MLB Weekly Highlights: 2026-07-17 to 2026-07-23

Gavin Williams delivered a standout performance in his best game, tossing 7.0 IP with 0 ER against the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 loss. Across three starts he struck out 33 batters in 19.0 innings while issuing zero walks, showcasing elite command. The prospect right-hander limited opponents to just 16 hits and posted a 4.74 ERA for the week. His ability to miss bats at a 15.6 K/9 clip highlights why he ranks among the top young arms. Williams’ strong strikeout totals and clean walk rate set a promising tone for the remainder of the season.

Fernando Tatis Jr. powered the Padres with a best game of 2-for-5, 1 HR and 4 RBI in a 19-2 rout of the Kansas City Royals. Over seven games he hit .407 with a 1.367 OPS, three home runs, two steals and 12 RBI. Tatis drew six walks while striking out just three times, showing plate discipline alongside his power-speed combo. The multi-category outburst reinforced his status as an elite fantasy contributor and top-25 overall player.

Drake Baldwin had his signature moment with a 5-for-5, 2 HR, 2 RBI performance in an 8-5 win over the Texas Rangers. In seven games the catcher posted a .481 average and 1.502 OPS while launching four home runs. Baldwin added eight runs, nine RBI and six walks with only two strikeouts, demonstrating advanced plate skills. The prospect backstop’s torrid week underscores his rising fantasy value and 51st overall ranking.

CJ Abrams delivered a best game of 2-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI in an 8-7 win over the Colorado Rockies. Across six contests he hit .423 with a 1.464 OPS, four homers and three doubles. Abrams added six runs, nine RBI and a stolen base while showing power from the shortstop position. The outburst bolstered his standing as a top-150 player with strong speed and slugging upside.

Esmerlyn Valdez posted a best game of 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. In eight games the outfield prospect hit four home runs and drew 10 walks despite a .208 average. Valdez drove in nine runs and reached base at a strong clip, highlighting his power and patience. The week reinforced his 179th-ranked prospect status and promising future.

Ty France had a best game of 2-for-6 with two home runs and five RBI in the Padres’ 19-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. Across seven games he hit .333 with a 1.308 OPS and five home runs while driving in 10 runs. France added six runs scored and three doubles, providing steady power production from the first-base position despite limited walks.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto turned in a best game of 9.0 IP and 2 ER against the New York Yankees in an 8-2 Dodgers win. Over two starts he allowed just four earned runs in 18 innings while striking out 14 and walking none. The right-hander scattered only eight hits, demonstrating pinpoint control and efficiency that align with his top-40 overall ranking.

Max Fried posted a best game of 5.0 IP with 0 ER against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 2-0 Yankees victory. Across two outings he surrendered zero earned runs in 10 innings, allowing just two hits while striking out 14. Fried’s dominant week and low WHIP reinforced his reputation as a top-60 starter with elite strikeout ability.

Chris Sale delivered a best game of 7.0 IP with 0 ER against the Texas Rangers in a 15-1 Braves win. In two starts he struck out 17 over 13 innings while allowing just three earned runs and one walk. Sale’s elite whiff rate and stingy contact management continue to validate his top-15 overall ranking among pitchers.

Yordan Alvarez exploded with a best game of 3-for-4, 2 HR and 2 RBI in an 8-5 win over the Miami Marlins. Over six games he hit .478 with a 1.538 OPS, three home runs and three doubles while driving in seven runs. Alvarez’s elite on-base skills and power production underscore his status as a top-15 fantasy bat with a 170.5 projected wRC+.

Michael Harris II delivered his best performance with a 2-for-6 outing and 3 RBI against the Texas Rangers in the Braves’ 15-1 victory. Across seven games, the center fielder posted a .323 average and 1.022 OPS while collecting three doubles, three home runs, six runs, and eight RBI. His consistent contact and extra-base power helped drive Atlanta’s offense, highlighting the prospect’s emerging ability to impact games both at the plate and in the field.

Gerrit Cole’s standout start came in a 6.0-inning outing with 2 ER against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Dodgers’ 2-1 win over the Yankees. In two appearances totaling 13 innings, the right-hander struck out 19 while allowing just five earned runs on eight hits and one walk. His high strikeout rate and command underscored his value as a top rotation arm despite the lack of wins.

Wilyer Abreu’s top game featured a 2-for-4 performance with two home runs and three RBI versus the Tampa Bay Rays in the Red Sox’s 5-3 win. Over eight games he slugged four homers and drove in seven runs while posting a .970 OPS. The outfielder’s power surge and ability to deliver in key moments highlighted his growing role in Boston’s lineup.

Dillon Dingler’s best effort was a 4-for-5 night with two homers and three RBI against the Chicago Cubs in the Tigers’ 8-6 victory. In seven games the catcher batted .440 with a 1.453 OPS, three doubles, three home runs, six runs, and six RBI. His hot streak at the plate provided a major boost to Detroit’s offense.

Travis Bazzana’s highlight was a 3-for-5 game with a homer and an RBI versus the Minnesota Twins in the Guardians’ 13-4 win. Across eight contests the second baseman hit .276 with a 1.037 OPS, two home runs, two stolen bases, four runs, six RBI, and six walks, showing strong plate discipline and speed.

Cade Cavalli’s best start was a 6.0-inning shutout effort against the Colorado Rockies in the Nationals’ 8-0 victory. In two outings covering 12 innings, the prospect struck out 17 while surrendering only two earned runs on eight hits and two walks, demonstrating elite strikeout stuff and command.

Seiya Suzuki’s top game was a 1-for-4 performance with a homer and two RBI versus the Detroit Tigers. In six games the designated hitter batted .300 with a 1.200 OPS, two doubles, two home runs, seven runs, five RBI, and eight walks, showcasing excellent plate discipline and power.

Nick Gonzales posted his best game with a 2-for-4 effort including a homer and an RBI against the New York Yankees in the Pirates’ 5-3 win. Over eight games the second baseman hit .412 with a 1.176 OPS, three doubles, three home runs, eight runs, and four RBI, providing a major offensive spark.

Trea Turner’s highlight was a 3-for-5 outing with two home runs and five RBI against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Phillies’ 10-7 victory. In five games the shortstop batted .400 with a 1.428 OPS, two doubles, three homers, a steal, six runs, and six RBI, delivering consistent power and production.

Max Muncy’s best game was a 1-for-3 performance with a homer and two RBI versus the New York Yankees in the Dodgers’ 2-1 win. Across nine games the third baseman hit .296 with a 1.128 OPS, three doubles, three home runs, five runs, seven RBI, and four walks, providing steady power production.