APRIL 7, 2021•DAILYNEWS.COM
Joe Maddon ‘loves’ Angels’ bullpen despite unknownsManager, who says it normally takes about a month for him to figure out how he wants to use his bullpen, cites ‘the makeup, the character, t...
Why Angels think 'anything's possible' with surprise reliever Chris RodriguezThe 22-year-old right-hander could be deployed out of the bullpen in a variety of ways, but the Angels still see his future as a starter.
APRIL 7, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Why Astros' strong start isn't surprisingEverybody knows what the Astros did. This is about who they are. This is about who they were last October, when only their own fans were roo...
APRIL 7, 2021•MLB.COM
Slow ramp upStraw batted eighth and went 1-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Angels.
ImpactStraw has reached base safely in five of the first six games, a stretch that includes five walks, but he's been a forgotten member in the productive Astros lineup. When he's started games, Straw has batted eighth and overall is hitting .200 (4-for-20) with no extra-base hits and one RBI. He hasn't been much of a replacement for the departed George Springer, but his limited production hasn't hurt the team. Houston can get by with his defense and middling production for now.
APRIL 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Moves up in orderGurriel batted second and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Angels.
ImpactGurriel is one of several Astros off to hot starts, having gone 9-for-18 with six walks over the first five games entering Tuesday's contest. That start got him promoted to second in the batting order, normally the residency of Michael Brantley, who has been out since Sunday with a wrist injury. Brantley is due back for Thursday's home opener following an off-day Wednesday, so Gurriel should drop back to fifth or sixth in the order.
APRIL 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Angels' Joe Maddon must decide best way to use closer Raisel IglesiasAngels manager should have a frank conversation with relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias if he's the right man for saving situations.
APRIL 7, 2021•LATIMES.COM
Junior Guerra - Los Angeles Angels - RP - Stats, News, Career InfoJunior Guerra - #41 - Relief Pitcher - Los Angeles Angels - Get the latest news, highlights, and career stats for Junior Guerra from CBSSpor...
APRIL 7, 2021•SCOUT.COM
