Angels' Shohei Ohtani strains arm, won't throw for 4-6 weeks
Shohei Ohtani has a right forearm strain that will prevent the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star from throwing for at least four to six weeksAUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GEORGE SPRINGER #4 - RIGHT FIELDER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
19 HR •
56 RBI •
.220 AVG
19 HR
56 RBI
.220 AVG
Astros outlast Angels 6-5 in 11; Ohtani has arm discomfort
Alex Bregman had an RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsAUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels rally twice, snap 3-game skid, beat Astros 5-4 in 10
The Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the Houston AstrosAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blasts late homer Springer went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a walk during Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Angels.
Impact The 30-year-old launched a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to give Houston a 4-3 lead, but the bullpen was unable hold on during the bottom of the frame. Springer was off to a horrible start as he was 1-for-21 over his first six games, but in the past two contests he's 4-for-8 with a home run, five RBI and two walks.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Serves up two homers in blown save Robles was charged with the blown save after allowing three runs on four hits while recording one strikeout during the ninth inning of Saturday's extra-inning victory over the Astr...
Impact Robles was given a 3-1 lead to start the ninth inning, but he gave up a solo homer to Josh Reddick and a two-run shot to George Springer to put the Angels in the hole. He avoided the loss since the Halos rallied for a run in the bottom of the frame. The right-hander didn't have major control issues as he issued 18 of his 24 pitches for strikes, but he clearly wasn't fooling Houston's lineup. Robles surrendered only six home runs over 71 appearances in 2019, but he's already allowed three home runs through four outings this season.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Greinke expected to start for Houston against Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston AstrosAUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tucker drives in 4 runs to lead Astros over Angels 9-6
Kyle Tucker three hits and a career-high four RBIs, and the Houston Astros started a 10-game road trip with a 9-6 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsAUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plates two in return Springer (knee) went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a walk and a sacrifice fly in Friday's 9-6 win over the Angels.
Impact Springer actually produced his two RBI with a bases-loaded walk in the second inning and his fourth-inning sacrifice fly. Both of his hits were singles. It appears he's recovered from a sore knee that cost him just one start, as he played all nine innings on defense Friday. He's still hitting a meager .120 with one homer, three RBI and a run scored through seven contests to start 2020.
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back in lineup Springer (knee) will return to the lineup Friday against the Angels, leading off and playing center field.
Impact Springer was out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers but wound up playing four innings off the bench. He's yet to get going at the plate this season, going 1-for-21 with a solo homer.
JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
McCullers Jr., Astros to face Andriese, Angels
The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston AstrosJULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB hitters slow out of the box to start 60-game season
Major league hitters have opened this 60-game sprint by stumbling out of the blocksJULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enters as pinch hitter Springer (knee) entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter and played four innings in right field.
Impact Springer walked for Martin Maldonado in the ninth inning and remained in the game. He was scratched from the lineup due to a sore knee, although a 1-for-20 slump -- now 1-for-21 -- could also be a factor in the decision to sit him. Houston is off Thursday before returning to action Friday on the road against the Dodgers.
JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steals two bases Straw went 1-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 4-2 extra-innings loss to the Dodgers.
Impact Straw started in center field in place of George Springer, who has a sore knee and entered the game 1-for-20 overall. Springer, who entered as a pinch hitter during Wednesday's game, gets the benefit of a team day off Thursday and could return in time for Friday's series opener in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. Straw's biggest asset is his speed, which could be a factor for fantasy teams if he were to receive more consistent playing time.
JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Astros give slumping Springer a day off Mired in a 1-for-20 slump to start the season -- and nursing a sore knee -- Astros leadoff hitter George Springer was out of the lineup for...
JULY 29, 2020 • MLB.COM
Leading off with Springer out Tucker is leading off and starting in left field Wednesday against the Dodgers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact George Springer is sidelined with a sore knee and manager Dusty Baker turned to Tucker to fill in at the top of the lineup. He had not hit higher than eighth in his three previous starts this season. Tucker, who bats left-handed, has yet to start against a southpaw this season, so it remains to be seen if he is now an everyday player or simply a strong-side platoon guy.
JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out with sore knee Springer, who is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Dodgers, is dealing with a sore knee after running into the outfield wall a couple days ago, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com repor...
Impact Myles Straw will get the start in center field, batting eighth. Springer was 0-for-13 with four strikeouts in the last three games, so the Astros will look to get him right physically before putting him back in the lineup. Ideally with the day off Wednesday and Thursday's scheduled off day, he can return to the lineup this weekend against the Angels.
JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Makes one mistake in loss Cortes fired 1.1 innings in a loss to the Astros on Saturday, allowing one hit in the form of a solo home run and no walks. He also recorded a strikeout.
Impact Cortes fired 10 of 15 pitches for strikes, but his one mistake resulted in a 402-foot homer by George Springer in the sixth to close out the scoring for both clubs. Cortes made the Opening Day roster with an impressive spring training and summer camp, and despite Saturday's one hiccup, he could see a steady stream of work as a left-handed relief option capable of working multiple innings.
JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies' Bard gets 1st big league win in more than 7 seasons
JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCullers returns, Astros top Seattle for 15th straight time
Lance McCullers Jr. was solid in his return from Tommy John surgery, and Yuli Gurriel and George Springer homered to help the Houston Astros to a 7-2 win over the Seattle MarinersJULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adds insurance with homer Springer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Mariners.
Impact Springer went deep against Mariners reliever Nestor Cortes in the sixth inning to add an insurance run for the Astros. The 30-year-old Springer had career highs in homers (39) and RBI (96) last year. He should remain a fixture in center field and at the top of the order in 2020.
JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers from nine-hole Maldonado went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-2 win over Seattle.
Impact Maldonado helped pick up the lineup that didn't get much output from its top stars -- George Springer, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa went a combined 3-for-17. As a career .219, Maldonado is not expected to carry much of the offense on this stacked roster.
JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Baker wins debut, Astros top M's in 1st game post sign scam
Dusty Baker posted a win in his debut as Houston’s manager and the Astros, playing for the first time since their sign-stealing scandal rocked baseball, opened the season by beatin...JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Bigger playoffs, new Texas park, Dbacks' MadBum
Major League Baseball's shortened season begins for 26 teams on FridayJULY 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shortened season puts potential free agents in tough spot
This is the final year of Jordan Zimmermann’s contract with Detroit and also his last chance to make a good impression before free agency arrives againJULY 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Céspedes expects to be DH for Mets on opening day
Yoenis Céspedes expects to be the designated hitter for the New York Mets on Friday when they open the season against the Atlanta BravesJULY 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
