Tag: Los Angeles Angels

Angels News: Mike Trout Wishes Albert Pujols Well In Retirement

Former Los Angeles Angels first baseman, Albert Pujols announced his plans to retire following the conclusion of the 2022 season. So when the St. Louis Cardinals were eliminated in the National League Wild Card round, his final playoff run came…

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First Projection Of Angels 2023 26-Man Roster

There remains an eternity between now and the start of the 2023 MLB season. But for the Los Angeles Angels -- who missed the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season -- there's nothing but time to figure out a plan.…

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Carlos Correa Opts Out With Twins, Could Fill Hole At Shortstop For Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have relied on light-hitting, sure-handed shortstops for the past decade, but with Carlos Correa set to become a free agent, he should be on the top of their wish list. Andrelton Simmons once held shortstop down…

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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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