Ohtani strikes out 5 in spring mound debut for Angels
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani had a solid spring training debut on the mound, striking out five batters over 2 1/3 innings for the Los Angeles AngelsMARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRANDON MARSH #16 - LEFT FIELDER - PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
16 HR •
60 RBI •
.249 AVG
16 HR
60 RBI
.249 AVG
Eppler gets 4-year deal to become Mets general manager
The New York Mets have hired Billy Eppler as their general manager, giving him a four-year contractNOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Mets, Eppler near 4-year GM deal
The New York Mets are close to completing a deal to hire Billy Eppler as general manager, according to a person familiar with the negotiationsNOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Angels hire McIlvaine as new scouting director
A person familiar with the decision says the Los Angeles Angels have hired Tim McIlvaine as their new scouting directorOCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with soreness Angels manager Joe Maddon said Marsh is dealing with unspecified soreness after he stepped awkwardly on first base in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Mariners, Sam Blum of The Athletic...
Impact The report explains why Marsh is out of the lineup for Sunday. The Angels will presumably look to stay away from Marsh in the season finale, and if so, he'll close his rookie campaign with a .255/.318/.357 slash line, two home runs and six stolen bases across 259 plate appearances.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Sunday Marsh is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Impact Marsh hit .263 in his last 10 games and, unless he pinch hits Sunday, finishes the season slashing .255/.318/.357 in 259 plate appearances. Juan Lagares is starting in center field.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Haniger keeps M's playoff hopes alive with rally vs Angels
Mitch Haniger drove in five runs and his two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning gave Seattle the lead as the Mariners took their playoff hopes to the final day of the regular...OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plates two runs Friday Marsh went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's win over the Mariners.
Impact Marsh recently had a seven-game hitting streak in late September and was the main reason why the Angels escaped with the win here, as his two-run double in the top of the third was enough to seal the win for the Angels. The outfielder is hitting just .260 on the year, but that figure decreases to a mere .242 when factoring his 26 games (95 at-bats) from September onward, a span in which he's also struck out in 30.8 percent of his trips to the plate.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Flexen scheduled to start for Seattle against Los Angeles
The Angels will start Jhonathan Diaz on Saturday and the Mariners are expected to counter with Chris FlexenOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels deliver blow to Mariners' playoff hopes with 2-1 win
Jose Suarez threw five strong innings, Brandon Marsh accounted for all the offense with a two-run double, and the Los Angeles Angels landed a major blow to Seattle’s postseason hop...OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
On bench Wednesday Marsh isn't starting Wednesday's game against Texas.
Impact Marsh snapped a seven-game hitting streak Tuesday when he went 0-for-4 in the series opener against Texas, and he'll get a day off Wednesday. Taylor Ward will start in center field and bat sixth.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rookies lead Rangers past Angels 5-2 to avoid 100th defeat
Rookie Andy Ibanez’s two-run single highlighted a four-run second inning for Texas and fellow rookie ASEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores four runs Marsh went 2-for-4 with four runs scored, an RBI, a walk, a HBP and two strikeouts in a 14-1 triumph over the Mariners on Saturday.
Impact Marsh singled and scored in the first inning, extending his hitting streak to six games. The 23-year-old has gone 8-for-25 during that stretch, though his performance in September has been a bit of a disappointment following a hot August.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani hits consecutive triples, Angels rout Mariners 14-1
Shohei Ohtani tripled in his first two at-bats and the Los Angeles Angels routed Seattle 14-1, ending the Mariners’ six-game winning streak and damaging their playoff chancesSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Tuesday's lineup Marsh is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Astros.
Impact Marsh started the past 10 games and will take a seat after posting a .668 OPS and 27.9 strikeout rate during that stretch. Juan Lagares will start in center field Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani strkes out 10, A's beat Angels 3-2, stay in WC race
Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 but went winless in consecutive starts on the mound for the first time since June, and the Oakland Athletics rebounded from a bullpen meltdown to beat t...SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes over leadoff spot For the third straight game, Marsh is playing center field and leading off for the Angels on Saturday.
Impact The rookie went 1-for-9 batting leadoff the last two days, but the team is sticking with him atop of the order. David Fletcher, who had been leading off prior to Marsh taking over the role, has hit second in each of the past three games.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A's keep pace in wild-card race with 5-4 win over Angels
Cole Irvin pitched six solid innings to earn his first victory in four weeks, and the Oakland Athletics kept pace in the AL wild-card race with a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles A...SEPTEMBER 18, 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
Smacks second homer Marsh went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the White Sox.
Impact Marsh popped his second home run of the season in the eighth inning to provide the game-winning run for the Angels. It was his first home run since Aug. 25 and only his second multi-hit effort across 11 starts in September. Overall, Marsh has a mediocre .267/.328/.386 line across 192 plate appearances. However, he has a 39 percent strikeout rate and his batting average is being propped up by a .455 BABIP.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Slumping in September Marsh went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run Wednesday in the Angels' 8-5 loss to the Padres.
Impact Though he delivered one of only two extra-base hits on the night against Padres ace Yu Darvish, Marsh has still been trending down to begin September. Through seven games on the month, Marsh has gone 3-for-22 with no walks and a 45.5 percent strikeout rate. With time running out for Mike Trout (calf) to make it back from the 60-day injured list, Marsh looks secure as the Angels' everyday center fielder, but the rookie's recent downturn could make him a cut candidate outside of AL-only leagues and deeper mixed leagues.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Darvish earns 1st win in 11 starts, Padres beat Angels 8-5
Yu Darvish threw six strong innings to earn his first victory in 11 starts and Adam Frazier had two hits and three RBIs during the eight-run second inning that carried the San Dieg...SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
