MLB Highlights: 2026-04-16

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Jo Adell, CF, LAA
2-for-4, HR, BB, K, 3 R, 4 RBI.
Jo Adell powered the Los Angeles Angels to an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees with a standout performance. He smashed a home run, drove in a game-high 4 RBI, and scored 3 runs himself in 5 plate appearances. Adell added a walk while striking out once, accumulating 5 total bases and leaving just 1 runner on base. His contributions helped fuel the Angels’ offensive outburst in the convincing win.
MLB Rank: #378
STS Projection: 116.2 wRC+, 0.252/0.314/0.473, 30 HR, 11 SB, 77 Runs, 85 RBI
Josh Jung, 3B, TEX
3-for-5, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R.
Josh Jung led the Texas Rangers’ 9-6 win over the Athletics with a multi-hit effort. He went 3-for-5, including a home run and a double for 7 total bases, scoring 2 runs and driving in 2 RBI without a strikeout. Jung managed 2 fly outs but kept the line moving, leaving 2 on base in a key offensive showing that supported the Rangers’ triumph.
MLB Rank: #596
STS Projection: 94.8 wRC+, 0.250/0.300/0.406, 19 HR, 5 SB, 65 Runs, 70 RBI
Dillon Dingler, C, DET
2-for-5, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R.
Dillon Dingler contributed significantly to the Detroit Tigers’ thrilling 10-9 win over the Kansas City Royals. The catcher went 2-for-5 with a home run and a double, totaling 6 bases, 2 RBI, and 1 run scored. Despite 1 fly out and 3 air outs including a pop out and line out, Dingler’s extra-base hits provided crucial production in the high-scoring affair.
MLB Rank: #272
STS Projection: 97.6 wRC+, 0.243/0.307/0.406, 20 HR, 2 SB, 69 Runs, 70 RBI
Salvador Perez, C, KCR
2-for-4, HR, 2 K, 4 RBI, 1 R, SF.
Salvador Perez shone for the Kansas City Royals despite their 10-9 loss to the Detroit Tigers. He delivered 2-for-4 with a home run for 5 total bases, driving in 4 RBI including a sacrifice fly, and scoring 1 run. Perez struck out twice and had 1 air out and 1 line out, but his power output nearly powered a comeback in the close defeat.
MLB Rank: #689
STS Projection: 98.0 wRC+, 0.242/0.292/0.430, 27 HR, 1 SB, 64 Runs, 79 RBI
Bobby Witt Jr., SS, KCR
3-for-5, 2 2B, 2 K, RBI, 3 R.
Bobby Witt Jr. fueled the Kansas City Royals’ offense in their 10-9 loss to the Detroit Tigers, going 3-for-5 with two doubles for 5 total bases. He scored 3 runs, added 1 RBI, and struck out twice without leaving any runners on base. Witt’s extra-base hits and speed on the bases kept the Royals in contention throughout the tight contest.
MLB Rank: #3
STS Projection: 142.7 wRC+, 0.292/0.355/0.524, 28 HR, 34 SB, 89 Runs, 90 RBI
Riley Greene, LF, DET
3-for-4, 2 2B, BB, K, 2 R, 2 RBI.
Riley Greene was a driving force in the Detroit Tigers’ 10-9 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He ripped 3-for-4 with two doubles for 5 total bases, scored 2 runs, drove in 2 RBI, and drew a walk while striking out once. Greene didn’t leave any runners stranded, providing steady production in the Tigers’ narrow escape.
MLB Rank: #48
STS Projection: 136.9 wRC+, 0.278/0.354/0.501, 28 HR, 7 SB, 84 Runs, 86 RBI
Mike Trout, DH, LAA
1-for-2, HR, 3 BB (1 IBB), RBI, 3 R.
Mike Trout sparked the Los Angeles Angels’ 11-4 rout of the New York Yankees with disciplined plate appearances. In just 2 at-bats, he homered for 4 total bases, scored 3 runs, and added 1 RBI across 5 plate appearances bolstered by 3 walks including one intentional. Trout had 1 fly out but maximized his opportunities in the blowout win.
MLB Rank: #92
STS Projection: 134.8 wRC+, 0.251/0.355/0.487, 32 HR, 7 SB, 83 Runs, 84 RBI
Hunter Goodman, C, COL
2-for-3, HR, 2B, BB, K, 1 R, 1 RBI.
Hunter Goodman paced the Colorado Rockies’ 3-2 win over the Houston Astros with a strong showing. He went 2-for-3 with a home run and double for 6 total bases, scored 1 run, drove in 1 RBI, and drew a walk while striking out once over 4 plate appearances. Goodman’s extra-base power proved decisive in the low-scoring victory.
MLB Rank: #291
STS Projection: 104.8 wRC+, 0.239/0.296/0.452, 28 HR, 3 SB, 71 Runs, 85 RBI
Marcell Ozuna, DH, PIT
1-for-4, HR, BB, K, 1 R, 3 RBI.
Marcell Ozuna provided power for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 8-7 loss to the Washington Nationals. He homered in 4 at-bats for 4 total bases, scored 1 run, and knocked in 3 RBI plus a walk, despite a strikeout, ground out into a double play, and leaving 4 on base. Ozuna’s blast kept the Pirates close until the end.
MLB Rank: #1004
STS Projection: 113.0 wRC+, 0.244/0.328/0.438, 26 HR, 1 SB, 70 Runs, 77 RBI
Landen Roupp, SP, SFG
(W, 3-1) 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 6 K, 2 BB, 1 H, 2 HBP.
Landen Roupp dominated in the San Francisco Giants’ 3-0 shutout win over the Cincinnati Reds. The starter tossed 6 innings on 87 pitches (56% strikes), allowing just 1 hit, 2 walks, and 2 hit batters while fanning 6 and inducing 7 outs on grounders and flies. Roupp earned the win without a blemish, anchoring the Giants’ pitching in the complete-game quality effort.
MLB Rank: #321
STS Projection: 3.91 ERA, 133 IP, 54 BB, 131 K, 8.8 K/9, 1.35 WHIP

Giancarlo Stanton, DH, NYY
1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R.
Giancarlo Stanton provided a bright spot for the New York Yankees in their 11-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, launching a home run and driving in two runs while scoring once. Despite going 1-for-4 with no strikeouts, the Yankees’ offense couldn’t keep pace as the Angels pulled away for the decisive victory.
MLB Rank: #741
STS Projection: 114.2 wRC+, 0.241/0.312/0.466, 33 HR, 3 SB, 71 Runs, 86 RBI

Oswald Peraza, RP, LAA
2-for-4, HR, 2B, BB, 2 R, 3 RBI, SB.
Oswald Peraza powered the Los Angeles Angels to an 11-4 win over the New York Yankees, going 2-for-4 with a home run, double, walk, two runs scored, three RBI and a stolen base. His multi-hit performance, including extra-base power, helped fuel the Angels’ offensive outburst in the lopsided victory.
MLB Rank: #7178
STS Projection: 7.57 ERA, 57 IP, 15 BB, 16 K, 2.6 K/9, 1.75 WHIP

Oneil Cruz, CF, PIT
2-for-5, 2B, RBI, R, 2 SB, K.
Oneil Cruz sparked the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 8-7 loss to the Washington Nationals, collecting two hits including a double, driving in a run, scoring once and swiping two bases despite a strikeout. His speed and extra-base hit kept the Pirates close in a tight contest that slipped away late.
MLB Rank: #61
STS Projection: 119.9 wRC+, 0.248/0.327/0.468, 28 HR, 31 SB, 82 Runs, 81 RBI

Chase Burns, SP, CIN
6.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K, BB, 2 H.
Chase Burns delivered a gem for the Cincinnati Reds in their 3-0 shutout loss to the San Francisco Giants, tossing six scoreless innings with four strikeouts, one walk and just two hits allowed on 87 pitches. Despite the strong outing, the Reds’ offense was silenced as the Giants’ pitching prevailed.
MLB Rank: #40
STS Projection: 3.10 ERA, 142 IP, 47 BB, 168 K, 10.7 K/9, 1.16 WHIP

Aaron Judge, RF, NYY
1-for-4, HR, RBI, R, K.
Aaron Judge showed power for the New York Yankees despite their 11-4 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels, homering for a run scored and RBI while striking out once. His solo shot provided a momentary lift, but the Angels’ bats overwhelmed the Yankees’ pitching and offense.
MLB Rank: #2
STS Projection: 185.1 wRC+, 0.301/0.413/0.627, 45 HR, 11 SB, 96 Runs, 108 RBI

Ben Rice, 1B, NYY
1-for-4, HR, RBI, R, K.
Ben Rice contributed a home run, RBI and run scored in the New York Yankees’ 11-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, going 1-for-4 with a strikeout. The blast offered some resistance, but the Angels dominated en route to the blowout win.
MLB Rank: #86
STS Projection: 125.7 wRC+, 0.253/0.342/0.469, 28 HR, 6 SB, 77 Runs, 83 RBI

Junior Caminero, 3B, TBR
2-for-5, HR, RBI, R, K.
Junior Caminero helped the Tampa Bay Rays secure a 5-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox with two hits including a home run, an RBI and a run scored despite a strikeout. His power production was key in the Rays’ efficient win.
MLB Rank: #6
STS Projection: 153.5 wRC+, 0.301/0.362/0.560, 35 HR, 5 SB, 87 Runs, 99 RBI

Chase Dollander, SP, COL
(W, 2-1) 5.1 IP, 0 ER, 9 K, 2 BB, H.
Chase Dollander earned the win as the Colorado Rockies edged the Houston Astros 3-2, firing 5.1 scoreless innings with nine strikeouts, two walks, one hit and a hit batsman on 86 pitches. His dominant strikeout performance anchored the low-scoring affair for Colorado.
MLB Rank: #277
STS Projection: 4.00 ERA, 155 IP, 68 BB, 155 K, 9.0 K/9, 1.36 WHIP

Everson Pereira, CF, TBR
2-for-3, HR, BB, RBI, R.
Everson Pereira slugged a home run with two hits, a walk, RBI and run scored for the Chicago White Sox in their 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite the strong showing in just three at-bats, the White Sox fell short against the Rays’ pitching.
MLB Rank: #369
STS Projection: 108.8 wRC+, 0.243/0.315/0.441, 25 HR, 13 SB, 76 Runs, 76 RBI

Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B, KCR
1-for-5, HR, RBI, R, K.
Vinnie Pasquantino homered for a run scored and RBI in the Kansas City Royals’ 10-9 loss to the Detroit Tigers, going 1-for-5 with a strikeout. His long ball provided a highlight in a high-scoring battle that the Royals ultimately dropped.
MLB Rank: #747
STS Projection: 112.8 wRC+, 0.257/0.326/0.442, 23 HR, 2 SB, 73 Runs, 77 RBI