MLB Weekly Highlights: 2026-09-11 to 2026-09-17

Kyle Tucker’s best game came when he went 3-for-3 with 1 HR and 5 RBI against the Miami Marlins in a 6-2 Dodgers win. Across seven games he posted a .375 average and 1.383 OPS while collecting three home runs, nine RBI, and nine runs scored. Five walks helped him reach base consistently, and he added two doubles plus one stolen base. The strong week reinforced his prospect status and aligned with his projected 122.4 wRC+ line of .257/.351/.442 with 21 home runs and 16 steals.

Fernando Tatis Jr. delivered his highlight with a 2-for-3 effort that included a home run and one RBI in a 7-6 Padres victory over the San Francisco Giants. In seven games he hit .310 with a 1.153 OPS, three home runs, three stolen bases, seven runs, and six RBI. Five walks offset seven strikeouts while he added one double. The performance supported his outlook of a 139.3 wRC+ season featuring 27 home runs and 29 steals.

Randy Arozarena’s top outing was a 3-for-5 game with two home runs and four RBI versus the Athletics. In six games he batted .385 with a 1.198 OPS, three home runs, nine runs scored, and eight RBI. He also stole two bases and recorded one double. Two walks and four strikeouts rounded out his plate appearances, aligning with his projected 119.0 wRC+ and 20 home runs for the season.

Brice Turang’s standout performance was a 3-for-3 night with a home run and four RBI in Milwaukee’s 20-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Over six games he hit .474 with a 1.538 OPS, two home runs, six runs, and seven RBI. Nine walks and one stolen base highlighted his plate discipline while he added two doubles. The week fit his projected 108.3 wRC+ line of .260/.340/.400 with 15 home runs and 22 steals.

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s best game was a 3-for-4 outing with two home runs and three RBI in an 8-4 Cubs win over the Atlanta Braves. In six games he posted a .308 average and 1.126 OPS with three home runs, five runs, and eight RBI. One double and one stolen base added to his totals. The performance supported his projected 135.7 wRC+ season of .272/.343/.511 with 30 home runs and 32 steals.

Max Clark’s highlight was a 1-for-2 game featuring a home run and one RBI in a 6-2 Tigers win over the Colorado Rockies. Across seven games he hit .400 with a 1.140 OPS, three doubles, one home run, eight runs, and six RBI. Two stolen bases and three walks rounded out his contributions. The week matched his projected 125.3 wRC+ line of .272/.358/.445 with 18 home runs and 16 steals.

Jackson Merrill’s top game was a 3-for-5 performance in a 7-5 Padres win over the San Francisco Giants. In seven games he batted .452 with a 1.146 OPS, 14 hits, two doubles, one home run, six runs, and six RBI. One stolen base and one walk completed his line. The results aligned with his projected 132.3 wRC+ season of .284/.338/.505 with 28 home runs and 18 steals.

Gabriel Moreno’s best game was a 3-for-4 outing with a home run and one RBI in a 4-3 Marlins win over the Diamondbacks. Over six games he hit .440 with a 1.357 OPS, three home runs, five runs, and five RBI. One double, one stolen base, and three walks added value. The week supported his projected 122.6 wRC+ line of .279/.356/.436 with 17 home runs and seven steals.

Garrett Mitchell’s standout performance was a 4-for-5 game with a home run and four RBI in a 13-9 Brewers win over the Cincinnati Reds. In five games he hit .563 with a 1.757 OPS, three doubles, two home runs, six runs, and eight RBI. One stolen base and two walks highlighted his contributions. The results fit his projected 112.0 wRC+ season of .254/.335/.424 with 18 home runs and 20 steals.

Spencer Torkelson’s highlight was a 2-for-4 game with a home run and three RBI in a 10-1 Tigers win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Across seven games he hit .381 with a 1.298 OPS, two home runs, six runs, and six RBI. Seven walks and one stolen base stood out while he added two doubles. The week matched his projected 111.1 wRC+ line of .235/.327/.430 with 25 home runs.

Travis Bazzana delivered his best game with a 2-for-4 performance including 2 HR and 2 RBI against the Chicago White Sox in a 7-6 Guardians victory. Across six games he hit .364 with a 1.258 OPS, three home runs, one double, one stolen base, six runs, and six RBI. He drew three walks while striking out three times. Bazzana’s power and plate discipline stood out during the week, helping drive Cleveland’s offense in multiple contests. His strong all-around production highlighted his prospect upside and consistent contributions at the plate.

Cody Bellinger posted his top performance with a 2-for-4 game featuring one home run and three RBI versus the New York Mets in a 6-4 Yankees win. Over six games he batted .440 with a 1.281 OPS, three home runs, one stolen base, five runs scored, and seven RBI. He added two walks against two strikeouts. Bellinger’s hot streak at the plate provided key offensive production for New York during the week.

Riley Greene’s best game came when he went 3-for-4 with two RBI against the Colorado Rockies in a 6-2 Tigers victory. In seven games he hit .414 with a 1.054 OPS, one double, one home run, five runs, and eight RBI. He drew one walk while striking out seven times. Greene’s consistent contact and run production anchored Detroit’s lineup throughout the week.

Dustin Harris recorded his strongest outing with a 2-for-3 game and two RBI versus the San Francisco Giants in a 7-5 Padres win. Across seven games he batted .423 with a 1.082 OPS, one double, two stolen bases, six runs, and ten RBI. He walked three times against two strikeouts. Harris drove in runs at a high clip while adding speed on the bases.

Lawrence Butler’s standout game featured a 2-for-4 effort with two home runs and four RBI against the Seattle Mariners in an 8-7 Athletics victory. In six games he hit .333 with a 1.260 OPS, four home runs, one double, four runs, and seven RBI. He walked once and struck out seven times. Butler’s power surge led Oakland’s offense during the week.

Ben Rice delivered his best performance with a 3-for-4 game including one home run and one RBI versus the New York Mets in a 6-4 Yankees win. Over five games he hit .444 with a 1.361 OPS, two home runs, seven runs scored, and four RBI. He drew six walks against three strikeouts. Rice showed strong plate discipline and run-scoring ability.

Xander Bogaerts posted his top game with a 3-for-5 outing featuring one home run and two RBI against the Colorado Rockies in a 9-2 Padres victory. In seven games he hit .357 with a 1.062 OPS, three doubles, one home run, one stolen base, seven runs, and four RBI. He walked three times and struck out eight times. Bogaerts provided steady production and extra-base hits.

Elly De La Cruz had his best game with a 1-for-3 performance including one home run and two RBI versus the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 6-2 Reds win. Across seven games he hit .296 with a .996 OPS, three doubles, two home runs, one stolen base, five runs, and four RBI. He drew three walks and struck out eleven times. De La Cruz added speed and power to Cincinnati’s attack.

Alex Bregman delivered his best game with a 3-for-4 effort including one home run and four RBI against the Atlanta Braves in an 8-4 Cubs victory. In six games he hit .400 with a 1.450 OPS, three doubles, two home runs, four runs, and six RBI. He walked twice and struck out once. Bregman showed exceptional power and run production.

Chase Meidroth recorded his top performance with a 2-for-4 game featuring two home runs and two RBI against the St. Louis Cardinals in a 7-3 Cardinals win. Over seven games he hit .333 with a 1.017 OPS, two doubles, two home runs, six runs, and five RBI. He walked three times and struck out five times. Meidroth contributed power and run scoring for Chicago.