Angels 3, Brewers 2 — Cactus League 3/18/21
by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Angels manager Joe Maddon is delighted every day as he watches his starting staff -- dismissed as a thin, underwhelming unit by many in the media -- rack up inning after inning of…
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.…
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…
Reds 7, Angels 3 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/15/21
by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff Shohei Ohtani has a way of making headlines. Two days after pitching 2 1/3 innings against the White Sox, the left-handed hitter returned to the Angels line-up as the designated hitter. Facing fellow two-way sensation,…
Angels News: Joe Maddon Credits ‘Better Mix Of Pitches’ For Jose Quintana’s Hot Start
The Los Angeles Angels secured their third consecutive win in Spring Training on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It also marked three...
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…
Angels 5, Giants 4 (7 innings) – Cactus League 3/11/21
by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff Mike Trout had gone almost two weeks into Cactus League play without hitting a home run. He would arrive in Tempe for his sixth Spring Training game of the season ready to go. The perennial…
Angels 4, Indians 2 (8 innings) – Cactus League 3/10/21
by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff Joe Maddon has been preaching aggressive baserunning all spring. Wednesday a group of Angels hitters fighting for spots on the roster did their best to impress their skipper. Carving out three runs in the…
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…
Angels 6, Mariners 2 (6 innings) – Cactus League 3/7/21
by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff Joe Maddon continues to have his players run aggressively on the bases. It’s a mindset going back to his earliest days as a manager and scout for the Angels in the early Eighties. After Jose…
