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Roki Sasaki’s path in the big leagues has tested the resolve of a player who, before coming to the US, had known nothing but absolute success in his career. Something has clicked during the course of the season, though, for the right-hander to turn a corner in the last month, finishing May with a 3.18 […]
The Los Angeles Angels have stumbled again this season and are currently 24-39 and in last place in the AL West. One ex-player commented on the team’s struggles, explaining that the Halos need to either admit they’re in a rebuild or judge accordingly as their playoff drought continues, according to Halo Territory. The Angels need to come out […] The post Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Angels’ unwillingness to rebuild appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In order to properly evaluate Shohei Ohtani's crazy season, we need new stats and new awards. Because what we have right now isn't going to cut it.
I definitely can recall a time, back in the cooler days of spring, when I used to forget that Taylor Ward was in the lineup. Acquired last November for Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim, I was pretty uninterested in Taylor Ward, and I felt bad for Rodriguez. In general, the trade felt to me hasty, a […]
The Dodgers are back home ever so briefly, with a single-series homestand this weekend against the Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Back in Anaheim from May 15-17, the Dodgers had their way with the Angels in a three-game sweep, outscoring the Halos 31-3. The Angels come to Los Angeles having lost 29 of […]
The Angels lefty has moved out of the bullpen and into the top of the starting pitcher rankings.
It seems to be the same story for the Los Angeles Angels every year. The team struggles, Mike Trout trade rumors swirl, and the star ends up remaining with the ball club past the MLB trade deadline. It seems as if Trout won’t be traded this season either, which is something Jeff Passan of ESPN […] The post Angels rumors: Jeff Passan takes subtle jab at owner over Mike Trout trade stubbornness appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Braves announced a slate of roster moves today, most notably shaking up their catching corps a bit. Atlanta acquired veteran catcher Austin Wynns from the Angels in exchange for cash (as first noted on the MLB.com transaction log) and selected him to the major league roster. Fellow backstop Chadwick Tromp was designated for assignment […]
Despite sitting at the bottom of the MLB standings with one of the worst farm systems in the sport, the Los Angeles Angels don't appear likely to move Mike Trout prior to the trade deadline.
At least one MLB executive has no time for a recently released injury data combining days missed for players in the majors and minors dating back to the 2024 season.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the duality of Jo Adell’s defense (after the FARTBAT low that followed his triple-robbery high), Spencer Arrighetti and MLB’s monthly player honors as the last bastion of old-school-stat-based awards, whether a team with a losing record could make the playoffs this season, Paul Goldschmidt’s pleasing platoon role, how […]
The Los Angeles Angels have re-signed left-handed reliever Joey Lucchesi to a minor league contract after he was released from his previous minor league deal on Tuesday, according to team transactions. Lucchesi’s path this season has included multiple roster moves across organizations. He began the year in San Francisco Giants spring training on a minor […] The post Angels re-sign reliever to minor league contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After a pair of wild games that went in their favor, the Colorado Rockies aimed to secure a series sweep against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday evening. Unfortunately, another lackluster outing from their starting pitcher and an offense that struggled to get going left them trailing early and failing to catch up as they […]
The Colorado Rockies have certainly enjoyed the series against the Los Angeles Angels. After a wacky win to kick off the series on Monday, the boys in purple enjoyed a convincing win on Tuesday to win the series. Now, they look to complete the sweep on the road before heading home for the weekend. Michael […]
The Angels announced they’ve re-signed reliever Joey Lucchesi to a minor league contract. He’d been released from his previous deal yesterday, presumably after triggering an opt-out clause. Lucchesi has been on and off the roster since the end of Spring Training. He was in camp with the Giants on a minor league deal, opting out when […]
The Angels announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Shaun Anderson. He’ll take the active roster spot of left-hander Sam Aldegheri, who was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake after last night’s game. Catcher Travis d’Arnaud was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. Anderson has been bouncing on and […]
On May 27, the Angels placed 1st baseman Nolan Schanuel on the 10-day injured list with ankle inflammation after he missed the previous two games. Schanuel left Saturday’s game against the Rangers early after tweaking his ankle while stopping a wild throw to first. Ahead of Tuesday’s game, manager Kurt Suzuki said he doesn’t “think […] The post What Does Nolan Schanuel’s Injury Mean for the Angels? appeared first on The Lead .
In case you missed it, Angels outfielder Jo Adell pulled a Jose Canseco on Tuesday against the Rockies (video via MLB). 1. Judge seeing specialist for rib injury Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is heading for additional tests with a team specialist on the bone bruise in his ribcage, manager Aaron Boone told reporters (h/t Bryan […]
Jose Canseco has company after Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell had a ball bounce off his head and over the fence for a home run on Tuesday night during an 8-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
Jo Adell is so many things. The post Box Score Banter: Bonk appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
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The Los Angeles Angels endured a rough night Tuesday, and Jo Adell supplied the lasting image from an 8-2 loss vs. the Colorado Rockies at Angel Stadium. The Angels right fielder became part of a bizarre home run sequence that quickly drew comparisons to one of baseball’s most famous bloopers. The play came in the […] The post Angels’ Jo Adell suffers all-time embarrassing ‘Jose Canseco’ blunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .
I am weird, you are weird. Everyone in the world is weird. One day two people come together in mutual weirdness and fall in love — Dr. Seuss When two very bad baseball teams — say the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Angels — play a series, the stage is set for weirdness. That […]
The Angels announced they’ve released lefty reliever Joey Lucchesi from his minor league contract. He’d spent the past month at Triple-A Salt Lake. Lucchesi has been on and off the roster since the end of Spring Training. He was in camp with the Giants on a minor league deal, opting out when San Francisco informed […]
The Royals have claimed outfielder Matthew Lugo off waivers from the Angels, according to announcements from both clubs. The Halos had designated him for assignment last week. The Royals have optioned him to Triple-A Omaha. Additionally, the Royals announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Beck Way and optioned right-hander Eli Morgan. Kansas […]