Category: Los Angeles Angels

THE GAMES: The Angels came from behind to beat the Texas Rangers, 10-7, on Sunday in Surprise, Ariz., while their other squad gave up a lead in a 7-4 loss to the Athletics in Las Vegas. PITCHING REPORT: In Surprise, right-hander Victor Mederos gave up a grand slam in the first inning after walking two […]

THE GAME: The Dodgers blew a seven-run lead in the fourth inning as four of five relievers were charged with runs in an 11-7 loss to the Athletics on Sunday at Mesa, Ariz. PITCHING REPORT: Left-hander Justin Wrobleski continued his impressive spring by allowing two hits over three scoreless innings with three strikeouts. “I just […]

TEMPE, Ariz. — Jeimer Candelario has been here before. The 32-year-old infielder has seen his career rise and fall, so he’s no stranger to being in a big league camp with something to prove. “I’m always working toward being consistent, producing,” Candelario said. “When I’m consistent and producing and putting my body and my mental […]

THE GAMES: The Angels split a pair of games on Saturday, losing 7-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers in Tempe, Ariz., and beating the A’s 3-0 in Las Vegas. PITCHING REPORT: In Tempe, right-hander Grayson Rodriguez gave up four runs in 3⅔ innings, allowing three hits and walking two. “Fastball location was bad,” Rodriguez said. “Got […]

TEMPE, Ariz. — Lucas Ramirez has spent the week trying to prove the prospect analysts wrong. Ramirez, the son of longtime big-league slugger Manny Ramírez, has not even been ranked among the top 30 prospects in an Angels system that is considered one of the worst in baseball. But this week, Ramirez has been playing […]

THE GAME: After taking a quick two-run lead in the first inning, the Angels lost to the Cleveland Guardians, 5-3, on Friday in Goodyear, Ariz. PITCHING REPORT: Left-hander Reid Detmers gave up two runs in four innings, but he could have easily allowed none if he had been quicker to cover first base on a […]

TEMPE, Ariz. — Right-hander Robert Stephenson continues to insist he’ll be ready for Opening Day, and he took a step toward that goal on Friday. Stephenson faced hitters for the first time this spring. “A huge step, obviously,” Stephenson said after the workout. “I don’t know how many we’re going to do, but obviously that’s […]

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Angels took a step toward clarity with their television situation by agreeing to purchase a portion of Main Street Sports, essentially creating their own network. The deal has been reached, a source said on Friday, but the Angels won’t officially announce it until early next week, because there are some details […]

THE GAME: With a strong wind blowing out to right field, the Angels saw their three-game winning streak end with a 16-11 loss to the Athletics at Tempe, Ariz. PITCHING REPORT: Starter Alek Manoah and reliever Aneurys Zabala combined to give up eight runs in the second inning, with Zabala allowing three home runs. One […]

TEMPE, Ariz. — Asked in passing about his most recent spring training outing, Angels left-hander Drew Pomeranz gave two thumbs-up with a smile as he walked through a hallway in the clubhouse on Thursday. Words were not necessary to say plenty about where the veteran stands heading into his 13th major-league season, as well as […]