AL Notes: Red Sox, Rusney, Sale, Indians, Pujols
2020/02/al-notes-red-sox-rusney-sale-indians-pujols.htmlAngels manager Joe Maddon will sit down with first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols nearer to the season to discuss his 2020 role, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … The 30-year-old had a stunning amount of difficulty preventing runs in 2019, when his ERA ballooned from 2.11 the prior season to a career-worst 4.40, but most of his other numbers looked fine.
Health Notes: Verdugo, Mikolas, Buxton, Buttrey
2020/02/health-notes-verdugo-mikolas-buxton-buttrey.htmlAngels reliever Ty Buttrey suffered an intercostal strain and will be out for one or two weeks, manager Joe Maddon told reporters (including Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). … We'll collect the latest here.
Angels Notes: Maddon, Cubs, Anderson, Pena, Soriano
2020/02/angels-notes-maddon-cubs-anderson-pena-soriano.htmlRight-hander Justin Anderson will be out for four-to-six weeks and will begin the season on the injured list, Maddon told MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger and other reporters. … The 27-year-old is entering his third season in Los Angeles and looking to improve on an injury-hampered 2019 that saw Anderson post a 5.55 ERA over 47 relief innings, while battling a trapezoid issue.
Angels Acquire Matt Andriese
2020/01/dbacks-trade-matt-andriese-angels.htmlHowever, Angels general manager Billy Eppler told reporters Tuesday that Andriese will be given a chance to win a rotation spot in Spring Training (link via MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger). … He ranked 18th among Halos farmhands over at MLB.com, where he's described as a likely reliever who has at least…
Minor MLB Transactions: 12/9/19
2019/12/minor-mlb-transactions-12919.htmlIn another Angels transaction, the club signed lefty Hoby Milner to a minor league contract, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com tweets. … Furthermore, Rodriguez had difficulty across 44 1/3 frames at the Triple-A level, where he stumbled to a 6.29 ERA with 9.14 K/9 and 4.47 BB/9.
Pitcher Notes: Hamels, Phils, Wheeler, Twins, Bundy, Lindblom
2019/12/pitcher-notes-hamels-phils-wheeler-twins-bundy-lindblom.htmlEven after picking up Bundy, the Angels remain "in the market for pitching," said general manager Billy Eppler (via Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). … They put forth a one-year proposal worth roughly half what Hamels got from the Braves, per Todd Zolecki of MLB.com.
Angels To Hire Mickey Callaway As Pitching Coach
2019/10/angels-close-to-hiring-mickey-callaway-as-pitching-coach.htmlRhett Bollinger of MLB.com also confirms the hire (link). … 9:30 pm: Though the club is still yet to announce the deal, Joel Sherman of the New York Post characterizes Callaway's hiring as "official" (link).
AL West Notes: Mariners, Maddon, Newhan, Andrus
2019/10/al-west-notes-mariners-maddon-newhan-andrus.htmlThe Angels officially introduced new manager Joe Maddon at a press conference today, with the veteran skipper telling reporters (including MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger) that he hopes to remain with the club beyond the length of his current three-year contract. … The Mariners will be looking for veteran pitching this winter, The Athletic's Corey Brock writes, though they'll be focusing on relatively inexpensive hurlers on one-year deals as the rebuilding team will give priority to its younger arms.
Jake Odorizzi On Twins Tenure
2019/10/jake-odorizzi-on-twins-tenure.htmlSpeaking in regards to his time with the Twins and his future Wednesday, Odorizzi told Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com and other reporters: “That’s out of my hands. … Now that Minnesota's offseason has begun, chief baseball officer Derek Falvey and general manager Thad Levine must decide whether to aggressively pursue a new deal for Odorizzi.
Latest On Angels’ Managerial Vacancy
2019/10/angels-rumors-manager-joe-maddon.htmlTo that end, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger lists Angels special assistant Eric Chavez, Astros bench coach Joe Espada and former Yankees manager Joe Girardi as possible candidates. … Owner Arte Moreno, frustrated with the Angels' fourth consecutive losing season, was the one who ultimately pushed for a managerial change, reports Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.
Angels Fire Brad Ausmus
2019/09/angels-fire-brad-ausmus-manager.html1:55pm: Today's news conference was canceled, but Eppler will speak to the media on a conference call tomorrow, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … But Ausmus was at the helm for one of what was surely one of the most tumultuous and difficult seasons in franchise history, guiding the team through the tragic loss of perhaps the heart of its clubhouse: left-hander Tyler Skaggs.
Angels ’Contemplating’ Job Status Of Brad Ausmus
2019/09/__trashed-6.html11:32 pm: According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, the Angels have a press conference scheduled for 12 pm PST tomorrow afternoon, which, if one is to read between the lines, could be something of an inflection point vis a vis Ausmus' future with the club. … Bollinger's counterpart at The Orange County Register, Jeff Fletcher, notes that this press conference was scheduled five days ago, and had been expected to be a forum for Ausmus and Eppler to discuss the season and offseason (Twitter links).
AL West Notes: Correa, McHugh, Gallo, Pence, La Stella
2019/09/al-west-notes-correa-mchugh-gallo-pence-la-stella.htmlAssuming La Stella gets through a base-running session unscathed on Wednesday, he could see time at DH during the Angels' season-ending series against Houston, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. … Considering how important Correa is to the World Series contenders' cause, not to mention his history of back issues, it looked like a startling development for the club.
West Notes: Richards, Trout, Piscotty
2019/09/west-notes-richards-trout-piscotty.htmlAngels outfielder Mike Trout was out of today's lineup as he continues to deal with a foot issue, and MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger relays that the MVP candidate will likely be limited to DH duty in the immediate future (link). … "We look at it like get him on the mound, make sure he knows going into the offseason he’s ready…
Latest On Tommy La Stella
2019/08/latest-on-tommy-la-stella.htmlBut La Stella's now slated to take batting practice on the field for the first time Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com relays, adding that the 30-year-old is "hopeful" he'll make it back during the Angels' Sept. … This has turned into another lost season for the Angels, who have slid to 64-70 and sit 13 games behind the second wild-card spot in the American League.
Angels To Reinstate Andrew Heaney From IL On Saturday
2019/08/angels-to-reinstate-andrew-heaney-from-il-on-saturday.html(MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger was among those to report the news.) Heaney has been sidelined with shoulder inflammation for a little more than three weeks, as per a retroactive IL placement for July 17. … The home runs have obscured some otherwise decent numbers, as he has a 10.6 K/9, 2.84 K/BB rate this year.
Quick Hits: Hamels, Jeimer, A’s, Lucroy, Rays, Brewers
2019/07/quick-hits-hamels-jeimer-as-lucroy-rays-brewers.htmlAngels catcher Jonathan Lucroy will start a rehab assignment at the High-A level Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com relays. … He'll progress to 90 pitches in his next outing and then 100 in what should be his final minors start of the year.
Angels Release Matt Harvey
2019/07/angels-release-matt-harvey.htmlJuly 21: The Angels have requested unconditional release waivers on right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … Other indicators paint a similar picture: with a 6.36 FIP and a .390 xwOBA, the Angels had little reason to continue trotting Harvey out to the mound every fifth day.
Jonathan Lucroy To Undergo Surgery, Expected To Miss Three Weeks
2019/07/jonathan-lucroy-to-undergo-surgery-expected-to-miss-three-weeks.htmlRhett Bollinger of MLB.com adds on Twitter that manager Brad Ausmus expects his catcher to miss about three weeks due to the operation. … Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy will undergo a brief procedure on Tuesday to mend his nasal fracture, according to J.P.
Health Notes: Reds, Wood, Cedeno, Diaz, Fletcher
2019/06/health-notes-reds-wood-cedeno-diaz-fletcher.htmlThe Angels' David Fletcher was out of the lineup for the second consecutive game today due to left shoulder soreness, tweets Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … However, he adds that manager Brad Ausmus said that a stint on the injured list looks unlikely at this time.
Justin Upton To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday
2019/06/justin-upton-to-begin-rehab-assignment-friday.htmlUpton will begin a rehab assignment Friday at the Single-A level, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. … Upton's loss looked disastrous for the Angels when it happened, though they've stayed afloat in left field without him.
Latest On Andrelton Simmons, Justin Upton
2019/06/latest-on-andrelton-simmons-justin-upton.htmlWhile Simmons has progressed to swinging a bat, there is still no timetable for a comeback, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com tweets. … Meanwhile, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register points out the type of sprain Simmons is dealing with tends to require an eight- to 12-week absence.
Andrelton Simmons Diagnosed With Grade 3 Ankle Sprain
2019/05/andrelton-simmons-angels-grade-3-ankle-sprain.htmlMLB.com's Rhett Bollinger tweets that the typical recovery timeline would range from eight to 12 weeks, but the Angels won't know for certain until tomorrow. … TODAY: Simmons updated Hoornstra (Twitter links) and other reporters on his status today, including the good news that surgery won't be required.
Angels Remove Cody Allen From Closer’s Role
2019/04/angels-remove-cody-allen-closer-role.htmlThe Angels are removing right-hander Cody Allen from the closer's role for the time being, manager Brad Ausmus revealed prior to Wednesday's tilt with the Yankees (Twitter link via MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger). … There won't be a set closer in his place, it seems, as each of Ty Buttrey, Hansel Robles and Luis Garcia could receive looks depending on availability and matchup, Bollinger notes.
Injury Notes: Rendon, Lester, Cobb, Angels
2019/04/injury-notes-rendon-lester-cobb-angels.htmlOft-injured starters Tyler Skaggs, Andrew Heaney and Nick Tropeano are making progress, though, per reports from Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register and Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … The 35-year-old looked "very good" during a 45-pitch sim game Saturday, according to manager Joe Maddon.