FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
LOS ANGELES ANGELS 63-99 · 5TH IN AL WEST
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Shohei Ohtani's first appearance on the mound with pitch clock goes smoothly MESA, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani knew coming into spring training that one of his biggest challenges would be the pitch clock.
Gio Urshela - Will see some action at shortstop Urshela is expected to play a good amount of shortstop this spring, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact The position is not totally foreign to Urshela, who has 43 appearances at shortstop over seven major-league seasons. Angels manager Phil Nevin noted that Urshela lost some weight over the offseason in anticipation of maybe getting more of an opportunity at short. Urshela will also serve as insurance at both corner infield spots with Jared Walsh and Anthony Rendon each coming back from major injuries.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Estévez's long journey to majors could lead to the closer role for Angels Carlos Estévez knows all about trying out for teams. Entering his seventh major league season, the hard-throwing right-hander could become t...
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • LATIMES.COM
Webb, prospect Winn take on Angels' MVPs TEMPE, Ariz. -- Logan Webb didn’t have it easy in his spring debut on Monday afternoon. With two former American League MVP winners -- Mike...
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • MLB.COM
Analyzing all 38 Angels non-roster invitees: Who has a shot to make the team? Soft-throwing reliever Cesar Valdez, 39, is one of the many fascinating players hoping to beat the odds and crack the Angels roster.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sandoval sharp in debut; Velazquez to bat righty TEMPE, Ariz. -- Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval experienced a breakout season in 2022, posting a 2.91 ERA in 27 starts, including 151 st...
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM
Griffin Canning - Spring debut coming soon Canning has been a full participant in spring training and is expected to make his first Cactus League start later this week, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact Since turning in a 3.99 ERA while striking out nearly a batter per inning in his second MLB season in 2020, Canning has struggled to stay on the field over the past two years. After making just 14 appearances (13 starts) in 2021, Canning didn't pitch at all in 2022 while recovering from a lower-back stress fracture. Though Canning reported to camp with no restrictions, the time he missed over the past two years could work against him in his bid to clinch a spot in the Angels' season-opening rotation. Canning still has a minor-league option remaining, so the Angels could opt to have him stretch out at Triple-A Salt Lake to begin the season until a rotation spot opens up at the big-league level.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reid Detmers - Impressive in spring debut Detmers pitched two scoreless innings in a Cactus League game against the White Sox on Sunday, allowing two hits and striking out five batters.
Impact Detmers looked dominant in his first spring action, striking out the side in the first inning and racking up two more Ks in the second. The lefty has posted a modest 22.1 percent strikeout rate through his first 30 big-league starts, but he's shown much more punchout potential in the minors, striking out 122 batters over just 68 innings. Detmers has some buzz as a potential breakout pitcher in fantasy this season, and increased strikeout numbers could certainly help that become a reality.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jo Adell wants to make Angels roster, but he's focused on showing improvements for now "I talked to the front office about his work ethic over the offseason," said Angels star Mike Trout. "He didn't take a day off."
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Andrew Velazquez - In Sunday's lineup Velazquez (knee) is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Sunday's spring game against the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Velazquez underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee in September but is ready for Cactus League action. The 28-year-old had a .540 OPS in 125 games last season and should serve as a reserve shortstop for the Angels in 2023.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Davidson sharp to open spring rotation battle PEORIA, Ariz. -- Left-hander Tucker Davidson understands how important this Spring Training is for him. He’s out of Minor League options, so...
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • MLB.COM
Conley's pitch clock violation leaves Braves-Red Sox tied
Baseball's new rules designed to improve pace of play are coming fast at everyone, particularly the playersFEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mickey Moniak - Starting in right field Moniak (hand) will bat sixth and play right field in Saturday's Cactus League contest against the Mariners.
Impact Moniak missed nearly half of last season with a pair of fractures, one in his right wrist and another in his left middle finger. He ended the year on the injured list after getting hit on the hand again, but that issue doesn't appeared to have carried over into the start of this season. Still just 24 years old, the 2016 first-overall pick will compete for a bench outfield spot in camp. His career .157/.218/.268 line in 66 MLB games doesn't give much reason for optimism.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Why Angels top prospect Logan O'Hoppe has been catching Shohei Ohtani in spring training Ohtani has a complicated pitch mix with tons of movement, and catchers say it takes some getting used to.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Who's holding down the fort in Halos' middle infield? TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels improved their infield depth by acquiring veterans Gio Urshela and Brandon Drury this offseason, but they opted n...
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • MLB.COM
2023 MLB World Series odds: Futures lines for every team
Spring training is here, so it's time to look at the 2023 World Series odds. Let's dive into the latest Fall Classic futures at FOX Bet!FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Who's MLB's best player: Yankees' Aaron Judge or Angels' Shohei Ohtani? Latest rankings With Opening Day nearing, MLB released its list of Top 100 players on Thursday
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • NJ.COM
Column: Brett Phillips' career moment epitomized his motto for the game. 'Baseball is fun' Angels outfielder Brett Phillips delivered the game-winning hit for the Rays in Game 4 of the 2020 World Series against the Dodgers. He then...
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • LATIMES.COM
AL & NL MVP odds 2023: Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto open as betting favorites Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto are the favorites to win the American and National League MVPs, but several other players, including Vladimir Gu...
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
AL & NL MVP odds 2023: Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto open as betting favorites Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto are the favorites to win the American and National League MVPs, but several other players, including Vladimir Gu...
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Angels' David Fletcher looks to put injury-marred 2022 behind him TEMPE, Ariz. — The Angels have another infielder looking for a comeback season.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Chase Silseth - Competing for rotation spot Silseth could win a spot in the Angels' rotation this spring, but he is more likely to start the season in the minors, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Angels seemingly have five of six rotation spots accounted for, with Jaime Barria, Tucker Davidson, Griffin Canning, Chris Rodriguez and Silseth competing for the sixth spot. Silseth has a higher long-term ceiling than most of his competitors, but is also the least experienced of the bunch, so it would make sense for him to open the year in the minors. The 22-year-old righty logged a 2.28 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and a 34.4 percent strikeout rate in 15 starts at Double-A last year. He has never pitched at the Triple-A level, but he gave up 21 earned runs with 24 strikeouts in 28.2 frames in the majors last year.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fujinami gets dream matchup with Ohtani in spring debut MESA, Ariz. -- During his introductory news conference in Oakland last month, Shintaro Fujinami expressed excitement about the possibility o...
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • MLB.COM
Griffin Canning - Goes through live BP Canning (back) threw a 26-pitch live batting practice session Thursday, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact It's the first time facing hitters this camp for Canning, who missed all of the 2022 season because of a stress fracture in his lower back. The 26-year-old has missed a bunch of time due to injury but has a clean bill of health this spring and is competing for the final spot in the Angels' six-man rotation.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
