JULY 19, 2021•MLB.COM
Pirates DFA Crick, trade for LHP PetersPHOENIX -- The Pirates made a surprising roster clearing on Monday, designating right-handed reliever Kyle Crick for assignment to make spac...
Justin Upton - Closing in on rehab assignmentUpton (back) could start a rehab assignment sometime this week, the Associated Press reports.
ImpactWhen Upton's back initially tightened up, he was not expected to need a stint on the IL. However, it has taken some time for the veteran outfielder to recover, and he has now been out of action for nearly a month. As such, Upton will require a rehab assignment, though it's not clear exactly when that will start or how long it will last. Assuming all goes well for Upton from this point forward, it seems reasonable to hope for a return to the Angels within a week.
JULY 19, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Pirates acquire LHP Dillon Peters from Angels, DFA Kyle CrickThe Pirates acquired left-handed pitcher Dillon Peters from the Angels for cash considerations and designated Kyle Crick for assignment.
JULY 19, 2021•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Max Stassi - Day off MondayStassi is out of the lineup Monday against the Athletics, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ImpactStassi is 3-for-8 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in two games since the All-Star break, and he'll take a seat Monday. Kurt Suzuki will catch for Shohei Ohtani for the matchup in Oakland.
JULY 19, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Bill Shaiken: Time for Rob Manfred to save baseball in Oakland, or go down tryingIn 2019, the Angels’ ballpark project came before the Anaheim City Council. There was no suspense. The Angels had the votes lined up in adva...
JULY 19, 2021•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Taylor Ward - Not starting MondayWard isn't starting Monday's game against the Athletics.
ImpactWard went 4-for-7 with a home run, two doubles, three runs and three RBI across the last two games, and he'll get a breather for Monday's series opener. Phil Gosselin will start in left field while Adam Eaton serves as the starting right fielder.
JULY 19, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger earns American League player of the week honorsOver the three-game series at Angel Stadium, Mitch Haniger posted a .455/.533/1.092 slash line, tallying five hits in 15 plate appearances,...
JULY 19, 2021•SEATTLETIMES.COM
