TAYLOR WARD NEWS

Fabian Ardaya: Joe Maddon said Taylor Ward has not been... - The Athletic Joe Maddon said Taylor Ward has not been playing because of “ “different things going on in the world today,” but wasn’t able to provide det...

APRIL 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the mound

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to minors Ward was optioned to minor-league camp Friday.

Impact Ward is capable of playing all over the field, including both corner infield and outfield as well as catcher. However, that defensive versatility was not enough for him to make the Opening Day roster. On the other hand, it should help him return to the big leagues at some point in the 2021 season should the team need depth due to injury or poor performance.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros LHP Framber Valdez gets positive update on injury

The Houston Astros received a positive update on left-hander Framber Valdez on the same day Forrest Whitley had season-ending surgery on his right elbow

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts at catcher Sunday Ward started behind the plate in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Mariners, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

Impact Ward isn't entirely new to the backstop position -- he was drafted as a catcher in 2015 and began his minor-league career at the position -- but he hasn't seen time behind the plate in a professional game since 2017. The positional flexibility could help Ward stick in the big leagues and earn additional playing time. However, he has struggled at the plate thus far in spring training, collecting only one hit (a home run) in nine at-bats.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Ward catching, Barria's option status After experiencing his best season in the Majors last season, Taylor Ward is increasing his versatility this year, as he’s now catching agai...

MARCH 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

Eager for a fresh start with a new team, J

MARCH 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Working behind plate in camp Ward has been getting work in at catcher in Angels camp, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ward was drafted as a catcher in 2015, but he subsequently shifted to third base and is now tabbed to get most of his playing time in the outfield. Though the 27-year-old is unlikely to spend much time behind the plate in the regular season, manager Joe Maddon indicated that his value to the team will increase if he proves capable of catching. As it stands, Ward appears headed for a reserve role to begin the campaign.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Halos give Jon Jay minor league deal, spring training invite

Veteran outfielder Jon Jay has agreed to a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LA Angels sign utilityman Phil Gosselin, OF Juan Lagares

The Los Angeles Angels have signed outfielder Juan Lagares and utilityman Phil Gosselin to minor league deals with invitations to spring training

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LA Angels acquire veteran OF Dexter Fowler from Cardinals

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired veteran outfielder Dexter Fowler from the St. Louis Cardinals for cash or a player to be named later

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores twice in win Ward went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs Tuesday in the Angels' 4-2 win over the Padres.

Impact Ward has been one of the Angels' hottest hitters in September, slashing .422/.469/.600 with seven extra-base hits in 45 at-bats on the month. He'll hit seventh in Wednesday's series finale and will man right field, where he's overtaken the struggling Jo Adell as the Angels' primary option.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cody earns 1st win, Texas hits 5 HRs, beats Angels 7-2

Kyle Cody earned his first major league win as the Texas Rangers hit a season-high five home runs to power past the Los Angeles Angels 7-2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draws fourth straight start Ward will start in right field and will bat seventh Sunday against the Rangers.

Impact Ward has seemingly displaced Jo Adell as the Angels' top right fielder, as the former picks up his fourth straight start while the latter is on the bench again. Adell remains a bigger part of the Angels' long-term future, but Ward's hot finish to 2020 could put him in the mix for a spot on the Los Angeles roster next season. Through 13 games in September, Ward has gone 16-for-35 (.457 average) with five doubles, one triple, seven runs, three RBI and two stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trout, Ohtani put Angels past Rangers 4-3 for 3rd straight W

Mike Trout delivered a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins beat Cubs 8-1, clinch berth in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels' Taylor Ward living up to his potential after some swing adjustments Taylor Ward, who stalled at one point in the minor leagues because of his offensive production, has been hot for the Angels after redesignin...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

Pujols 2 HRs, passes Mays for 5th place, Angels beat Rangers

Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols homered twice to pass Willie Mays for fifth place on the career home run list in a 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pujols moves past Mays on HR list; A's clinch playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays hot Ward went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base during the Angels' 7-3 Thursday afternoon victory over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The 26-year-old is 10-for-19 over his last seven games with two stolen bases. Ward is a candidate to see an increase in at-bats with the Angels out of the playoff picture.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox, Rays secure berths in the postseason

White Sox, Rays secure berths in the postseason 

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rendon, Trout power Angels past D-backs 7-3 in series finale

Anthony Rendon hit a two-run homer and Mike Trout drove in two runs in the Los Angeles Angels’ 7-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs blow 7-run lead, but Peralta's HR beats Angels 9-8

The Arizona Diamondbacks blew a seven-run lead before rallying for a 9-8 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackmon 2-out slam caps 5-run rally in 9th, Rox beat Angels

Charlie Blackmon hit a two-out grand slam that capped a five-run rally in the ninth inning and lifted the Colorado Rockies over the Los Angeles Angels 8-4

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Home runs by Trout, Walsh power Angels past Rangers 6-2

Mike Trout hit his major league-leading 16th home run, a 449-foot drive into the second deck in left field, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to avoid being swe...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS