Weekly Top 20 Major League Performances! (2026-04-10 to 2026-04-16)

Weekly MLB Recap: April 10-16, 2026

Mike Trout, DH, LAA

7 G, 9/27 (.333), 1.296 OPS, 2 2B, 5 HR, 0 SB, 12 R, 13 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Mike Trout dominated the week with a signature power display in his best game, going 2-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI against the New York Yankees, though the Angels dropped an 11-10 heartbreaker. Across seven games, Trout slashed .333 with an elite 1.296 OPS, ripping five homers and two doubles while scoring 12 runs and driving in 13. His flawless plate discipline shone through with zero walks and zero strikeouts, blending elite contact, power, and speed to lead all hitters.

Rank: #92

STS Projection: 134.8 wRC+, 0.251/0.355/0.487, 32 HR, 7 SB, 83 Runs, 84 RBI

Aaron Judge, RF, NYY

7 G, 7/27 (.259), 1.111 OPS, 1 2B, 5 HR, 2 SB, 7 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Aaron Judge powered the Yankees in his top outing, smashing 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI versus the Los Angeles Angels in a thrilling 11-10 victory. Over seven games, he posted a .259 average and 1.111 OPS, highlighted by five homers, one double, two stolen bases, seven runs, and seven RBI—all without a walk or strikeout. Judge’s monster week helped the Yankees hold a 10-9 record and second place in the AL East amid their series against the Kansas City Royals.

Rank: #2

STS Projection: 185.1 wRC+, 0.301/0.413/0.627, 45 HR, 11 SB, 96 Runs, 108 RBI

Brandon Lowe, 2B, PIT

6 G, 8/24 (.333), 1.193 OPS, 0 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 12 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Brandon Lowe unleashed his power in the best game of his week, hitting 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI against the Chicago Cubs, despite Pittsburgh’s 7-6 loss. In six games, Lowe batted .333 with a 1.193 OPS, crushing four homers, scoring seven runs, and plating 12 RBI with perfect discipline at zero walks and zero strikeouts. His production bolstered the Pirates’ 11-8 mark and second-place standing in the NL Central during their matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Rank: #207

STS Projection: 114.8 wRC+, 0.246/0.323/0.452, 28 HR, 6 SB, 74 Runs, 80 RBI

Jeremiah Jackson, RF, BAL

7 G, 12/28 (.429), 1.357 OPS, 2 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 10 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Jeremiah Jackson torched opposing pitching with a monster 3-for-4 effort including two home runs and five RBI against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Baltimore’s 9-7 win—his week’s highlight. Over seven games, he slashed .429 with a 1.357 OPS, adding two doubles, four homers, five runs, and 10 RBI, all while avoiding walks and strikeouts entirely. The prospect’s hot streak featured consistent hard contact and power throughout.

Rank: #1071

STS Projection: 89.5 wRC+, 0.240/0.283/0.411, 22 HR, 12 SB, 64 Runs, 75 RBI

Yordan Alvarez, DH, HOU

7 G, 9/26 (.346), 1.154 OPS, 3 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 8 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Yordan Alvarez delivered in his peak performance, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI against the Seattle Mariners, even in Houston’s 9-6 defeat. Across seven games, he hit .346 with a 1.154 OPS, collecting three doubles, three homers, six runs, and eight RBI without drawing a walk or striking out. Alvarez’s balanced attack of extra-base hits kept the Astros competitive at 8-12 and fourth in the AL West versus the St. Louis Cardinals.

Rank: #8

STS Projection: 168.8 wRC+, 0.304/0.396/0.576, 35 HR, 5 SB, 91 Runs, 99 RBI

Oneil Cruz, CF, PIT

7 G, 10/28 (.357), .893 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 8 SB, 6 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Oneil Cruz sparked Pittsburgh’s offense in his best game, going 2-for-3 with three RBI against the Washington Nationals in a 16-5 rout. Over seven games, he batted .357 with a .893 OPS, notching two doubles, one homer, eight stolen bases, six runs, and five RBI—all with zero walks or strikeouts. Cruz’s speed and contact fueled the Pirates’ strong 11-8 record and second place in the NL Central against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Rank: #61

STS Projection: 119.9 wRC+, 0.248/0.327/0.468, 28 HR, 31 SB, 82 Runs, 81 RBI

Elly De La Cruz, SS, CIN

6 G, 8/23 (.348), 1.174 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 2 SB, 6 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Elly De La Cruz electrified in his top game, hitting 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI against the Los Angeles Angels in Cincinnati’s 9-6 loss. In six games, he slashed .348 with a 1.174 OPS, including two doubles, three homers, two steals, six runs, and five RBI, perfect at the plate with no walks or strikeouts. His dynamic mix of power and speed defined a stellar week.

Rank: #10

STS Projection: 133.2 wRC+, 0.275/0.347/0.496, 25 HR, 39 SB, 93 Runs, 82 RBI

Jackson Merrill, CF, SDP

6 G, 10/24 (.417), 1.125 OPS, 4 2B, 1 HR, 2 SB, 7 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Jackson Merrill shone brightest going 2-for-3 with a home run and RBI against the Colorado Rockies in San Diego’s 7-2 win. Across six games, he hit .417 with a 1.125 OPS, piling up four doubles, one homer, two stolen bases, seven runs, and six RBI without a walk or strikeout. Merrill’s hot bat and extra-base pop made him a standout all week.

Rank: #24

STS Projection: 133.7 wRC+, 0.288/0.342/0.506, 27 HR, 11 SB, 85 Runs, 87 RBI

Luke Raley, RF, SEA

7 G, 12/27 (.444), 1.205 OPS, 3 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Luke Raley had a career-like game, exploding for 4-for-5 with a homer and two RBI against the San Diego Padres, despite Seattle’s 7-6 defeat. Over seven games, he batted .444 with a 1.205 OPS, adding three doubles, one homer, four runs, and six RBI with impeccable discipline at zero walks and zero strikeouts. Raley’s contact and gap power were on full display.

Rank: #358

STS Projection: 112.8 wRC+, 0.245/0.327/0.436, 24 HR, 11 SB, 76 Runs, 74 RBI

Dansby Swanson, SS, CHC

6 G, 6/20 (.300), 1.050 OPS, 0 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 10 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K

Dansby Swanson powered up in his highlight, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI against the Philadelphia Phillies in Chicago’s 11-2 blowout. In six games, he hit .300 with a 1.050 OPS, blasting three homers, scoring 10 runs, and driving in six RBI without walks or strikeouts. Swanson’s speed on the bases and long balls keyed a big week.

Rank: #130

STS Projection: 102.5 wRC+, 0.246/0.313/0.418, 22 HR, 15 SB, 69 Runs, 72 RBI

Weekly MLB Recap: 2026-04-10 to 2026-04-16

Kyle Schwarber, DH, PHI
6 G, 6/22 (.273), 1.032 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Kyle Schwarber powered the Phillies with a standout performance, going 2-for-3 with 2 HR and 3 RBI in Philadelphia’s 13-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Over six games, Schwarber slashed .273 with a 1.032 OPS, including 1 double, 3 homers, 7 runs scored, and 6 RBI. Remarkably, he drew 0 walks and struck out 0 times, showcasing elite contact and power. His hot week highlights his projection as a key DH contributor for Philly.
Rank: #274
STS Projection: 130.8 wRC+, 0.233/0.348/0.480, 34 HR, 6 SB, 79 Runs, 86 RBI

Matt Olson, 1B, ATL
6 G, 8/25 (.320), 1.000 OPS, 3 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Matt Olson delivered in a big way for Atlanta, blasting 1-for-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI during the Braves’ 11-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Across six games, he hit .320 with a 1.000 OPS, featuring 3 doubles, 2 homers, 6 runs, and 6 RBI, all without a walk or strikeout. Olson’s consistent production at first base bolstered Atlanta’s lineup throughout the week.
Rank: #121
STS Projection: 132.1 wRC+, 0.257/0.349/0.486, 29 HR, 2 SB, 79 Runs, 88 RBI

CJ Abrams, SS, WSN
7 G, 11/20 (.550), 1.600 OPS, 3 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
CJ Abrams lit up the diamond, going 3-for-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI in Washington’s 5-4 triumph over the Pittsburgh Pirates. In seven games, Abrams was scorching hot at .550 with a 1.600 OPS, pounding 3 doubles, 2 homers, 4 runs, and 5 RBI, perfect with 0 walks and 0 strikeouts. His speed and power fueled the Nationals, who hold third in the NL East at 9-10 heading into their series against the San Francisco Giants.
Rank: #132
STS Projection: 115.5 wRC+, 0.263/0.331/0.444, 20 HR, 31 SB, 79 Runs, 75 RBI

Jo Adell, CF, LAA
7 G, 9/31 (.290), .849 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 7 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Jo Adell sparked the Angels, delivering 2-for-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI in Los Angeles’ 11-4 rout of the New York Yankees. Over seven games, he batted .290 with a .849 OPS, including 1 double, 2 homers, 6 runs, and 7 RBI, maintaining flawless discipline at 0 walks and 0 strikeouts. Adell’s outfield presence and clutch hitting defined his strong week.
Rank: #378
STS Projection: 116.2 wRC+, 0.252/0.314/0.473, 30 HR, 11 SB, 77 Runs, 85 RBI

Andy Pages, CF, LAD
6 G, 8/20 (.400), 1.179 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 2 SB, 4 R, 8 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Andy Pages shone brightly, going 3-for-3 with 1 HR and 4 RBI as the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Texas Rangers 8-7. In six games, Pages hit .400 with a 1.179 OPS, adding 1 double, 2 homers, 2 stolen bases, 4 runs, and 8 RBI, with zero walks or strikeouts. His contributions helped the Dodgers maintain their first-place NL West lead at 14-4 ahead of facing the Colorado Rockies.
Rank: #124
STS Projection: 117.4 wRC+, 0.261/0.331/0.452, 24 HR, 10 SB, 73 Runs, 79 RBI

Daulton Varsho, CF, TOR
6 G, 10/26 (.385), 1.192 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Daulton Varsho crushed it for Toronto, smacking 2-for-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI in the Blue Jays’ 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. Across six games, he slashed .385 with a 1.192 OPS, including 2 doubles, 3 homers, 4 runs, and 5 RBI, impeccable at 0 walks and 0 strikeouts. Varsho’s power surge electrified Toronto’s outfield.
Rank: #185
STS Projection: 102.4 wRC+, 0.239/0.305/0.429, 23 HR, 13 SB, 76 Runs, 74 RBI

James Wood, LF, WSN
7 G, 9/27 (.333), .913 OPS, 3 2B, 1 HR, 3 SB, 5 R, 5 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
James Wood dazzled, ripping 4-for-5 with 1 RBI in Washington’s 7-3 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers. In seven games, Wood hit .333 with a .913 OPS, collecting 3 doubles, 1 homer, 3 stolen bases, 5 runs, and 5 RBI, without a walk or strikeout. His all-around play supported the Nationals, third in the NL East at 9-10 before their matchup with the San Francisco Giants.
Rank: #60
STS Projection: 139.5 wRC+, 0.267/0.363/0.497, 28 HR, 16 SB, 84 Runs, 87 RBI

Max Muncy, 3B, ATH
12 G, 9/41 (.220), .719 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 8 R, 3 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Max Muncy erupted with a 4-for-5, 3 HR, 3 RBI masterpiece in the game versus the Texas Rangers, where the Los Angeles Dodgers prevailed 8-7. Over 12 games, he batted .220 with a .719 OPS, featuring 1 double, 3 homers, 1 stolen base, 8 runs, and 3 RBI, perfect with 0 walks and 0 strikeouts. Muncy’s power display anchored Oakland’s infield efforts.
Rank: #684
STS Projection: 97.6 wRC+, 0.241/0.308/0.404, 18 HR, 9 SB, 68 Runs, 72 RBI

Jordan Walker, RF, STL
6 G, 9/25 (.360), 1.120 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 3 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Jordan Walker homered in a 2-for-5 effort with 1 RBI during the St. Louis Cardinals’ 9-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Across six games, he slashed .360 with a 1.120 OPS, including 1 double, 3 homers, 1 stolen base, 5 runs, and 3 RBI, flawless at 0 walks and 0 strikeouts. Walker’s hot streak aided St. Louis, fourth in the NL Central at 10-8, ahead of their series against the Houston Astros.
Rank: #478
STS Projection: 117.2 wRC+, 0.263/0.330/0.454, 22 HR, 12 SB, 78 Runs, 78 RBI

Randy Arozarena, LF, SEA
7 G, 10/26 (.385), .946 OPS, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 SB, 7 R, 4 RBI, 0 BB, 0 K
Randy Arozarena thrilled Seattle fans, going 2-for-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI in the Mariners’ 9-6 win over the Houston Astros. In seven games, he hit .385 with a .946 OPS, adding 1 double, 1 homer, 2 stolen bases, 7 runs, and 4 RBI, with zero walks or strikeouts. Arozarena’s speed and pop ignited the Mariners’ outfield production.
Rank: #376
STS Projection: 117.3 wRC+, 0.252/0.347/0.424, 20 HR, 24 SB, 75 Runs, 71 RBI

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