Tag: Los Angeles Angels

Angels News: Kurt Suzuki Gets ‘Special’ Final Send Off In Oakland

The Los Angeles Angels gave catcher Kurt Suzuki a proper exit to his final Major League game on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics, where his career began 15 years ago. In the bottom of the first, Michael Lorenzen fired in…

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Angels News: Jo Adell & Mickey Moniak Have To Compete With Themselves And Each Other

The Los Angeles Angels are in a desirable position with two of their outfield spots, with Mike Trout and Taylor Ward. But in left field, the combo of Jo Adell & Mickey Moniak is overshadowed by their own continued work…

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Angels News: Phil Nevin Calls Shohei Ohtani The Best Ever; Forecasts Another Career Year In 2023

With the recent news that Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year, $30 million contract to avoid arbitration for the 2023 season, interim manager Phil Nevin gave another ringing endorsement for his superstar player. The deal…

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Angels Fall To Athletics As Michael Lorenzen Makes Final Plea To Stay

For the Los Angeles Angels, Tuesday night was nothing more than the second-to-last game of another lost regular season, as well as a chance to bid farewell to a retiring Kurt Suzuki. But for Michael Lorenzen, it was a deeply…

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Angels News: Anthony Rendon Gaining ‘Peace Of Mind’ By Returning For Finale Series

The Los Angeles Angels got a welcome treat on Monday night in the form of Anthony Rendon manning the hot corner and batting fifth in the lineup for four innings against the Oakland Athletics. While he went 0-for-2 and committed…

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Angels Now Tied For Longest MLB Postseason Drought With Tigers

The Los Angeles Angels have been eliminated from playoff contention for quite some time now, with a record of 73-87 and sitting 31.0 games back of the division-leading Houston Astros. Missing the playoffs has become the norm in Anaheim, as…

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Angels News: Jo Adell Says Struggles Are ‘Part Of The Learning’

One-time top prospect and now Los Angeles Angels left fielder Jo Adell has been a fascinating player to evaluate in his first three Major League stints. When he was brought up for the shortened 2020 season, it was clear he…

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Angels News: Patrick Sandoval Tosses Six Scoreless, But Winning Streak Ends As Bullpen Blows Lead

Patrick Sandoval's 2022 season came to a close on Tuesday night with a strong outing against the Oakland Athletics. Over 6.0 innings, the Los Angeles Angels starter gave up no runs on five hits and one walk while striking out…

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Series Preview: Angels Close Out 2022 Season Facing Athletics, Anthony Rendon Returns

There is no denying that the 2022 MLB season was a frustrating one for the Los Angeles Angels. After making some hefty investments in the offseason and beginning the season with a 27-17 record, it felt unthinkable that the Angels…

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Angels News: Livan Soto ‘Thankful’ His Hard Work Is Translating In MLB

The Los Angeles Angels are set to undergo a bit of a youth movement in a few areas around their roster, and Livan Soto has quickly provided an unlikely spark at the tail-end of the season. Soto isn't regarded as…

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