PHIL GOSSELIN NEWS

Bounce-back Bundy, Angels roll to 5-0 victory over Rangers

Dylan Bundy pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning in the opening day starter’s second appearance since returning from a demotion to the bullpen, and the Los Angeles Angels b...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies three hits Tuesday Gosselin went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs in Tuesday's 11-3 victory versus the Rangers.

Impact Gosselin started at first base for the seventh time in the team's past eight games and came up with his second three-hit effort of the campaign. He knocked in the team's first run with a single in the third inning, produced another run-scoring single in the fifth, then repeated the effort in the seventh. The strong performance snapped a rough five-game stretch during which Gosselin went 1-for-16. He should continue being the team's primary option at first base until Jared Walsh (chest) returns from the injured list.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adell's 3 RBIs in season debut help Angels beat Rangers 11-3

Top prospect Jo Adell drove in three runs while reaching base four times in his season debut as the Los Angeles Angels beat Texas 11-3

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets Sunday off Gosselin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact After losing hold of an everyday role in left field shortly after the All-Star break, Gosselin appears to have recaptured regular playing time at first base in the wake of Jared Walsh's (intercostal strain) recent move to the injured list. Gosselin started each of the past five games, going 3-for-19 at the dish. Matt Thaiss will get the nod at first base in Sunday's series finale while Gosselin gets a breather.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still seeing regular playing time Gosselin has started at first base in each of the past five games coinciding with Jared Walsh's (chest) placement on the injured list.

Impact Gosselin saw a sharp dropoff in playing time prior to Walsh's injury, starting only twice over a seven-game span. However, he has taken over at first base with Walsh on the shelf, though he has gone only 3-for-19 with two RBI over the five-game stretch. Gosselin's versatility -- he has played four different defensive positions this season in addition to designated hitter -- has proven to be a valuable asset to the Angels, but he's likely to mainly fill a bench role when Walsh returns to the lineup.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits 37th homer as Angels rally to defeat Rockies 8-7

Shohei Ohtani continued his power display Wednesday, crushing a three-run home run, and Phil Gosselin had a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning for the Los Angeles Angels, who...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses hold of everyday role Gosselin remains on the bench for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact As expected, the signing of Adam Eaton, recent call-up of Brandon Marsh and reinstatement of Justin Upton from the injured list since the All-Star break have closed the door on Gosselin handling a regular role in the outfield. After manning left field in each of the Angels' first 11 games of July, Gosselin has started only twice in the team's subsequent seven contests.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to bench Gosselin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact After going 10-for-44 (.227 average) with one home run and seven RBI while starting each of the past 10 games in left field in place of the injured Justin Upton (back), Gosselin will retreat to the bench in favor of Taylor Ward. With the Angels recently bringing in Adam Eaton and Ward seemingly secure in an everyday role in at least one of the corner-outfield spots, Gosselin's days as a lineup regular could be numbered.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haniger has 3 hits, Mariners hold off Angels 6-5

Mitch Haniger had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Chris Flexen continued his mastery of the Angels as the Seattle Mariners held off Los Angeles 6-5

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels sign veteran OF Adam Eaton after White Sox release

The Los Angeles Angels have signed veteran outfielder Adam Eaton two days after he was released by the Chicago White Sox

JULY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani hits milestone 32nd homer, Angels edge Red Sox 5-4

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 32nd homer and broke the single-season major league record for homers by a Japanese player during the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-4 victory ove...

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in two in win Gosselin went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a walk in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Orioles.

Impact Gosselin knocked in a run in the first inning on a fielder's choice and singled in the fifth frame, scoring Jared Walsh. He was the only player in the game to have multiple RBI. The 32-year-old is batting .385 over his last 10 games, with a pair of homers and seven RBI in that stretch. Although he has just 103 plate appearances to this point, he is having one of the best hitting seasons of his career, slashing .319/.379/.468.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angels defeat Orioles 4-1 to extend winning streak to 3

Alex Cobb allowed only one run in a season-high 7 2/3 innings, David Fletcher extended his hitting streak to 17 games and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 for...

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep in win Gosselin went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored Wednesday in an 11-8 victory versus the Yankees.

Impact Gosselin got the Angels off to a fast start with a two-run blast to right field in the first inning. The impact of the long ball seemed to lose its oomph after New York plated seven runs in the bottom of the frame, but the Angels stormed back with seven ninth-inning runs to take the victory. Gosselin has begun to emerge as a key piece in the Angels' offense due to a standout June during which he slashed .419/.471/.613 with two homers and six RBI across 31 plate appearances.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walsh slams Chapman as Angels stun Yanks after Ohtani flops

Jared Walsh hit a tying grand slam off Aroldis Chapman in a seven-run ninth inning for his second homer of a long night, and the Los Angeles Angels stunned the New York Yankees 11-...

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani flops, exits early in Yankee Stadium pitching debut

Shohei Ohtani’s debut on the Yankee Stadium mound sure didn’t last long

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up three hits Gosselin went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Gosselin drilled a solo shot off Matt Wisler in the eighth inning to put the Angels on top. It was just his second homer of the year and first since May 20. The veteran utilityman raised his season OPS to .862 with seven extra-base hits in 33 games. Gosselin has gone 8-for-14 (.571) over his last six appearances.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits 25th homer, drives in 3 as Angels beat Rays 6-4

Shohei Ohtani hit his 25th homer and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels stopped a five-game losing streak by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants overcome Ohtani, rally in 13th for 9-3 win over Halos

Shohei Ohtani struck out nine over six innings of one-run ball for the Angels, but the San Francisco Giants rallied for seven runs in the 13th inning of a 9-3 victory over Los Ange...

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walsh homers, Angels bullpen shines in 4-2 win over A's

Jared Walsh’s 12th homer sparked a four-run second inning, four relievers combined for six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies clear out 'pen, decline options on Neris, Phelps

The Philadelphia Phillies have declined options on relievers Héctor Neris, David Phelps and David Robertson, clearing out the bullpen after it posted the highest ERA in the majors

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elects free agency Gosselin was outrighted off the Phillies' 40-man roster Friday and elected free agency, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Impact The suburban Philadelphia native was a fan favorite during his time with the team thanks to his local roots and occasional big hit, though his overall contributions were fairly minor. In 170 plate appearances with his childhood team over the last two seasons, he hit a modest .255/.312/.363. He started everywhere but catcher and center field during his Phillies tenure, and that versatility will likely be his most attractive skill on the open market.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies eliminated from race by AL East champion Rays, 5-0

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated from the playoff race with a 5-0 loss to rookie pitcher Josh Fleming the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies fail to sweep Blue Jays; Harper has stiff back

Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer and Taijuan Walker tossed six sharp innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays snap a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia P...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murphy's 1st career strikeout | 09/18/2020 Patrick Murphy retires Phil Gosselin for his first career strikeout in the top of the 6th inning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • MLB.COM