MLB Highlights: 2026-04-27

Yesterday’s Top Major League Performances!

Aaron Judge, RF, NYY
3-for-3, HR, 2 2B, HBP, R, RBI
Aaron Judge powered the New York Yankees to a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers with a perfect 3-for-3 night, including a home run, two doubles, a hit by pitch, a run scored, and an RBI. His eight total bases highlighted his dominance, going hitless in no at-bats while reaching base in all four plate appearances without leaving any runners stranded. Judge’s multi-hit performance, free of strikeouts or outs, was crucial in securing the win, showcasing his elite power and contact skills.
MLB Rank: #2
STS Projection: 184.3 wRC+, 0.299/0.413/0.623, 45 HR, 12 SB, 96 Runs, 107 RBI
Ranger Suarez, SP, BOS
8.0 IP, 0 ER, 10 K, BB, 1 H (W, 2-2)
Ranger Suarez delivered a gem for the Boston Red Sox in their 5-0 shutout win over the Toronto Blue Jays, tossing eight innings of one-run ball on 105 pitches with 10 strikeouts, one walk, and just one hit allowed. Inducing 24 outs (6 fly, 2 ground, 11 air, 4 pop, 1 line), he faced 25 batters without earned runs, home runs, or wild pitches, earning the win. His 63% strike rate dominated the opposition.
MLB Rank: #191
STS Projection: 3.98 ERA, 177 IP, 51 BB, 156 K, 7.9 K/9, 1.31 WHIP
Ty France, 1B, TOR
2-for-3, 3B, 2B, BB, R, 4 RBI, SB
Ty France sparked the San Diego Padres’ 9-7 triumph over the Chicago Cubs with a 2-for-3 effort featuring a triple, double, walk, run scored, four RBI, and a stolen base. His five total bases and perfect stolen base percentage (1.000) came in four plate appearances without strikeouts or double plays, leaving just one on base. France’s extra-base hits and baserunning were key contributors to the victory.
MLB Rank: #896
STS Projection: 106.1 wRC+, 0.261/0.334/0.399, 15 HR, 2 SB, 67 Runs, 65 RBI
Munetaka Murakami, 3B, CHW
2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, R
In the Chicago White Sox’s thrilling 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels (12-18, fourth in the AL West), Munetaka Murakami went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a run scored. His five total bases in four plate appearances, free of walks or steals but with no double plays, helped drive the offense in a close contest against a divisional foe, with the White Sox (12-17, fourth in the AL Central) holding firm.
MLB Rank: #132
STS Projection: 128.7 wRC+, 0.249/0.337/0.488, 34 HR, 6 SB, 79 Runs, 86 RBI
Jorge Soler, RF, LAA
1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, R, SF
Jorge Soler provided power for the Los Angeles Angels in their 8-7 loss to the Chicago White Sox (12-17, fourth in the AL Central), hitting 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, a run scored, and a sacrifice fly. His four total bases came amid five plate appearances and three left on base, with one fly out, one ground out, two line outs, despite the Angels (12-18, fourth in the AL West) falling short.
MLB Rank: #1774
STS Projection: 104.0 wRC+, 0.228/0.314/0.419, 25 HR, 2 SB, 68 Runs, 76 RBI
Cal Raleigh, C, SEA
1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, K
Cal Raleigh homered in the Seattle Mariners’ 11-4 defeat to the Minnesota Twins, going 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored. His four total bases featured in four plate appearances with one strikeout, one ground out, and one air out, driving in runs without walks or steals but unable to spark a comeback.
MLB Rank: #22
STS Projection: 130.6 wRC+, 0.249/0.338/0.496, 34 HR, 9 SB, 78 Runs, 91 RBI
Byron Buxton, CF, MIN
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1-for-4, HR, BB, K, R, 2 RBI
Byron Buxton contributed a home run in the Minnesota Twins’ 11-4 rout of the Seattle Mariners, batting 1-for-4 with a walk, strikeout, run scored, and two RBI. Four total bases in five plate appearances, with one ground out, one air out, one pop out, and three left on base, aiding the Twins’ offensive explosion.
MLB Rank: #68
STS Projection: 122.9 wRC+, 0.253/0.318/0.493, 32 HR, 16 SB, 83 Runs, 88 RBI
Ben Rice, 1B, NYY
1-for-4, HR, BB, 2 RBI, R, GIDP
Ben Rice helped the New York Yankees secure a 4-2 win over the Texas Rangers with 1-for-4, a home run, walk, run scored, and two RBI. Four total bases in five plate appearances despite one ground into double play, one fly out, two ground outs, and one left on base, providing key production in the victory.
MLB Rank: #75
STS Projection: 127.5 wRC+, 0.253/0.343/0.475, 29 HR, 5 SB, 78 Runs, 84 RBI
Seiya Suzuki, DH, CHC
2-for-4, HR, RBI, 2 R, K
Seiya Suzuki slugged in the Chicago Cubs’ 9-7 loss to the San Diego Padres (19-9, second in the NL West), going 2-for-4 with a home run, RBI, and two runs scored. Five total bases in four plate appearances with one strikeout, one air out, one pop out, no walks or double plays, as the Cubs (17-12, second in the NL Central) fought in a high-scoring affair.
MLB Rank: #161
STS Projection: 126.8 wRC+, 0.265/0.343/0.473, 26 HR, 8 SB, 82 Runs, 81 RBI
Manny Machado, 3B, SDP
3-for-4, 2 2B, 3 R
Manny Machado excelled for the San Diego Padres in their 9-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs (17-12, second in the NL Central), ripping 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs scored. Five total bases in four plate appearances, one ground out, one left on base, no strikeouts or extra outs, boosting the Padres (19-9, second in the NL West) in a tight battle.
MLB Rank: #98
STS Projection: 117.8 wRC+, 0.266/0.330/0.456, 25 HR, 10 SB, 71 Runs, 80 RBI

Liam Hicks, C, MIA
1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, R, 2 K.
Liam Hicks delivered a standout performance for the Miami Marlins in their 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The catcher smashed his lone hit as a home run, driving in three runs and crossing the plate himself, accounting for crucial offense despite two strikeouts and three runners left on base. Hicks’ power surge highlighted his plate appearances, pushing the Marlins close in a tight contest, though the Dodgers held on for the victory.
MLB Rank: #820
STS Projection: 93.5 wRC+, 0.240/0.334/0.345, 11 HR, 2 SB, 64 Runs, 53 RBI
Moisés Ballesteros, ,
1-for-4, HR, 4 RBI, R.
Moisés Ballesteros powered the Chicago Cubs with a home run in their 9-7 defeat to the San Diego Padres. Going 1-for-4, he tallied four RBI and scored a run, providing significant production in a high-scoring affair. The Cubs, listed at 17-12 and second in the NL Central prior to the game, saw Ballesteros’ blast offer hope, but the Padres pulled ahead for the win despite his groundball-heavy outing with no strikeouts.
MLB Rank: #8000
STS Projection:
Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B, NYY
1-for-4, HR, RBI, R.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. contributed key offense for the New York Yankees in their 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. The second baseman went 1-for-4 with a home run, driving in a run and scoring once. His solo shot helped secure the win, showcasing power in a low-scoring game with two groundouts and an airout, leaving no runners stranded.
MLB Rank: #105
STS Projection: 111.2 wRC+, 0.249/0.322/0.440, 25 HR, 35 SB, 75 Runs, 75 RBI
JJ Wetherholt, SS, STL
1-for-4, HR, RBI, R.
JJ Wetherholt sparked the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The shortstop recorded a home run in four at-bats for his hit, plating a run and scoring himself amid two flyouts, an airout, and two groundouts. Entering as the 15-13 Cardinals fourth in the NL Central facing the 16-13 Pirates third in the division, Wetherholt’s extra-base power proved pivotal in the victory.
MLB Rank: #95
STS Projection: 118.8 wRC+, 0.257/0.353/0.422, 19 HR, 14 SB, 74 Runs, 70 RBI
Miguel Vargas, 3B, CHW
1-for-3, HR, RBI, R, BB, K.
Miguel Vargas fueled the Chicago White Sox’s 8-7 triumph over the Los Angeles Angels. The third baseman launched a home run for his hit, scoring a run, driving one in, and drawing a walk across four plate appearances, with one strikeout and one airout. In a matchup featuring the 12-17 White Sox fourth in the AL Central against the 12-18 Angels fourth in the AL West, Vargas’ output helped secure the close win.
MLB Rank: #265
STS Projection: 112.2 wRC+, 0.247/0.339/0.417, 19 HR, 12 SB, 75 Runs, 71 RBI
Daniel Schneemann, 2B, CLE
1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, K.
Daniel Schneemann homered for the Cleveland Guardians in their 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The second baseman went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored, striking out once amid two groundouts. His total bases reached four via the long ball, but the Guardians fell short despite the power display and three left on base.
MLB Rank: #1118
STS Projection: 80.7 wRC+, 0.218/0.296/0.352, 15 HR, 14 SB, 63 Runs, 60 RBI
Jonathan Aranda, 1B, TBR
1-for-4, HR, RBI, R, K.
Jonathan Aranda helped the Tampa Bay Rays edge the Cleveland Guardians 3-2. The first baseman slugged a home run as his only hit, driving in a run and scoring once, with one strikeout and two groundouts across four at-bats. His performance bolstered the Rays’ pitching in the tight victory.
MLB Rank: #475
STS Projection: 115.7 wRC+, 0.256/0.343/0.424, 21 HR, 2 SB, 71 Runs, 71 RBI
Joc Pederson, DH, TEX
1-for-2, HR, RBI, R.
Joc Pederson connected for a home run in the Texas Rangers’ 4-2 loss to the New York Yankees. In two at-bats, the designated hitter drove in a run and scored, with one groundout and one left on base. His pinch-hit style power shot provided a bright spot in the defeat.
MLB Rank: #907
STS Projection: 107.1 wRC+, 0.234/0.330/0.407, 22 HR, 5 SB, 73 Runs, 68 RBI
Kody Clemens, RP, MIN
2-for-5, HR, 5 RBI, R, K.
Kody Clemens erupted for the Minnesota Twins in their 11-4 rout of the Seattle Mariners. The player went 2-for-5 with a home run, driving in five runs and scoring once, striking out in one flyout and two airouts. His multi-hit effort and massive RBI total anchored the Twins’ offensive explosion.
MLB Rank: #6853
STS Projection: 5.71 ERA, 38 IP, 14 BB, 26 K, 6.2 K/9, 1.55 WHIP
Trevor Larnach, DH, MIN
2-for-4, 3B, RBI, R, BB, K, SB.
Trevor Larnach excelled for the Minnesota Twins in their 11-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners. The designated hitter collected two hits including a triple, drove in a run, scored once, walked, stole a base, and struck out once with one popout. His extra-base hit and speed contributed to the lopsided win.
MLB Rank: #1520
STS Projection: 101.3 wRC+, 0.239/0.325/0.392, 18 HR, 5 SB, 70 Runs, 66 RBI