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Angels News and Notes: Arbitration agreements, new Ohtani rule, trade rumors, and more

Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports Catching up on some news items out of Angels camp in recent days After more than three months with no baseball whatsoever, we’re finally back to business as usual. Spring Training games have been going on for almost a week now, and Opening Day is on all of our collective radars just a few weeks away. After staying quiet for the first couple of days post-lockout, the Angels jumped back into the mix with a couple of moves of their own . They’ve also been in the...

over 3 years ago | 2 reads

Halos Heaven Podcast - March 2022 #13: Angels Bullpen Beefs Up As Spring Training Begins

RHP Ryan Tepera (Left) & RHP Archie Bradley (Right) acquired via free agency by the Angels on Thursday, March 17. | MLB.com A Dynamic Bullpen Emerges Out Of Free Agency As Archie Bradley And Ryan Tepera Join The Halos On The Eve Of Cactus League Opening Day Dominick, David and Cole react to Archie Bradley (1-year/$3.75 Million) and Ryan Tepera (2-years/$14 Million) signing via free agency with the Angels and how these moves solidify the back end of the bullpen entering the 2022 season. Th...

over 3 years ago | 1 read

Angels Fall To Oakland In Cactus League Opener

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Adell And Lorenzen Impress As The First Game Of Spring Goes Off Without A Hitch In the Valley Of The Sun It’s been 166 days since the last Angels game (October 3 @ Seattle) and having baseball return to Arizona for Spring Training could not feel anymore perfect. With the assortment of moves made in the bullpen of the past few days, much anticipation has gone into this Angels team and what to expect during this 20-game Spring Training schedule. Kicking thing...

over 3 years ago | 2 reads

Angels reportedly sign reliever Ryan Tepera to a two-year deal

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The second bullpen upgrade of the day is a big one After bringing in Archie Bradley earlier in the day, the Angels made another significant upgrade to their bullpen on Thursday afternoon, as they reportedly reached an agreement on a contract with free agent reliever Ryan Tepera. According to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors, the deal is for two years and $14 million. Right-hander Ryan Tepera has agreed to terms with the #Angels . Two years and $14MM...

over 3 years ago | 2 reads

Angels reportedly plan to sign reliever Archie Bradley to one-year deal

Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports More reinforcements for a much improved bullpen A day after general manager Perry Minasian said that he was still looking to further improve the Angels’ pitching staff, the club made a move to do just that, reportedly reaching an agreement with free agent reliever Archie Bradley on Thursday morning. According to Sam Blum of The Athletic, the deal and its terms are not final just yet, but Bradley is on his way to Arizona in hopes of getting it done soon. ...

over 3 years ago | 2 reads

Angels sign infielder Matt Duffy to one-year deal

Image via @Angels The veteran last played for the Cubs in 2021 The Angels added some infield depth to their roster on Wednesday afternoon, bringing in veteran infielder Matt Duffy on a one-year deal worth $1.5 million. OFFICIAL: The #Angels have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with INF Matt Duffy. Welcome to the Halos, Matt! pic.twitter.com/PJ4s4IwdE1 — Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) March 16, 2022 Duffy played in 97 games for the Cubs in 2021, hitting .287/.357/.381 with e...

over 3 years ago | 2 reads

Angels re-sign catcher Kurt Suzuki to one-year deal

Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports Their first move post-lockout is to bring back a familiar face The Angels reportedly made their first move post-lockout on Saturday afternoon, as according to Robert Murray of Fansided.com, they brought back catcher Kurt Suzuki to a one-year deal worth $1.75 million. Free-agent catcher Kurt Suzuki and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year, $1.75 million contract, pending physical, according to sources familiar with the situation. — Ro...

almost 4 years ago | 2 reads

2022 Spring Training Schedule Revealed

Tempe Diablo Stadium - Tempe, AZ | Michael Chow / USA TODAY NETWORK March 18 Will Be The Magical Day The Angels Hit The Field Once Again Following yesterday’s MLB & MLBPA new CBA Agreement to end the 99-day lockout, Major League Baseball this afternoon released the revised 2022 Spring Training schedule for all teams in the Cactus and Grapefruit League. With the revised schedule now in place, the Angels will play 18 games in a 20-day period with off days on Thursday, March 17 and Wednesd...

almost 4 years ago | 2 reads