MLB Player News

Escobar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Cardinals.

It was his first long ball since June 26, but Escobar has hardly been quiet in that time, slashing .405/.425/.541 in the 10 games between homers. On the year, the 30-year-old infielder is hitting .295 with 19 home runs and 68 RBI in 91 games, putting him on pace for career highs in all three categories.

Anderson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a two-run homer and a second run scored in Friday's win over the Mets.

Making his first start of July after being restricted to pinch-hitting duties prior to the All-Star break due to a bruised elbow, Anderson took Robert Gsellman deep in the sixth inning for his 12th home run of the year, establishing a new career high for the 26-year-old. Anderson's .252/.338/.430 slash line on the season remains mediocre, but he should continue to see consistent at-bats for a Marlins squad that lacks viable alternatives.

Longoria went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Brewers.

Longoria ended the first half with a homer, and he kept things rolling with his 13th blast of the season in his first game back from the All-Star break. The 33-year-old is showing increased power this year, posting a .208 isolated power rating through 81 games, which is the best mark since his 36-homer season in 2016. Longoria's poor contact rate (.237 average and 20.3 strikeout percentage) suppresses his long-term value, but his recent power streak (six homers over his last seven games) should catch fantasy owners' eyes in most formats.

Machado went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and another run scored in Friday's loss to the Braves.

Machado got the Padres on the board by smacking a leadoff home run off Dallas Keuchel in the sixth inning. The 27-year-old also singled in the fourth, then again in the eighth to cap off a successful night at the plate. Overall this season, Machado has tallied 21 home runs, 59 RBI and 53 runs scored while batting .271/.342/.500.

Donaldson went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 5-3 victory over the Padres.

Donaldson got the scoring started with a three-run home run in the first inning off Dinelson Lamet. The 33-year-old then swatted a two-out solo shot off Matt Strahm in the eighth to extend Atlanta's lead to 5-1. It was just the second time this season that Donaldson recorded a multi-homer night. Overall, he's hitting .253/.362/.513 with 20 home runs, 51 runs scored and 49 RBI.

Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies.

Suarez's blast came in the seventh inning, briefly giving the Reds a 2-1 lead. The third baseman is up to 21 homers, 55 RBI and 43 runs scored in 88 games this year. Five of his homers have come in his last eight games.

Senzel (ankle) went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies.

The center fielder had previously exited a game versus the Indians on July 7 with an ankle sprain but appears good to go after the All-Star break. Senzel is hitting .259/.321/.449 with eight homers, 33 runs scored, 27 RBI and eight stolen bases in 56 games.

Davis (illness) is back in the lineup Friday against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Davis battled an illness in the days leading up to the All-Star break but is good to go following the additional four days of rest. He'll bat second and play left field against the Marlins.

Anderson (elbow) is back in the lineup Friday against the Mets, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

A bruised elbow kept Anderson out of the lineup for the final five games of the first half, though he appeared off the bench in each one. He'll hit cleanup and play third base Friday.

Senzel (ankle) will start Friday against Colorado.

Senzel left the Reds' final game before the All-Star break with a right ankle sprain, but the issue wasn't expected to be a serious one. He'll bat sixth and play center field Friday in Coors Field.