Angels' Shohei Ohtani strains arm, won't throw for 4-6 weeks
Shohei Ohtani has a right forearm strain that will prevent the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star from throwing for at least four to six weeksAUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIKE TROUT #27 - CENTER FIELDER - LOS ANGELES ANGELS
10 HR •
14 RBI •
.220 AVG
10 HR
14 RBI
.220 AVG
AP Source: LA Angels recalling top OF prospect Jo Adell
A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that top prospect Jo Adell is joining the Los Angeles AngelsAUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Weekend Sports in Brief
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Trout to return to Angels on Tuesday after baby's birth
Mike Trout is expected to return to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday after taking the weekend to be with his wife and newborn sonAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slated to return Tuesday Angels general manager Billy Eppler said Sunday that Trout (personal) was transferred from the paternity to the restricted list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Trout is sch...
Impact The impending birth of Trout's first child was something that weighed heavily into his valuation leading into fantasy drafts conducted shortly before the 60-game season began, but the star outfielder looks like he'll only end up missing four games on account of the personal matter. Assuming he clears all COVID-19-related protocols prior to rejoining the club, Trout should slot back in as the Angels' starting center fielder and No. 2 hitter Tuesday, resulting in Brian Goodwin shifting back over to right field. Before leaving the team Thursday, Trout looked like his usual self through the Angels' first six games, going 7-for-24 with a home run and four RBI.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Angels rally twice, snap 3-game skid, beat Astros 5-4 in 10
The Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the Houston AstrosAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Reds-Tigers debut MLB's 7-inning doubleheaders
Shortened doubleheaders are about to make their Major League Baseball debutAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baby Trout: Angels' Mike, Jessica Trout welcome first child
Three-time AL Most Valuable Player Mike Trout is a first-time dadAUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected back soon Trout is expected to return from paternity leave as soon as Sunday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Trout's wife, Jessica, gave birth to the couple's first child within the last few days. Trout indicated prior to the season that he wasn't entirely sold on the idea of playing during a pandemic immediately before or after becoming a father, though manager Joe Maddon said Saturday that he expected his star outfielder back soon. Saturday is Trout's final day of paternity leave, though it hasn't been confirmed that he'll be back in the lineup Sunday.
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Trout might be leaving the Angels to become a father Mike Trout has been placed on paternity leave ahead of the birth of his son. Mike Trout will not be playing for the Los Angeles Angels for t...
JULY 31, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Small-sample Statcast: 4 notable starts to the 2020 season Parsing a week's worth of data is a fraught exercise. Anyone can have a good week. Anyone can have a bad week. Mike Trout, baseball's best p...
JULY 31, 2020 • THESCORE.COM
Marmolejos' first homer powers Mariners over Angels 8-5
José Marmolejos and Shed Long Jr. homered, Marco Gonzales pitched into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-5 on Thursday nightJULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Trout placed on paternity list with wife expecting their first child Mike Trout strongly considered opting out of the 2020 Major League Season, with his wife Jessica expecting their first child in August. Base...
JULY 31, 2020 • THECOMEBACK.COM
Angels' Mike Trout Placed on Paternity List Ahead of Game vs. Mariners Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has been placed on paternity leave, the team announced Thursday. The 28-year-old has gotten off to a...
JULY 31, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Angels news: Mike Trout placed on paternity list Baby Trout coming soon
JULY 31, 2020 • HALOSHEAVEN.COM
Draws start against southpaw Goodwin is starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners, batting second and playing centerfield.
Impact With Mike Trout placed on the paternity list Thursday, Goodwin will get his first opportunity to start against a left-hander on the young season. Goodwin has gotten off to a nice start thus far in 2020, logging five hits and a walk in 14 plate appearances. The outfielder will look to stay hot against Marco Gonzales on Thursday.
JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from alternative site Keller was recalled from the Angels alternative training site Thursday.
Impact A roster spot opened up for Keller with outfielder Mike Trout being placed on the paternity list Thursday evening. Keller, who logged a 3.38 ERA over 10 appearances for the Marlins in 2019, will give manager Joe Maddon an additional option to use out of the Halos bullpen.
JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on paternity list Trout was placed on the paternity list Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact The reigning American League MVP will head to the paternity list a little bit earlier than expected, with his wife Jessica originally due to have their first child Aug. 3. Trout will likely be out of the Halos lineup through the weekend series against the Astros, with him potentially returning to the fold for the following series against the Mariners.
JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
This Date in Baseball for week August 2-8, 2 Take 2JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches first save Altavilla recorded his first save in a win over the Angels on Wednesday, allowing a hit and recording a strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact Manager Scott Servais had talked about Altavilla as a candidate for ninth-inning work during summer camp, and Wednesday, the hard-throwing right-hander proved to be up to the task. Altavilla was relatively sharp while getting nine of 15 pitches into the strike zone and wiggling out of potential trouble by retiring Anthony Rendon and Shohei Ohtani after surrendering a one-out double to Mike Trout. Altavilla's already-impressive velocity is notably up through his first two appearances, as he's averaging 97.8 mph on his fastball, an uptick from last season's 96.6 mph. With projected closer Yoshihisa Hirano (illness) still in the process of building his arm back up in Arizona, Altavilla may be in line for more save chances in the short term.
JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Three-hit day against Seattle Trout went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-7 loss against the Mariners.
Impact Trout got off to a 1-for-7 start in the first two days of the season, but he has gone 6-for-17 with one homer and four RBI since then. Wednesday's game represented his season-high mark for hits and the fourth straight contest in which he reached base safely. All signs point towards him moving in the right direction.
JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Seager, Dylan Moore propel Mariners past Angels 10-7
Kyle Seager drove in three runs, Dylan Moore hit a three-run homer and the Seattle Mariners rallied from two late deficits for a 10-7 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsJULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals beat Blue Jays 4-0 in 10 in road game at home
JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rendon homers in season debut, Angels rout Mariners 10-2
Anthony Rendon hit a two-run homer and reached base three times in his Angels debut, and Albert Pujols added his 657th career homer in Los Angeles’ 10-2 victory over the Seattle Ma...JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Effective early in season Diekman earned his second hold in a win over the Angels on Monday, firing a scoreless eighth inning during which he issued two walks and recorded three strikeouts.
Impact It was a bit of an adventure for the left-hander, who needed 23 pitches to navigate the frame thanks to the two free passes he issued. However, Diekman worked around his troubles by striking out the big-name trio of Shohei Ohtani, Justin Upton and Albert Pujols, the latter an inning-ending whiff with Mike Trout on second base. The 33-year-old Diekman has already logged three scoreless appearances across his first four games, and given early returns, manager Bob Melvin is likely to continue calling on him frequently.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
