Yankees, streaking LeMahieu set for matchup with Angels
Yankees, streaking LeMahieu set for matchup against AngelsJUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohtani hits 25th homer, drives in 3 as Angels beat Rays 6-4
Shohei Ohtani hit his 25th homer and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels stopped a five-game losing streak by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In lineup Sunday Suzuki (undisclosed) is back in the starting lineup Sunday against the Rays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Suzuki exited Wednesday's game against the Giants with an undisclosed issue and hadn't played since. He appears to be okay as he'll bat eighth and catch Sunday.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Angels look to end 5-game skid against Rays
Los Angeles will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Angels take on Tampa BayJUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles takes 4-game skid into matchup with Tampa Bay
Los Angeles is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win over Tampa BayJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slumping Angels look to break 3-game losing streak against Rays
Los Angeles heads into the matchup against Tampa Bay in a rut, losers of three straightJUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants overcome Ohtani, rally in 13th for 9-3 win over Halos
Shohei Ohtani struck out nine over six innings of one-run ball for the Angels, but the San Francisco Giants rallied for seven runs in the 13th inning of a 9-3 victory over Los Ange...JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits game late Suzuki (undisclosed) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Giants after getting hit in the mask with a foul ball, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Taylor Ward replaced Suzuki as the catcher in Wednesday's extra-innings affair. Details about Suzuki's condition should be disclosed following the game.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LA Angels: Kurt Suzuki’s resurgence solidifies a strength at catcher position Kurt Suzuki started this season off terribly for the LA Angels. In his first 31 games of the year, he hit .205/.276/.273, with a total of fi...
JUNE 21, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
Another start Thursday Suzuki will start behind the plate and bat fifth Thursday against the Tigers.
Impact Suzuki will start for the second time in the last three games. He briefly battled a leg injury last week, but appears to be back to full health. Max Stassi will be on the bench as a result.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Tuesday Suzuki (leg) is starting behind the plate and batting seventh Tuesday against the A's.
Impact The veteran catcher has been battling leg soreness since being hit by a pitch on the back of the left leg Friday, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's matchup. Suzuki should continue to see occasional starts to spell starting backstop Max Stassi.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Day-to-day with sore left leg Suzuki is considered day-to-day after being hit by a pitch on the back of his left leg Friday, MLB.com reports.
Impact Suzuki was replaced by a pinch runner after the hit-by-pitch occurred in the 10th inning of Friday's win, and he gave way behind the plate to Max Stassi on Saturday. Stassi is starting again Sunday, but he is considered the Angels' primary catcher, so his presence in the lineup on back-to-back days may have no connection to Suzuki's leg issue. The Angels have not called up a catcher to provide insurance behind the plate, so Suzuki figures to be well enough to play if needed.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks look to stop 8-game skid against Angels
Arizona is looking to snap its eight-game losing streak with a win over Los AngelesJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perfect at the dish Suzuki went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional RBI as Los Angeles beat Arizona 6-5 Friday.
Impact Suzuki opened the scoring with a solo blast to left in third, singled in the fourth and sixth and was hit by a pitch in both the eighth and 10th innings in what was easily his best game of the season. Though he's the number two catcher behind Max Stassi, games like this are likely to earn the veteran more playing time moving forward.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani delivers on mound, at plate as Angels top D-backs 6-5
Shohei Ohtani struck out eight, hit two doubles at the plate and pushed through an injury scare to lead the Los Angeles Angels past the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in 10 inni...JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back to No. 2 role Suzuki will start at catcher in Sunday's game against the Mariners, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Though he's in the lineup for the series finale, Suzuki has moved into a clear No. 2 role at catcher for the Angels following Max Stassi's return from the 7-day injured list Tuesday. Stassi will be on the bench Sunday after starting three of the past four games behind the dish.
JUNE 6, 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
On bench Monday Suzuki is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Suzuki and Anthony Bemboom have now alternated starts behind the plate over the past four games, and the two will likely continue to split work at catcher until Max Stassi (concussion) is reinstated from the injured list. Over 96 plate appearances on the season, Suzuki has slashed .202/.277/.274 with a career-worst 18.8 percent strikeout rate.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Not starting Saturday Suzuki isn't starting Saturday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Suzuki had lost out on work to Drew Butera recently, but Suzuki will remain on the bench even after Butera was designated for assignment Saturday. Anthony Bemboom will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Ohtani scratched from start after arrival delayed by traffic
A traffic jam kept Shohei Ohtani from making it to the ballpark in time for his regular pregame pitching routine so he has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Oakla...MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kurt Suzuki Setting New Standard For Japanese American MLB Players Kurt Suzuki is a fourth-generation Japanese American who grew up in Hawaii. He is one of the most impactful Asian American players in MLB.
MAY 17, 2021 • NESN.COM
Celebrating Angels' Kurt Suzuki As Part Of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month - NESN.com Kurt Suzuki is a 4th generation Japanese American who grew up in Maui, Hawaii. Suzuki is one of the most impactful Asian-American players in...
MAY 16, 2021 • NESN.COM
Losing work to Butera Suzuki is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Impact Even though No. 1 catcher Max Stassi (concussion) remains on the 7-day injured list, Suzuki doesn't appear to be the Angels' top option behind the dish. He'll be on the bench for the fourth time in six games as Drew Butera gets another start at catcher.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
