JUSTIN UPTON NEWS

García, Arihara lift Rangers over Angels 6-4

Adolis García homered and doubled off Dylan Bundy, Kohei Arihara took a shutout into the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers got their offense on track in a 6-4 win over the Los Ang...

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jared Walsh's swing and its 'driving force,' Angels bullpen's new looks, Justin Upton and more Said manager Joe Maddon of Walsh: "The ball comes off his bat as hot as anyone."

APRIL 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Shoemaker expected to start for Twins at Angels

The Los Angeles Angels host the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Upton's grand slam lifts Angels over Twins The Angels put on an offensive show in a 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday at Angel Stadium.

APRIL 17, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

Justin Upton’s grand slam powers Angels past Twins, 10-3 Justin Upton hit a grand slam in the seventh inning, and Jared Walsh homered and drove in three runs in the Los Angeles Angels’ 10-3 victory...

APRIL 17, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Justin Upton's grand slam powers Angels past Twins, 10-3

Justin Upton hit a grand slam and Jared Walsh homered and drove in three runs in the Los Angeles Angels’ 10-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hammers grand slam Upton went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, a double and two runs scored in Friday's 10-3 win over Minnesota.

Impact Upton put the game away with his grand slam in the seventh inning, giving the Angels a 9-3 lead. It was his second homer of the season and first since April 3. Upton had missed the two previous games while nursing a back injury.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Upton springs into Angels' lineup after bad bed experience Angels outfielder Justin Upton returned to the lineup after dealing with back stiffness that resulted from a bad sleeping experience.

APRIL 17, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

Back in lineup Friday Upton (back) is starting Friday against the Twins.

Impact Upton had missed the past two games due to back stiffness. He'll play left field and bat fourth during his return to action Friday. In 10 games to begin the season, Upton has hit .194 with a home run and five RBI.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heaney scheduled to start for Angels against Twins

The Los Angeles Angels play the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pérez delivers with bat to finish big series, KC tops Angels

Salvador Pérez homered and doubled to cap off an impressive series, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Los Angeles Angels 6-1

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Wednesday Upton (back) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact Upton was a late scratch from Tuesday's game due to back stiffness, and he'll miss a second straight game during Wednesday's series finale. Jon Jay will start in left field Wednesday, batting ninth. The Angels have a day off Thursday, so Upton will have an additional day to rest prior to Friday's game against Minnesota.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keller scheduled to start for Kansas City against Los Angeles

The Kansas City Royals host the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched with back stiffness Upton was scratched from Tuesday's lineup in Kansas City due to back stiffness.

Impact The 33-year-old was penciled in at his usual spot in left field for the Halos, but he was instead a late removal from the starting nine. The team's outfield depth is already being tested with Juan Lagares (calf) landing on the injured list, though the severity of Upton's back issue remains unclear. Jon Jay had was added to the 40-man roster and is starting in left field Tuesday.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Correa's 9th-inning homer puts Astros past Angels 4-2

Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros split a short series against the AL West rival Los Angeles Angels with a 4-2 victory

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trout homers, Angels rally in 8th to hand Astros 1st loss

Mike Trout hit his first home run of the season and Shohei Ohtani came off the bench to score the go-ahead run during an eighth-inning rally that sent the Los Angeles Angels past t...

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani's 2-way play, Walsh's HRs lead Angels past ChiSox 7-4

Shohei Ohtani hit a 451-foot homer and pitched two-hit ball into the fifth inning in a historic two-way performance, and Jared Walsh hit a walkoff homer in the Los Angeles Angels’...

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lifts team to win with first homer Upton went 1-for-4 with a go-ahead, two-run home run in Saturday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Jared Walsh tripled against Evan Marshall to tie the game in the eighth inning and Upton followed with his first long ball of the year. It would prove to be the game-winner. Upton is 2-for-10 with Saturday's homer, three total RBI, four strikeouts and two walks through three games in 2021.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Upton, Angels get lucky bounce, top hot Mercedes, White Sox

Justin Upton’s homer capped a three-run rally in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels, helped by a flyball that bounced off the head of White Sox center fielder Luis Robert...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trout, Pujols lead Angels' late rally past White Sox, 4-3

The Los Angeles Angels rallied in the eighth inning for a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on opening day

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Upton healthy, dialed in during strong spring Angels outfielder Justin Upton has been locked in at the plate all spring. The four-time All-Star has slashed .378/.425/.811 in 40 Cactus Le...

MARCH 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

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 fans

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

The Arizona Diamondbacks might be missing their best pitcher on opening day

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Tuesday Upton (illness) will bat fifth and play left field Tuesday against Cleveland.

Impact Upton was scratched from the lineup Monday with an illness, but it evidently wasn't a particularly serious one. The veteran has gone 7-for-16 with three homers so far this spring and will look to stay hot Tuesday.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with illness Upton was scratched from the lineup with a non-COVID illness Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact It sounds as if Upton should be able to get back on the field before too long. If he is indeed able to do so, his preparation for Opening Day shouldn't be significantly affected. Juan Lagares will replace him in left field Monday against the Reds.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE