MLB Highlights: 2026-04-17

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Austin Riley, 3B, ATL
2-5 | 2 HR, 3 K, 4 RBI
Austin Riley powered the Atlanta Braves to a dominant 9-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, smashing two home runs and driving in four runs across five at-bats. Despite three strikeouts and leaving five on base, Riley scored twice and tallied eight total bases, providing crucial offensive firepower in the shutout win. His long balls highlighted a strong showing at the plate for the Braves third baseman.
MLB Rank: #52
STS Projection: 131.4 wRC+, 0.274/0.339/0.498, 30 HR, 4 SB, 79 Runs, 88 RBI

Max Muncy, 3B, ATH
3-4 | 2 HR, 2B, K
Max Muncy delivered a monster performance in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 7-1 rout of the Colorado Rockies, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, and three RBI. He scored twice, accumulating 10 total bases without leaving any runners stranded, with his only blemish a single strikeout. Muncy’s extra-base hits fueled the Dodgers’ offensive outburst against the Rockies.
MLB Rank: #684
STS Projection: 97.7 wRC+, 0.241/0.309/0.404, 18 HR, 9 SB, 68 Runs, 72 RBI

Otto Lopez, SS, MIA
3-5 | HR, 3B, 2 K
Otto Lopez shone brightly for the Miami Marlins despite a 7-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers (11-8, third in the NL Central), ripping three hits in five at-bats including a home run and triple. He scored twice with eight total bases and two RBI, though two strikeouts and one left on base marked his line. Lopez’s power display gave the Marlins a fighting chance in the contest.
MLB Rank: #238
STS Projection: 98.2 wRC+, 0.263/0.320/0.392, 13 HR, 18 SB, 70 Runs, 61 RBI

Munetaka Murakami, 3B, CHW
3-5 | HR, 2 K, 4 RBI
Munetaka Murakami was a force in the Chicago White Sox’s 9-2 win over the Athletics, collecting three hits in five at-bats with a home run and four RBI. Scoring twice for six total bases, he overcame two strikeouts and two left on base to drive the Sox offense significantly in the lopsided victory.
MLB Rank: #278
STS Projection: 118.1 wRC+, 0.243/0.333/0.450, 28 HR, 8 SB, 76 Runs, 78 RBI

Ranger Suarez, SP, BOS
8.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K, BB
Ranger Suarez dazzled in the Boston Red Sox’s 1-0 triumph over the Detroit Tigers (10-10, third in the AL Central), tossing eight scoreless innings on just two hits and one walk while fanning four. Facing 26 batters on 93 pitches (59% strikes), he induced 10 groundouts and six flyouts, anchoring the pitching effort in the tight shutout win for Boston.
MLB Rank: #172
STS Projection: 3.94 ERA, 178 IP, 52 BB, 158 K, 8.0 K/9, 1.30 WHIP

Heliot Ramos, LF, SFG
1-4 | HR, BB, 4 RBI
Heliot Ramos provided key pop in the San Francisco Giants’ 10-5 defeat of the Washington Nationals, going 1-for-4 with a home run, walk, and four RBI in five plate appearances. Scoring once for four total bases without stranding runners, Ramos cleared the bases with his blast to boost the Giants’ attack.
MLB Rank: #774
STS Projection: 106.7 wRC+, 0.252/0.320/0.424, 21 HR, 7 SB, 71 Runs, 72 RBI

Ben Rice, 1B, NYY
2-4 | HR, K, 2 RBI
Ben Rice contributed solidly to the New York Yankees’ 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals (7-13, fifth in the AL Central), hitting 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI while scoring twice. His five total bases came without leaving runners on in a clean line marred only by one strikeout, helping secure the win.
MLB Rank: #85
STS Projection: 125.9 wRC+, 0.253/0.342/0.470, 28 HR, 6 SB, 77 Runs, 83 RBI

Nolan Gorman, 3B, STL
1-5 | HR, 3 K, 3 RBI
Nolan Gorman sparked the St. Louis Cardinals (11-8, fourth in the NL Central) in their 9-4 win over the Houston Astros (8-13, fourth in the AL West), launching a home run for three RBI and one run scored in five at-bats. Despite three strikeouts and five left on base, his four total bases proved vital to the Cardinals’ offensive output.
MLB Rank: #468
STS Projection: 102.4 wRC+, 0.228/0.307/0.425, 27 HR, 5 SB, 67 Runs, 78 RBI

Daylen Lile, RF, WSN
1-3 | HR, BB, K
Daylen Lile stood out for the Washington Nationals in a 10-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants, going 1-for-3 with a home run, walk, and two RBI while scoring twice. His four total bases in four plate appearances, despite a strikeout and one left on base, offered a highlight in the defeat.
MLB Rank: #1149
STS Projection: 107.5 wRC+, 0.265/0.327/0.421, 13 HR, 16 SB, 87 Runs, 63 RBI

Daniel Schneemann, 2B, CLE
2-4 | HR, 4 RBI, R
Daniel Schneemann drove in four runs for the Cleveland Guardians in a 6-4 setback to the Baltimore Orioles (10-10, third in the AL East), hitting 2-for-4 with a home run and one run scored. His five total bases came despite two groundouts and four left on base, providing a bright spot in the loss.
MLB Rank: #1240
STS Projection: 79.0 wRC+, 0.218/0.293/0.349, 14 HR, 15 SB, 63 Runs, 60 RBI

Michael Harris II, CF, ATL
3-for-4, HR, RBI, 2 R
Michael Harris II powered the Atlanta Braves to a dominant 9-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, finishing 3-for-4 with a home run, an RBI, and two runs scored. His three hits, including the long ball that contributed six total bases, highlighted a flawless day at the plate with no strikeouts in four plate appearances. Harris II’s performance helped fuel the Braves’ shutout win, showcasing his ability to ignite the offense early and often.
MLB Rank: #43
STS Projection: 125.1 wRC+, 0.285/0.332/0.485, 24 HR, 21 SB, 80 Runs, 83 RBI
Oneil Cruz, CF, PIT
1-for-4, HR, BB, 2 K
Oneil Cruz contributed significantly to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, going 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBIs, and a run scored across five plate appearances. Despite two strikeouts, his solo shot provided four total bases and key production in the victory. Cruz’s power display helped secure the Pirates’ comfortable margin.
MLB Rank: #61
STS Projection: 119.8 wRC+, 0.248/0.327/0.468, 28 HR, 33 SB, 82 Runs, 81 RBI
Jeremiah Jackson, RF, BAL
1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 K
Jeremiah Jackson delivered a crucial blow for the Baltimore Orioles (10-10, third in the AL East) in their 6-4 triumph over the Cleveland Guardians (11-10, second in the AL Central), recording 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs while scoring a run. The three-run homer accounted for all his production in four plate appearances, overcoming two strikeouts to provide the decisive offensive punch in the close contest.
MLB Rank: #1080
STS Projection: 89.3 wRC+, 0.240/0.283/0.411, 22 HR, 12 SB, 64 Runs, 75 RBI
Ian Happ, LF, CHC
1-for-4, HR, BB, K
Ian Happ sparked the Chicago Cubs’ 12-4 rout of the New York Mets, tallying 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBIs, and a run scored in five plate appearances. His blast delivered four total bases amid one strikeout and four left on base, adding to the Cubs’ explosive offensive output in the lopsided victory.
MLB Rank: #373
STS Projection: 112.2 wRC+, 0.242/0.336/0.421, 21 HR, 9 SB, 73 Runs, 74 RBI
Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B, KCR
2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R
Vinnie Pasquantino stood out for the Kansas City Royals (7-13, fifth in the AL Central) despite their 4-2 loss to the New York Yankees, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs, and a run scored. Delivering five total bases with no strikeouts in four plate appearances, Pasquantino provided the Royals’ primary power in a tough defeat.
MLB Rank: #740
STS Projection: 113.0 wRC+, 0.257/0.325/0.443, 23 HR, 2 SB, 73 Runs, 78 RBI
Josh Lowe, RF, LAA
2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, K
Josh Lowe bolstered the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-0 shutout of the San Diego Padres, finishing 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs, and a run scored. His two hits produced five total bases despite one strikeout and two left on base, contributing to the Angels’ strong showing in the one-sided win.
MLB Rank: #483
STS Projection: 103.1 wRC+, 0.249/0.316/0.416, 18 HR, 28 SB, 73 Runs, 71 RBI
Nico Hoerner, 2B, CHC
3-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, R
Nico Hoerner excelled in the Chicago Cubs’ 12-4 demolition of the New York Mets, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBIs, and a run scored for six total bases. With no strikeouts in five plate appearances, Hoerner’s multi-hit effort, including the long ball, powered the Cubs’ high-scoring offensive barrage.
MLB Rank: #133
STS Projection: 101.0 wRC+, 0.278/0.338/0.376, 6 HR, 28 SB, 70 Runs, 55 RBI
Josh Jung, 3B, TEX
3-for-5, 3 2B, RBI
Josh Jung anchored the Texas Rangers (11-9, first in the AL West) in their 5-0 shutout of the Seattle Mariners (8-13, fifth in the AL West), ripping 3-for-5 with three doubles, an RBI, and six total bases despite grounding into a double play. His extra-base hits fueled the Rangers’ scoreless dominance over the Mariners.
MLB Rank: #560
STS Projection: 95.6 wRC+, 0.251/0.301/0.408, 19 HR, 5 SB, 66 Runs, 71 RBI
Drew Gilbert, RF, SFG
1-for-3, HR, BB, K
Drew Gilbert aided the San Francisco Giants’ 10-5 victory against the Washington Nationals, going 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored in four plate appearances. The homer provided four total bases despite a strikeout, boosting the Giants’ multi-run output.
MLB Rank: #889
STS Projection: 96.2 wRC+, 0.236/0.314/0.388, 17 HR, 6 SB, 69 Runs, 65 RBI
Ryan McMahon, 3B, NYY
1-for-1, HR, 2 RBI, R
Ryan McMahon made an immediate impact for the New York Yankees (11-9, second in the AL East) in their 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals (7-13, fifth in the AL Central), blasting 1-for-1 with a home run, two RBIs, and a run scored in his lone plate appearance. The four total bases proved pivotal in the narrow victory.
MLB Rank: #498
STS Projection: 90.9 wRC+, 0.220/0.306/0.378, 19 HR, 5 SB, 66 Runs, 66 RBI