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Former Zag. Detroit Tigers fanatic who used to work for the Mariners (I know) and lives in the PNW. Use fantasy baseball to bond with my dad, which will continue to work as long as I always finish before him.
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Kole Calhoun Losing Playing Time
Los Angeles Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun is sitting once again Tuesday. He hasn't played since May 4 and is hitting just .167 on the season. It's been an ugly start to the year for Calhoun, who is losing playing time to Chris Young and now Jabari Blash, who went 1-for-4 in his season debut.... Read More
Martin Maldonado Placed on Bereavement List
Los Angeles Angels catcher Martin Maldonado has been placed on the bereavement list. Juan Graterol was recalled to take his spot on the roster, with starting pitcher JC Ramirez being transferred to the 60-day disabled list to accommodate Graterol on the 40-man roster. Maldonado is hitting .213 on the year and is not a viable... Read More
Zack Cozart Out with Back Tightness
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (back) is out of the lineup on Friday for the third time in the last four games. He has been dealing with back tightness, which explains the absences. Luis Valbuena is starting at third and batting seventh in his absence. Expect Cozart, who is hitting .222 on the... Read More
Angels Recall Jaime Barria
The Los Angeles Angels have recalled starting pitcher Jaime Barria. He will take the mound for Thursday's game. Barria has made two starts with the Halos this season, pitching to a 3.85 ERA. Unfortunately, he has a 1.42 WHIP and a 6.05 FIP, so he is not a great streaming option. A corresponding roster move... Read More
Zack Cozart to Sit Again on Thursday
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart is out of the lineup on Thursday, his second time in three days not starting. Luis Valbuena replaces him at third base and will bat seventh. Cozart is hitting .222 with three home runs and 11 RBI and may be losing playing time to Valbuena against right-handers. Owners... Read More
Jaime Barria Recalled, Will Start Thursday
The Los Angeles Angels have recalled right-hander Jaime Barria. He is expected to start on Thursday. Nick Tropeano was placed on the 10-day disabled list in a corresponding move. Barria will be making his third start for the Halos this season. He has a 3.85 ERA but an ugly 1.42 WHIP and a 6.05 FIP.... Read More
Zack Cozart Back in the Lineup
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart is back in the lineup on Thursday, hitting seventh and playing third base. Cozart was not in the lineup Tuesday, but it was just a standard day off. The infielder is hitting .229 on the year with three home runs and 10 RBI. He has had a rough... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Likely to Start Sunday
Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani (ankle) plans to throw a light bullpen on Wednesday. He will need to throw another one before getting back on the mound, which means his next start is most likely going to be Sunday against the Mariners. Ohtani is recovering from a light ankle sprain but looks to be... Read More
Nick Tropeano to DL with Shoulder Soreness
The Los Angeles Angels have placed starter Nick Tropeano on the 10-day disabled list with a sore shoulder. One day after throwing a dominant 6 1/3 innings of one-hit ball, Tropeano will hit the shelf. Manager Mike Scioscia indicated that Tropeano has been dealing with soreness for a while and that the move is mostly... Read More
Nick Tropeano Has Another Excellent Start
Los Angeles Angeles starter Nick Tropeano had an excellent outing on Tuesday, only giving up one hit in 6 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out five. Tropeano has now had two outstanding starts, with two not-so-great starts sandwiched in between. He's shaping up to be a very solid streaming option in 12-team leagues,... Read More
Cam Bedrosian Gets Save Opportunity, Blows it
The Los Angeles Angels gave Cam Bedrosian the first shot at the closer's role on Tuesday after Keynan Middleton went on the disabled list with elbow inflammation. Bedrosian did not handle it well, giving up two runs and blowing the save in his one inning of work. He came away with the win after the... Read More
Matt Shoemaker Throwing From 150 Feet
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker (forearm) is throwing from 150 feet and believes a bullpen session is coming soon. Shoemaker has only started one game this year and is coming off a 2017 season where he made 14 starts and pitched to a 4.51 ERA. He is not a viable fantasy option when he... Read More
Keynan Middleton Expects DL Stint to be Short
Los Angeles Angels closer Keynan Middleton believes his time on the disabled list will be short and is "not concerned at all" after being placed on the DL on Tuesday with elbow inflammation. Middleton hopes to return as soon as he is eligible, which is next Thursday in Colorado. In the meantime, Cam Bedrosian or... Read More
Keynan Middleton to DL with Elbow Inflammation
The Los Angeles Angels have placed closer Keynan Middleton on the 10-day disabled list with elbow inflammation. They have recalled reliever Eduardo Paredes in his place. With Middleton out, Cam Bedrosian is likely the beneficiary of extra save opportunities. The Angels could also turn to Blake Parker, Jim Johnson or even Justin Anderson, who has... Read More
Zack Cozart Not in Tuesday's Lineup
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Alex Cobb and the Orioles. There's no word on an injury or illness for Cozart, who had started the previous eight games for the Halos. The Angels had an off day Monday, so Cozart is likely either nursing an... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Back in the Lineup
Los Angeles Angels star designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (ankle) is back in the lineup on Tuesday, hitting fifth. Ohtani was originally scheduled to pitch on Tuesday, but had his start pushed back to the weekend while his ankle recovers. Evidently the team thinks his ankle is good enough to hit, so barring a setback, he... Read More
Kerryon Johnson Could be Bell Cow in Detroit
Despite a checkered injury past, the Detroit Lions are not worried about rookie running back Kerryon Johnson's durability. The Lions anticipate having him run a lot on the inside, like he did at Auburn. Many predict Johnson will lead the Lions in carries this year, despite a crowded backfield with Legarrette Blount, Ameer Abdullah and... Read More
Kenny Golladay Should Have Bigger Role in 2018
Detroit Lions receiver Kenny Golladay should have a bigger role in Detroit's offense in 2018. After an electric Week 1, Golladay was injured for most of the rest of last season, never quite crawling back into fantasy relevance. The Lions still have Golden Tate, Marvin Jones and T.J. Jones, so Golladay will have to fight... Read More
Lions Anticipate Frank Ragnow Starting Week 1
The Detroit Lions anticipate that first-round pick Frank Ragnow will be the Lions starting center in Week 1. Ragnow will be a huge boost for Detroit's running game, a point of emphasis by new head coach Matt Patricia. This gives a slight boost to whomever the Lions have as their lead back when the season... Read More
Andrelton Simmons Expected to Return to SS Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons served as the DH on Sunday, as he is still recovering from tightness in his forearm coming from a hit by pitch last week. Manager Mike Scioscia indicated that Simmons should be back at shortstop on Tuesday after an off-day Monday. Simmons is hitting .312 with three home runs... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Scratched with Ankle Sprain
Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani will have his scheduled Tuesday start pushed back to this weekend against the Mariners due to a mild left ankle sprain. Nick Tropeano will start Tuesday and Andrew Heaney will start Wednesday, with Jaime Barria likely getting recalled to start on Thursday. Ohtani is expected to DH on Tuesday... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Exits with Ankle Sprain
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was removed from Friday's game with what was diagnosed as a mild left ankle sprain. He is considered day-to-day for now. Ohtani hit a home run earlier in the game on a 97 mile per hour heater from Luis Severino. He is scheduled to pitch on Tuesday against... Read More
Shohei Ohtani to Hit Fifth on Friday
Los Angeles Angels DH Shohei Ohtani is in Friday's lineup, hitting fifth and serving as the DH against Luis Severino and the Yankees. Ohtani has moved up in the order, as he was originally hitting eighth on days that he was in the lineup. If this new spot sticks, he will have slightly more value... Read More
Luke Bard Returned to Twins
The Los Angeles Angels have returned reliever Luke Bard back to the Minnesota Twins. Bard was a Rule 5 draft selection back in December, but was DFA'd earlier in the week when the Angels needed a fresh arm. Bard had a 5.40 ERA in 11 2/3 innings with the Angels, although he did strike out... Read More
Nick Tropeano Roughed Up Again
Los Angeles Angels starter Nick Tropeano had a rough start on Wednesday, giving up four runs on four hits and three walks in just 5 1/3 innings. He added six strikeouts at least. Tropeano had an excellent first start of the year but has followed that up with two duds, and looks more like a... Read More
Shohei Ohtani's Blister is Gone
Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani's finger now has a callus where the blister was previously. As such, Ohtani does not believe that the blister will be an issue for him the rest of the season. Ohtani was able to throw 5 1/3 innings, giving up four runs on five walks with seven strikeouts on... Read More
Cam Bedrosian Steals Save for Angels
Los Angeles Angels reliever Cam Bedrosian nailed down the save in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Houston Astros. Bedrosian was almost certainly called upon because Keynan Middleton was unavailable after pitching multiple games in a row. This is a good indication that Bedrosian is next in line, but Middleton has been given every save opportunity... Read More
Andrelton Simmons Back in the Lineup Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (forearm) is back in the lineup on Tuesday, hitting fifth and playing shortstop. Simmons was removed early from a game on Sunday after getting hit on the arm. He sat out Monday's game, but it looks like that's the only day off he needed. Simmons has hit .295 with... Read More
Parker Bridwell has MRI on Elbow
Los Angeles Angels starter Parker Bridwell had an MRI on his elbow on Monday. The MRI did not show any structural damage, and he was diagnosed with elbow inflammation. He will be cleared to throw when his symptoms subside. More will be known when he begins throwing, but Bridwell probably will not make another start... Read More
Matt Shoemaker Begins Throwing Program
Los Angeles Angels starter Matt Shoemaker (forearm) began his throwing program on Monday in Anaheim. Shoemaker has been on the DL since April 3 with nerve irritation, but reported 'drastic improvement' about a week ago. Assuming his throwing program goes well, he could be expected back in a month or so. Deep league owners will... Read More
