MLB Highlights: 2026-04-20

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Dalton Rushing, C, LAD
2-for-5, 2 HR, 2 K, 3 RBI, 2 R.
Dalton Rushing powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to a decisive 12-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, blasting two home runs for 8 total bases while driving in 3 runs and scoring twice. The catcher went 2-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts and one air out, leaving 5 runners on base in 5 plate appearances. His long balls highlighted a dominant offensive outburst from the Dodgers, showcasing his prospect potential behind the plate.
MLB Rank: #209
STS Projection: 114.3 wRC+, 0.238/0.336/0.427, 24 HR, 2 SB, 71 Runs, 75 RBI
Max Muncy, 3B, ATH
4-for-4, 2 HR, BB, 2 RBI, 4 R.
Max Muncy delivered a perfect night at the plate in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 12-3 rout of the Colorado Rockies, going 4-for-4 with 2 home runs, a walk, 10 total bases, 2 RBI and 4 runs scored across 5 plate appearances. Without a strikeout or out in play, Muncy left no runners stranded, fueling the Dodgers’ offensive explosion with his flawless performance from the third base spot.
MLB Rank: #697
STS Projection: 97.4 wRC+, 0.241/0.308/0.404, 18 HR, 9 SB, 69 Runs, 71 RBI
Isaac Paredes, 3B, HOU
3-for-5, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R.
Isaac Paredes slugged his way to a standout effort as the Houston Astros (9-15, fifth in the AL West) crushed the Cleveland Guardians (13-11, first in the AL Central) 9-2. The third baseman went 3-for-5 with two home runs for 9 total bases, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored, adding two ground outs in 5 plate appearances while leaving 2 on base. Paredes’ power display helped the Astros snap momentum against the division-leading Guardians.
MLB Rank: #210
STS Projection: 112.4 wRC+, 0.245/0.347/0.403, 18 HR, 2 SB, 73 Runs, 67 RBI
Sal Stewart, 1B, CIN
2-for-4, HR, 2B, K, 2 R, 2 RBI, SB.
Sal Stewart sparked the Cincinnati Reds (15-8, first in the NL Central) to a 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays (12-10, second in the AL East), collecting 2 hits including a home run and double for 6 total bases, 2 RBI, 2 runs and a stolen base in 4 plate appearances. The first baseman added one strikeout, one air out and one pop out while leaving 2 on base, bolstering the Reds’ top spot in the NL Central with multi-tool production.
MLB Rank: #79
STS Projection: 124.3 wRC+, 0.269/0.348/0.465, 24 HR, 10 SB, 75 Runs, 82 RBI
Christian Walker, 1B, HOU
3-for-5, HR, 2B, K, 3 R, 2 RBI.
Christian Walker complemented the offensive barrage in the Houston Astros’ (9-15, fifth in the AL West) 9-2 triumph over the Cleveland Guardians (13-11, first in the AL Central), ripping 3 hits with a home run and double for 7 total bases, 3 runs, 2 RBI and one strikeout plus a ground out over 5 plate appearances. Walker left no runners on base, aiding the Astros’ decisive victory against the AL Central leaders.
MLB Rank: #747
STS Projection: 102.8 wRC+, 0.237/0.310/0.422, 25 HR, 4 SB, 68 Runs, 75 RBI
Matt Olson, 1B, ATL
1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, R, SF.
Matt Olson provided the big blow in the Atlanta Braves’ 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals, launching a home run for 4 total bases, 3 RBI, 1 run and a sacrifice fly despite 3 fly outs and 1 ground out in 5 plate appearances. The first baseman left just 1 runner on base, delivering clutch power that paced Atlanta’s attack against the Nationals.
MLB Rank: #118
STS Projection: 132.5 wRC+, 0.257/0.350/0.486, 29 HR, 2 SB, 79 Runs, 88 RBI
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B, TOR
3-for-4, HR, K, 2 RBI, 2 R.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the Toronto Blue Jays (9-13, fifth in the AL East) past the Los Angeles Angels (11-13, third in the AL West) 5-2, hammering 3 hits including a home run for 6 total bases, 2 RBI and 2 runs with one strikeout in 4 plate appearances. Leaving 1 on base, Guerrero’s production from first base sparked the Jays’ much-needed win.
MLB Rank: #32
STS Projection: 156.5 wRC+, 0.306/0.389/0.534, 29 HR, 6 SB, 85 Runs, 90 RBI
Seth Lugo, SP, KCR
7.0 IP, 0 ER, 7 K, 4 BB, 1 H.
Seth Lugo delivered a gem for the Kansas City Royals despite a 7-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, tossing 7.0 innings of shutout ball with 7 strikeouts, 4 walks and just 1 hit allowed on 93 pitches (63% strikes) while stranding 24 batters faced, including 4 fly outs, 4 ground outs, 8 air outs, 3 pop outs and 1 pickoff. The starter kept his team in contention before the late defeat.
MLB Rank: #409
STS Projection: 4.35 ERA, 183 IP, 57 BB, 157 K, 7.7 K/9, 1.35 WHIP
Leody Taveras, CF, SEA
1-for-5, HR, K, 4 RBI, R.
Leody Taveras unloaded for 4 RBI in the Baltimore Orioles’ 7-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals, crushing a home run for 4 total bases and 1 run amid 3 air outs, 2 pop outs, 1 line out and 1 strikeout over 5 plate appearances. Leaving 1 on base, the center fielder’s timely power helped secure the win.
MLB Rank: #663
STS Projection: 92.1 wRC+, 0.246/0.307/0.386, 15 HR, 24 SB, 69 Runs, 63 RBI
Dominic Canzone, RF, SEA
2-for-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R.
Dominic Canzone swung a hot bat in the Seattle Mariners’ 6-4 loss to the Athletics (12-11, first in the AL West), notching 2 hits with a home run and double for 6 total bases, 1 RBI and 1 run across 4 plate appearances featuring 2 air outs and 2 line outs. The right fielder left no runners stranded in a competitive AL West matchup.
MLB Rank: #680
STS Projection: 108.9 wRC+, 0.257/0.314/0.443, 24 HR, 9 SB, 70 Runs, 78 RBI

Dansby Swanson, SS, Chicago Cubs
1-for-4, HR, R, 3 RBI, K.
In the Chicago Cubs’ 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, Dansby Swanson provided a key offensive spark with a solo home run that contributed significantly to the victory. Batting cleanup at shortstop, he drove in three runs total, including the long ball, while scoring once himself despite a strikeout and leaving two runners on base. His total bases reached four, showcasing power in a low-output game where Cubs pitching dominated. Swanson’s performance helped secure the low-scoring affair, highlighting his ability to deliver in clutch moments against a tough Phillies lineup.
MLB Rank: #133
STS Projection: 102.6 wRC+, 0.245/0.313/0.418, 22 HR, 14 SB, 69 Runs, 72 RBI
Nick Kurtz, 1B, Athletics
1-for-4, HR, R, RBI, BB, K.
The first-place Athletics (12-11 in the AL West) won 6-4 over the Seattle Mariners (10-14, fourth in the AL West), with first baseman Nick Kurtz delivering a crucial homer. Kurtz went 1-for-4 with a walk, smashing a home run for his run and RBI while striking out once. He tallied four total bases and avoided leaving runners stranded, contributing to the Athletics’ tight victory. As a top prospect, his power stroke helped maintain their lead in a competitive divisional matchup, bolstering Oakland’s early-season standing atop the West.
MLB Rank: #54
STS Projection: 148.4 wRC+, 0.271/0.370/0.526, 34 HR, 6 SB, 86 Runs, 92 RBI
Cal Raleigh, C, Seattle Mariners
1-for-5, HR, R, RBI, K.
The fourth-place Seattle Mariners (10-14 in the AL West) lost 4-6 to the first-place Athletics (12-11), but catcher Cal Raleigh showed power with a home run in a 1-for-5 effort. He scored a run and plated one RBI, accumulating four total bases despite two fly outs, a ground out, and a strikeout while leaving two on base. Raleigh’s blast provided a highlight for the Mariners in defeat, keeping them in contention during a hard-fought divisional battle against the surging Athletics.
MLB Rank: #25
STS Projection: 129.0 wRC+, 0.247/0.337/0.491, 34 HR, 8 SB, 78 Runs, 90 RBI
Drake Baldwin, C, Atlanta Braves
2-for-4, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB.
Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin fueled a 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals with a multi-hit performance, going 2-for-4 including a double, scoring twice, driving in two RBI, and drawing a walk. He posted three total bases without strikeouts or grounding into double plays, stranding no runners in five plate appearances. Baldwin’s timely hits and speed on the bases helped power the Braves’ offense to a decisive victory, providing stability behind the plate and offensive punch in the rout.
MLB Rank: #69
STS Projection: 124.7 wRC+, 0.271/0.347/0.459, 24 HR, 1 SB, 76 Runs, 77 RBI
Shea Langeliers, C, Athletics
1-for-5, HR, R, RBI, K.
In the first-place Athletics’ (12-11 AL West) 6-4 victory over the fourth-place Seattle Mariners (10-14), catcher Shea Langeliers homered in a 1-for-5 outing. He scored once and added an RBI with four total bases, despite a strikeout, two pop outs, a ground out, and leaving one on base. Langeliers’ power contribution helped secure the win in a close divisional contest, reinforcing Oakland’s top spot in the West with strong catching play.
MLB Rank: #218
STS Projection: 113.6 wRC+, 0.251/0.313/0.464, 29 HR, 5 SB, 74 Runs, 84 RBI
Jac Caglianone, RF, Kansas City Royals
1-for-4, HR, R, RBI, BB, K.
Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone went 1-for-4 with a home run, run scored, RBI, walk, and strikeout as the Royals fell 5-7 to the Baltimore Orioles. He tallied four total bases and seven runners left on base in five plate appearances, including a fly out, ground out, and air out. Despite the loss, Caglianone’s extra-base power stood out, providing a bright spot in the Royals’ lineup during a competitive matchup.
MLB Rank: #602
STS Projection: 117.0 wRC+, 0.259/0.327/0.457, 25 HR, 3 SB, 76 Runs, 79 RBI
Josh Naylor, 1B, Seattle Mariners
3-for-4, 2 2B, RBI, SB.
Despite the fourth-place Seattle Mariners’ (10-14 AL West) 4-6 loss to the first-place Athletics (12-11), first baseman Josh Naylor excelled going 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, and a stolen base for five total bases. Clean sheet with no strikeouts or outs beyond one ground out, he stranded no runners. Naylor’s multi-hit effort and speed offered offensive firepower for the Mariners in defeat, highlighting his value in the divisional race.
MLB Rank: #525
STS Projection: 110.3 wRC+, 0.263/0.329/0.426, 20 HR, 15 SB, 69 Runs, 73 RBI
Masyn Winn, SS, St. Louis Cardinals
2-for-3, 3B, R, RBI, SB, K, SF.
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn tripled in a 2-for-3 performance with a run, RBI, stolen base, strikeout, and sacrifice fly as the Cardinals lost 3-5 to the Miami Marlins. He generated four total bases in four plate appearances, including a fly out, with no runners left on base. Winn’s extra-base hit and baserunning sparked potential rallies in the loss, showcasing his speed and contact skills.
MLB Rank: #70
STS Projection: 103.8 wRC+, 0.258/0.324/0.408, 15 HR, 17 SB, 74 Runs, 67 RBI
Daylen Lile, RF, Washington Nationals
1-for-3, HR, R, RBI, BB.
Washington Nationals right fielder Daylen Lile homered in a 1-for-3 effort with a run, RBI, and walk, totaling four bases as the Nationals lost 4-9 to the Atlanta Braves. Facing two fly outs in four plate appearances, he left one runner on base without strikeouts. Lile’s power provided a momentary lift for the Nationals’ offense amid the blowout defeat.
MLB Rank: #1111
STS Projection: 108.0 wRC+, 0.265/0.327/0.422, 14 HR, 15 SB, 87 Runs, 64 RBI
Otto Lopez, SS, Miami Marlins
1-for-3, 2B, 2 R, RBI, BB, SB.
Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez doubled in a 1-for-3 showing with two runs, RBI, walk, and stolen base, posting two total bases in the 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. With two ground outs and no strikeouts in four plate appearances, he left one on base. Lopez’s timely extra-base hit and speed helped drive the Marlins to victory.
MLB Rank: #220
STS Projection: 99.1 wRC+, 0.264/0.321/0.395, 13 HR, 18 SB, 71 Runs, 62 RBI