Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley went deep in an 8-1 win over the New York Yankees on Friday. Riley wound up going 2-for-3 with a homer, two walks, two runs, and one RBI in a victory over New York. The veteran is now batting .251 with seven homers, 37 runs, and 29 RBI over 231 at-bats in 2024. While the power numbers weren't quite what fantasy gamers were expecting when drafting Riley this spring, patience is advised as the 27-year-old posted three straight 30-homer seasons coming into 2024.

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis continued his recent power surge in a 6-5 loss to the Oakland A's on Friday. Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo homer but it wasn't quite enough in the one-run loss to Oakland. The infielder's homer traveled 380 feet with an exit velocity of 98.9 MPH. Lewis has been on an absolute tear at the plate, hitting .368 with 10 homers, 15 runs, and 14 RBI over just 57 at-bats this season. While it would be impossible for Lewis to keep up this pace, he has certainly emerged as one of the most feared hitters in the American League. He is a no-brainer as a starting option in all fantasy formats moving forward.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching prospect Bubba Chandler struck out a season-high 10 batters across seven shutout frames. He allowed just two hits and one free pass. This was a great rebound performance for the former third-round pick, as he allowed five earned runs in his previous start on June 15. Through his first extended look at Double-A ball, the 21-year-old holds a 4.37 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and a 21:57 BB:K ratio. However, his ratios are a bit inflated by his blowup starts. Chandler posted five shutout performances this season but also gave four or more runs three times. Chandler is considered the number three prospect in the Pittsburgh system on MLB Pipeline and remains on pace to meet his 2025 major league debut.

Miami Marlins shortstop Tim Anderson was the hero for his team in a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners in 10 innings on Friday. Anderson smacked a walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning to propel the Marlins to victory, their third straight walk-off win. The veteran shortstop has been struggling in his first season with the Marlins, hitting just .232 with no homers, 16 runs, nine RBI, and four steals across 207 at-bats. That being said, he has been showing signs of life of late, hitting .367 over his past seven games. Anderson is worth a look as a bench option in deeper fantasy leagues while he is hot at the plate.

Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Jack Mahoney tossed his first complete-game shutout of the season, allowing just two scattered hits, no walks, and four strikeouts. The 22-year-old has looked quite strong since June 1 has he holds a 1.35 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and a 3:18 BB:K ratio in three starts (20 innings). Overall, through his first taste of Single-A ball this summer, the former 2023 third-round selection holds a 3.20 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and a 13:66 BB:K ratio in 70 innings. The South Carolina product made only two relief appearances in the Rookie League last year and allowed two earned runs, and struck out three. Mahoney will look to continue to build off the momentum he has established through June, as he could earn a promotion to High-A towards the end of the summer. Currently, he is ranked as the 19th-best prospect in the Colorado system on MLB.com and is projected to reach the majors in 2026.