MAX STASSI NEWS

Still seen as starter Stassi appears set to win the starting catcher job for the Angels despite hitting just .231 with a .615 OPS in 13 at-bats this spring, MLB.com reports.

Impact Stassi looks set to begin the season as the starter with Matt Thaiss and Logan O'Hoppe battling for the backup role, though Stassi could split time or platoon with Thaiss. While Stassi may begin the season as the starter, it seems just a matter of time before O'Hoppe takes over as the starter. O'Hoppe had a breakout season last year by hitting .283 with 26 home runs and a .961 OPS at Double-A which earned him a 14-game late-season call-up with the Angels.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Ohtani takes no-hitter into 8th, Angels beat Athletics 4-2

Two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani pitched no-hit ball into the eighth inning and extended his hitting streak to 14 games as he led the Los Angeles Angels over the Oakland Athletics 4-2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solo shot in win Stassi went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Athletics.

Impact After getting a couple of nights off, Stassi got the start Thursday and capitalized with a solo home run in the eighth inning to extend the Angels' lead to 4-0. The long ball was Stassi's ninth on the season and first this month. He is slashing .182/.268/.307 through 100 games this season and should continue to be part of the Angels' catching rotation to close the season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Wednesday Stassi isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers.

Impact Stassi went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts Tuesday and will head to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Matt Thaiss will take over behind the plate and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat in second straight Stassi is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact After a recent string of three consecutive starts behind the dish, Stassi will sit for the second straight game while Matt Thaiss handles catching duties. Stassi still looks to be Option 1A for the Angels, but his major downturn in performance in 2022 could result in Thaiss becoming part of a timeshare at the position. After posting a .752 OPS last season, the 31-year-old Stassi is slashing .179/.267/.297 over his 352 plate appearances in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rests after three straight starts Stassi is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Stassi will take a seat after he caught each of the Halos' last three games while going 0-for-10 with five strikeouts in those contests. Matt Thaiss will spell Stassi behind the plate Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Peña, McCormick homer to lead Astros over Angels 4-3

Jeremy Peña hit a solo homer and Chas McCormick had a two-run shot in the seventh inning that helped the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani reaches 400 MLB strikeouts, Angels beat Astros in 12

Matt Duffy’s bloop single in the 12th inning drove in Taylor Ward with the winning run as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge hits 51st HR as Yankees snap skid, top Angels 7-4

Aaron Judge hit a three-run shot for his 51st homer of the season, and the New York Yankees snapped their three-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees' Taillon hit by line drive, leaves after 2 innings

New York Yankees right-hander Jameson Taillon got hit in his pitching arm by a line drive Tuesday night and left his start against the Los Angeles Angels after two innings

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani, Trout homer as Angels finish 3-game sweep of Jays

Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 to complete a three-game sweep

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits amid slump at plate Stassi is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

Impact Stassi was behind the plate for the final two games of the Angels' weekend series in Detroit, but he was on the bench for consecutive games Wednesday and Friday while he works through a prolonged slump at the plate. He didn't take much of a meaningful step forward over the weekend by going 1-for-8, and he's now slashing .088/.139/.088 with a 27.8 percent strikeout rate over his last nine games. Kurt Suzuki will step in at catcher Tuesday and could work his way into a timeshare arrangement with Stassi if the latter's bat fails to heat up anytime soon.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Stassi isn't starting Friday against the Tigers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stassi is in the midst of a slump in which he's gone 0-for-18 with two walks and eight strikeouts over his last five games. He'll be on the bench for a second consecutive matchup while Kurt Suzuki starts behind the plate and bats ninth.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Wednesday Stassi isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stassi will retreat to the bench after he went 0-for-8 with five strikeouts over the last two games. Kurt Suzuki is starting behind the plate and batting sixth.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners score 4 in 9th after Ohtani departs, top Angels 6-2

Angels star Shohei Ohtani struck out eight and allowed two runs in six innings, before the Seattle Mariners scored four runs in the ninth inning and took advantage of shoddy fieldi...

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steps out of lineup Stassi is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Twins, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Stassi has a .589 OPS through 11 games in August and will take a seat Sunday after starting the past seven contests. Kurt Suzuki will work behind the plate and bat seventh in the series finale against Minnesota.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani, Ward HR, Angels rally past Twins 5-3 in 11 innings

Shohei Ohtani hit an eighth-inning home run to get the Angels’ offense started and Taylor Ward hit a game-ending two-run blast to right-center in the 11th inning to complete a come...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detmers, Fletcher help Angels split DH with M's; Moniak hurt

Reid Detmers pitched seven smooth innings, Mickey Moniak hit his second home run in three days before getting injured, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-1...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep Friday Stassi went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's extra-inning win over Seattle.

Impact Stassi blasted a two-run shot in the top of the ninth inning to give the Angels a 3-0 lead. The long ball proved to be crucial, as Seattle came back for three runs in the bottom of the frame but ultimately lost in the 10th. The long ball was the second since the All-Star break for Stassi, who is slashing .256/.302/.513 with seven RBI and five runs over 12 second-half contests.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels blow late lead, rally in 10th for 4-3 win over M's

Taylor Ward’s sacrifice fly scored Magneuris Sierra in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels blew a three-run lead late before pulling out a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels tie MLB record with 7 solo HRs but lose to Athletics

The Los Angeles Angels tied a major league record with seven solo home runs, including two by Shohei Ohtani, but still lost to the Oakland Athletics 8-7

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets Thursday off Stassi is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact He'll take a seat as the Angels wrap up their series with Oakland with a matinee game, paving the way for Kurt Suzuki to get a turn behind the dish. Stassi went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in Wednesday's 3-1 loss.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani homers early, Angels rally late to beat Rangers 9-7

Shohei Ohtani hit an early three-run homer, and Luis Rengifo and David Fletcher each had a two-run double during a five-run eighth inning that rallied the Los Angeles Angels past t...

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Friday Stassi isn't starting Friday against Texas, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stassi went 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Thursday's series opener and will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Kurt Suzuki is starting behind the plate and batting seventh.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE