Tag: Kurt Suzuki

Angels News: Kurt Suzuki Discusses Shohei Ohtani’s Improved Command

Shohei Ohtani is taking the mound on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks for what will be his ninth start of the season...

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Angels News: Kurt Suzuki Compares Shohei Ohtani To Max Scherzer, Others

On Tuesday night, Kurt Suzuki was the catcher for Shohei Ohtani for the first time this season. While Ohtani believes...

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Angels News: Catchers Max Stassi And Kurt Suzuki Praise Front Office For Collaborative Style

After trading Jason Castro midway through the 2020 season, the Los Angeles Angels knew they needed a veteran to back up...

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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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White Sox 6, Angels 5 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/13/21

by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor The Shohei Show was only so-so on Saturday on a grey, chilly afternoon at Camelback Ranch in Arizona. But worry not, Shohei Ohtani fans -- the good "so" in this "so-so" was much…

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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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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…

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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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