Tag: Taylor Ward

Angels News: Taylor Ward Not Making Excuses For Defensive Lapses In Loss To Rays

The Los Angeles Angels had a real shot to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in an attempt to avenge their four-game sweep...

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Angels News: Taylor Ward ‘Getting Better And Better’ In Steadily Increasing Role

Taylor Ward was not supposed to be an every day type of player for the Los Angeles Angels. In fact, he didn't even start the season...

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Freeway Series: Angels Walk Off Dodgers On Ward’s HR In 8th

by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Taylor Ward wasn't really sure what to do. Most of the Angels players on the bench didn't know what to do. Dodgers pitcher Garrett Cleavinger wasn't sure what to do -- he was…

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Lagares Looks Like Fourth OF After Jay, Chavez Released

By Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Former Mets star Juan Lagares could be on his way back to the majors after veteran Jon Jay was released on Friday, along with former Angel swingman Jesse Chavez. The Angels faced a…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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White Sox 6, Angels 5 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/13/21

by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor The Shohei Show was only so-so on Saturday on a grey, chilly afternoon at Camelback Ranch in Arizona. But worry not, Shohei Ohtani fans -- the good "so" in this "so-so" was much…

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Angels 4, Indians 2 (8 innings) – Cactus League 3/10/21

by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff  Joe Maddon has been preaching aggressive baserunning all spring. Wednesday a group of Angels hitters fighting for spots on the roster did their best to impress their skipper.   Carving out three runs in the…

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Brewers 10, Angels 9 (7 innings) – Cactus League 3/8/21

by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff  Justin Upton’s offense has been missed greatly by Angels most of the past two seasons.   Monday, the veteran left fielder showed he’s ready to be that middle of the order presence the team needs this…

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