MLB Highlights: 2026-09-21

Pete Alonso went 2-4 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI to power the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Alonso provided the key power in the lineup, finishing with 8 total bases in the contest. His performance helped Baltimore secure the narrow victory on the road. Alonso is a top prospect ranked 215th overall with a projected 131.1 wRC+ and 32 home runs for the season.

Keider Montero earned the win (10-9) after tossing 4.0 innings of shutout ball with 5 strikeouts in the Detroit Tigers’ 9-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. Montero allowed just 1 hit and 1 walk while keeping the Nationals off the board. The outing boosted his prospect stock as he sits at rank 1190 with a projected 4.58 ERA over 147 innings.

Shane Baz delivered 6.2 innings in the Baltimore Orioles’ 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits. Baz struck out 2 and walked 3 while keeping the game close. The start contributed to Baltimore’s narrow road victory. Baz ranks 441st with a projected 4.18 ERA across 179 innings.

Zebby Matthews took the loss (9-11) after 5.0 innings in the Minnesota Twins’ 2-5 defeat to the San Francisco Giants. Matthews struck out 9 but surrendered 5 earned runs on 8 hits. Despite the high strikeout total the outing resulted in the defeat. Matthews is ranked 543 with a projected 4.22 ERA over 170 innings.

Gunnar Henderson went 3-4 with a home run, triple and RBI in the Baltimore Orioles’ 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Henderson tallied 8 total bases and scored once in the tight contest. His contributions helped secure the win for Baltimore. Henderson ranks 27th overall with a projected 128.9 wRC+ and 22 home runs.

River Ryan pitched 3.0 scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts in the Detroit Tigers’ 9-2 win against the Washington Nationals. Ryan allowed 2 hits and 1 walk over his outing. The performance supported Detroit’s comfortable victory. Ryan is ranked 172 with a projected 3.62 ERA in 130 innings.

Ben Malgeri collected 2 hits including a home run and double with 3 RBI in the Detroit Tigers’ 9-2 triumph over the Washington Nationals. Malgeri drove in key runs to help build the lead. The performance came in a convincing win for Detroit. Malgeri ranks 1995 with a projected 87.3 wRC+ and 14 home runs.

Drew Gilbert went 3-4 with a home run and 3 RBI in the San Francisco Giants’ 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. Gilbert provided power and run production to support the victory. His output helped San Francisco secure the road win. Gilbert ranks 583 with a projected 97.4 wRC+ and 17 home runs.

Blade Tidwell threw 3.1 innings allowing 1 earned run and striking out 4 in the San Francisco Giants’ 5-2 victory against the Minnesota Twins. Tidwell limited damage effectively over his start. The outing contributed to San Francisco’s win. Tidwell is ranked 966 with a projected 4.41 ERA in 138 innings.

Spencer Torkelson hit a home run with 2 RBI in the Detroit Tigers’ 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals. Torkelson added a run scored despite striking out twice. His power helped extend Detroit’s advantage in the game. Torkelson ranks 974 with a projected 111.5 wRC+ and 25 home runs.

Trey Yesavage allowed 1 earned run over 2.0 innings with 3 strikeouts in Toronto’s 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The prospect right-hander surrendered 1 hit and 1 home run while throwing 40 pitches. Baltimore edged Toronto in a close contest.

Chad Dallas earned a hold with 2.2 innings of relief, striking out 4 while allowing 1 earned run in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He issued 1 walk and threw 34 pitches.

Javier Báez went 1-for-2 with a home run, a walk, and 2 RBI as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Washington Nationals 9-2. Báez scored once in the victory.

Emmanuel Rodriguez homered and drove in a run in a 1-for-3 day for the Minnesota Twins, who fell 5-2 to the San Francisco Giants. Rodriguez struck out once in the contest.

Tristan Beck picked up the win with 2.2 scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out 1 as the San Francisco Giants beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2. Beck threw 32 pitches in the outing.

Brooks Lee homered and drove in a run while going 1-for-4 in the Minnesota Twins’ 5-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Lee scored once in the game.

Travis Adams tossed 1.2 scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts in the Minnesota Twins’ 5-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants. He allowed 1 hit over 20 pitches.

Dillon Dingler went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and 2 runs scored in the Detroit Tigers’ 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals.

Eduardo Valencia collected 3 hits including 2 doubles and scored a run in the Detroit Tigers’ 9-2 victory over the Washington Nationals.

Yohandy Morales homered with 2 RBI and scored a run in his lone at-bat as the Washington Nationals fell 9-2 to the Detroit Tigers.