MLB Highlights: 2026-04-15

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Sal Stewart, 1B, CIN
2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 6 RBI, K
Sal Stewart delivered a monster performance in the Cincinnati Reds’ 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, two runs scored, and a staggering six RBI. The Reds, sitting at 11-7 and first in the NL Central, got a huge lift from the prospect first baseman, who tallied eight total bases with no one left on base after his hits. His power surge included a pair of deep shots that helped power Cincinnati’s offense against the struggling Giants (6-12, fifth in the NL West), marking a standout night with just one strikeout in four plate appearances.
MLB Rank: #77
STS Projection: 124.4 wRC+, 0.269/0.350/0.463, 23 HR, 9 SB, 75 Runs, 82 RBI
Dalton Rushing, C, LAD
2-for-4, HR, 2B, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 K
Dalton Rushing sparked the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 8-2 victory over the New York Mets, ripping 2-for-4 with a home run, double, two runs scored, and four RBI. The catcher prospect generated six total bases, crossing the plate twice while leaving two on base. Despite two strikeouts, his extra-base power was key in building the Dodgers’ comfortable lead, showcasing his ability to drive in runs from the middle of the order in a dominant team win.
MLB Rank: #218
STS Projection: 113.0 wRC+, 0.237/0.336/0.421, 24 HR, 2 SB, 71 Runs, 74 RBI
Adrian Del Castillo, DH, ARI
2-for-5, HR, 3B, R, 5 RBI
Adrian Del Castillo was a driving force in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 8-5 triumph over the Baltimore Orioles, finishing 2-for-5 with a home run, triple, one run scored, and five RBI. His seven total bases included a triple and homer that plated crucial runs, navigating two groundouts and one air out without a strikeout. The designated hitter prospect’s big night helped Arizona secure the win despite leaving two runners on base.
MLB Rank: #746
STS Projection: 93.2 wRC+, 0.231/0.303/0.393, 19 HR, 1 SB, 68 Runs, 69 RBI
Nico Hoerner, 2B, CHC
3-for-5, HR, 2 R, 5 RBI, SB
Nico Hoerner shone brightly in the Chicago Cubs’ 11-2 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored, five RBI, and a stolen base. The second baseman prospect added six total bases and swiped his only attempt, contributing no double plays or outs in key spots. His multi-hit effort, including a homer, fueled the Cubs’ offensive explosion without a single strikeout.
MLB Rank: #149
STS Projection: 100.3 wRC+, 0.277/0.338/0.374, 6 HR, 27 SB, 69 Runs, 55 RBI
Matt Shaw, 3B, CHC
3-for-4, 3 2B, 3 R, 2 RBI
Matt Shaw doubled up the damage in the Chicago Cubs’ 11-2 demolition of the Philadelphia Phillies, collecting three doubles in a 3-for-4 outing with three runs scored and two RBI. The third baseman prospect racked up six total bases, circling the bases thrice with no strikeouts or baserunners left behind. His three-bagger spree was a highlight of the Cubs’ blowout, providing consistent extra-base production from the hot corner.
MLB Rank: #126
STS Projection: 114.7 wRC+, 0.257/0.333/0.438, 21 HR, 24 SB, 78 Runs, 73 RBI
Trevor Story, SS, BOS
2-for-4, HR, 2B, R, 5 RBI, BB
Trevor Story powered the Boston Red Sox to a 9-5 win over the Minnesota Twins, going 2-for-4 with a home run, double, run scored, five RBI, and a walk for six total bases. The shortstop prospect drew a free pass and left two on base but delivered in clutch moments with his extra-base hits, helping Boston pull ahead despite one fly out, ground out, and air out.
MLB Rank: #741
STS Projection: 86.3 wRC+, 0.233/0.290/0.387, 19 HR, 23 SB, 63 Runs, 69 RBI
Luke Raley, RF, SEA
4-for-5, HR, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI, K
Luke Raley provided the offensive fireworks for the Seattle Mariners in their tight 7-6 loss to the San Diego Padres, exploding for 4-for-5 with a home run, double, two runs scored, and two RBI. Despite the defeat, the Mariners (8-11, fifth in the AL West) saw the outfield prospect amass eight total bases, scoring twice with just one strikeout and one runner left on. His multi-hit power display stood out against the strong Padres (12-6, second in the NL West).
MLB Rank: #382
STS Projection: 111.7 wRC+, 0.244/0.326/0.433, 24 HR, 12 SB, 76 Runs, 74 RBI
Yordan Alvarez, DH, HOU
2-for-3, HR, 2B, 2 R, RBI, BB
Yordan Alvarez led the Houston Astros’ 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies, smashing 2-for-3 with a home run, double, two runs scored, one RBI, and a walk for six total bases. The designated hitter prospect reached base three times, scoring twice and leaving two on, with one air out as his only blemish. His extra-base mastery anchored Houston’s efficient offense in the low-scoring win.
MLB Rank: #8
STS Projection: 168.3 wRC+, 0.304/0.396/0.575, 35 HR, 5 SB, 91 Runs, 99 RBI
Shea Langeliers, C, ATH
2-for-5, HR, 2B, R, 2 RBI
Shea Langeliers boosted the Athletics’ 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers, going 2-for-5 with a home run, double, run scored, and two RBI for six total bases. The catcher prospect battled through three groundouts without a strikeout, driving in key runs and scoring once while leaving two on base. His power from behind the plate was pivotal in the close contest.
MLB Rank: #233
STS Projection: 112.4 wRC+, 0.250/0.311/0.462, 29 HR, 5 SB, 74 Runs, 83 RBI
Austin Riley, 3B, ATL
2-for-4, HR, 2B, R, RBI
Austin Riley slugged his way through the Atlanta Braves’ 6-3 defeat—no, win over the Miami Marlins, posting 2-for-4 with a home run, double, run scored, and RBI for six total bases. The third baseman prospect navigated one fly out and two air outs, delivering extra-base pop that contributed to Atlanta’s edge without leaving runners stranded.
MLB Rank: #55
STS Projection: 130.4 wRC+, 0.273/0.338/0.495, 29 HR, 4 SB, 79 Runs, 88 RBI

Junior Caminero, 3B, Tampa Bay Rays
1-for-4, HR, BB, K, 2 R, 2 RBI.
Junior Caminero powered the Tampa Bay Rays to an 8-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox with a solo home run and a walk, scoring twice and driving in two runs. The young third baseman went 1-for-4 with a strikeout, contributing significantly to the Rays’ offensive outburst. His homer highlighted his plate discipline, drawing a walk in five plate appearances while leaving one on base. Caminero’s performance helped secure the win, showcasing his power potential early in the season.
MLB Rank: #6
STS Projection: 153.2 wRC+, 0.301/0.362/0.559, 35 HR, 5 SB, 87 Runs, 98 RBI

Corey Seager, SS, Texas Rangers
1-for-3, HR, BB, K, 2 R, 2 RBI.
Corey Seager slugged a home run and drew a walk for the Texas Rangers in a tough 6-5 loss to the Athletics, scoring twice and plating two runs. Despite the strikeout and a ground out in four plate appearances, Seager’s extra-base power kept the Rangers close. His total bases reached four, underscoring his impact in a game decided by one run.
MLB Rank: #18
STS Projection: 134.9 wRC+, 0.272/0.353/0.493, 30 HR, 4 SB, 78 Runs, 86 RBI

Jake Burger, 1B, Texas Rangers
1-for-2, HR, K, 3 RBI, 1 R.
Jake Burger delivered a three-run homer as a substitute for the Texas Rangers, who fell 6-5 to the Athletics. In limited action with two plate appearances, he went 1-for-2 with a strikeout but left his mark with four total bases and one run scored, nearly shifting the game’s momentum in a close contest.
MLB Rank: #947
STS Projection: 108.3 wRC+, 0.251/0.303/0.457, 28 HR, 2 SB, 72 Runs, 83 RBI

Dansby Swanson, SS, Chicago Cubs
3-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R.
Dansby Swanson led the Chicago Cubs’ rout of the Philadelphia Phillies, winning 11-2, with three hits including a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI. The shortstop avoided strikeouts across five at-bats, adding six total bases despite two ground outs and one left on base. His multi-hit effort fueled the Cubs’ dominant offensive display.
MLB Rank: #134
STS Projection: 102.2 wRC+, 0.245/0.313/0.417, 22 HR, 15 SB, 69 Runs, 72 RBI

Jonny DeLuca, CF, Tampa Bay Rays
1-for-1, HR, 3 RBI, 1 R.
Jonny DeLuca crushed a three-run homer in a single at-bat off the bench, helping the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Chicago White Sox 8-3. His blast drove in three runs and scored himself, providing a perfect 1-for-1 outing with four total bases in one plate appearance, boosting the Rays’ decisive win.
MLB Rank: #455
STS Projection: 95.7 wRC+, 0.241/0.305/0.403, 18 HR, 19 SB, 74 Runs, 67 RBI

Elly De La Cruz, SS, Cincinnati Reds
1-for-4, HR, BB, 3 K, 2 R, 1 RBI.
Elly De La Cruz homered and walked for the Cincinnati Reds in their 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants (6-12, fifth in the NL West), with the Reds atop the NL Central at 11-7. Scoring twice with one RBI despite three strikeouts in five plate appearances, he added four total bases but left four on base, contributing spark to the victory.
MLB Rank: #10
STS Projection: 133.2 wRC+, 0.275/0.347/0.496, 25 HR, 39 SB, 93 Runs, 82 RBI

Mike Trout, DH, Los Angeles Angels
2-for-4, HR, K, 2 RBI, 1 R.
Mike Trout went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI for the Los Angeles Angels (9-10, third in the AL West) in a 5-4 loss to the New York Yankees (10-8, second in the AL East). He scored once with five total bases despite a strikeout and two air outs, keeping the Angels competitive in a tight game.
MLB Rank: #94
STS Projection: 134.7 wRC+, 0.251/0.356/0.486, 31 HR, 7 SB, 83 Runs, 84 RBI

Matt Olson, 1B, Atlanta Braves
1-for-4, HR, K, 2 RBI, 1 R.
Matt Olson belted a two-run homer in the Atlanta Braves’ 6-3 triumph over the Miami Marlins. Going 1-for-4 with a strikeout, he scored once with four total bases across four plate appearances, aiding the Braves’ steady win despite leaving two on base.
MLB Rank: #119
STS Projection: 132.2 wRC+, 0.257/0.350/0.486, 29 HR, 2 SB, 79 Runs, 87 RBI

Jeremiah Jackson, RF, Baltimore Orioles
2-for-5, HR, K, 3 RBI, 1 R.
Jeremiah Jackson smacked a three-run homer for the Baltimore Orioles (9-9, third in the AL East) in an 8-5 defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He tallied two hits and five total bases with one run scored despite a strikeout, but two air outs and two left on base in five at-bats.
MLB Rank: #1113
STS Projection: 88.9 wRC+, 0.240/0.283/0.409, 21 HR, 12 SB, 63 Runs, 75 RBI

Jacob Wilson, SS, Athletics
2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 1 R.
Jacob Wilson collected two hits including a home run, driving in two runs and scoring once to lead the Athletics to a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers. In four plate appearances with five total bases, he added a ground out and line out but no strikeouts, pivotal in the close win.
MLB Rank: #159
STS Projection: 112.4 wRC+, 0.291/0.341/0.420, 12 HR, 5 SB, 70 Runs, 68 RBI