MLB Highlights: 2026-04-07

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF, CHC
3-for-5, HR, RBI, 3 R, SB
Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a standout performance in the Chicago Cubs’ 9-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The center fielder went 3-for-5 with a home run, driving in one run while crossing the plate three times himself. He also swiped a base but was caught stealing once. Crow-Armstrong tallied six total bases, including one fly out, one ground out, and one air out, contributing significantly to the Cubs’ offensive outburst. His multi-hit effort featured no strikeouts and helped Chicago pull away early in the dominant win.
MLB Rank: #28
STS Projection: 117.1 wRC+, 0.263/0.320/0.469, 25 HR, 35 SB, 81 Runs, 81 RBI
James Wood, LF, WSN
2-for-4, HR, BB, K, R(3), RBI, SB
James Wood shone brightly despite the Washington Nationals’ 7-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The left fielder recorded two hits in four at-bats, including a home run, scored three runs, and drove in one. He drew a walk, stole a base, and struck out once with one ground out. Wood amassed five total bases in five plate appearances, leaving no runners on base. His power and speed kept the Nationals in contention in the close defeat.
MLB Rank: #68
STS Projection: 138.2 wRC+, 0.267/0.361/0.494, 28 HR, 16 SB, 84 Runs, 86 RBI
Amed Rosario, RP, NYY
2-for-4, 2 HR, K, 4 RBI, R(2)
Amed Rosario powered the New York Yankees to a 5-3 win over the Athletics with a two-homer night. He went 2-for-4, driving in four runs and scoring twice while striking out once and grounding into a double play with one ground out. Rosario collected eight total bases in four plate appearances, leaving one on base. His long balls provided crucial offense in the Yankees’ victory.
MLB Rank: #7436
STS Projection: 6.31 ERA, 72 IP, 24 BB, 40 K, 4.9 K/9, 1.61 WHIP
Matt McLain, 2B, CIN
2-for-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI, R, SB
Matt McLain fueled the Cincinnati Reds’ 6-3 triumph over the Miami Marlins, improving the Reds to 8-3 and first in the NL Central. The second baseman went 2-for-5 with two doubles, scoring a run, driving in two, and stealing a base. He had two ground outs, one air out, one pop out, and four total bases across five plate appearances, leaving one on base. McLain’s extra-base hits sparked key rallies in the win.
MLB Rank: #235
STS Projection: 102.0 wRC+, 0.236/0.324/0.396, 18 HR, 20 SB, 71 Runs, 67 RBI
Curtis Mead, 1B, CHW
3-for-4, HR, K, 2 RBI, R, SB
Curtis Mead sparked the Washington Nationals in their 7-6 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals. The first baseman went 3-for-4 with a home run, scoring once, driving in two runs, and stealing a base while striking out once. He tallied six total bases in four plate appearances, leaving one runner on base. Mead’s multi-hit power display nearly lifted the Nationals to victory.
MLB Rank: #293
STS Projection: 105.8 wRC+, 0.260/0.327/0.412, 15 HR, 9 SB, 74 Runs, 68 RBI
Gunnar Henderson, SS, BAL
2-for-4, HR, BB, 2 K, R, RBI(2)
Gunnar Henderson led the Baltimore Orioles (5-6, second in the AL East) past the Chicago White Sox (4-7, fourth in the AL Central) by a 4-2 score. The shortstop went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two strikeouts, a run scored, and two RBI for five total bases in five plate appearances. He left four on base but provided the offensive punch in the Orioles’ victory.
MLB Rank: #13
STS Projection: 138.6 wRC+, 0.278/0.364/0.494, 24 HR, 20 SB, 91 Runs, 81 RBI
Jordan Walker, RF, STL
1-for-5, HR, K, 2 RBI, R
Jordan Walker contributed power in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 7-6 win over the Washington Nationals. The right fielder slugged a solo home run in five at-bats, scoring a run and driving in two while striking out once. He had one fly out, one ground out, two air outs, one line out, and four total bases, leaving four on base. Walker’s blast helped secure the tight victory.
MLB Rank: #599
STS Projection: 114.8 wRC+, 0.262/0.330/0.445, 21 HR, 12 SB, 77 Runs, 76 RBI
Mickey Moniak, RF, COL
1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R
Mickey Moniak homered in the Colorado Rockies’ 5-1 rout of the Houston Astros. The right fielder went 1-for-4 with a two-run shot, scoring once and driving in two runs. He recorded one fly out, one ground out, and two air outs with four total bases in four plate appearances, leaving two on base. Moniak’s power stroke boosted Colorado’s offense.
MLB Rank: #776
STS Projection: 102.8 wRC+, 0.249/0.294/0.449, 25 HR, 11 SB, 79 Runs, 78 RBI
Jorge Soler, RF, LAA
1-for-1, HR, HBP, 2 RBI, R
Jorge Soler packed power into limited action during the Los Angeles Angels’ 7-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The right fielder homered in his only at-bat, was hit by a pitch, scored a run, and drove in two with four total bases in two plate appearances. Soler’s blast stood out as a highlight for the Angels.
MLB Rank: #1964
STS Projection: 102.9 wRC+, 0.227/0.314/0.415, 25 HR, 2 SB, 68 Runs, 75 RBI
Moisés Ballesteros, ,
2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, SF
Moisés Ballesteros powered the Chicago Cubs to a 9-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored, and a sacrifice fly for five total bases in five plate appearances. Ballesteros had three fly outs and three air outs but cleared the bases with his clutch hitting in the Cubs’ dominant performance.
MLB Rank: #8000
STS Projection:

Carter Jensen, C, KCR
1-for-3, HR, BB, R, RBI, K.
Carter Jensen provided a bright spot for the Kansas City Royals in their 2-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. The catcher launched his home run, scored a run, and drew a walk while striking out once in four plate appearances. In a pitcher’s duel that kept fans on edge, Jensen’s blast accounted for the Royals’ lone run, but they stranded him three times on base. This performance highlights his prospect potential in a competitive AL Central matchup where the Royals entered at 5-6 against the first-place Guardians at 7-5.
MLB Rank: #94
STS Projection: 120.7 wRC+, 0.253/0.345/0.445, 22 HR, 5 SB, 81 Runs, 75 RBI
Kyle Higashioka, C, TEX
2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, K.
Kyle Higashioka powered the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners with a standout showing. The catcher smashed a home run, driving in two runs and scoring once, though he struck out in his only other at-bat. His timely homer helped secure the narrow win, showcasing his ability to deliver in close games during the early season grind.
MLB Rank: #1412
STS Projection: 84.9 wRC+, 0.230/0.283/0.391, 21 HR, 4 SB, 63 Runs, 70 RBI
Brendan Donovan, 2B, SEA
2-for-4, HR, BB, R, RBI.
Brendan Donovan battled for the Seattle Mariners in their 3-2 defeat to the Texas Rangers. The second baseman connected for a home run, tallied a run and an RBI, and worked a walk across five plate appearances, grounding into two outs otherwise. Despite the loss, Donovan’s extra-base power and patience kept the Mariners competitive in a tight contest.
MLB Rank: #199
STS Projection: 112.3 wRC+, 0.268/0.346/0.407, 15 HR, 7 SB, 71 Runs, 65 RBI
Nathan Church, CF, STL
1-for-2, HR, 2 RBI, R, K.
Nathan Church delivered a clutch performance for the St. Louis Cardinals in their thrilling 7-6 win over the Washington Nationals. The center fielder crushed a home run for two RBI and scored a run in just two at-bats, adding a strikeout in limited action. His early impact helped spark the offense in a high-scoring affair that came down to the wire.
MLB Rank: #1445
STS Projection: 83.1 wRC+, 0.245/0.303/0.355, 11 HR, 14 SB, 63 Runs, 56 RBI
Xander Bogaerts, SS, SDP
1-for-4, HR, RBI, R, K.
Xander Bogaerts showed pop for the San Diego Padres despite their 7-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The shortstop hit a home run, drove in a run, and scored himself, striking out once amid three ground outs. In a lopsided defeat, his long ball stood out as the Padres’ highlight, demonstrating his continued offensive threat.
MLB Rank: #162
STS Projection: 103.8 wRC+, 0.264/0.330/0.398, 14 HR, 15 SB, 67 Runs, 65 RBI
Christian Walker, 1B, HOU
1-for-4, HR, RBI, R.
Christian Walker slugged a home run for the Houston Astros in their 5-1 setback against the Colorado Rockies. The first baseman scored and drove in a run with the blast, navigating three ground outs in the process. Though the Astros fell short, Walker’s power stroke offered a glimmer amid a tough outing on the road.
MLB Rank: #748
STS Projection: 103.6 wRC+, 0.238/0.310/0.426, 25 HR, 4 SB, 69 Runs, 76 RBI
Jakob Marsee, CF, MIA
2-for-4, BB, 2 R, 4 SB.
Jakob Marsee electrified the basepaths for the Miami Marlins in their 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The center fielder collected two hits, a walk, scored twice, and swiped four stolen bases successfully, adding a fly out and air out. His speed tormented the Reds’ defense in a game pitting the first-place Reds (8-3 NL Central) against the Marlins (6-5, third NL East), but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
MLB Rank: #355
STS Projection: 96.2 wRC+, 0.221/0.330/0.358, 14 HR, 40 SB, 72 Runs, 57 RBI
Ozzie Albies, 2B, ATL
1-for-4, HR, BB, R, RBI, 2 K.
Ozzie Albies contributed power for the Atlanta Braves in their 7-2 triumph over the Los Angeles Angels. The second baseman homered, scored a run, drove one in, and drew a walk, striking out twice and grounding out once. His extra-base hit bolstered the Braves’ attack in a comfortable win, underscoring his dynamic skill set.
MLB Rank: #590
STS Projection: 101.2 wRC+, 0.254/0.315/0.412, 17 HR, 12 SB, 71 Runs, 69 RBI
Nick Kurtz, 1B, OAK
1-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 2 K.
Nick Kurtz provided a key extra-base hit for the Athletics in their 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees. The first baseman doubled for two RBI and scored a run, enduring two strikeouts, a fly out, and a ground out. Despite the defeat, his two-out production offered hope in a competitive matchup.
MLB Rank: #59
STS Projection: 147.5 wRC+, 0.271/0.365/0.529, 34 HR, 6 SB, 86 Runs, 93 RBI
JJ Wetherholt, SS, STL
1-for-5, 2B, BB, R, RBI, K, SB.
JJ Wetherholt grinded out a solid effort for the St. Louis Cardinals during their 7-6 victory over the Washington Nationals. The shortstop doubled, walked, stole a base, scored, and drove in a run across six plate appearances, with three ground outs and a strikeout. His multi-faceted play helped fuel the Cardinals’ offense in a barnburner.
MLB Rank: #123
STS Projection: 116.6 wRC+, 0.258/0.351/0.416, 18 HR, 14 SB, 73 Runs, 68 RBI