Fraley's 1st big league homer lifts Mariners over Angels
Jake Fraley hit his first major league homer, and the surging Seattle Mariners began a 10-game road trip with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsJUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in lineup Upton (lower leg) is starting Thursday's game against the Mariners.
Impact Upton left Tuesday's game against the Giants after a collision in shallow left field, but he rested during Wednesday's off day and will be back in action Thursday. The 33-year-old has gone 2-for-5 with two runs and two walks across his last two games.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rendon drives in 5 runs, Angels beat Giants 8-1
Anthony Rendon drove in five runs, Max Stassi returned from a concussion and hit an RBI double, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaves after collision Upton was removed from Tuesday's game at San Francisco after colliding with teammate Kean Wong in shallow left field, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact The pair had their legs get crossed up while pursuing a pop fly in shallow left field, leading Upton to exit the contest. The 33-year-old went 0-for-1 with two walks and a run scored before leaving the game, and he'll have Wednesday's scheduled off day to rest up before potentially missing additional time.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giants hit 3 more homers to back Cueto, beat Angels 6-1
Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer before leaving with a sore right side muscle and LaMonte Wade Jr. also connected, backing Johnny Cueto as the San Francisco Giants beat the Los An...MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LA Angels: Justin Upton faring much better vs. left-handed pitching Justin Upton has been coming around at the plate since he began batting leadoff for the LA Angels. In his first four games at the leadoff sp...
MAY 31, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
Walsh homers, Angels bullpen shines in 4-2 win over A's
Jared Walsh’s 12th homer sparked a four-run second inning, four relievers combined for six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to bench Sunday Upton is not in the lineup Sunday against the Athletics, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Upton will receive a breather in the series finale after going 0-for-5 with a strikeout Saturday. Phil Gosselin will start in left field and bat leadoff Sunday for the Angels.
MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A’s take lead on Upton’s error, beat Ohtani and Angels 3-1 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jed Lowrie scored the tiebreaking run from second base in the seventh inning after left fielder Justin Upton bobbled...
MAY 29, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
A's take lead on Upton's error, beat Ohtani and Angels 3-1
Jed Lowrie scored the tiebreaking run from second base in the seventh inning after left fielder Justin Upton bobbled Matt Chapman’s single, Bob Melvin tied the Oakland record for m...MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bassitt pitches two-hitter, fans nine as A's beat Angels 5-0
Chris Bassitt pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Sean Murphy hit a two-run single in the decisive sixth inning and the Oakland Athletics took advantage after...MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep in leadoff role again Upton went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-8 win over Texas.
Impact For the second straight game, Upton led off the Angels' half of the first inning with a home run. He struck out three times in his remaining four at-bats, but the quick start helped propel Los Angeles to a narrow win. Since moving into the leadoff spot May 23, Upton has gone 5-for-14 with a pair of homers, four RBI and four runs across three contests.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Upton: Rakes in the leadoff spot with back-to-back homers LA Angels outfielder Justin Upton seems to really love hitting leadoff. Justin Upton batted leadoff in three straight games for the LA Angel...
MAY 27, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
Ward's 3-run homer, 5 RBIs lead Angels over Rangers 9-8
Taylor Ward hit a three-run homer in the first inning and had a career-high five RBIs, leading Los Angeles over the Texas Rangers 9-8 in the finale of a 10-game homestand that saw...MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belts leadoff homer Upton went 2-for-5 with a home run, two total runs and two total RBI in Tuesday's 11-5 win over Texas.
Impact Upton set the tone early for the Angels, smashing a 430-foot blast to left field to open the bottom half of the first inning. He later singled in a run and subsequently came around to score in the fourth frame. Upton is slashing .204/.279/.416 with nine homers and 20 RBI on the season.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Upton: Is Sunday’s game a sign of hope? The LA Angels were getting a high-upside player when they traded for Justin Upton. Justin Upton, the former number one overall draft pick, h...
MAY 24, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
Angels rally late for 6-5 victory over A's
Justin Upton hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels avoided a sweep by topping the Oakland Athletics 6-5MAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Catch this: Laureano, Pinder do it all, A's top Angels 8-4
Ramón Laureano homered among his four hits and made a leaping catch above the center-field wall, Chad Pinder hit a go-ahead drive in the seventh inning and the Oakland Athletics be...MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of Friday's lineup Upton is not in Friday's lineup against the Athletics.
Impact Even with the Angels shorthanded in the outfield, Upton will still be getting days off in an effort to allow him to hold up physically all season. Taylor Ward is starting in left field and batting fifth.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steals base in loss Upton went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Cleveland.
Impact Upton failed to record a hit in this one but still managed to draw two walks and notched his second stolen base of the season in the fourth inning. The 33-year-old is slashing just .202/.284/.420 with eight homers, 17 RBI and 14 runs scored. He's also striking out at an alarming rate of 30.6 percent which is currently on pace to be the worst mark of his 15-year career.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Canning scheduled to start as Los Angeles hosts Minnesota
The Angels are expected to send Griffin Canning to the mound Thursday and the Twins plan to give Jose Berrios the startMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Civale, Naylor lead Indians past Ohtani's Angels, 3-2
Josh Naylor drove in the tiebreaking run in the sixth, Aaron Civale pitched seven strong innings and the Cleveland Indians overcame Shohei Ohtani’s latest do-everything performance...MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes long in loss Upton went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to Cleveland.
Impact Upton gave the Angels life when he launched a three-run blast to center in the fourth to cut his team's deficit to one. His long ball ended an 0-for-13 hitless streak dating back to May 10. He's having another down year, slashing just .205/.277/.427 with eight home runs, 17 RBI and 14 runs scored.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Naylor HR in 8th sends Indians over Trout-less Angels 6-5
Josh Naylor hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Indians snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains on bench Upton will sit for the second straight day Monday against Cleveland.
Impact Upton may be falling out of favor after hitting .074/.194/.296 with a 41.9 percent strikeout rate over his last nine games. Juan Lagares will start in left field in his absence.
MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
