MLB Highlights: 2026-04-13

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Mike Trout, DH, LAA
2-for-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R.
Despite the Los Angeles Angels’ 10-11 loss to the New York Yankees in a high-scoring affair, Mike Trout delivered a monster performance, going 2-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, and three runs scored. The Angels star powered his team with eight total bases, falling just one hit shy of a cycle in a game that saw 21 combined runs. Trout’s blasts highlighted his elite power, contributing significantly even in defeat as he reached base twice and left three on base.
MLB Rank: #109
STS Projection: 132.8 wRC+, 0.249/0.355/0.478, 30 HR, 7 SB, 82 Runs, 82 RBI
Kyle Schwarber, DH, PHI
2-for-3, 2 HR, BB, HBP.
Kyle Schwarber was on fire as the Philadelphia Phillies crushed the Chicago Cubs 13-7, blasting 2-for-3 with two home runs, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch while scoring four runs and driving in three. The designated hitter tallied eight total bases in five plate appearances, reaching base four times with just one out recorded. Schwarber’s power surge helped fuel the Phillies’ offensive outburst, showcasing his patient approach and thunderous swings in a dominant victory.
MLB Rank: #286
STS Projection: 130.5 wRC+, 0.233/0.348/0.479, 34 HR, 6 SB, 79 Runs, 85 RBI
Trent Grisham, CF, NYY
2-for-3, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R.
Trent Grisham powered the New York Yankees to an 11-10 thriller over the Los Angeles Angels, going 2-for-3 with two home runs, five RBI, and two runs scored. The center fielder amassed eight total bases in three plate appearances, clearing the fences twice with no strikeouts and just one air out. Grisham’s massive night was pivotal in the Yankees’ comeback win, driving in key runs to secure the victory in a game packed with offense.
MLB Rank: #315
STS Projection: 109.3 wRC+, 0.231/0.331/0.414, 23 HR, 9 SB, 74 Runs, 71 RBI
Josh Naylor, 1B, SEA
2-for-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R.
Josh Naylor led the charge as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 6-2, smashing 2-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI, and two runs scored. The first baseman generated eight total bases, avoiding strikeouts entirely in four plate appearances with two pop outs. Naylor’s power display was crucial in the Mariners’ convincing win, providing the bulk of the offense against a divisional foe.
MLB Rank: #512
STS Projection: 110.8 wRC+, 0.263/0.330/0.427, 20 HR, 15 SB, 69 Runs, 73 RBI
Jake Burger, 1B, TEX
2-for-4, 2 HR, BB, K, 4 RBI.
Jake Burger starred in the Texas Rangers’ 8-1 rout of the Athletics, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, a strikeout, and four RBI while scoring twice. With eight total bases in five plate appearances, the first baseman powered the Rangers’ offense atop the AL West standings at 9-7 against the 8-8 Athletics. Burger’s big night overwhelmed the opposition, blending power and patience effectively.
MLB Rank: #1061
STS Projection: 107.3 wRC+, 0.250/0.302/0.454, 28 HR, 2 SB, 72 Runs, 82 RBI
Aaron Judge, RF, NYY
2-for-5, 2 HR, K, 3 RBI.
Aaron Judge contributed mightily to the New York Yankees’ 11-10 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, hitting 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored, and a strikeout. Generating eight total bases, the right fielder’s power was on full display in five plate appearances, helping secure the win in a barnburner. Judge’s homers added crucial insurance in the tight contest.
MLB Rank: #2
STS Projection: 184.6 wRC+, 0.300/0.413/0.624, 45 HR, 12 SB, 96 Runs, 107 RBI
Jeremiah Jackson, RF, BAL
3-for-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R.
Jeremiah Jackson fueled the Baltimore Orioles’ 9-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, ripping 3-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI, and two runs scored for nine total bases. In a matchup between the first-place AL East Orioles (9-7) and third-place NL West Diamondbacks (9-8), Jackson’s perfect night with no walks or outs beyond one fly out propelled Baltimore’s offense to victory.
MLB Rank: #1373
STS Projection: 86.5 wRC+, 0.237/0.281/0.402, 21 HR, 12 SB, 63 Runs, 74 RBI
Nolan Arenado, 3B, ARI
2-for-4, 2 HR, K, 5 RBI.
Nolan Arenado provided a bright spot in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 7-9 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI, two runs scored, and a strikeout. Despite the defeat against the first-place AL East Orioles (9-7) as the third-place NL West D-backs (9-8), Arenado’s eight total bases and RBI production kept his team competitive in a slugfest.
MLB Rank: #1151
STS Projection: 81.5 wRC+, 0.236/0.292/0.364, 15 HR, 4 SB, 60 Runs, 62 RBI
Ketel Marte, 2B, ARI
2-for-5, 2 HR, K, 2 RBI.
Ketel Marte battled hard in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 7-9 defeat to the Baltimore Orioles, smacking 2-for-5 with two home runs, two RBI, two runs scored, and a strikeout for eight total bases. Facing the first-place AL East leaders (9-7) as the third-place NL West D-backs (9-8), Marte’s power output offered hope amid the loss, reaching safely twice.
MLB Rank: #60
STS Projection: 125.1 wRC+, 0.264/0.345/0.464, 25 HR, 6 SB, 78 Runs, 80 RBI
Brandon Lowe, 2B, PIT
3-for-5, HR, HBP, 5 RBI.
Brandon Lowe powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 16-5 blowout of the Washington Nationals, going 3-for-5 with a home run, hit-by-pitch, five RBI, and two runs scored. The second baseman tallied six total bases in six plate appearances, driving in a game-high runs total with minimal outs. Lowe’s multi-hit effort anchored the Pirates’ explosive offense in the lopsided win.
MLB Rank: #221
STS Projection: 113.8 wRC+, 0.246/0.322/0.450, 27 HR, 6 SB, 74 Runs, 80 RBI

Pete Alonso, 1B, BAL
2-for-3, HR, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB.
Pete Alonso powered the Baltimore Orioles to a 9-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-3 with a home run, double, two runs scored, two RBI, and a walk. His six total bases highlighted a thrilling contest between the first-place Orioles (9-7, AL East leaders) and the third-place Diamondbacks (9-8, NL West). Alonso reached base in all four plate appearances, stranding just one runner while contributing significantly to Baltimore’s offensive outburst in a game that saw the Orioles edge out the win.
MLB Rank: #241
STS Projection: 130.1 wRC+, 0.257/0.338/0.493, 32 HR, 4 SB, 77 Runs, 90 RBI
Ryan Jeffers, C, MIN
3-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, BB, 3 R.
Ryan Jeffers starred in the Minnesota Twins’ 13-6 rout of the Boston Red Sox, delivering 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, a walk, and three runs scored. Perfect at the plate without a strikeout, Jeffers tallied six total bases across five plate appearances, driving in key runs and crossing the plate multiple times to fuel Minnesota’s high-scoring attack against Boston.
MLB Rank: #448
STS Projection: 106.6 wRC+, 0.244/0.328/0.409, 20 HR, 3 SB, 71 Runs, 70 RBI
Andy Pages, CF, LAD
1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 K, R.
Andy Pages provided the firepower in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-0 shutout win over the New York Mets, smashing a solo home run for three RBI while scoring once despite two strikeouts. His fourth-inning blast proved pivotal in the low-scoring affair, helping secure the complete-game victory for the Dodgers.
MLB Rank: #128
STS Projection: 117.6 wRC+, 0.262/0.331/0.452, 24 HR, 9 SB, 73 Runs, 80 RBI
Victor Caratini, C, HOU
1-for-2, HR, 2 BB, 3 RBI, 2 R.
Victor Caratini crushed a home run and drew two walks in a 1-for-2 effort, driving in three runs and scoring twice as the Minnesota Twins dominated the Boston Red Sox 13-6. With no strikeouts and four plate appearances, Caratini maximized his opportunities, adding four total bases to Minnesota’s explosive offense.
MLB Rank: #771
STS Projection: 93.1 wRC+, 0.246/0.318/0.370, 15 HR, 3 SB, 64 Runs, 59 RBI
Bryan Reynolds, RF, PIT
3-for-4, 3B, 4 RBI, HBP, K, R.
Bryan Reynolds ripped three hits including a triple, drove in four runs, scored once, took a hit by pitch, and struck out once in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 16-5 thrashing of the Washington Nationals. His five total bases across five plate appearances anchored Pittsburgh’s massive offensive output.
MLB Rank: #732
STS Projection: 110.1 wRC+, 0.252/0.327/0.428, 21 HR, 7 SB, 76 Runs, 71 RBI
Dansby Swanson, SS, CHC
1-for-3, HR, BB, K, 2 R, 2 RBI.
Dansby Swanson slugged a home run, walked once, and struck out once while going 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI, but the Chicago Cubs fell 13-7 to the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite his four total bases in four plate appearances, Chicago’s offense couldn’t overcome the deficit.
MLB Rank: #140
STS Projection: 102.1 wRC+, 0.245/0.312/0.417, 22 HR, 15 SB, 69 Runs, 72 RBI
Justin Wrobleski, SP, LAD
8.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 K, 0 BB, 90 pitches (W, 2-0).
Justin Wrobleski dazzled with eight shutout innings, allowing just two hits, two strikeouts, no walks, and no earned runs on 90 pitches (71% strikes) as the Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the New York Mets 4-0. Facing 25 batters and recording 24 outs (12 groundouts, nine air outs, three line outs), Wrobleski earned the win in a masterful complete-game bid effort.
MLB Rank: #896
STS Projection: 4.31 ERA, 128 IP, 46 BB, 110 K, 7.8 K/9, 1.37 WHIP
Brayan Rocchio, SS, CLE
2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB, CS.
Brayan Rocchio went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, a walk, and was caught stealing once as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3. His five total bases sparked Cleveland’s offense in the comfortable win.
MLB Rank: #437
STS Projection: 95.0 wRC+, 0.244/0.320/0.375, 12 HR, 16 SB, 69 Runs, 62 RBI
Oneil Cruz, CF, PIT
2-for-3, 2 BB, 3 RBI, 3 R, SB.
Oneil Cruz collected two hits in three at-bats, drew two walks, drove in three runs, scored three times, and stole a base as the Pittsburgh Pirates demolished the Washington Nationals 16-5. Efficient with no outs recorded against him, Cruz thrived in five plate appearances to bolster Pittsburgh’s rout.
MLB Rank: #63
STS Projection: 120.2 wRC+, 0.248/0.328/0.469, 28 HR, 31 SB, 82 Runs, 81 RBI
Byron Buxton, CF, MIN
2-for-5, HR, RBI, 2 R, K.
Byron Buxton blasted a home run among his two hits in five at-bats, scored twice, drove in one run, and struck out once as the Minnesota Twins cruised to a 13-6 win over the Boston Red Sox. His five total bases contributed to Minnesota’s potent lineup performance.
MLB Rank: #66
STS Projection: 122.9 wRC+, 0.252/0.320/0.492, 31 HR, 17 SB, 84 Runs, 88 RBI