MLB Weekly Highlights: 2026-09-18 to 2026-09-24

In his best game, Alonso went 2-for-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI against the Toronto Blue Jays as the Baltimore Orioles won 4-3. Across seven games he clubbed five home runs and drove in 10 runs while posting a 1.178 OPS. Despite a .208 batting average, Alonso’s power surge and 6 runs scored highlighted a productive week at the plate, finishing with 3 walks against 9 strikeouts.

Gelof delivered his best performance with a 2-for-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI outing versus the Houston Astros in a 7-5 Astros victory. Over six games he batted .455 with a 1.584 OPS, including four home runs, two stolen bases, and eight RBI. The strong contact and speed combination produced six runs scored and just three strikeouts, underscoring an explosive week.

Vargas posted his top game with a 2-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI performance against the Detroit Tigers in an 11-8 Tigers win. In six contests he hit .364 with a 1.199 OPS, two home runs, two steals, and eight RBI while drawing seven walks. The combination of power, speed, and plate discipline fueled six runs scored during the week.

Betts turned in his strongest showing with a 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI game versus the San Francisco Giants in an 8-2 Dodgers win. Over six games he batted .458 with a 1.468 OPS, five doubles, and two home runs while striking out just once. The five walks and six runs scored rounded out a highly efficient offensive week.

Glasnow’s best outing came in 6.0 innings against the San Francisco Giants, allowing 2 ER in an 8-2 Dodgers victory. Across two starts he struck out 21 batters in 12.1 innings while surrendering just six hits and five earned runs. The high strikeout total highlighted his dominance despite the lack of decisions.

Pasquantino delivered his top game with a 3-for-5, 1 HR, 5 RBI performance against the Chicago White Sox in a 14-11 White Sox win. In six games he hit .409 with a 1.318 OPS, three home runs, and 11 RBI while scoring seven runs. The near-perfect contact rate included just one strikeout across 22 at-bats.

Lombard Jr. recorded his best game with a 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI effort versus the Tampa Bay Rays in a 6-4 Yankees win. Over seven games he batted .321 with a 1.107 OPS and four home runs while driving in 10 runs. The power production came with five runs scored despite no walks.

Rice’s standout performance featured a 3-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI game against the Tampa Bay Rays in a 9-2 Yankees victory. Across seven contests he hit three home runs with a 1.183 OPS and six runs scored while drawing six walks. The power and on-base skills stood out despite a .261 average.

Abrams posted his best outing with a 2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI performance against the Detroit Tigers in a 3-1 Nationals win. In six games he hit three home runs, stole four bases, and drove in seven runs while posting a .956 OPS. The speed and power mix produced four runs scored.

Paredes delivered his top game with a 2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI showing versus the Atlanta Braves in a 6-3 Braves win. Over six games he batted .364 with a 1.263 OPS, three home runs, and seven RBI while drawing four walks. The efficient production included only two strikeouts.

In his best game, Nolan Arenado went 3-for-5 with a home run and an RBI as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-2. Over the six-game week, the third baseman delivered a standout .462 average and 1.308 OPS, including three home runs and nine RBIs. He scored six runs while striking out six times with no walks. His power surge helped power Arizona’s offense despite a modest projection of 86.2 wRC+ for the season. Arenado’s hot streak highlighted his ability to deliver in key moments.

In his best game, Jackson Chourio went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-5. Across six games, the center fielder stole six bases while hitting two home runs and posting a .925 OPS. He drew four walks against eight strikeouts and scored four runs. Chourio’s speed and power combination stood out, aligning with his strong 141.8 wRC+ projection for the season.

In his best game, Juan Soto went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3. Over six games, Soto hit .333 with a 1.054 OPS, including two home runs and seven RBIs. He drew four walks against four strikeouts and scored three runs. His performance reinforced his elite 166.9 wRC+ projection heading into the stretch.

In his best game, Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI as the San Diego Padres defeated the Miami Marlins 7-6. During the week, Tatis hit .375 with a 1.111 OPS, two home runs, and three stolen bases. He scored four runs and added four RBIs while drawing two walks. His blend of power and speed matched his 139.7 wRC+ outlook for the season.

In his best game, Chase Meidroth went 3-for-4 with a home run and five RBIs as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 14-11. Over six games, the shortstop hit .381 with a 1.173 OPS, two home runs, and seven RBIs. He scored six runs and stole one base. Meidroth’s output exceeded his 108.0 wRC+ seasonal projection.

In his best game, Elly De La Cruz went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-0. Across six games, De La Cruz hit .316 with a 1.112 OPS, two home runs, and three stolen bases. He drew six walks and scored four runs. His dynamic play aligned with a 140.2 wRC+ projection.

In his best game, Brandon Lowe went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-5. Over six games, Lowe hit .292 with a 1.013 OPS and three home runs while driving in six runs. He scored four times with two walks. The performance fit his 108.4 wRC+ outlook.

In his best game, Will Smith went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 10-4. In five games, Smith hit .375 with a 1.438 OPS and three home runs while scoring four runs. He drew four walks against two strikeouts. His output surpassed his 121.5 wRC+ projection.

In his best game, Geraldo Perdomo went 3-for-5 with an RBI as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 12-8. Over six games, Perdomo hit .440 with a 1.081 OPS, scoring six runs and driving in four while stealing one base. He drew two walks against five strikeouts. The week exceeded his 108.5 wRC+ projection.

In his best game, Angel Martínez went 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Athletics 12-6. Across five games, Martínez hit .471 with a 1.588 OPS, three home runs, and five RBIs while scoring five runs. His power display outpaced his 100.0 wRC+ projection.