Tag: Billy Eppler

Chances For For Rojas, C-Rod After Angels Make Roster Cuts

By Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor The door to the major leagues with the Angels may have opened a bit more for a pair of fan favorites -- second baseman Jose Rojas and pitcher Chris Rodriguez. After the Angels…

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Matthews: Shohei Ohtani May Be The Angels’ Secret Playoff Potion

Back in 2017, every MLB team knew what Shohei Ohtani might become. They all knew it -- that's why every team desperately tried to get him back in 2017. It had been a whirlwind, 30-team courtship that ended up with…

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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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Series Recap: Angels, Dylan Bundy, Salvage Win And Faint Hopes

The Angels could have traded starting pitcher Dylan Bundy before the trade deadline last month -- but despite a number of suitors, general manager Billy Eppler said "no." The untouchable Mike Trout did Mike Trout things. And Bundy, 30, showed…

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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…

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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…

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Recap: Dylan Bundy Is Masterful In Complete Game In Seattle, 6-1

The remedy to the Angels' recent bullpen woes came bounding eagerly up the steps of the team's dugout Thursday afternoon and onto the field like a ginger-haired labrador retriever before the ninth inning. A starting pitcher ready to go the…

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