Rookies lead Rangers past Angels 5-2 to avoid 100th defeat
Rookie Andy Ibanez’s two-run single highlighted a four-run second inning for Texas and fellow rookie ASEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alexy expected to start as Rangers host the Angels
The Rangers are expected to send A.JSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Junk expected to start as Los Angeles hosts Houston
The Astros will start Luis Garcia on Wednesday while the Angels are expected to counter with Janson JunkSEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loses again in fourth start Naughton (0-3) allowed four earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out one across four innings, taking the loss to the Astros on Tuesday.
Impact Naughton surrendered back-to-back home runs to Kyle Tucker and Aledmys Diaz in the second inning. He has lost in three of his four starts this year. The 25-year-old has a 5.23 ERA and 1.65 WHIP with 12 strikeouts in 20.2 innings this season. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday in Texas.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani hits 45th HR while surging Astros rout Angels 10-5
Shohei Ohtani hit his 45th homer in the eighth inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 10-5 loss to the Houston AstrosSEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Naughton expected to start as Los Angeles hosts Houston
The Astros will start Jose Urquidy on Tuesday and the Angels are expected to counter with Packy NaughtonSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Valdez, González, Maldonado send Astros past Angels 10-0
The Houston Astros moved closer to the AL West title with a 10-0 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Junk scheduled to start for Angels at White Sox
The White Sox will roll out Dallas Keuchel to the mound Wednesday and the Angels plan to give Janson Junk the startSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hit hard in short start Naughton (0-2) took the loss against the White Sox on Tuesday, pitching 2.2 innings and allowing four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two.
Impact Naughton looked good in his previous start, during which he hurled five scoreless frames. He took a step back against the White Sox on Tuesday, giving up a pair of runs in the second inning and watching two more baserunners that were his responsibility cross the plate after he departed in the third. The rookie's ERA jumped from 2.57 to 4.32 as a result of the poor start, which ranks as the shortest of his brief career. Naughton is slated to next take the mound at home against Houston early next week.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sheets, White Sox beat Angels 9-3 in Maddon's Chicago return
Rookie Gavin Sheets hit a long three-run homer and had four RBIs in his first three-hit game, and the White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-3 in Joe Maddon’s first game back in C...SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giolito expected to start for Chicago against Los Angeles
The White Sox will roll out Lucas Giolito to the mound Tuesday and the Angels plan to give Packy Naughton the startSEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCullers solid again, Tucker homers, Astros beat Angels 3-1
Lance McCullers Jr. threw six strong innings, Kyle Tucker homered and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leury Garcia HR in 9th lifts White Sox over Red Sox 2-1
Leury Garcia hit a game-ending home run with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Chicago White Sox over the Boston Red Sox 2-1SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scoreless outing in no-decision Naughton didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Padres after tossing five scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out five.
Impact The five strikeouts were a season-high mark for the left-hander, who took a step forward in his second career MLB start after lasting just 3.2 frames in his first. Naughton has made five appearances for the Angels and owns an impressive 2.57 ERA across 14 innings, though his 9:7 K:BB could use some improvement.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Angels rookies Jo Adell and Packy Naughton steal a night that seemingly belonged to Blake Snell Blake Snell appeared to be headed toward another dominant performance, but Jo Adell and Packy Naughton had other plans.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Snell loses gem in 7th, Padres fall 4-0 to Adell, Angels
San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell made another bid at a gem and this one didn’t end so well when Jo Adell hit a two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning to help th...SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A.J. Alexy has 2nd phenomenal start, Rangers top Angels 4-0
ASEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss in first start Naughton (0-1) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two in 3.2 innings, taking the loss Wednesday versus the Yankees.
Impact Making his first career start, Naughton was solid but a little generous to allow eight baserunners. The Angels didn't support the southpaw very well, only getting on the board in the sixth inning, as opposing starter Gerrit Cole was nearly untouchable in the contest. It's unclear if Naughton will get another look in the rotation -- if he does, it could be versus either Texas or San Diego early next week.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gerrit Cole fans 15, Yankees beat Angels 4-1 to end skid
The New York Yankees snapped their four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set for first MLB start Naughton is scheduled to make his first major-league start Wednesday against the Yankees, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Naughton has two appearances as a reliever for the Halos this season and has given up one earned run over 5.1 frames, and he'll now receive his first MLB start in Wednesday's series finale. The 25-year-old delivered 4.1 innings of long relief after being promoted from Triple-A on Friday, so he should be able to provide decent length for the Angels if he's effective.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Halos Naughton was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.
Impact Naughton returned to the minors Aug. 11 and tossed five scoreless innings across his two most recent appearances. The southpaw allowed one run in a relief inning during his major-league debut Aug. 8 and will be available as a low-leverage reliever.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to minors Naughton was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.
Impact Naughton was promoted from Triple-A last week and allowed a run on two hits with a walk and zero strikeouts in one inning during his major-league debut. He could rejoin the big-league club down the stretch, especially once the minor-league season ends.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Allows one run in big-league debut Naughton pitched one inning against the Dodgers on Sunday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk.
Impact The left-handed hurler entered in the sixth inning with the Dodgers holding a 5-1 lead. Naughton yielded a single to the first batter he faced, then retired two straight hitters before giving up a run-scoring single to AJ Pollock. Naughton worked primarily as a starter throughout his time in the minors, and he wasn't particularly impressive with a 5.23 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 51.2 innings at Triple-A this season prior to his recent call-up.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joining big-league club The Angels selected Naughton's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.
Impact The southpaw has appeared in 11 games (8 starts) at Triple-A this season, posting a 5.23 ERA and 49:13 K:BB in 51.2 innings. It's unclear whether Naughton will be used as a starter or reliever, but either way he will be making his major-league debut when he first takes the mound. Chris Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
