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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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Jabari Blash Starting in LF
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jabari Blash is starting in left field on Wednesday, batting seventh. Blash is starting in place of Justin Upton, who is on the DL with a finger injury. Blash has not played in the show since July 26. Across 23 big league at-bats, Blash is slashing an abysmal .087/.185/.087 with 14... Read More
Nick Tropeano Still Has Not Thrown
Los Angeles Angels starter Nick Tropeano (shoulder) has not begun throwing since going on the disabled list on August 7. Tropeano has spent three different stints on the DL this season, all with shoulder-related issues. Tropeano has a 4.73 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP on the year, with a 5.51 FIP and a 7.6 K/9.... Read More
Matt Shoemaker Progressing Well
Los Angeles Angels starter Matt Shoemaker (forearm) has progressed well in his rehab, according to manager Mike Scioscia. He has thrown a few extended bullpen sessions, and is scheduled to throw another one on Wednesday in Arizona. Shoemaker has only made one start this season, but there is still a possibility he returns to the... Read More
Tyler Skaggs Has Not Thrown in 11 Days
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs (groin) has not thrown since being placed on the DL back on August 11. Skaggs was pitching excellent this season until his last two starts, where he gave up 17 earned runs in 6 2/3 combined innings. It is unclear when, or if, Skaggs will return to the... Read More
Justin Upton Placed on DL With Finger Laceration
The Los Angeles Angels have placed left fielder Justin Upton (hand) on the 10-day DL. Upton suffered a lacerated finger while handling a broken wine glass at his home on Sunday. It sounds like he will be back when he is first eligible, on August 30. Kaleb Cowart played left field in his place on... Read More
David Fletcher Collects Three Hits
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. Fletcher was batting second with Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani and Justin Upton all out of the lineup. Expect Fletcher, who is hitting .278 with one home run and one steal, to remain at second... Read More
Felix Pena Strikes Out 12
Los Angeles Angels starter Felix Pena had an excellent start on Tuesday, tossing six innings and giving up four runs, while striking out 12. Pena now has 59 strikeouts in 55 2/3 innings, but the journeyman reliever turned starter also holds a 4.53 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP. He's a decent streaming option going forward,... Read More
Mike Trout Expected Back Friday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (bereavement) is not expected to return until Friday against the Astros. Trout was originally placed on the 10-day DL with a wrist injury, but has remained off the field after the tragic passing of his brother-in-law, Aaron Cox. Trout will rejoin the team when they host the Astros at... Read More
Justin Upton Out of Tuesday's Lineup
Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Upton was also out of the lineup on Sunday, with an off-day in between. No official word about an injury or anything for the veteran outfielder, so for now owners should be patient. The slugger is... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Throws 29 Pitches in Simulation Game
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani (elbow) tossed 29 pitches in a simulation session on Monday. He faced both right-handers and left-handers. "All went well," was the message from the Angels. It is looking more and more like Ohtani will pitch again this season, sometime in mid-September. If the pitcher Ohtani is available in your... Read More
David Fletcher Collects Two Hits
Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Fletcher has taken over regular duties at second base and is hitting second in the lineup. However, he has only hit .209 in August with no home runs. He is an option in deeper leagues, but shouldn't be counted on... Read More
Jaime Barria Strikes out Five on Sunday
Los Angeles Angels starter Jaime Barria tossed five innings on Sunday, giving up one run on seven hits. He walked one and struck out five. Barria's inability to get through the sixth inning has hurt his value in quality starts leagues, but the young right-hander has a 3.41 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP on the... Read More
Angels Call Up Ty Buttrey
The Los Angeles Angels have recalled right-hander Ty Buttrey from Triple-A Salt Lake. Buttrey was acquired from the Red Sox in the Ian Kinsler trade last month, and will make his major league debut with the Angels. He posted 71 strikeouts in 48.0 innings at Triple-A this season, with a 2.25 ERA. Unless he slips... Read More
Angels Acquire Odrisamer Despaigne
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired long reliever Odrisamer Despaigne from the Miami Marlins. In a corresponding move, the team designated reliever Dayan Diaz for assignment. Despaigne is expected to take on a long relief role for the Halos, and could spot start if necessary. The 31-year-old has a 5.31 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP... Read More
Albert Pujols Out of Tuesday's Lineup
Los Angeles Angels first baseman and designated hitter Albert Pujols is out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Padres. With the Angels playing in a national league park, the team is giving Shohei Ohtani a break as well. Kaleb Cowart is playing first base in Pujols' absence. Pujols has hit .251 with 18 home... Read More
Mike Trout Tending to Family Matter
Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout (personal) is away from the team tending to a personal family matter. It is unclear at the moment if he will be activated from the disabled list on Thursday when he is first eligible. Trout has been out since early August with a wrist injury, although the injury... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Completes Bullpen With No Problems
Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) threw 33 pitches at about 70% in a bullpen session on Monday. He said afterward that he felt great. It is not exactly clear if Ohtani is an option to return to the mound this season, although the Angels likely will not rush him as long as they... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Blasts a Home Run Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had a monstrous day on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a stolen base. Ohtani is now hitting .273 on the year, with 12 home runs and five stolen bases. While he has been a better pitcher than a hitter, Ohtani has still held his... Read More
Andrew Heaney Gives Up Five Runs In Five Innings
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney gave up five runs in five innings of work on Tuesday, striking out six and walking two. A Jeimer Candelario homer did him in, but outside of that he had a solid outing. Heaney now sports a 3.96 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP on the year, with 122... Read More
Rene Rivera Beginning Rehab Assignment
Los Angeles Angels catcher Rene Rivera (knee) expects to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Single-A Inland Empire. Rivera has been on the DL since May 20 after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. The catcher was hitting .259 with three home runs and 10 RBI prior to going... Read More
Mike Trout Still Out Sunday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is out of the lineup again on Sunday. This will be Trout's fourth consecutive missed game, and a stint on the 10-day DL looms large. Trout had said he expects to be back on Saturday, so perhaps the team is just being extra cautious. Either way, this is... Read More
Angels Designate Luis Valbuena For Assignment
The Los Angeles Angels have designated infielder Luis Valbuena for assignment. Valbuena was in the midst of an ill-fated two-year, $15 million dollar contract. He was slashing an abysmal .199/.253/.335 with nine home runs and three steals. At the moment, it appears that utility infielder Kaleb Cowart and Jefry Marte will split time at third... Read More
Mike Trout Out of Saturday's Lineup
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is not in Saturday's lineup. Trout had said he expected to return on Saturday, but he was unable to swing a bat prior to the game and was instead held out. He is still day-to-day, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him held out all weekend.
Tyler Skaggs Placed on DL With Adductor Strain
Los Angeles Angels starter Tyler Skaggs (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day DL with a left adductor strain. The move is retroactive to August 1, so Skaggs may only miss one start in the rotation. Skaggs was lit up in his last start for 10 runs in just 3 1/3 innings pitched, so it's... Read More
Jaime Barria Labors Through Five Innings
Los Angeles Angels starter Jaime Barria labored through five innings on Friday. He gave up three runs on six hits with two walks and three strikeouts. Barria was at 92 pitches through just five innings, which ultimately cost him a quality start. He now sports a respectable 3.84 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP, but he... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Blasts Two Home Runs
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had a monster game on Friday, going 4-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored and his third stolen base of the season. Ohtani was batting third in place of Mike Trout. After a poor month of July, Ohtani's bat came around in a big way.... Read More
Kaleb Cowart Starting at Third
Los Angeles Angels infielder Kaleb Cowart is starting at third base and batting eighth on Friday. Cowart is starting in place of Luis Valbuena, who is 2-for-16 since July 15. Valbuena normally draws the start against right-handers, but Cowart is getting a chance to face off against Mike Clevinger. Whether this is a sign that... Read More
Shohei Ohtani Hitting Third on Friday
After sitting out the last few days, Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is back in the lineup, hitting third against Mike Clevinger. Ohtani hit just .203 with three home runs in July, and will hope to get back on track although a matchup against ace Clevinger is not ideal.
Mike Trout 'Pretty Sure' He Will Play Saturday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) said he is 'pretty sure' he will be able to suit up on Saturday. Trout is out of the lineup again on Friday, his second straight absence. Expect Trout to be back in action on Saturday, or Sunday at the latest as the team may exercise caution with... Read More
Andrew Heaney Gives up Four Runs in Fourth Inning
Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney gave up four runs, all in the fourth inning, in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Rays. He pitched six innings and gave up six hits, with no walks and five strikeouts. He was cruising until things came undone in the fourth which tainted an otherwise solid start. Heaney now... Read More
