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…
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 News: Mike Trout Regaining Confidence In Swing
Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has been the undoubted best player in baseball for the better part of a decade. His dominance...
Angels 3, Brewers 2 — Cactus League 3/18/21
by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Angels manager Joe Maddon is delighted every day as he watches his starting staff -- dismissed as a thin, underwhelming unit by many in the media -- rack up inning after inning of…
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.…
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…
Reds 7, Angels 3 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/15/21
by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff Shohei Ohtani has a way of making headlines. Two days after pitching 2 1/3 innings against the White Sox, the left-handed hitter returned to the Angels line-up as the designated hitter. Facing fellow two-way sensation,…
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…
