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Michael Stefanic - Riding pine Monday Stefanic isn't in the lineup Monday against the Royals.

Impact Stefanic has gone just 0-for-4 with a strikeout since the All-Star break and will be held out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Luis Rengifo is shifting to second base while Andrew Velazquez starts at shortstop.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Ward - Starting Monday Ward (leg) is starting Monday against the Royals.

Impact Ward exited Sunday's win over Atlanta due to a leg cramp, but he'll be back in the lineup for Monday's series opener in Kansas City. The 28-year-old has recorded hits in each of the three games since the All-Star break, going 5-for-13 with a homer, two runs, an RBI and two strikeouts during that time.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Angels won a game Sunday, but their distance from contention grows: The week that was The Angels did win a game Sunday. It was a convincing win. They dominated the defending World Series champion Braves, 9-1.

JULY 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Royals take on the Angels in first of 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals host the Los Angeles Angels to open a three-game series

JULY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Max Stassi - Records two extra-base hits Stassi went 3-for-4 with a triple, a double, three RBI, a run and a strikeout during Sunday's 9-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact Stassi sat out Saturday's matchup against Atlanta, but he returned to the lineup Sunday and helped propel the Angels to the blowout win during the series finale. The 31-year-old has four extra-base hits over his last nine games, hitting .281 with a homer, a triple, two doubles, seven runs and five RBI during that time.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reid Detmers - Tosses five scoreless frames Detmers (3-3) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out six in five scoreless innings to earn the win over Atlanta on Sunday.

Impact Detmers was unable to record a third consecutive quality start Sunday since he required 90 pitches to get through five innings, but he still had a strong performance to earn his first win since May 10. The southpaw has been effective over three starts this month, posting a 1.06 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 17 innings. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Rangers on Saturday.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB News: Insider Provides Intel on Possibility of Angels Trading Shohei Ohtani MLB.com’s Jon Morosi reports that the Angels have zero interest in exploring trading superstar Shohei Ohtani.

JULY 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rosenthal: Angels' reluctance to move Shohei Ohtani, Padres' interest in Juan Soto and more If the Angels were even willing to trade Shohei Ohtani, how would they pull it off? Plus notes on the Giants, Dodgers and more.

JULY 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ward's homer sparks Halos' bats in 5-run 1st ATLANTA -- It had been quite some time since the Angels got out to an early cushion and were able to breathe a little bit. But they did just...

JULY 24, 2022 • MLB.COM

Ward, Detmers help Angels cool off Braves with 9-1 rout

Taylor Ward homered in a five-run first, Reid Detmers pitched five scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Angels cooled off the Atlanta Braves with a 9-1 victory

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor Ward - Exits with leg cramp Ward was removed from Sunday's win over Atlanta due to a leg cramp, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Phil Nevin said after Sunday's matchup that Ward is fine, so it doesn't appear as though the issue will lead to a significant absence. Ward was productive prior to his removal in the top of the eighth inning, going 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two runs. The 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener in Kansas City.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Triple-A Bees sting Tacoma with amazing defensive play There are 4-6-3 defensive plays -- typically double plays -- and then there’s the craziness Triple-A Salt Lake second baseman Jake Palomaki...

JULY 24, 2022 • MLB.COM

Michael Stefanic - Sitting Sunday Stefanic is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus Atlanta.

Impact Stefanic will be on the bench for the second time in three games to start the second half of the season after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's loss. Luis Rengifo will slide over to second base while Andrew Velazquez enters the lineup at shortstop and bats ninth in the series finale.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Villar - Designated for assignment Villar was designated for assignment by the Angels on Sunday.

Impact Villar was signed by the Angels on July 1 after he was released by the Cubs, but he will now likely hit the open market again. While with Los Angeles, he produced an unimpressive .163 average with a homer, three RBI, six runs and a stolen base while striking out 17 times in 49 at-bats over 13 games. The move created an open spot on the 40-man roster for Magneuris Sierra, who was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magneuris Sierra - Contract selected by Angels Sierra had his contract selected by the Angels on Sunday.

Impact Sierra will make his way to the major-league roster for the first time this season, joining the Angels ahead of their series finale with Atlanta. The outfielder has produced a .297 average with seven homers, 45 RBI, 49 runs and 22 stolen bases over 279 at-bats in 76 games with Triple-A Salt Lake this season. Jonathan Villar was designated for assignment Sunday to open a roster spot for Sierra.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Walsh - Breaking out of slump Walsh went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run in a loss to Atlanta on Saturday.

Impact Walsh entered the All-Star break mired in a massive slump during which he batted .125 (8-for-64) with no extra-base hits and only one RBI over 18 contests. The time off appears to have reawakened his bat, as he's gone 4-for-8 with three doubles in his first two games of the second half. Walsh has also struck out four times during that span, however, and has an ugly 30.3 percent strikeout rate on the campaign.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani - First to reach 20/10 mark Ohtani went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to Atlanta.

Impact The Angels didn't have much to celebrate in the contest, but Ohtani provided one highlight with his solo shot to right field in the fifth inning. The long ball was his third in July and his 20th of the season. Ohtani is the only player in the majors with at least 20 homers and 10 thefts so far in 2022.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'It slaps you in the face': Mike Mayers surprised by DFA, tries to rekindle career in Triple A Mayers has been working as a starter with Salt Lake, but "can always go back (to relieving) and be that guy.”

JULY 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

105.5 mph: Angels draft pick Ben Joyce is hardest thrower in college baseball history Ben Joyce, the right-handed fireballer from the University of Tennessee, went viral two months ago for throwing a pitch clocked at 105.5 mph...

JULY 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

105.5 mph: Angels draft pick Ben Joyce is hardest thrower in college baseball history Ben Joyce, the right-handed fireballer from the University of Tennessee, went viral two months ago for throwing a pitch clocked at 105.5 mph...

JULY 24, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Angels Box Score - July 24, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Atlanta Braves take on the Los Angeles Angels at 5:35pm UTC on July 24, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and ana...

JULY 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Angels look to break 6-game road slide, play the Braves

The Los Angeles Angels will aim to break their six-game road skid in a matchup with the Atlanta Braves

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Sandoval - Goes three frames in loss Sandoval (3-6) took the loss during Saturday's 7-2 defeat to Atlanta, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks with four strikeouts in three innings.

Impact Sandoval surrendered two runs on three hits in the first inning and another three runs on five baserunners in the third, tying his shortest outing of the campaign and posting a season worst 25 game score. The 25-year-old has now gone winless in his last nine starts -- his last victory came on May 22 -- with Los Angeles losing eight of the contests. Sandoval carries a 3.43 ERA and 1.50 WHIP into his next start, scheduled for next weekend against Texas.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riley, Wright lead streaking Braves to 7-2 win over Angels

Austin Riley had a homer and two singles, Kyle Wright won his 12th game to take the NL lead, and the Atlanta Braves kept rolling with a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photos: Braves seek another win over the Angels AJC photos from the Braves vs. Angels game on July 23, 2022.

JULY 24, 2022 • AJC.COM