Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon
Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fansMARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels aim to end 6-year playoff drought for Trout, Pujols
Mike Trout and Joe Maddon both think the Los Angeles Angels’ playoff breakthrough would have already happened if the 2020 season had been a normal lengthMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals hope Nolan Arenado fills out playoff-caliber team
The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten in the habit the past couple years of plugging their biggest holes by trading for big-name bats that just happen to have had a whole lot of succ...MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Projected as everyday starter Fowler is slated to be the Angels' starting right fielder this season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact Fowler came over from the Cardinals in a February trade, and the Angels intend to have him hold down the right-field position until top prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh are ready to permanently join the big-league outfield. Fowler is hitting just .167 (3-for-18) in Cactus League play, but his starting job appears to be secure.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return
Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox has made his spring training debut after being slowed by a sore right shoulderMARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cole — and his dad — looking forward to return of fans
Gerrit Cole is looking forward to having his father at Yankee Stadium on opening day to watch him pitch in person in pinstripes for the first timeMARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adell still confident after rough debut season with Angels
Jo Adell doesn’t see his first season in the majors as a disappointment, even after the Los Angeles Angels’ top prospect stumbled to aFEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL West teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NL Central teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LA Angels sign utilityman Phil Gosselin, OF Juan Lagares
The Los Angeles Angels have signed outfielder Juan Lagares and utilityman Phil Gosselin to minor league deals with invitations to spring trainingFEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LA Angels acquire veteran OF Dexter Fowler from Cardinals
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired veteran outfielder Dexter Fowler from the St. Louis Cardinals for cash or a player to be named laterFEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Headed to Angels Fowler was traded to the Angels on Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Impact Fowler has spent the last four seasons in St. Louis, but will now head to the fifth franchise of his career. Entering his age-35 season, Fowler has been inconsistent with his production at the plate in recent campaigns and has also not registered as a strong fielder according to most defensive metrics. Even so, he should offer a stabilizing presence in the Angels' outfield and projects to start in right field to begin the 2021 season.
FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Carpenter and Fowler Q: With Matt Carpenter and Dexter Fowler being in the last year of their contracts, will there be an honest competition in the outfield and...
JANUARY 5, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Dexter Fowler Q: Based on production and price tag, has there ever been a worse contract for the Cardinals than Dexter Fowler’s? Are the Cards really goin...
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Legendary Cubs tale: Homer in the Gloamin' There have been many historic and memorable home runs in the long, storied annals of the Cubs' franchise. Dexter Fowler and David Ross in Ga...
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM
9 Padres pitchers blank Cardinals 4-0 in Game 3, reach NLDS
. Stammen and eight fellow relievers combined on a four-hitter in a brilliant, record-setting effort that sent the Padres over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 Friday night in the deci...OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goldschmidt, Cardinals win 7-4 in Padres' return to playoffs
Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run home run during a four-run first inning, St. Louis’ bullpen held strong after starter Kwang Hyun Kim stumbled in his playoff debut and the Cardinals...OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dylan Carlson and Dexter Fowler have lifted a Cards offense that badly needed it Fowler has been adept at getting on base and Carlson has been doing the damage. Both traits have been huge for the Cardinals of late.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Scores twice in win Fowler went 0-for-2 with two walks and two runs in a win over the Brewers on Thursday.
Impact The veteran outfielder came home on both of Dylan Carlson's big hits on the night, a two-run home run in the fourth that snapped a 1-1 tie and a sixth-inning double that gave St. Louis some breathing room. Fowler only has a pair of singles since returning from the injured list Monday, but he's also drawn three walks and scored thrice overall during that span.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Molina leads Cards over Brewers 4-2 to open key 5-game set
Yadier Molina singled twice to reach 2,000 career hits and the St. Louis Cardinals began a five-game series between playoff contenders by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Singles in return to action Fowler (not injury related) returned to the lineup in Monday's loss to the Royals and went 1-for-4 with a strikeout.
Impact The veteran outfielder had been sidelined on the COVID-19 injured list since Sept. 2 while taking potentially immunosuppressive medication for a stomach ailment. Now back to full health, Fowler should remain in his starting right field spot for the final week of the regular season as the Cardinals make a push for a postseason spot.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Royals rally behind stout bullpen to beat Cardinals, 4-1
Maikel Franco hit the go-ahead single with two outs in the sixth inning, the Kansas City bullpen shut down the St. Louis Cardinals from the fourth inning on, and the Royals rallied...SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sidelined due to medication Fowler's placement on the COVID-19 injured list is due to the fact that he's taking a medication which compromises his immune system, placing him at a heightened risk regarding the...
Impact Fowler has reportedly taken the same medication for a stomach issue in the past, but the medical realities that come with playing baseball during a pandemic will force him to be extra careful this time around. He's expected to be sidelined for at least a couple weeks but should have a shot to return before the end of the season. Some combination of Harrison Bader, Tyler O'Neill and Lane Thomas should see increased playing time in the outfield during his absence.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cards place Fowler on IL among moves Prior to Wednesday's series finale in Cincinnati, the St. Louis Cardinals announced that they placed outfielder Dexter Fowler on the injured...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • MLB.COM
Lands on injured list Fowler was placed on the injured list for unspecified reasons Wednesday.
Impact The Cardinals did not specify which injured list the outfielder was placed on. Rangel Ravelo (illness) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move, though it will likely be Harrison Bader, Tyler O'Neill and Lane Thomas who benefit most from the additional at-bats available in the outfield.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
