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Arenado went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 17-9 loss to the Reds.

Arenado's first-inning two-run shot off Tanner Roark ended an eight-game homer drought, during which the All-Star went 6-for-29. The recent offensive lull is probably nothing for fantasy managers to be concerned about, especially with five more games on tap during the Rockies' homestand to open the second half.

Suarez went 1-for-4 with a triple, two walks and three runs Saturday in the Reds' 17-9 win over the Rockies.

Suarez was one of several Reds to take advantage of the spacious Coors Field outfield, recording one of the team's 12 extra-base hits on the evening. After a rough June, Suarez is batting a modest .250 thus far in July, but six of his eight hits have gone for extra bases (four home runs, one triple and one double).

Senzel went 4-for-5 with two triples, a double, a walk and two runs Saturday in the Reds' 17-9 win over the Rockies.

Senzel was one of four Reds to finish with at least four hits as the team racked up 24 on the night. The breakout showing at the dish was a welcome sight for fantasy managers, as Senzel had been batting just .238/.292/.429 over his preceding 30 games dating back to June 1.

Machado went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Braves.

Machado got the Padres on the board with the first of his homers in the second inning and then briefly sparked a rally with another blast in the tenth inning off Braves closer Luke Jackson. The third baseman is up to 23 homers, 61 RBI and 55 runs scored in 89 games this year, and he's hit three homers in 10 at-bats to start the second half of the season.

Donaldson went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, three runs scored and two walks in Saturday's 7-5 extra-inning win over the Padres.

Donaldson did his damage early, opening the scoring with a first-inning homer. He then scored the game-tying run in the eighth inning on Austin Riley's sacrifice fly and scored the go-ahead run in the tenth inning on an Ozzie Albies single. The third baseman is up to 21 homers, 51 RBI and 54 runs scored in 89 games this season. He's cranked six homers in eight July games.

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.