Los Angeles Angels
Angels Lose Free Agent Starter Blake Snell to San Francisco Giants The 31-year-old left-hander went 14-9 with a 2.25 ERA in 32 starts in 2023. Author: J.P. Hoornstra Publish date: Mar 18, 2024 9:28 PM EDT In this story: Los Angeles Angels The Angels didn't get their man. Starting pitcher Blake Snell agreed to a two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The deal is for $62 million with an opt out after the first year. The 31-year-old left-hander is coming off a season in which he won the National League Cy Young award, and carried the San Diego Padres' rotation to the finish line of a disappointing season. Snell went 14-9 with
Posted: March 19, 2024, 1:33 am
THE GAME: The Angels lost, 4-3, to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in Phoenix, dropping their sixth consecutive Cactus League game. PITCHING REPORT: Right-hander Griffin Canning gave up two runs in 4⅓ innings. One run scored when Christian Yelich hit a chopper over the head of first baseman Miguel Sanó, who was holding a runner at first. … Right-hander Hunter Strickland allowed a two-run homer to Willie Adames, snapping a tie in the fifth.
Posted: March 18, 2024, 11:13 pm
The Los Angeles Angels have had a lot of really talented players come and go over the years, including some household names. During Calhoun's time with the Angels, he slashed .249/.322/.424 across 966 games with 140 home runs. When he left after the 2019 season and signed with the Diamondbacks, the Angels felt that loss, whether they acknowledged it or not. After dealing with some injuries and bouncing around the league the last few years, the slick-fielding outfielder decided that he has had enough, as Calhoun announced his retirement from baseball after 12 seasons.
Posted: March 18, 2024, 11:00 pm
The 2024 edition of the Cactus League has about one week of games left before regular season baseball begins in the U.S. Tempe City Council recently approved a construction contract for upgrades to the spring training and minor league operations home of the Los Angeles Angels. The contract is to complete the first of a multi-phase renovation of the Tempe Diablo Stadium complex that was built in the late-1960s.
Posted: March 18, 2024, 10:03 pm
Mike Trout Appears to Be Pushing Angels Owner Arte Moreno to Sign Specific Free Agent Will he get his wish? Author: Noah Camras Publish date: Mar 18, 2024 6:00 PM EDT In this story: Los Angeles Angels The Los Angeles Angels have had a relatively quiet offseason. Their biggest acquisition was free agent right-hander Robert Stephenson, who the team signed to a three-year, $33 million deal. Unfortunately, he's about to start the season on the injured list with a shoulder injury. Aside from Stephenson, they haven't made any major acquisitions. They've added six relievers to major league deals, and outfielder Aaron Hicks on the veteran minimum. After that, it's a bunch of minor
Posted: March 18, 2024, 10:00 pm
Angels Getting Closer to Naming Opening Day Starter Who will start for the Angels on Opening Day? Author: Eva Geitheim Publish date: Mar 18, 2024 5:24 PM EDT In this story: Los Angeles Angels The Los Angeles Angels have yet to name who their Opening Day starter will be, but it appears that Griffin Canning is on track to get the start. Angels manager Ron Washington admitted that on the calendar, it "looks like" Canning will start. However, Washington has not officially made the decision, via Jeff Fletcher of the OC Register. Through Cactus League action so far, Canniing has pitched 8.1 innings and struck out eight batters. He's allowed 11 hits, five walks and two earned runs, for a 2.16 ERA.
Posted: March 18, 2024, 9:12 pm
Angels News: Nelson Rada's MLB Timeline Revealed, But It Could Be Even Sooner The kid has all the tools to be an elite big leaguer. Author: Ricardo Sandoval Publish date: Mar 18, 2024 4:00 PM EDT In this story: Los Angeles Angels The Los Angeles Angels have among the best and possibly most special prospects in baseball: 18-year-old outfielder Nelson Rada . At such a young age, he's established himself as the number-2 prospect in the organization. At a time when many prospects are just finishing high school, the Venezuelan native already has a full season of North American Class-A ball under his belt and has been invited to a major league spring training camp. The sky is the limit for Rada
Posted: March 18, 2024, 7:44 pm
Angels Starting Infielder Scratched From Lineup With Injury Not a great sign. Author: Noah Camras Publish date: Mar 18, 2024 2:37 PM EDT In this story: Los Angeles Angels Angels starting first baseman Nolan Schanuel has been scratched from Monday's Cactus League game with back tightness, per Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Schanuel was expected to hit second behind Aaron Hicks, but will now miss Monday's game. He was replaced by Miguel Sano at first base, and Livan Soto joined the lineup at third base (Sano's original position). This is a new issue for Schanuel, but hopefully it's not too severe. The Angels open their season in 10 days against the Baltimore Orioles,
Posted: March 18, 2024, 6:37 pm
Earlier this spring, Taylor Ward was at the plate when a fastball came at him, up and in. “That at-bat made me wonder,” Ward said. Ward missed the last two months of last season recovering from facial fractures suffered when he was hit in the face by a pitch. Ward said at the beginning of camp that he expected to be fine, but he needed games to truly understand if there would be any residual impact of the injury.
Posted: March 18, 2024, 6:25 pm
Angels Veteran Outfielder Unlikely to Make Roster The Angels appear to be opting for youth over experience. Author: Jason Fray Publish date: Mar 18, 2024 1:00 PM EDT In this story: Los Angeles Angels Each year in Spring Training camps across MLB, veterans will try to hang on and extend their careers for one more year with a new team. For these players, their days of signing a multi-year contract are passed. As such, their approach must be day-to-day — if not even inning-by-inning. Jake Marisnick is one of those players. Currently playing for the Angels in Spring Training, the longtime MLB outfielder has played for nine different teams since making his Major League debut in 2013. As he approaches
Posted: March 18, 2024, 5:06 pm
The Los Angeles Angels limped to a 73-89 record last season, and the team missed the playoffs for the 13th time in the past 14 years. Mainly, the team saw generational talent Shohei Ohtani take his talents down the freeway from Anaheim to the Los Angeles Dodgers via free agency. The Angels have a Grand Canyon-sized hole to fill, not only in their lineup, but pitching rotation, too. The team was busy in the offseason adding LHPs Tyler Anderson and Jose Quintana to bolster the rotation.
Posted: March 18, 2024, 3:07 pm
THE GAME: The Angels managed just seven hits and hit into double plays to end three straight innings in a 2-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. PITCHING REPORT: Left-hander Patrick Sandoval gave up one run in 4-1/3 innings, his best outing of the spring. Sandoval struck out five and walked two, throwing 77 pitches. The only run he allowed came after he gave up an infield hit with two outs and a runner at third.
Posted: March 17, 2024, 11:29 pm
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman take a trip out the AL West for their next stop in their 2024 MLB divisional season preview, discussing the World Series champion Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics.
Posted: March 15, 2024, 6:56 pm
Eight months after taking a pitch to the face, Taylor Ward is in spring training with the Angels, ready to reclaim his spot in left field, seemingly no worse for the wear.
Posted: March 13, 2024, 10:00 am
Who are the highest-paid players on each team in Major League Baseball for the 2024 season? Look at each MLB team's top paid player in salary.
Posted: March 13, 2024, 4:54 am
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday at Mesa’s Sloan Park, and outfielder Cody Bellinger will make his spring debut.
Posted: March 6, 2024, 4:54 pm
Shohei Ohtani greets Mike Trout and his former Angels teammates, then goes hitless in three at-bats for Dodgers.
Posted: March 6, 2024, 4:08 am
Fred Zinkie examines players who have disappointed fantasy managers in the past, but are worth giving a second chance.
Posted: March 5, 2024, 7:13 pm
Albert Pujols was named manager of Leones del Escogido, the Dominican winter league club he grew up watching. He hopes the managing gig is the first step toward his ultimate goal.
Posted: March 4, 2024, 8:57 pm
Fred Zinkie reminds us of players who ended last season on a high note when our attention might have been elsewhere.
Posted: March 4, 2024, 7:00 pm
First baseman C.J. Cron has agreed to a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training.
Posted: March 3, 2024, 6:36 pm
Former Vol Ben Joyce records strikeout against the Padres.
Posted: March 2, 2024, 3:13 pm
Veteran INF/OF Kiké Hernandez says he had his choice to sign with either the Yankees or Dodgers this offseason.
Posted: February 29, 2024, 6:25 pm
Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani revealed on Thursday that he has gotten married and is "very excited" to embark on the next chapter of his life. He said he not only "began a new chapter in my career with the Dodgers but I also... began a new life with someone from my native country of Japan who is very special to me and I wanted everyone to know I am now married".
Posted: February 29, 2024, 8:22 am
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to minor league contracts with right-hander Julio Teheran and infielder Kolten Wong, with invites to major league spring training. The Orioles said Wednesday the pair will report to major league spring training. The 33-year-old Teheran is a two-time All-Star.
Posted: February 28, 2024, 7:39 pm
Hunter Greene didn't pinpoint his new curveball on Sunday, but his splitter made a big impact
Posted: February 25, 2024, 11:22 pm
Spring training games have begun but some of MLB's top free agents remain unsigned. What gives?
Posted: February 25, 2024, 11:30 am
Angels manager Ron Washington, an infield expect, discussed what he has seen from Elly De La Cruz.
Posted: February 23, 2024, 2:00 pm
Spring training games are underway in both Florida and Arizona, and there are still a top-flight group of MLB free agents who have yet to sign new deals. Scott Boras clients—pitchers Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery, third baseman Matt Chapman and designated hitter J.D. Martinez—are still out there as March approaches. So are pitchers Mike Clevinger …
Posted: February 23, 2024, 2:00 pm
Looking for some spring training baseball? The Brewers will give you a heavy dose of it on radios and TVs over the next few weeks.
Posted: February 23, 2024, 11:05 am
Infielder Gio Urshela and the Detroit Tigers agreed Thursday to a $1.5 million, one-year contract, a move that figures to create competition at third base with Zach McKinstry, Matt Vierling and Andy Ibañez. Urshela can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $100,000 each for 500 and each additional 30 through 620. The 32-year-old Colombian hit .299 with two homers and 24 RBIs in 62 games last season for the Los Angeles Angels, who acquired him from Minnesota in November 2022.
Posted: February 22, 2024, 8:46 pm
The Texas open up spring training with a game against the Kansas City Royals. Where can fans watch spring training games?
Posted: February 22, 2024, 7:19 pm
Detroit Tigers outfielder T.J. Hopkins played 25 games for the Cincinnati Reds last season, hitting .171 with two walks and 17 strikeouts.
Posted: February 20, 2024, 11:25 pm