Hot-hitting Jose Rojas Gets Maddon’s Endorsement
By Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Angels manager Joe Maddon gave his clearest signal yet on Wednesday that he's leaning towards sentimental favorite Jose Rojas to make the Halos' Opening Day roster as the sixth infielder. "I’m getting pretty…
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…
Rangers 6, Angels 4 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/23/21
by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Taylor Ward has an idea of what kind of major-league player he can be. “I think I do have power,” he said last month. “Not light-tower power but enough power -- especially doubles…
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…
Maddon: The Best Spot Now For Jo Adell Is The Minors
By Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Angels skipper Joe Maddon has been saying since before spring training that Jo Adell needs seasoning in the minors before joining the Angels' MLB squad as a regular. "Absolutely. He doesn't need to…
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'…
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…
Athletics 11, Angels 2 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/20/21
by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Halos skipper Joe Maddon has a bit of a saying about spring training wins: Even though they're exhibition baseball and the games don't really count, a win in a spring training game means…
Youngsters Detmers, Rodriguez Could Open Up In Angels’ ‘Pen
By Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Oh yes -- the dreaded spring training injuries have popped up for the Angelsy. These untimely injuries happen every spring, derailing plans and forcing Plans B and C into action. But this time,…
Angels 4, Royals 4 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/19/21
by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff Last week, the Angels named Dylan Bundy their Opening Day starter April 1st against the Chicago White Sox. Friday afternoon, the right-hander took the mound against the Kansas City Royals for his third start of…
