Former Angels Shortstop Andrelton Simmons Announces Retirement
For five years, the Los Angeles Angels had no worries with one of baseball's premier positions, as the shortstop role was locked in by Andrelton Simmons. The Angels acquired Simmons from the Atlanta Braves in November of 2015, and he…
Reds 7, Angels 5 (8 inn.) — Cactus League 3/2/21 Breakdown
by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor The Angels played their first full game of spring training at Goodyear Ballpark on Tuesday, and their first night game. And their first overly long game. At the end, the Angels lost to…
Spring Training Watch: The Infielders
by Stu Matthews, angelsnation.com managing editor Cynical Angels fans -- you know the ones around the message boards -- cried out for a player named "Maypitch" or "Mayhit." But the Thursday arrival of bearded shortstop Jack Mayfield, an old-school glove-slinger,…
Recap: Angels Hang On In San Diego Thanks to ‘Mad Max’ Stassi
But the next Angels loss is almost certainly the end of their 2020 season hopes. But they won in measures on Tuesday. The Angels went to San Diego on a bus knowing that they would have to win five of…
Trade Deadline Recap: Angels OF Goodwin Dealt To Reds At Last Minute
Just minutes before the 4pm EST Major League Baseball trade deadline elapsed, Angels general manager Billy Eppler dealt veteran outfielder Brian Goodwin to the Cincinnati Reds for left-handed pitching prospect Packy Naughton and a player to be named later or…
Angels News: Andrelton Simmons Back In Lineup At Shortstop
Three-time Gold Glove winning shortstop Andrelton Simmons returned to the Angels' lineup Friday, batting ninth as the Halos prepared to take on the first-place Oakland Athletics. Simmons, 30, has been on the injured list since July 28 since spraining his…
Angels News: Top Pick Detmers Could Be A Callup
Reid Detmers, the prized University of Louisville left-hander the Angels drafted 10th overall in the 2020 draft, was considered "major-league ready" by Angels scouting personnel prior to the draft. In the bizarre scenario of 2020 coronavirus baseball, Detmers' time may…
Angels News: SS David Fletcher’s Great Play Is MLB’s Best
David Fletcher probably isn't going to win any MVP awards, but the Angels' Swiss Army knife defender and leadoff man's jaw-dropping play at shortstop Saturday was named the MLB Play of the Week. "You have to say it's as good…
Angels News: Eppler Confident Despite Club’s Slow Start
Angels general manager Billy Eppler is looking forward to the trade deadline, which is slightly more than two weeks away on August 31. But in this shortened season, Eppler said he's confident that the Angels can still contend, especially after…
Angels News: Questions On Simmons, Upton, Lineup
Andrelton Simmons, the Angels' acrobatic shortstop, is getting closer to returning from the injured list. Simmons' return should be good news, but it does present manager Joe Maddon with several lineup quandaries. Leadoff man and sparkplug David Fletcher has been…
