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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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Shohei Ohtani to DH Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani will be the designated hitter for Tuesday's game against Josh Tomlin and the Indians. Ohtani will bat eighth. Ohtani was the DH in the first game of the season, but has not had a chance to hit since then. He went 1-for-5 with a single in his game last... Read More
John Ross Not in Marvin Lewis' Dog House
Cincinnati Bengals receiver John Ross was not in head coach Marvin Lewis' dog house last year, despite numerous reports of a feud between the two. "I don't have a dog house," Lewis said. “I think he’s all the ability we wanted. That’s why we drafted him. He had to get fixed. We knew he was... Read More
Lions Expect to Draft TE
The Detroit Lions are expected to target a tight end in the NFL Draft later this month. The Lions cut Eric Ebron earlier in the offseason and replaced him with free agents Luke Willson and Levine Toilolo. Neither expect to be big playmakers, so it's possible the team shifts to a more blocking TE offense.... Read More
J.C. Ramirez Roughed Up in Loss
Los Angeles Angels starter J.C. Ramirez was roughed up on Monday, tossing 4 2/3 innings and giving up four runs on five hits. He struck out three and walked two. He surrendered three long balls, including an inside-the-parker by 34-year-old designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion. Ramirez was a solid innings-eater for the Angels last season but is... Read More
Andrew Heaney to Throw In Minors Game on Friday
Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney (elbow) will throw an 80-90 pitch bullpen on Friday. If all goes well, he could be in line to start the Angels game on April 12, when they next need an extra starter. Heaney has been battling elbow inflammation since the end of spring training, but looks like he... Read More
Keynan Middleton Picks Up Save, Could Replace Blake Parker
Los Angeles Angels reliever Keynan Middleton picked up the save on Sunday, relieving Blake Parker, who started the ninth but was pulled after loading the bases and only getting one out. Middleton locked it down and may have an edge on the closer role going forward. Manager Mike Scioscia seems content to have Cam Bedrosian... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Strikes out Six in Debut
Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani had an impressive debut, tossing six innings and giving up three runs on three hits against the A's. He struck out six and walked one. Outside of a hanging slider that Matt Chapman crushed for a three-run home run, Ohtani looked nearly unhittable. His 18 swinging strikes were the... Read More
Andrew Heaney Throws in Intrasquad Game
Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney (elbow) through 69 pitches in an intrasquad game on Sunday and reported that it went well. They are waiting to see the next step. The Angels will next need another starter on April 12, so it's possible Heaney could slide into the rotation at that point.
Angels Acquire Ryan Schimpf from Braves
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired 2B/3B Ryan Schimpf in exchange for recently DFA'd catcher Carlos Perez. Schimpf will report to Triple-A for now, but could be recalled while Ian Kinsler (groin) is on the DL. Schimpf has hit 34 home runs in 527 career plate appearances, but has a .175 batting average in that... Read More
Ian Kinsler Hits the DL
Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler (groin) was placed on the 10-day DL, retroactive to March 30. Angels General Manager hopes it will only be a minimum stay for the veteran second baseman. In his stead, Luis Valbuena will man third base and Zack Cozart will slide over to second base and bat leadoff.... Read More
Angels Add Ben Revere on Minor League Deal
The Los Angeles Angels have added outfielder Ben Revere on a minor league deal. Revere spent 2017 with the Angels, stealing 21 bases and hitting .275 in a part time role. He is not likely to see the field much this season however, with Chris Young locked in as the fourth outfielder. If injuries strike... Read More
Blake Parker Earns Save
The question has been finally resolved, as Los Angeles Angels reliever Blake Parker was used in LA's first save situation of the year. He was very strong in the role last year, but struggled this spring leading to questions about his ability to stay in the role. He struggled in his first save opportunity, giving... Read More
Tyler Skaggs Masterful in First Start
Los Angeles Angels starter Tyler Skaggs was masterful in his first start of the season, firing 6 1/3 scoreless innings. He surrendered three hits and no walks, while striking out five. Skaggs got a couple boosts from his stellar defense, but overall looked like the pitcher the Angels hoped he could be when they acquired... Read More
Ian Kinsler Sitting on Saturday
Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler (fatigue) was removed from Friday's game. He is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest, although that was pre-planned as the team wants to give him plenty of rest as he recovers from a groin injury. Once again, Zack Cozart will bat leadoff and play second base in... Read More
Ian Kinsler in Starting Lineup Friday
Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler (hamstring) is healthy and in the lineup on Friday, leading off and playing second base. Zack Cozart is back at his normal third base, hitting fifth. Kinsler missed the last few spring training games with a hamstring injury but is fully healthy and ready to go for the second... Read More
Bengals Won't Extend Andy Dalton
The Cincinnati Bengals are not planning to extend quarterback Andy Dalton anytime soon. Dalton signed a six-year, $96 million contract four years ago. Since then, the average salary for quarterbacks has ballooned, making Dalton only the 17th highest paid QB in the league. Dalton will be in Cincy for the next two years at least... Read More
Andrew Heaney to Throw Bullpen Friday
Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen on Friday. He is recovering from elbow inflammation but is not expected to miss much time. He could start in mid-April when the team needs a sixth starter. However, his 7.06 ERA from 2017 is cause for concern. Leave him on the... Read More
Cam Bedrosian Pitches in Seventh Inning
Los Angeles Angels reliever Cam Bedrosian entered in the seventh inning on Opening Day. He only recorded one out, giving up three hits and an earned run before ceding to Jose Alvarez. This is pretty solid proof that Blake Parker is the closer for now in LA, although manager Mike Scioscia is not always easy... Read More
Albert Pujols Connects on Fifth Career Opening Day HR
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols hit his fifth career Opening Day home run in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the A's. The home run was the 615th of his storied career. Coming off far and away the worst season of his career, Pujols can still provide home run and RBI production in a fantasy... Read More
Kole Calhoun Homers, Scores Twice
Los Angeles Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in LA's 6-5 loss in extra innings. Calhoun got off to a strong start, batting fifth behind Albert Pujols. Calhoun had a strong spring as well, a good indication that he is putting his ugly 2017 (.244) behind... Read More
Mike Trout Goes 0-For-6 in Debut
Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout did something he'd never done in a major league game on Opening Day -- he did not record a hit in six at-bats. While the 0-for-6 start is certainly disappointing, it obviously does not represent any real cause for concern for the superstar. Hitting second between second baseman Ian... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Singles in First At-Bat
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-5 in his hitting debut, singling in his first ever big league at-bat. The Angels have indicated that they want Ohtani to DH a handful of times per week when he is not pitching. Despite Ohtani's poor (4-for-30) hitting this spring, that still appears to be the... Read More
Garrett Richards Roughed up on Opening Day
Los Angeles Angels starter Garrett Richards started off strong, but a pair of home runs in the fifth inning saw his start unravel. He finished with four earned runs on seven hits, with three walks and four strikeouts in five innings. A disappointing start for Richards, who hung a couple pitches to Khris Davis and... Read More
Zack Cozart Hits Homer in Debut
Los Angeles Angels infielder Zack Cozart, batting leadoff and playing second base in Ian Kinsler's absence, went 3-for-6 with a home run in his Angels debut. Cozart will transition back to third base and move down in the order when Kinsler (groin) returns. Still, it was nice to see Cozart get off to a hot... Read More
Mike Trout to Bat Second
Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is slated to hit second this year. It looks like second baseman Ian Kinsler will be the regular leadoff hitter, although third baseman Zack Cozart will man the one-hole on Opening Day with Kinsler out. Kinsler and outfielder Justin Upton will provide very sound protection for Trout, who is in line... Read More
Ian Kinsler Expected to Play Friday
Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia confirmed that second baseman Ian Kinsler (groin) should only miss Opening Day and is planning to be in the lineup Friday. It was thought all along that this was a very minor injury for Kinsler, and that appears to be the case. In his absence, Zack Cozart is leading off... Read More
Lions Could Pursue Extension With Golden Tate
Although the Detroit Lions have not engaged wide receiver Golden Tate in extension talks yet, general manager Bob Quin has a long history of getting extensions done right before the start of the season. Tate could be the next in line for that type of deal. The speedy receiver has tallied at least 90 catches... Read More
Huston Street Retiring
Former Los Angeles Angels closer Huston Street, after not finding a job this offseason, appears to have called it a career. Street was hampered by injuries the last two seasons, only throwing 26 1/3 innings combined. The 2005 American League Rookie of the Year finishes his career with 324 saves and a 2.95 ERA. He... Read More
Ian Kinsler Not in Opening Day Lineup
Los Angeles Angels second baseman Ian Kinsler (groin) is not in the Opening Day starting lineup but is expected to play soon. He will not be placed on the disabled list. Zack Cozart will start at second base and bat leadoff in his absence. Luis Valbuena will play third base and Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Starting at DH on Opening Day
Los Angeles Angels starter and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is in the lineup for Opening Day, batting eighth and serving as the designated hitter. It is expected that Ohtani will DH on occasion when he isn't pitching, and it looks like he will get a chance to do so on Opening Day. Ohtani did not... Read More
