Bassitt, Athletics to take on Sandoval, Angels
The Angels will send Patrick Sandoval to the mound Saturday and the Athletics will give Chris Bassitt the startMAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIKE MAYERS
Takes third loss Friday Mayers (1-3) allowed three earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one across 1.1 innings Friday, taking the loss to the Athletics.
Impact Mayers allowed a three-run home run to Chad Pinder in the seventh inning. The 29-year-old has been relied upon as one of the Angels' high-leverage relievers. He has received occasional save opportunities as Raisel Iglesias has struggled this season. However, Mayers has had his own struggles with a 5.48 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP across 21.1 innings, although he does carry an impressive 12.66 K/9.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Earns second save Mayers allowed no hits and two walks while striking out three in one inning to earn the save against the Red Sox on Sunday.
Impact Mayers picked up his second save of the season since the Angels elected to use Raisel Iglesias in the eighth inning of Sunday's close matchup. Mayers has converted on two of his four save chances this year and has posted a 4.34 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 18.2 innings in 2021. While Mayers' performance Sunday was encouraging, Iglesias still appears to be firmly entrenched as the Angels' closer.
MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani's 2-out, 2-run HR in 9th sends Angels over Bosox 6-5
Shohei Ohtani hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels rallied past the Boston Red Sox 6-5, ending a four-game losing streakMAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hit hard in relief loss Mayers (1-2) was charged with a loss and a blown save as a result of giving up four runs on four hits over one-third of an inning against Tampa Bay on Thursday.
Impact Mayers' first outing since returning from a brief stay on the COVID-19 list wasn't pretty, as he gave up a solo home run to Mike Zunino in the seventh inning and was charged with three more runs in the eighth after yielding a hit to each of the three batters he faced. The right-hander has been utilized in high-leverage situations throughout the campaign, and that doesn't figure to change in spite of the fact that Thursday's rough outing pushed his ERA all the way up to 4.91 through 15 appearances.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays score 7 runs in 8th to complete 4-game sweep of Angels
Mike Zunino homered, Brett Phillips had two hits during a seven-run eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsMAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back from injured list Mayers (undisclosed) was activated from the injured list Wednesday.
Impact The 29-year-old was placed on the injured list Monday for an unspecified reason, and his return two days later confirms he was in the COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Mayers has a 2.51 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB with one save and four holds this season, and he should return to a high-leverage role now that he's back on the roster.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabian Ardaya: Mike Mayers is back, as are Juan Lagares and... - The Athletic Mike Mayers is back, as are Juan Lagares and Taylor Ward. The moves: - Anthony Rendon to the IL. - James Hoyt optioned. - Ben Rowen DFA'd.
MAY 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Angels look to end 3-game skid against Rays
Los Angeles will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Angels take on Tampa BayMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cobb expected to start as Angels host the Rays
The Rays will start Shane McClanahan on Tuesday while the Angels are expected to counter with Alex CobbMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adames, Margot slug Rays past Angels 7-3; Rendon injured
Willy Adames and Manuel Margot homered, Mike Brosseau had a two-run single and the Tampa Bay Rays opened a seven-game California road trip with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles A...MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Put on injured list Mayers was placed on the injured list for an unspecificed reason Monday.
Impact The team failed to include an injury designation, likely meaning the reliever's absence is due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The Angels expect Mayers to return to action within a few days, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabian Ardaya: Angels just put Mike Mayers on the IL (no... - The Athletic Angels just put Mike Mayers on the IL (no designation). Patrick Sandoval is up.
MAY 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rodriguez's 3 1/3 shutout innings lead Angels over Rangers
Rookie Chris Rodriguez pitched 3 1/3 shutout innings for the win, and Anthony Rendon and Jose Iglesias hit two-run singles in the first to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Texa...APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Texas takes 3-game losing streak into matchup with Los Angeles
Texas heads into the matchup against Los Angeles in a rut, losers of three straightAPRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rough outing Wednesday Mayers (1-1) took the loss against Texas on Wednesday, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk without recording an out.
Impact Mayers entered the contest with a pristine 0.93 ERA over eight appearances, but that number is now a less-extraordinary 3.72 following Wednesday's blowup. The right-hander was burned by a pair of home runs, and all four runs he has allowed this season have come by way of the long ball. Despite the tough outing, Mayers should still factor prominently in the Angels' bullpen.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
García's 3-run homer in 8th sends Rangers past Angels 7-4
Adolis García hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Texas Rangers rallied from a late two-run deficit for a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsAPRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up first save of season Mayers recorded the save Monday against the Astros after allowing one run on one hit in the ninth inning.
Impact Mayers entered the game holding a two-run lead and gave up a solo shot to Kyle Tucker, but he closed the door effectively despite not striking anyone out. This was Mayers' first save of the season, and while he might see further opportunities here and there, he's not expected to replace Raisel Iglesias as the Angels' full-time closer anytime soon.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trout homers, Angels rally in 8th to hand Astros 1st loss
Mike Trout hit his first home run of the season and Shohei Ohtani came off the bench to score the go-ahead run during an eighth-inning rally that sent the Los Angeles Angels past t...APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout, Pujols lead Angels' late rally past White Sox, 4-3
The Los Angeles Angels rallied in the eighth inning for a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on opening dayAPRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels aim to end 6-year playoff drought for Trout, Pujols
Mike Trout and Joe Maddon both think the Los Angeles Angels’ playoff breakthrough would have already happened if the 2020 season had been a normal lengthMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggling this spring Mayers has gotten into four Cactus League games thus far, pitching three innings and allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out five.
Impact In addition to giving up too many hits, Mayers was literally hit by a batted ball in early March, though he turned out to be fine despite having to leave that game. While the slow start to spring is mildly concerning, the right-hander figures to begin the campaign as one of the Angels' top setup options after posting a 2.10 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 43:9 K:BB across 30 innings in 2020.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles Angels acquire RHP Aaron Slegers from Tampa Bay
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired right-hander Aaron Slegers from Tampa Bay for cash or a player to be namedFEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels avoid arbitration with 5 players, add Suzuki
The Los Angeles Angels have avoided arbitration with right-hander Dylan Bundy and four other playersJANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
