Matthews: Shohei Ohtani May Be The Angels’ Secret Playoff Potion
Back in 2017, every MLB team knew what Shohei Ohtani might become. They all knew it -- that's why every team desperately tried to get him back in 2017. It had been a whirlwind, 30-team courtship that ended up with…
Angels News: Jake Faria Describes Halos Spring Training Experience As ‘Surreal’
Right-handed pitcher Jake Faria is still battling for one of the Los Angeles Angels final bullpen spots heading into the final week of Spring...
Rangers 6, Angels 4 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/23/21
by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Taylor Ward has an idea of what kind of major-league player he can be. “I think I do have power,” he said last month. “Not light-tower power but enough power -- especially doubles…
Angels 15, Cubs 7 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/22/21
by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor On Monday, Angels fans heard one of the most satisfying sounds of the spring so far. That was when four-time All-Star Justin Upton crushed the prettiest double you'd ever want to see to…
Maddon: The Best Spot Now For Jo Adell Is The Minors
By Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Angels skipper Joe Maddon has been saying since before spring training that Jo Adell needs seasoning in the minors before joining the Angels' MLB squad as a regular. "Absolutely. He doesn't need to…
Angels News: Franklin Barreto Out 4-6 Weeks With Elbow Inflammation
The Los Angeles Angels are gearing up for the 2021 MLB season after a severely disappointing 60-game outing in 2020. While the Angels...
Angels News: Shohei Ohtani Wants To Pitch And Hit At Same Time In Regular Season
While it did not result in a win, Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani had his most complete game of Spring Training. Prior to the...
Padres 4, Angels 0 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/21/21
by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani headed to the mound with a dirty uniform Sunday to face the San Diego Padres in the bottom of the first inning. Why? Well, Ohtani -- the Halos'…
Angels’ Jose Rojas Can Rake — But Falls Short In One Spot
By Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor If you look at the stat sheets every day, you've got to be noticing the name of Jose Rojas always high in the batting stats for the Angels while they're in the spring…
Athletics 11, Angels 2 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/20/21
by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Halos skipper Joe Maddon has a bit of a saying about spring training wins: Even though they're exhibition baseball and the games don't really count, a win in a spring training game means…
