Travis d’Arnaud showcased his familiarity with former teammate Jacob deGrom, hitting a two-run homer that broke deGrom's franchise record for consecutive starts with two or fewer runs allowed. This early blast helped the Angels take a 3-2 lead against the Rangers. D'Arnaud later tied the game with a double, highlighting his pivotal role in the 6-5 victory. The Angels capitalized on a bases-loaded walk by Nolan Schanuel to clinch the win. Despite the loss, deGrom's performance was respectable, though it didn't reflect his ace reputation.

Yusei Kikuchi struggled during his start despite being named an All-Star, allowing four runs in just five innings. The Angels also faced injury setbacks, placing Hunter Strickland on the 15-day IL due to shoulder inflammation. His absence comes after he pitched 22 innings this season with a solid ERA. With Strickland sidelined, the Angels have called up Víctor Mederos to reinforce their bullpen.

This week's Waiver Wire Watch highlights several MLB players who are under 40% rostered in Yahoo! leagues and could significantly boost your fantasy team's performance. Tyler O’Neill of the Baltimore Orioles returns from the IL with promising power potential, while Chandler Simpson of the Tampa Bay Rays showcases elite speed. Evan Carter from the Texas Rangers continues to impress as a post-hype prospect, and Jake Meyers of the Houston Astros is making strides in batting average. Nolan Schanuel is emerging as a solid option at first base for the Angels.

Other noteworthy names include Colt Keith of the Detroit Tigers, who is showing promise as a dual-position player, and Tyler Freeman of the Colorado Rockies, who is becoming a valuable asset with speed. Mauricio Dubon is likely to see increased playing time with Jeremy Peña on the IL. Finally, pitchers like Brandon Woodruff and Shelby Miller could offer significant benefits, with both showing solid performance metrics.

In an unprecedented day of baseball excitement, 19 games graced the field, marking the highest number in a single day since 1978. The rapid succession of games over a short span led to unexpected lineups and pitching strategies. As teams gear up for their next matchups with eight games on the Thursday slate, fantasy managers must pay close attention to optimal player selections.

Dustin May's upcoming start against the struggling White Sox offers a prime opportunity for a bounce-back performance, given Chicago's poor offensive metrics. Meanwhile, Kyle Tucker's remarkable consistency makes him a valuable asset, particularly with his power-speed potential. Rookie contributions from Riley Greene and Nolan Schanuel highlight their emergence as must-have players in daily fantasy leagues.

When stacking lineups, the Dodgers remain a top choice, boasting a lineup that leads the league in several key offensive categories. Pairing them with pitchers like May could lead to significant fantasy points. Other strong lineups include the Cubs against the Guardians, led by Tucker's continued excellence.