Angels 7, Mariners 4 (7 innings) — Cactus League 3/17/21
by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani got a pleasant surprise Wednesday evening when he had the chance to chit-chat with one of his heroes -- retired Seattle legend Ichiro Suzuki, still a special assistant for…
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.…
Spring Training Watch: The Infielders
by Stu Matthews, angelsnation.com managing editor Cynical Angels fans -- you know the ones around the message boards -- cried out for a player named "Maypitch" or "Mayhit." But the Thursday arrival of bearded shortstop Jack Mayfield, an old-school glove-slinger,…
Recap: Angels Flex Muscle But Bullpen Can’t Hold On
These days it doesn't seem to matter how much power the Angels can pack into their lineup. Two days after returning to the club after the birth of his son, Mike Trout belted a pair of home runs. And the…
Angels News: Andrelton Simmons ‘Optimistic’ About Ankle Injury
Andrelton Simmons, the Los Angeles Angels' balletic shortstop, would be about one of the most sure-footed fellows in baseball spikes you'd ever want to meet. Right? Simmons has four Gold Gloves and a Platinum Glove, and despite being lanky, skin-and-bones…
Angels News: Mike Trout Heads For Paternity List As He Awaits Son’s Birth
The Angels will be waiting for the newest addition to their family, and to the return of superstar Mike Trout to the team. Meanwhile, the rest of the major leagues are waiting to see if there's any way the 28-year-old…
Recap: Joe Maddon Gets Second-Guessers’ Attention As Bullpen Implodes Twice In 10-7 Loss
Joe Maddon didn't get through his second full week as the Angels' official manager before he faced second-guessing over his early hook of starter Andrew Heaney on Wednesday night. The Angels' bats were potent, but the bullpen coughed up a…
