Fernando Tatis Jr. continues to impress as he earns the National League Player of the Week accolade, demonstrating consistent performance for the first-place Padres. His ability to reach base safely in all 21 games positions him as a strong contender for the NL MVP award. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers witness Yoshinobu Yamamoto shine, with impressive outings including a recent 10-strikeout game without allowing a run in his last 21 innings.

The New York Mets celebrate their first four-game sweep since 1986, highlighted by a dramatic walk-off homer from Francisco Lindor. Conversely, the New York Yankees are revitalized by Max Fried's emergence as a new ace, filling the gap left by Gerrit Cole. In the early season, the Chicago Cubs’ Michael Busch has also stepped up, boasting impressive offensive stats.

Other notable performances include Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies, who broke records during his match against the Giants, and the Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Naylor, who has shown promising power in recent games. The Athletics are generating intrigue with Tyler Soderstrom’s remarkable start, while the Milwaukee Brewers are seeing positive results from their rotation, indicating a potential for a competitive season ahead.