Samwise MLB Newsletter 2026/04/22

Samwise MLB Newsletter

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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Nationals Snap Braves' Six-Game Win Streak as Wood Homers, García Collects Four Hits in 11-4 Rout

James Wood homered and drew four walks — only the second National to do so since the franchise relocated from Montreal — as Washington handed Atlanta an 11-4 defeat that snapped the Braves' six-game winning streak on Tuesday night. Luis García Jr. went 4-for-4 to pace the offense. Starter Foster Griffin (3-0) allowed three runs and five hits across six innings for the victory. The Nationals struck early, plating three runs before Atlanta's Reynaldo López (1-1) retired a batter in the first and chasing López just two batters into the second. Curtis Mead also went deep, while Drake Baldwin and Eli White homered for the Braves.

Sources: MLB.com

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Yankees Blank Red Sox 4-0 Behind Gil's First Win, Stanton's Three RBI for ML-Leading Fifth Shutout

Luis Gil scattered two hits over 6 1/3 scoreless innings to earn his first win of the season as the New York Yankees blanked the Boston Red Sox 4-0 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. Giancarlo Stanton led off the second inning with a solo home run — his third of the season — and drove in three runs total to pace New York's offense. The Yankees collected 10 hits to Boston's four and registered their major-league-leading fifth shutout of 2026. With the win, New York improved to 13-9 and moved into sole possession of first place in the AL East, a half-game ahead of Tampa Bay.

Sources: MLB.com

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White Sox Rout Diamondbacks 11-5 as Murakami Homers for Fourth Straight Game, Three Consecutive Blasts in Second Inning

Munetaka Murakami homered for the fourth consecutive game — joining four other White Sox rookies to accomplish that feat, the last being Matt Davidson in 2017 — as Chicago routed Arizona 11-5 in Phoenix on Tuesday night. The White Sox hit three consecutive home runs in the second inning, with Murakami, Miguel Vargas and Colson Montgomery going back-to-back-to-back to build a 7-0 lead. Montgomery blasted a 440-foot shot for his third straight game with a home run. Starter Sean Burke earned his first win in 17 career appearances. Rookies Montgomery and Sam Antonacci each drove in three runs to lead the offense.

Sources: MLB.com

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Elly De La Cruz Homers Twice, Drives In Five as Reds Rout Rays 12-6 for Fifth Straight Win

Sources: MLB.com

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Guardians Rally in Eighth on DeLauter Triple for 8-5 Win, Spoiling Altuve's 2,000th Game Milestone

Sources: ESPN

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Giants Hand Dodgers 3-1 Loss as Roupp Strikes Out Seven; Ohtani's On-Base Streak Reaches 53 Games

Sources: MLB.com

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Brewers' Seven-Run Eighth Inning Completes 12-4 Rout of Tigers; Turang On-Base Streak Reaches 20 Games

Sources: MLB.com

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Juan Soto Set to Return Wednesday as Mets' Losing Streak Extends to 11 Games

Sources: CBS Sports

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Massey Home Run in Eighth Gives Royals 6-5 Win over Orioles After Rutschman Gives Baltimore Late Lead

Sources: ESPN

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Cardinals Edge Marlins 5-3, Stay Within Half-Game of Reds in Tight NL Central Race

Sources: ESPN

American League

AL East

1. New York Yankees — 13–9, —

2. Tampa Bay Rays — 12–9, 0.5 GB

3. Baltimore Orioles — 10–12, 3.0 GB

4. Boston Red Sox — 8–13, 4.5 GB

5. Toronto Blue Jays — 8–13, 4.5 GB

AL Central

1. Cleveland Guardians — 13–10, —

2. Detroit Tigers — 12–10, 0.5 GB

3. Minnesota Twins — 11–11, 1.5 GB

4. Chicago White Sox — 8–14, 4.5 GB

5. Kansas City Royals — 7–15, 5.5 GB

AL West

1. Texas Rangers — 11–11, —

1. Oakland Athletics — 11–11, —

3. Los Angeles Angels — 11–12, 0.5 GB

4. Seattle Mariners — 10–13, 1.5 GB

5. Houston Astros — 8–15, 3.5 GB

National League

NL East

1. Atlanta Braves — 15–7, —

2. Miami Marlins — 10–12, 5.0 GB

2. Washington Nationals — 10–12, 5.0 GB

4. Philadelphia Phillies — 8–13, 6.5 GB

5. New York Mets — 7–15, 8.0 GB

NL Central

1. Cincinnati Reds — 14–8, —

2. St. Louis Cardinals — 13–8, 0.5 GB

3. Pittsburgh Pirates — 13–9, 1.0 GB

4. Chicago Cubs — 12–9, 1.5 GB

4. Milwaukee Brewers — 12–9, 1.5 GB

NL West

1. Los Angeles Dodgers — 15–6, —

2. San Diego Padres — 15–7, 0.5 GB

3. Arizona Diamondbacks — 13–9, 2.5 GB

4. San Francisco Giants — 9–13, 6.5 GB

4. Colorado Rockies — 9–13, 6.5 GB

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