Garcia sets rookie HR record in 7-6 Rangers win over Angels
Adolis Garcia set a Texas Rangers rookie record for home runs and RBIs in a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEX COBB #35 - PITCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
2-1 W-L •
1.04 WHIP •
2.76 ERA
2-1 W-L
1.04 WHIP
2.76 ERA
Ohtani's legs help Angels past Rangers, who lose 100th game
Shohei Ohtani sparked a four-run sixth-inning rally with his legs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat Texas 7-2 to send the Rangers to their first 100-loss season since 1973SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
One out away from quality start Cobb didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Astros after tossing 5.2 innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits and three walks while striking out four. He also toss...
Impact Cobb hasn't completed six innings since returning from the injured list, but he's allowed just one run over 10.2 innings in his past two outings. In fact, he's gone six straight outings without allowing more than one earned run and has gone 3-0 with a blistering 1.02 ERA in that span, though four of those starts came in July before he got injured.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Cobb pitches well again in Angels' victory over Astros Cobb has allowed one run in 10-2/3 innings in two September starts. He lowered his ERA to 3.46 as he prepares to hit the free agent market.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM
McCullers Jr. expected to start for the Astros against Angels
The Angels are expected to send Alex Cobb to the mound Thursday and the Astros plan to give Lance McCullers Jr. the startSEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros move closer, beat Angels in 12; Ohtani out at plate
Jose Altuve hit a two-run double in the 12th inning and the Houston Astros, after throwing out Shohei Ohtani at the plate to preserve a tie, broke away to defeat the Los Angeles An...SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Victorious in return Cobb (8-3) tossed five scoreless innings Thursday against the White Sox, yielding two hits and two walks with five strikeouts to pick up the win.
Impact Activated from the injured list earlier in the day, Cobb showed no ill effects from the wrist injury that had sidelined him since late July. He limited the potent White Sox lineup to singles by Leury Garcia and Zack Collins while throwing 42 of his 66 pitches for strikes. Cobb has now put together five consecutive strong outings dating back to the start of July, going 3-0 with a 0.91 ERA and 26:11 K:BB across 29.2 innings. He's tentatively lined up for a difficult home matchup against Houston on Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cobb's 5 scoreless IP in return lead Angels over White Sox
Alex Cobb pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas hit home runs, and the Los Angeles Angels coasted to a 9-3 win over the Chicago White SoxSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated prior to start Cobb (wrist) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Thursday's start against the White Sox.
Impact Cobb tossed a simulated game Friday and felt good afterward, so he'll take the mound in Thursday's series finale against the White Sox. The right-hander had been on the injured list since late July due to right wrist inflammation, but he'll be back in action after missing just under two months.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
This Date in Baseball for Sept. 17-23SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lopez expected to start as White Sox host the Angels
The White Sox will roll out Reynaldo Lopez to the mound Thursday and the Angels will give Alex Cobb the startSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marsh homers off Kopech in 8th, Angels top White Sox 3-2
Brandon Marsh hit a tiebreaking solo homer off Michael Kopech in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Junk scheduled to start for Angels at White Sox
The White Sox will roll out Dallas Keuchel to the mound Wednesday and the Angels plan to give Janson Junk the startSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could return Thursday Manager Joe Maddon said he hopes Cobb (wrist) is able to start Thursday against the White Sox, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact Cobb has apparently checked out OK over the past few days after completing a simulated game Friday, and he's now expected to rejoin the starting rotation. The veteran right-hander has been on the shelf since late July and figures to face some workload limitations in his return to the mound, especially since he's set to return without a rehab assignment.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giolito expected to start for Chicago against Los Angeles
The White Sox will roll out Lucas Giolito to the mound Tuesday and the Angels plan to give Packy Naughton the startSEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCullers Jr. expected to start as Houston hosts Los Angeles
The Angels will start Jaime Barria on Sunday while the Astros are expected to counter with Lance McCullers JrSEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suarez scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Houston
The Astros are expected to send Luis Garcia to the mound Saturday and the Angels will give Jose Suarez the startSEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sim game goes well Cobb (wrist) threw a successful simulated game Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact Cobb recently tossed a pair of bullpen sessions and didn't have any issues while facing hitters for the first time Friday. If he feels good Saturday, manager Joe Maddon said that the right-hander should be cleared to make his next turn in the rotation.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Valdez expected to start as Astros host the Angels
The Angels will start Shohei Ohtani on Friday while the Astros are expected to counter with Framber ValdezSEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Progressing toward return Cobb (wrist) has thrown a pair of bullpen sessions and is slated to pitch in a simulated game this weekend, MLB.com reports.
Impact The right-hander hasn't pitched for the Angels since July 23, but there remains hope that he could return to the rotation this season. He may require a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the big club, however.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles to visit San Diego Wednesday
The Padres will start Yu Darvish on Wednesday while the Angels have yet to decide who will get the startSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels to face Padres on the road
The Padres will start Blake Snell on Tuesday while the Angels have yet to decide who will take the moundSEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barria expected to start for the Angels against the Rangers
The Angels will roll out Jaime Barria to the mound Monday and the Rangers plan to give A.JSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Junk expected to start for Los Angeles against Texas
The Angels will roll out Janson Junk to the mound Sunday and the Rangers plan to give Taylor Hearn the startSEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws bullpen Saturday Cobb (wrist) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Cobb threw a side session early in the week, and it appears as though he's close to facing hitters. If he feels good following Saturday's activities, he's expected to throw an accelerated sim game in the coming days before the Angels determine his next steps.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
