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MLB Weekly Highlights: 2026-08-21 to 2026-08-27

August 28, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen
Weekly Top 20 Major League Performances (2026-08-21 to 2026-08-27)
1
Daylen Lile
RF • WSN
7 G, 12/28 (.429), 1.305 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 7 R, 9 RBI, 3 BB, 4 K
Daylen Lile anchored his week with a standout 3-for-5, 1 HR, 5 RBI performance against the Colorado Rockies in a 13-3 Nationals win. Across seven games he posted a .429 average and 1.305 OPS while adding three home runs and nine RBI. The prospect also stole a base and drew three walks, showing plate discipline alongside power. His hot streak included multiple multi-hit outings that helped drive Washington’s offense during the stretch.
MLB Rank: #454
Proj: 113.3 wRC+, 0.266/0.327/0.443, 18 HR, 17 SB, 87 Runs, 70 RBI
2
Tristan Peters
CF • CHW
6 G, 10/21 (.476), 1.827 OPS, 2 2B, 5 HR, 1 SB, 7 R, 9 RBI, 3 BB, 4 K
Tristan Peters delivered his signature moment with a 3-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI game versus the Texas Rangers in an 11-7 White Sox victory. Over six contests he hit .476 with a 1.827 OPS and five home runs. Peters added two doubles, a stolen base, and nine RBI while maintaining strong on-base skills. His power surge and consistent contact made him a central offensive force for Chicago during the week.
MLB Rank: #734
Proj: 90.4 wRC+, 0.239/0.309/0.374, 12 HR, 10 SB, 71 Runs, 61 RBI
3
Rafael Devers
DH • SFG
7 G, 8/25 (.320), 1.233 OPS, 0 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 7 RBI, 5 BB, 4 K
Rafael Devers highlighted his week with a 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI effort against the Cincinnati Reds in a 5-0 Giants shutout. In seven games he batted .320 with a 1.233 OPS and four home runs. Devers scored eight runs, drove in seven, and drew five walks, blending power with patience at the plate for San Francisco.
MLB Rank: #500
Proj: 124.1 wRC+, 0.251/0.340/0.465, 28 HR, 2 SB, 76 Runs, 83 RBI
4
Cal Raleigh
C • SEA
6 G, 7/20 (.350), 1.558 OPS, 0 2B, 5 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 8 RBI, 4 BB, 6 K
Cal Raleigh’s week peaked with a 3-for-3, 3 HR, 4 RBI masterpiece against the Philadelphia Phillies in a 9-2 Mariners win. Across six games he hit .350 with a 1.558 OPS and five home runs. Raleigh drove in eight runs and drew four walks, providing consistent power from the catcher position for Seattle.
MLB Rank: #41
Proj: 124.1 wRC+, 0.238/0.333/0.475, 33 HR, 7 SB, 76 Runs, 86 RBI
5
Jesús Luzardo
SP • PHI
2 G, 12.2 IP, 18 K, 2 ER, 6 H, 4 BB, 0 W, 0 SV
Jesús Luzardo’s standout outing came in a 7.0 IP, 0 ER start versus the Seattle Mariners in a 6-0 Phillies victory. Over two appearances he posted a 2.37 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 12.2 innings. Luzardo limited opponents to six hits while issuing four walks, showcasing swing-and-miss stuff for Philadelphia’s rotation.
MLB Rank: #20
Proj: 3.14 ERA, 190 IP, 60 BB, 218 K, 10.3 K/9, 1.16 WHIP
6
Chris Sale
SP • ATL
2 G, 15.0 IP, 17 K, 2 ER, 13 H, 0 BB, 0 W, 0 SV
Chris Sale delivered a gem with 9.0 IP, 0 ER against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 1-0 Braves win. Across two starts he compiled a 1.20 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 15 innings without issuing a walk. Sale’s command and ability to induce weak contact anchored Atlanta’s pitching staff during the week.
MLB Rank: #8
Proj: 2.77 ERA, 189 IP, 49 BB, 222 K, 10.5 K/9, 1.08 WHIP
7
Luis García Jr.
2B • NYY
6 G, 8/21 (.381), 1.315 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 7 RBI, 3 BB, 4 K
Luis García Jr. erupted for a 4-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI game against the Houston Astros in a 9-7 Yankees loss. In six contests he batted .381 with a 1.315 OPS and three home runs. García scored six runs and drove in seven while showing gap power for New York.
MLB Rank: #475
Proj: 118.9 wRC+, 0.277/0.321/0.476, 25 HR, 11 SB, 77 Runs, 83 RBI
8
Pete Alonso
1B • BAL
6 G, 9/24 (.375), 1.192 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 9 RBI, 1 BB, 6 K
Pete Alonso powered through the week with a 4-for-4, 1 HR, 4 RBI performance against the St. Louis Cardinals in a 13-1 Orioles win. Over six games he hit .375 with a 1.192 OPS and three home runs while driving in nine runs for Baltimore.
MLB Rank: #233
Proj: 131.9 wRC+, 0.259/0.342/0.495, 32 HR, 5 SB, 78 Runs, 89 RBI
9
Miguel Vargas
3B • CHW
6 G, 9/17 (.529), 1.468 OPS, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 4 RBI, 10 BB, 3 K
Miguel Vargas impressed with a 2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI outing versus the New York Mets in a 6-4 White Sox victory. Across six games he hit .529 with a 1.468 OPS, drew 10 walks, and added a stolen base, showcasing elite plate discipline for Chicago.
MLB Rank: #132
Proj: 124.7 wRC+, 0.255/0.351/0.451, 23 HR, 12 SB, 78 Runs, 78 RBI
10
Ian Happ
LF • CHC
6 G, 7/20 (.350), 1.335 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 10 RBI, 2 BB, 6 K
Ian Happ capped his week with a 2-for-4, 1 HR, 5 RBI game against the Seattle Mariners in a 19-2 Cubs rout. In six contests he posted a .350 average and 1.335 OPS with three home runs and 10 RBI, providing steady production from the outfield for Chicago.
MLB Rank: #479
Proj: 108.5 wRC+, 0.235/0.330/0.413, 21 HR, 7 SB, 72 Runs, 72 RBI
35
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
SP • LAD
2 G, 12.2 IP, 17 K, 3 ER, 9 H, 2 BB, 0 W, 0 SV
Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a standout performance in his best game of the week, tossing 6.1 IP with 0 K and 1 ER against the Atlanta Braves in a 1-0 loss for the Dodgers. Across two starts totaling 12.2 innings, he struck out 17 batters while allowing just 3 earned runs on 9 hits and 2 walks. His command and swing-and-miss stuff kept opposing lineups off balance throughout the week. Despite the lack of wins or saves, Yamamoto’s efficiency and strikeout totals underscored his value as a top prospect in the Dodgers rotation, setting a strong foundation for continued dominance.
MLB Rank: #35
Proj: 3.31 ERA, 184 IP, 55 BB, 196 K, 9.6 K/9, 1.20 WHIP
225
Kyle Schwarber
DH • PHI
6 G, 5/24 (.208), .911 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 7 RBI, 3 BB, 7 K
Kyle Schwarber powered the Phillies with a highlight 2-for-5 game including 1 HR and 3 RBI against the Seattle Mariners in a 6-0 win. Over six games he posted a .911 OPS with three home runs and seven RBI while scoring six runs. Though his batting average sat at .208, the power production and on-base skills provided consistent middle-order impact. Schwarber’s ability to drive in runs and reach base at a solid clip helped stabilize Philadelphia’s lineup during a productive stretch.
MLB Rank: #225
Proj: 127.1 wRC+, 0.231/0.343/0.471, 33 HR, 5 SB, 78 Runs, 84 RBI
207
Luis Robert Jr.
CF • NYM
6 G, 8/21 (.381), 1.357 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 4 RBI, 5 BB, 4 K
Luis Robert Jr. exploded for a best-game highlight of 2-for-5 with 2 HR and 3 RBI versus the Chicago White Sox in a 10-5 Mets victory. Across six contests he hit .381 with a 1.357 OPS, three home runs, five runs scored, and five walks. His combination of power and plate discipline created constant threats at the top of the order. Robert’s strong week showcased the tools that keep him among the game’s most dynamic center fielders.
MLB Rank: #207
Proj: 107.4 wRC+, 0.251/0.316/0.433, 23 HR, 23 SB, 70 Runs, 76 RBI
428
Randy Arozarena
LF • SEA
6 G, 6/22 (.273), 1.110 OPS, 0 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 5 RBI, 6 BB, 5 K
Randy Arozarena delivered a key highlight with a 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI performance against the Chicago Cubs in a 5-4 Mariners win. In six games he tallied three home runs, a 1.110 OPS, five runs, and five RBI while drawing six walks. His patient approach and extra-base power gave Seattle consistent production from the outfield. Arozarena’s week reflected the blend of on-base skills and slugging that defines his value.
MLB Rank: #428
Proj: 118.0 wRC+, 0.254/0.348/0.426, 19 HR, 23 SB, 75 Runs, 71 RBI
202
Bryce Harper
1B • PHI
6 G, 9/22 (.409), 1.298 OPS, 3 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 5 RBI, 3 BB, 6 K
Bryce Harper turned in a best-game gem of 2-for-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI versus the Seattle Mariners in a 6-0 Phillies victory. Over six games he hit .409 with a 1.298 OPS, three doubles, and two home runs. His extra-base hits and run production anchored Philadelphia’s offense. Harper’s strong contact and power output highlighted another week of elite first-base production.
MLB Rank: #202
Proj: 135.0 wRC+, 0.267/0.365/0.475, 25 HR, 10 SB, 80 Runs, 82 RBI
19
Fernando Tatis Jr.
RF • SDP
6 G, 10/27 (.370), 1.037 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 2 SB, 4 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB, 5 K
Fernando Tatis Jr. produced a standout 4-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI outing against the Minnesota Twins in an 8-1 Padres win. In six games he batted .370 with a 1.037 OPS, two home runs, two doubles, and two stolen bases. Tatis combined power, speed, and timely hitting to drive San Diego’s attack. His multi-faceted contributions reinforced his status as one of baseball’s premier right fielders.
MLB Rank: #19
Proj: 139.1 wRC+, 0.284/0.360/0.500, 27 HR, 28 SB, 82 Runs, 86 RBI
140
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
2B • NYY
6 G, 9/19 (.474), 1.282 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 5 SB, 3 R, 4 RBI, 3 BB, 2 K
Jazz Chisholm Jr. posted a best-game line of 2-for-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI versus the Toronto Blue Jays in an 8-3 Yankees win. Across six games he hit .474 with a 1.282 OPS, five stolen bases, and strong on-base production. Chisholm’s speed and extra-base ability created constant pressure on the bases. His dynamic week highlighted the impact he brings to New York’s lineup.
MLB Rank: #140
Proj: 107.2 wRC+, 0.244/0.318/0.430, 24 HR, 39 SB, 75 Runs, 73 RBI
31
Wyatt Langford
LF • TEX
6 G, 9/22 (.409), 1.188 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 4 R, 3 RBI, 7 BB, 2 K
Wyatt Langford delivered a best-game highlight of 2-for-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI against the Chicago White Sox in an 11-2 Rangers victory. Over six games he batted .409 with a 1.188 OPS, seven walks, and four runs scored. Langford’s plate discipline and extra-base power provided steady production from the outfield. His strong week continued to showcase his rising star potential.
MLB Rank: #31
Proj: 131.9 wRC+, 0.270/0.358/0.472, 24 HR, 21 SB, 82 Runs, 80 RBI
1402
Connor Norby
3B • COL
7 G, 8/23 (.348), 1.097 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 8 RBI, 4 BB, 9 K
Connor Norby turned in a best-game performance of 2-for-4 with 1 HR and 5 RBI versus the Washington Nationals in a 13-1 Rockies win. Across seven games he hit .348 with a 1.097 OPS, two home runs, and eight RBI. Norby’s power surge and run production gave Colorado consistent middle-order contributions. His week illustrated the offensive upside that marks him as a prospect to watch.
MLB Rank: #1402
Proj: 97.1 wRC+, 0.238/0.311/0.396, 19 HR, 12 SB, 66 Runs, 70 RBI
265
Alex Bregman
3B • CHC
6 G, 5/24 (.208), .869 OPS, 0 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 5 K
Alex Bregman posted a best-game line of 3-for-5 with 2 HR and 3 RBI against the Seattle Mariners in a 6-5 Cubs victory. In six games he hit three home runs, scored six runs, and drove in six while posting a .869 OPS. Bregman’s power surge and run production supplied key offense for Chicago. His week demonstrated the veteran presence and clutch hitting that continue to define his value.
MLB Rank: #265
Proj: 104.2 wRC+, 0.249/0.333/0.392, 15 HR, 3 SB, 69 Runs, 65 RBI

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