ng Angels infielder Luis Rengifo remains an intriguing player beyond his near trade By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:43:50 -0500 Luis Rengifo has a good glove, but despite his compact build, the Angels infielder has significant power. Full Article
ng Pitcher JC Ramírez's returns to Angels with velocity that keyed success By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:52:30 -0500 Angels pitcher JC Ramírez could be a starting pitcher or throw out of the bullpen depending on how much velocity he has coming off Tommy John surgery. Full Article
ng After striking out as a ballplayer, Brandon Wood finds peace amid family in Montana By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 18:55:39 -0500 Power-hitting Angels prospect Brandon Wood was supposed to become the next Cal Ripken, but he couldn't handle the pressure. He found contentment far from Anaheim. Full Article
ng Prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh help Angels win exhibition opener By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 19:22:44 -0500 Angels prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh show fans a glimpse of the team's future in exhibition win over Colorado Rockies. Full Article
ng Jaime Barría makes his case for Angels rotation by throwing strikes By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 20:51:30 -0500 Jaime Barría is back to throwing his sinking fastball again, and the early results are encouraging as the young pitcher hopes to crack the Angels' rotation. Full Article
ng Angels are walked off in spring training loss to Brewers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:37:28 -0500 The Angels lost 2-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday after right-hander Jake Thompson issued three consecutive walks in the ninth inning. Full Article
ng Angels manager Joe Maddon wants to give David Fletcher more field time this season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 21:43:41 -0500 Angels manager Joe Maddon will not deny that he will try to give the versatile David Fletcher as much field time as possible. Full Article
ng Angels prospect Brandon Marsh sidelined with an elbow injury By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:55:48 -0500 Outfielder Brandon Marsh, the Angels' No. 2 prospect, will be out several weeks with a strained left elbow. He hurt it while attempting a diving catch. Full Article
ng Newcomer Dylan Bundy sharp in his first spring start with the Angels By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 22:28:41 -0500 Dylan Bundy, acquired by the Angels in an offseason trade with the Baltimore Orioles, struck out four in two innings of his first Cactus League start. Full Article
ng Griffin Canning has showed promise but can he manage heavier workload this season? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:51:33 -0500 Since being drafted by the Angels in the second round out of UCLA in 2017, Griffin Canning has been viewed as a potential front-line starter for his hometown team. Full Article
ng Griffin Canning pitches two good innings, but Angels fall to Dodgers in exhibition game By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 20:52:41 -0500 The Angels lost 9-4 to the Dodgers on Wednesday at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix. Full Article
ng Angels send pitcher Griffin Canning for MRI on elbow By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:34:00 -0500 The Angels shut down Griffin Canning last summer because of elbow soreness. After his first appearance this spring, the soreness has returned. Full Article
ng Matt Andriese, battling for a berth in the Angels' rotation, pitches well in loss By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:06:51 -0500 With Angels starter Griffin Canning's health a question mark, Matt Andriese took the opportunity to pitch two scoreless innings in a loss to the San Diego Padres. Full Article
ng Angels pitcher Griffin Canning's MRI reveals joint irritation in his elbow By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:37:19 -0500 The Angels announced starting pitcher Griffin Canning's MRI revealed "chronic changes to the UCL and acute joint irritation" in his right elbow. Full Article
ng Andrew Heaney and Jo Adell help Angels beat Rangers in spring game By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:15:57 -0500 Andrew Heaney pitched two scoreless innings and top prospect Jo Adell double in a run as the Angels defeated the Rangers 7-2 in Tempe, Ariz. Full Article
ng Angels find success at the plate and on the mound in win over Giants By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 19:51:33 -0500 Jason Castro and Matt Thaiss homered and Dylan Bundy threw two perfect innings in spring training win over the San Francisco Giants. Full Article
ng Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney opens up about friend Tyler Skaggs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:54:26 -0500 Andrew Heaney was Tyler Skaggs' best friend on the Angels when Skaggs died of an opioid overdose July 1. He says he never saw signs that Skaggs had a drug problem. Full Article
ng Anthony Rendon believes the Angels are 'going to surprise a lot of people' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 19:37:08 -0500 Anthony Rendon is optimistic about the Angels' outlook; Griffin Canning is expected to start the season on the injured list with elbow discomfort. Full Article
ng Angels fall in a pair of split-squad games By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 19:17:07 -0500 Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon hit a three-run home run against the White Sox and Patrick Sandoval pitched two hitless innings. Full Article
ng Charles Barkley lightens up Angels' spring training for manager Joe Maddon By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 13:13:39 -0500 Charles Barkley, a friend of Angels manager Joe Maddon, visits spring training and talks about the time he went 'fan boy' on Mike Trout. Full Article
ng Angels manager Joe Maddon gets warm welcome from Chicago Cubs players and fans By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 19:28:49 -0500 The Chicago Cubs greeted Angels manager Joe Maddon with hugs before Monday's Cactus League game. Maddon, of course, led the Cubs to the 2016 World Series title. Full Article
ng Brian Goodwin is the Angels' first choice in right field, but other options exist By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 20:18:42 -0500 Utility man David Fletcher should spell Brian Goodwin in right field often, and top prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh eventually will be promoted. Full Article
ng Grand jury examines evidence in 2019 overdose death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 22:48:42 -0500 A Texas grand jury has been hearing evidence that could form the basis for criminal charges related to the opioid overdose death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Full Article
ng Mike Trout and his wife announce they are expecting a baby with an adorable video By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 13:22:12 -0500 Angels star Mike Trout and his wife, Jessica, announced they are expecting their first child in August with an adorable video on social media. Full Article
ng Angels to reveal opening day starter soon with Andrew Heaney a prime candidate By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 19:01:53 -0500 Manager Joe Maddon said he would announce the Angels' opening day starter this week, with left-hander Andrew Heaney a leading candidate. Full Article
ng New Angels catcher Jason Castro survived Astros' tanking, missed trash-can banging By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 19:24:58 -0500 New Angels catcher Jason Castro played for the Astros when they lost 106 or more games three years in a row. He left Houston a year before they cheated in 2017. Full Article
ng Angels capitalize on Mariners' mistakes to win spring training game By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 19:23:11 -0500 The Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0 in a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Full Article
ng Angels are running a lot this spring and manager Joe Maddon feels blessed about it By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 20:06:37 -0500 The Angels are running often this spring, with 10 stolen bases in their first 12 Cactus League games. Full Article
ng Shades of 2002: Can coaches with championship rings and gray hair return Angels to glory? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 14:25:31 -0500 With manager Joe Maddon and coaches Jose Molina, Matt Wise and Mickey Callaway, the Angels have four members of their 2002 World Series team on staff. Full Article
ng Angels fire employee for allegedly furnishing illegal substances to put on baseballs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 19:27:03 -0500 Angels have fired longtime visiting clubhouse attendant Brian "Bubba" Harkins for allegedly providing illegal substances to put on baseballs Full Article
ng Fired Angels employee Bubba Harkins sold 'Go Go Juice' that pitchers put on baseballs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 15:56:51 -0500 Brian "Bubba" Harkins, the Angels' longtime visitors clubhouse attendant, was fired for selling pitchers a concoction that made balls easier to grip. Full Article
ng Angels shut down pitcher Griffin Canning because of elbow soreness By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 19:31:26 -0500 Angels pitcher Griffin Canning will begin the season on the disabled list after experiencing elbow soreness following his first spring start. Full Article
ng Dillon Peters is sharp for Angels in their split-squad loss to Royals By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 19:52:07 -0500 Dillon Peters threw three scoreless innings in the Angels' 4-3 split-squad loss to the Royals; they tied Kansas City 4-4 in another split-squad game. Full Article
ng Lawsuit asks Orange County court to reject Anaheim's sale of Angel Stadium to Angels By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 22:50:34 -0500 Suit filed on behalf of a citizen group alleges the city of Anaheim negotiated the sale of Angel Stadium to the Angels with a 'lack of transparency.' Full Article
ng Kole Calhoun focused on Diamondbacks after 'a heck of a run' with Angels By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 15:48:34 -0500 Kole Calhoun hasn't thought much about the Angels this spring, but the Arizona Diamonbacks outfielder says he had a great time with the organization. Full Article
ng Joe Maddon on how he wants Angels to handle Astros: 'Let's be civil about this' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 16:07:28 -0500 Angels manager Joe Maddon is ready to move on from the Astros cheating scandal, saying he doesn't want his pitchers to hit Houston batters. Full Article
ng Angels tie Diamondbacks 6-6 on prospect Connor Justus' two-out single in ninth inning By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 19:32:59 -0500 Connor Justus' single lifted the Angels into a tie with the Diamondbacks in Tempe, Ariz; Julio Teheran and Patrick Sandoval each worked three innings. Full Article
ng Angels' opening-day starter Andrew Heaney has 'all the confidence in the world' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 18:57:45 -0400 Angels' starting pitcher Andrew Heaney is healthy and confident as he looks to prove he's capable of leading the top of a major league rotation. Full Article
ng Matt Andriese shows off his efficiency as Angels lose and tie in split-squad games By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 20:03:58 -0400 Angels pitcher Matt Andriese impressed manager Joe Maddon during his spring training start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Full Article
ng Justin Upton hits his first home run of the spring in Angels' loss to Indians By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 22:12:05 -0400 The Angels fell to the Cleveland Indians in a high-scoring game, and opening day starter Andrew Heaney and right-hander Jaime Barria were roughed up. Full Article
ng Hard-throwing Angels reliever Mike Mayers tries to recapture 2018 form By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 22:26:31 -0400 New Angels reliever Mike Mayers was effective for the Cardinals two years ago but struggled in 2019. He's now a front-runner for a spot in the bullpen. Full Article
ng First day of MLB coronavirus protocol involves six feet of separation for Angels By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:35:07 -0400 Angels manager Joe Maddon can hardly fathom playing regular-season games in stadiums empty of fans, yet he commented from a six-foot distance of reporters. Full Article
ng Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani continues to struggle at the plate this spring By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:43:30 -0400 Although Shohei Ohtani struck out twice Tuesday and is only two for 19 this spring, manager Joe Maddon isn't concerned, saying Ohtani needs "bright lights." Full Article
ng Angels' Shohei Ohtani tries to kick-start his path to Joe Maddon's .300 vision By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:53:54 -0400 Angels manager Joe Maddon believes Shohei Ohtani can bat .300, and the Japanese two-way star has re-integrated a leg kick to help get him there. Full Article
ng Angels option Jaime Barria, offering a clue to their rotation plans By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 01:32:41 -0400 With the Angels optioning Jaime Barria to triple A, there's a four-way competition for the final two spots in the rotation. Full Article
ng Angels manager Joe Maddon is for playing games in empty stadiums as a start By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:37:00 -0400 Angels manager Joe Maddon advocates starting the season with fans only watching on TV. Doing so could allow MLB to test pace-of-play initiatives. Full Article
ng Short season perils: Angels' Mark Langston left a no-hitter after seven innings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:51:30 -0400 The Angels removed Mark Langston with a no-hitter intact after seven innings in 1990, in what could serve as a cautionary tale for the 2020 season. Full Article
ng Angels GM believes his players will be ready to play whenever season starts By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:54:00 -0400 Angels general manager Billy Eppler says his players are "checking that 'Drive to Compete' box" as they wait out the coronavirus season delay. Full Article
ng Angels star Mike Trout talks about being stuck at home like everybody else By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:48:51 -0400 Except for workouts in Albert Pujols' home gym and throwing at a youth field, Mike Trout is home with his pregnant wife, Jessica, due to the coronavirus. Full Article
ng Former Angels standout Jim Edmonds hospitalized and undergoing COVID-19 tests By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 16:14:48 -0400 Former Angels and Cardinals standout Jim Edmonds announces on social media he's in the hospital and undergoing testing for the coronavirus. Full Article