Tag: Los Angeles Angels

Breaking Down 2022 Angels Statistical Leaders In Major Categories

The Los Angeles Angels head into the offseason after yet another disappointing campaign. Despite having two of the world's greatest baseball players and a top-10 pitching staff, the Angels once again watch the playoffs from home after tying the active…

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Perry Minasian Undecided On Angels Closer Role In 2023

With a fair amount of uncertainty surrounding the Los Angeles Angels pitching staff, the rotation has become a moderately reliable piece on general manager Perry Minasian's roster, but because of a few trades and bullpen swaps, the closer role remains…

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Former Angels Staffer Eric Kay Sentenced To 22 Years For Role In Death Of Tyler Skaggs

More than three years following the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, a verdict has been reached for Eric Kay, who was charged for his role in the tragic incident. Kay was sentenced to 22 years in federal…

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Angels News: Perry Minasian Discusses Flaws In 2022 Roster

Heading into the 2022 season, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian put his focus squarely on pitching, saying it was time to make significant upgrades in that area. He signed several starters and relievers in the hopes that the…

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Angels Won’t Rule Out Change With Shohei Ohtani’s Usage In The Rotation

After Shohei Ohtani improved upon his 2021 season in which he won his first career Most Valuable Player award, he stepped it up a notch and became one of the best pitchers in all of baseball. In 28 starts this…

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Angels News: Werney Blakely, Kyren Paris & Bryce Teodosio Selected To Arizona Fall League

The Los Angeles Angels announced that Werner Blakely, Kyren Paris, and Bryce Teodosio all received invites to the Arizona Fall League. Blakely had the premier year of the bunch, posting a .917 on-base plus slugging over 55 games for the…

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Angels Rumors: ‘No Intention’ Of Trading Shohei Ohtani; Perry Minasian Wants To Add To Roster

After falling short of expectations, the Los Angeles Angels entered the offseason with many important decisions to make. Among them was figuring out what to do with Shohei Ohtani, who has one year remaining on his contract before entering free…

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An Early Projection Of Angels’ 2023 Total Salaries

The Los Angeles Angels spent approximately $187 million building their 2022 roster. In 2021, that figure was about $190 million. In fact, the Angels have hovered between $175 and $190 million in payroll for several seasons now, and have not…

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MLB Rumors: Angels Expected To Sell ‘Within The Next Few Months’ For Record Price

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno generated buzz towards the end of a lost 2022 season when he announced his intention to sell the team. While his reasons have never publicly been stated, the annual disappointment of missing the playoffs…

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Angels Rumors: Albert Pujols To Fulfill 10-Year Personal Service Contract

When Albert Pujols signed his 10-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels before the 2012 season, the belief was that he would be a franchise-altering star alongside Mike Trout. They believed in him so much, that a 10-year…

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