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Angels’ Jared Walsh picks up in 2021 where he finished in 2020
Walsh admits even he had some doubts that he could replicate what he did during a hot finish in 2020, but two weeks into this season he's performing just as well at the plate.
OC Register Apr 14, 2021
Short-handed Angels go quietly in 2nd straight loss to Royals
Without Anthony Rendon and Justin Upton, the Angels score just one run on Wednesday, after scoring only two on Tuesday. Jose Rojas doubles in the ninth for his first major leaguehit.
Halos Heaven Apr 14, 2021
Offense goes quiet as Angels lose series to Royals
Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports They wrap up the road trip and head back to Anaheim The Angels dropped their second game in a row to the Royals, as the bats went ice cold. The offense only had five hits, as they fell the series-finale to Kansas City, 6-1. LA’s lone run of the game came in the sixth inning. Mike Trout singled, and then came home to score on a double from Jared Walsh, cutting their deficit from two to only one run. Unfortunately, the Angels couldn’t keep the rally going, as an inning-ending double play from Jose Iglesias ended the frame. For the...
OC Register Apr 14, 2021
Angels pitcher Ben Rowen basks in first game in 5 years
The Palos Verdes High and LA Harbor College product had been out of the big leagues since 2016 before throwing a perfect ninth inning Monday night.
Halos Heaven Apr 14, 2021
Angels lose in bizarre fashion as injuries mount
Photo by Ed Zurga/ Your standard catcher pickoff to end a game in KC The Angels dropped a close one to the Royals, 3-2 on Tuesday night in Kansas City, losing on one of the most bizarre ways possible on the final play. On a pitch that was destined to get away from catcher Salvador Perez, the ball instead hit Jared Walsh in the batters box, helping Perez pick off David Fletcher at third base for the game’s final out. Salvy said "Game over!"#TogetherRoyal pic.twitter.com/PMecgEJDLa— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) April 14, 2021 From nearly being able to plate the...
OC Register Apr 13, 2021
Bizarre ending caps Angels’ loss to Royals
Shohei Ohtani homers and Dylan Bundy battles, but Mike Trout strikes out four times for only the sixth time in his career, and the Angels go 1 for 9 with runners in scoring position in a 3-2 loss.
OC Register Apr 13, 2021
Max Stassi, Juan Lagares join ranks of injured Angels
Stassi and Lagares join Anthony Rendon and Felix Peña on the 10-day IL. Adding to the laundry list, left fielder Justin Upton was scratched from the lineup with back stiffness before Tuesday’s game.
Halos Heaven Apr 13, 2021
Max Stassi on injured list with left thumb sprain
Photo by Meg Oliphant/ Anthony Bemboom recalled from minors The Angels infirmary is getting crowded, less than two weeks into the season. On Tuesday, catcher Max Stassi was the latest to hit the injured list, with a left thumb sprain after getting jammed on Monday night. Stassi caught the first six innings on Monday against the Royals, but was removed for a pinch hitter in the seventh. The veteran catcher was off to a hot start this season, 6-for-16 (.375) at the plate with a home run and three walks, and had started six of the first 10 games of the season. This comes...
Halos Heaven Apr 13, 2021
Shohei Ohtani unsure of when he’ll pitch next
Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports He threw a light bullpen session on Monday It’s been over a week since Shohei Ohtani last pitched in a game, and it looks like it could still be some time before he takes the mound in a game. On Monday, Ohtani threw a light 10-pitch bullpen session with his bandage off, just to get the feel of throwing again. When speaking to reporters prior to the game, manager Joe Maddon said that it went well, but it was just a light throwing session to get him back on the mound again. He didn’t have an update as to when he’ll be throwing his...
OC Register Apr 12, 2021
Alex Cobb, Shohei lead Angels in victory over Royals
Cobb strikes out 10 for the first time since 2014, and he has all of his strikeouts through five innings. Ohtani has a pair of run-scoring doubles, including the hardest-hit ball of the MLB season so far.
Halos Heaven Apr 12, 2021
Angels offense explodes for 10 runs in win
Photo by Ed Zurga/ The Angels are back in the W column After a forgetful showing from the Angels on Saturday night, the offense was alive and well on Monday as they scored 10 runs on 14 hits in their 10-3 victory over the Royals. They got started early, as they tacked on two runs in the second. Jared Walsh and Justin Upton led the inning off with back-to-back singles. Jose Rojas flew out to bring in a run, but a throwing error led to a second run coming in as well. The Angels tacked on a run in the third and another in the fifth, but it wasn’t until the seventh...
OC Register Apr 12, 2021
José Rojas to get bulk of time at third for Angels with Anthony Rendon out
Rojas had only eight at-bats in the first nine games, without a hit, but he figures to get an opportunity to play almost every day while Rendon is on the injured list with a groin injury.
Halos Heaven Apr 12, 2021
Angels news: Anthony Rendon placed on Injured List with groin strain
Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/ More bad news for the Angels The Angels just can’t seem to escape the injury bug, unfortunately. After losing Dexter Fowler for the season this weekend, Joe Maddon told reporters that third baseman Anthony Rendon will be placed on the 10-day Injured List with a left groin strain. Maddon was hopeful about Rendon missing only 10 days, but he was hesitant to put a time table on it. With Rendon being out for the next week at least, the club recalled infielder Jack Mayfield from the Alternate Site. That wasn’t the only move the club made, as...
Halos Heaven Apr 12, 2021
Series preview: Angels escape Florida and travel to Kansas City
Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports The Angels take on the Royals for three games What started out as a great series in Florida to take on the Blue Jays quickly turned into a mess. The Angels lost by 14 runs on Saturday and their game got rained out on Sunday. Dexter Fowler is out for the season with a torn ACL and Anthony Rendon is a little banged up. It’s luckily time for a new series, as the Angels travel to Kansas City to take on the 4-3 Royals. Monday: Alex Cobb (0-0, 4.50 ERA) vs. Brady Singer (0-1, 13.50 ERA) Alex Cobb was supposed to start on Sunday but his start...
Halos Heaven Apr 12, 2021
Angels notes: Injury updates on Anthony Rendon and Shohei Ohtani
Photo by Harry How/ The Angels didn’t play on Sunday due to weather The Angels’ game on Sunday against the Blue Jays got postponed due to weather. Both teams will make up the game on August 10 as part of a double-header. Following the decision to postpone the game, Angels manager Joe Maddon spoke with the media and provided a few updates. The first update he provided was in regards to Shohei Ohtani and when we could see him potentially on the mound again. Maddon said Ohtani might throw a bullpen session on Monday, but he’s not positive. He said if he were to...
