MLB Weekly Highlights: 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-10

Elly De La Cruz anchored the week with a standout performance, going 2-for-4 with a home run and 4 RBI against the Milwaukee Brewers in a 12-8 Cincinnati Reds victory. Across six games he posted a .500 average and 1.747 OPS, including five home runs and 10 RBI. The shortstop also swiped a base while scoring six runs. His power-speed combination produced the highest score of the period and reinforced his status as a top prospect with a projected 139.0 wRC+ and 26 home runs for the season.

Jacob deGrom delivered 12 innings with 19 strikeouts and just two earned runs. His best outing came in six innings against the Seattle Mariners, though the Rangers fell 4-3. The veteran right-hander limited opponents to five hits and one walk, showcasing elite swing-and-miss stuff. Despite the lack of wins, his 19 K total and sub-2.00 ERA pace keep him on track for a projected 3.25 ERA and 10.2 K/9 across 172 innings.

Max Muncy paced the Athletics with a .429 average over 10 games and a 1.259 OPS. His highlight came when he went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. The third baseman added three doubles and three home runs while scoring eight runs. Even with 11 strikeouts, his disciplined approach and power production align with a projected 101.4 wRC+ and 20 home runs on the year.

Kyle Schwarber provided power for the Phillies, belting four home runs in seven games despite a .259 average. His best effort was a 2-for-3 night with a homer and two RBI in a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Schwarber drove in nine runs and scored seven while drawing four walks. The lefty slugger’s isolated power keeps him on pace for a projected 126.6 wRC+ and 33 home runs.

Riley Greene exploded for the Tigers, hitting .409 with a 1.435 OPS in six games. His signature performance was a 4-for-5 outing with two home runs and four RBI in a 6-0 shutout of the Cleveland Guardians. Greene added three doubles and nine RBI while striking out only four times. The outfielder’s hot week supports a projected 139.3 wRC+ and 28 home runs.

Rafael Devers mashed for the Giants with a .421 average and 1.605 OPS over five games. He delivered a 3-for-4, one-homer, five-RBI performance against the New York Mets in a 10-6 win. Devers collected four doubles and three home runs while driving in nine runs. His disciplined plate approach backs a projected 126.8 wRC+ and 29 home runs.

Jesús Luzardo tossed a gem for the Phillies, firing nine shutout innings with 12 strikeouts and only two hits allowed against the Atlanta Braves in a 1-0 victory. The left-hander’s lone start showcased elite command and swing-and-miss ability. His performance aligns with a projected 3.11 ERA and 10.3 K/9 over 192 innings.

Jackson Chourio sparked the Brewers’ offense, batting .370 with a 1.009 OPS in six games. His best showing was a 4-for-5, one-homer, two-RBI effort in a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Chourio added two steals and eight runs scored. The young outfielder’s blend of contact, power, and speed supports a projected 143.1 wRC+ and 28 home runs.

Jared Jones posted 13 scoreless innings with 17 strikeouts across two starts. His highlight was seven shutout frames against the Chicago White Sox in a 2-0 Pirates win. Jones allowed just four hits while keeping walks manageable. The outing reinforces his projected 87.2 wRC+ profile and continued development on the mound.

Zack Wheeler logged 13 innings with 18 strikeouts and only two earned runs for the Phillies. His best start was six innings against the Atlanta Braves in a 4-2 win. Wheeler scattered eight hits and four walks while maintaining elite strikeout totals. The veteran’s workload supports a projected 3.32 ERA and 10.2 K/9 across 182 innings.

In his best game of the week, Teoscar Hernández went 2-for-3 with a home run and 3 RBI against the Cincinnati Reds, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers secure a 6-3 victory. Over the six games, Hernández showcased his power and consistency at the plate, batting .526 with a 1.451 OPS, including 10 hits, one double, one home run, and driving in 10 runs. His performance included four walks and a stolen base, contributing significantly to the Dodgers’ offensive efforts.

In his best game of the week, Jake Burger went 2-for-4 with two home runs and 3 RBI against the Tampa Bay Rays, helping the Texas Rangers secure an 8-6 victory. Over the six games, Burger delivered strong power production, batting .278 with a 1.278 OPS, including three home runs and eight runs scored while drawing eight walks. His performance highlighted his ability to impact games with extra-base power and plate discipline.

In his best game of the week, Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2-for-4 with a home run and 1 RBI against the Milwaukee Brewers in a 4-3 loss. Over the six games, Crow-Armstrong combined speed and power effectively, batting .304 with a 1.002 OPS, two home runs, four stolen bases, and seven runs scored. His all-around contributions stood out across the series of games.

In his best game of the week, Manny Machado went 1-for-2 with a home run and 1 RBI against the New York Yankees in a 5-1 loss. Over the six games, Machado posted a strong .350 average with a 1.180 OPS, two home runs, one stolen base, seven runs scored, and five walks. His consistent hitting and extra-base power anchored the Padres lineup throughout the week.

In his best game of the week, Henry Bolte went 1-for-2 with a home run and 1 RBI against the Toronto Blue Jays, helping the Athletics secure a 6-5 victory. Over the six games, Bolte delivered speed and power, batting .286 with a 1.042 OPS, two home runs, four stolen bases, five runs scored, and five walks despite ten strikeouts. His contributions added dynamic offense to the Athletics lineup.

In his best game of the week, A.J. Ewing went 1-for-2 with a home run and 2 RBI against the San Francisco Giants in a 9-5 loss. Over the five games, Ewing posted an outstanding .556 average with a 1.405 OPS, two doubles, one home run, one stolen base, five runs scored, and seven RBI while striking out just once. His efficient and productive plate appearances highlighted the week.

In his best game of the week, Brayan Rocchio went 2-for-4 with two home runs and 5 RBI against the Detroit Tigers, helping the Cleveland Guardians secure a 7-6 victory. Over the seven games, Rocchio provided power and production, batting .292 with a 1.028 OPS, three home runs, two stolen bases, five runs scored, and eight RBI. His timely hitting stood out across the extended schedule.

In his best game of the week, Brice Turang went 3-for-4 with 3 RBI against the Cincinnati Reds, helping the Milwaukee Brewers secure a 10-7 victory. Over the six games, Turang posted a strong .444 average with a 1.211 OPS, three doubles, seven runs scored, seven RBI, and six walks. His contact skills and run production drove the Brewers offense consistently.

In his best game of the week, Iván Herrera went 2-for-5 with a home run and 3 RBI against the Colorado Rockies in a 10-7 loss. Over the six games, Herrera delivered steady production, batting .333 with a .972 OPS, two home runs, five runs scored, and eight RBI. His ability to drive in runs highlighted his contributions to the Cardinals lineup.

In his best game of the week, Bryce Eldridge went 2-for-4 with 3 RBI against the St. Louis Cardinals, helping the San Francisco Giants secure a 5-4 victory. Over the six games, Eldridge posted a .381 average with a 1.128 OPS, three doubles, one home run, four runs scored, seven RBI, and four walks. His consistent extra-base hits supported the Giants offense throughout the week.