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Angels 15, Cubs 7 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/22/21

by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor On Monday, Angels fans heard one of the most satisfying sounds of the spring so far. That was when four-time All-Star Justin Upton crushed the prettiest double you'd ever want to see to…

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Padres 4, Angels 0 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/21/21

by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani headed to the mound with a dirty uniform Sunday to face the San Diego Padres in the bottom of the first inning. Why? Well, Ohtani -- the Halos'…

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Angels’ Jose Rojas Can Rake — But Falls Short In One Spot

By Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor If you look at the stat sheets every day, you've got to be noticing the name of Jose Rojas always high in the batting stats for the Angels while they're in the spring…

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Angels’ GM Perry Minasian Feels The Urgency To Win

By Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Perry Minasian rose from being a batboy and clubhouse attendant in the Texas Rangers' organization and now inhabits of only 30 spots as an MLB general manager. These jobs are make or break.…

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Angels 17, Indians 8 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/16/21

by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff  The Indians arrived at Tempe Diablo Stadium Tuesday afternoon with reigning AL Cy Young winner Shane Bieber toeing the rubber.   You’d expect a pitching duel, right?  Not when the Tribe are experimenting with newly acquired…

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Angels 4, Diamondbacks 3 (8 innings) – Cactus League 3/12/21

by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff  The desert rains swept into Tempe Friday as the Angels did battle with the Diamondbacks. It only seemed to keep the starting line-up's bats cool. The 2,040 social distanced fans at the ballpark were treated…

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Brewers 10, Angels 9 (7 innings) – Cactus League 3/8/21

by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff  Justin Upton’s offense has been missed greatly by Angels most of the past two seasons.   Monday, the veteran left fielder showed he’s ready to be that middle of the order presence the team needs this…

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Angels 6, Rangers 2 (6 innings) – Cactus League 3/3/21 Breakdown

by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff   Angels pitching has been the topic of conversation all winter. Wednesday afternoon in Tempe, the Angels projected pitchers all looked promising in their Cactus League debuts.   So did this Friday’s Angels starting pitcher...at the plate.  Shohei…

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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,…

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The Press Gang Forecast the 26-Man Angels Opening Day Roster

by Angels Nation staff | and guest contributors: Angels players, coaches and trainers are hard at work. They're gearing up for the 2021 season in Tempe, Ariz. -- and from the "pressbox" (or Zoom Conference Box, thanks to a worldwide…

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