MLB Weekly Highlights: 2026-08-07 to 2026-08-13

Payton Tolle delivered a standout performance in his best game, tossing 8.0 IP with 0 ER against the Toronto Blue Jays as the Boston Red Sox won 7-0. Over the week, the prospect compiled a 14.0 IP stretch with 18 strikeouts and just 1 earned run across two outings. His command and swing-and-miss stuff limited opponents to 4 hits and 2 walks. Tolle’s early results point to a strong projection of 3.28 ERA, 10.0 K/9, and 1.15 WHIP over 162 innings. The right-hander continues to climb prospect rankings while showing the stuff to contribute at the big-league level soon.

Kyle Schwarber powered the Phillies with a best-game highlight of 2-for-3, 2 HR, and 4 RBI versus the Toronto Blue Jays in a 7-6 victory. Across seven games he posted a .360 average, 1.420 OPS, and four home runs while adding eight RBI and seven walks. The veteran slugger’s power surge and plate discipline produced consistent extra-base hits. His weekly line supports a projected 127.2 wRC+ and 33 home runs over a full season. Schwarber’s hot streak underscores his value as a middle-of-the-order presence.

Alex Bregman exploded for a best-game performance of 3-for-3 with three home runs and seven RBI in the Chicago Cubs’ 12-6 win over the Washington Nationals. In six games he hit .375 with a 1.339 OPS and four homers while driving in 11 runs. Bregman’s power outburst and run production highlighted an efficient week at the plate. The line aligns with his projected 104.0 wRC+ and 15 home runs over a full season. His early results reinforce his role as a steady offensive contributor.

Jac Caglianone delivered a best-game highlight of 4-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in the Kansas City Royals’ 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Over six games he batted .500 with a 1.520 OPS, three homers, and three doubles. Caglianone’s contact and power production drove consistent run scoring. The prospect’s weekly output supports a 126.5 wRC+ projection and 30 home runs over a full season. His strong start continues to elevate his prospect stock.

Pete Alonso posted a best-game line of 3-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI in the Baltimore Orioles’ 10-5 victory over the Texas Rangers. In six games he hit .455 with a 1.448 OPS and three homers while scoring six runs. Alonso’s power and on-base ability produced steady extra-base hits. The performance backs his projected 130.3 wRC+ and 32 home runs over a full season. His early results highlight his continued value in the middle of the lineup.

Jackson Merrill’s best game featured a 1-for-4 effort with one home run and two RBI in the San Diego Padres’ 3-2 win over the Houston Astros. Across six games he hit .348 with a 1.246 OPS, three homers, and eight RBI. Merrill added speed on the bases with one stolen base. The line supports his projected 129.9 wRC+ and 27 home runs over a full season. His consistent production continues to anchor the Padres’ lineup.

Cade Cavalli turned in a best-game outing of 8.0 IP with 0 ER against the Chicago Cubs in the Washington Nationals’ 7-0 shutout. Over two starts he logged 14.0 IP with 18 strikeouts and only 3 earned runs. Cavalli’s command limited opponents to 8 hits and 4 walks. The results align with his projected 3.55 ERA, 9.2 K/9, and 1.26 WHIP over 163 innings. The right-hander’s strong week bolsters his prospect standing.

Trent Grisham delivered a best-game line of 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in the New York Yankees’ 10-5 win over the Seattle Mariners. In six games he batted .375 with a 1.292 OPS, four doubles, and three homers. Grisham’s extra-base production fueled seven RBI. The output supports his projected 111.7 wRC+ and 23 home runs over a full season. His hot week adds power depth to the Yankees’ outfield.

Mike Trout’s best game included a 1-for-3 effort with one home run and one RBI in the Los Angeles Angels’ 4-3 win over the Miami Marlins. Across seven games he hit .320 with a 1.012 OPS, two homers, and two stolen bases while drawing five walks. Trout’s power-speed combination and plate discipline produced steady offense. The line backs his projected 134.0 wRC+ and 29 home runs over a full season. His consistent production remains a cornerstone for the Angels.

Griffin Conine posted a best-game line of 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in the Miami Marlins’ 12-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. In six games he hit .444 with a 1.565 OPS and three homers while drawing five walks. Conine’s power and on-base skills drove consistent production. The performance aligns with his projected 104.9 wRC+ and 26 home runs over a full season. His strong week boosts his prospect profile.

Iván Herrera delivered a standout week at the plate, highlighted by his best game of 3-for-5 with 1 RBI against the Colorado Rockies in an 8-6 loss. Across six games he posted an 11-for-27 line with four doubles, one homer, eight runs scored, and a 1.095 OPS. The prospect showed strong plate discipline and extra-base power while driving in four runs. His consistent contact and ability to reach base multiple times per game underscored why he ranks among the top performers for the period.

Tyler Mahle anchored the rotation with two strong outings totaling 12 innings and just one earned run. His best game came in a 6.0-inning, 0-ER performance versus the New York Yankees in a 3-2 loss. The right-hander struck out 16 batters while issuing only two walks, demonstrating elite command and swing-and-miss stuff. Over the week he limited opponents to seven hits, keeping his ERA in check and reinforcing his prospect pedigree.

Bryce Harper drew 12 walks in seven games, showcasing elite plate discipline even while hitting .227. His best performance was a 1-for-5 game with a homer and RBI against the Toronto Blue Jays in a 7-5 defeat. The veteran first baseman stole a base, drove in four runs, and posted a .909 OPS. His ability to reach base at a high clip and contribute in multiple categories highlighted his continued impact.

Ketel Marte posted a 1.148 OPS over six games with two home runs and five RBI. His best outing was a 1-for-4, 1-HR, 2-RBI performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 4-2 win. Marte added five walks and four runs scored while striking out just three times. The second baseman’s combination of power and on-base skills powered Arizona’s offense during the week.

Fernando Tatis Jr. slugged three home runs in five games, including a 2-for-5, 1-HR, 3-RBI showing against the Houston Astros in a 7-2 victory. He scored five runs and drove in five while posting a 1.164 OPS. The right fielder’s power surge and low strikeout total underscored his elite offensive tools during the week.

Braxton Ashcraft tossed a gem in his lone start, allowing one earned run over nine innings with 10 strikeouts against the Miami Marlins in a 13-1 win. He scattered just three hits and walked one. The prospect’s dominant outing highlighted his ability to miss bats and limit hard contact over a full outing.

Josh Bell went 10-for-28 with two home runs and seven RBI over seven games. His best performance was a 4-for-5, 1-HR, 3-RBI night against the Milwaukee Brewers in an 8-6 win. Bell scored five runs and maintained a 1.009 OPS while striking out only four times, providing consistent middle-order production for Minnesota.

Yandy Díaz collected 10 hits in six games, including two home runs, while striking out just once. His best game featured a 3-for-4, 1-HR, 2-RBI effort against the Athletics in a 10-6 win. Díaz scored seven runs and posted a .920 OPS, showing strong contact skills and timely power throughout the week.

Eugenio Suárez launched four home runs in six games, driving in eight runs despite a .250 average. His best game was a 1-for-3, 1-HR, 4-RBI performance against the Chicago White Sox in a 9-8 win. Suárez posted a 1.233 OPS and scored four times, providing significant power production for Cincinnati.

Abimelec Ortiz slugged three home runs and drove in seven runs over six games while hitting .389. His best outing was a 2-for-4, 1-HR, 3-RBI game against the Chicago Cubs in a 7-0 win. Ortiz posted a 1.310 OPS and scored four runs, flashing significant power potential in a small sample.