Castro gets big hit after trade, Padres rout Angels 11-4
The San Diego Padres rallied for eight runs in the eighth inning of an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solo homer provides lone run Monday Upton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the 2-1 loss to the Mariners on Monday.
Impact Marco Gonzales tossed a complete game, with Upton's solo homer being the only blood the Halos drew off the southpaw. After a terrible beginning to his campaign, Upton has been more productive of late, going 5-for-16 with three extra-base hits and four RBI over his last four games.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Glasnow paces AL East-leading Rays to 5-3 win over Yankees
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Adell hits first two HRs, Trout drives in 6 in Angels' rout
Jo Adell hit his first two major league home runs, Mike Trout drove in six and the Los Angeles Angels set a season high in runs as they routed the Seattle Mariners 16-3AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees beat Mets 2-1 to stop 7-game slide
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Racks up three hits Upton went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's win over the Mariners.
Impact Upton recorded his first multi-hit game of the season, but 2020 has been a massive struggle for the veteran outfielder -- he had recorded just seven hits in 71 at-bats prior to this game. He's only hitting a meager .133, but perhaps this three-hit performance could be the confidence booster he needs going forward. He won't be much of a factor across most formats unless he finds a way to show more consistency at the plate, though.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Upton is doing all he can (except playing) to start hitting again Angels outfielder Justin Upton has been in a terrible slump all season.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • LATIMES.COM
Mike Trout and Justin Upton Might Have to Go on a Road Trip Together The Los Angeles Angels kicked off a four-game road series against the Houston Astros on Monday, and the timing isn't great — Tropical Storm...
AUGUST 25, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Goes yard in loss Upton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 11-4 loss to the Astros.
Impact Upton went deep off Astros starter Framber Valdez in the fourth inning. It was the third homer of the year for Upton. The left fielder had appeared in just five of the Angels' last 13 games, and entered the contest in a 1-for-18 slump over that span. He's hitting just .103 with eight RBI and five runs scored in 20 games this season. Due to Upton's poor hitting, Brian Goodwin has seen most of the recent playing time in left field.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Valdez fans career-high 11 as Astros beat Angels 11-4
Framber Valdez struck out a career-high 11 in seven strong innings and Carlos Correa drove in three runs as the Houston Astros snapped a three-game skid with an 11-4 win over the L...AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez homers twice, Cubs top Tigers 9-3 for 11,000th victory
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slump continues Upton went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Monday's win over San Francisco.
Impact Upton was in the lineup as designated hitter while Brian Goodwin -- who typically sits against southpaw starters -- started in left field and collected a pair of hits. Upton had not gotten into a game since Friday, when he struck out twice against the Dodgers. The 32-year-old has whiffed five times in his last seven at-bats, is mired in a 1-for-34 slump and is hitting a paltry .100 on the season. Given Goodwin's inclusion in the starting nine Monday and his .302 season average, Upton could be looking at sparse opportunities down the line if he is unable to turn things around soon.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
La Stella's walk-off homer sends Angels past Giants, 7-6
Tommy La Stella hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to snap their four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the San Francisco GiantsAUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Angels don't have much time to be patient with Justin Upton The four-time All-Star has logged just six hits in his first 56 at-bats.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Trout homers twice, helps Angels rally for 10-9 win over A's
Mike Trout hit two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied from an early five-run deficit for a 10-9 victory Monday night t...AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Ohtani homers, Bundy brilliant as Angels top Mariners 6-1
Shohei Ohtani homered in his first plate appearance since being shut down as a pitcher, Dylan Bundy struck out 10 in the third complete game of his career and the Los Angeles Angel...AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Angels: Potential partners for Justin Upton trade Now that Justin Upton is stuck in a platoon in left field, should the Angels look to trade the outfielder to fill other holes? The long-awai...
AUGUST 5, 2020 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
Not starting Tuesday Upton is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Manager Joe Maddon announced earlier in the day that Upton and Brian Goodwin would be platooning in left field with top-prospect Jo Adell taking over in right, and Goodwin will receive the immediate start against Seattle righty Justin Dunn. Upton would fill the short side of the platoon based on left/right splits, which would put him in the lineup Wednesday against southpaw Marco Gonzales.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Platooning in left field Upton and Brian Goodwin will platoon in left field following the promotion of top-prospect Jo Adell, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 32-year-old is off to an awful start in 2020 with a .492 OPS, two home runs and 14 strikeouts through 41 plate appearances, and the Angels have now called up their top prospect. Upton would be on the short side of the platoon if manager Joe Maddon goes strictly by left/right matchups, but it remains unclear exactly how the team plans to split playing time. Goodwin's 1.079 OPS through eight games could be enough to illustrate he should fill the larger side of the platoon.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
AP Source: LA Angels recalling top OF prospect Jo Adell
A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that top prospect Jo Adell is joining the Los Angeles AngelsAUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Seager, Dylan Moore propel Mariners past Angels 10-7
Kyle Seager drove in three runs, Dylan Moore hit a three-run homer and the Seattle Mariners rallied from two late deficits for a 10-7 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsJULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
