Mike Trout Throws on Tuesday, Feels Better

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (finger) played catch on Tuesday and said his finger felt much better. It is still day-to-day when he will return to the field. He will serve as the designated hitter again on Tuesday, with Chris Young playing center field. As long as Trout is still in the lineup, his […]

Tyler Skaggs Dominant in Return

Los Angeles Angels starter Tyler Skaggs was lights out on Monday, striking out eight in seven strong innings. Skaggs allowed just one run on seven hits and two walks. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles offense was completely stifled, giving Skaggs the hard-luck loss. Skaggs is now 6-5 with a sparkling 2.69 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with […]

Mike Trout Hoping to Return to the Outfield Soon

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (finger) will test his finger out by throwing in the next day or two. He has served as the designated hitter for the last five games after spraining his right index finger. Trout is only 3-for-15 as the DH and is itching to get back into the field. Fantasy […]

A.J. Green Not Concerned With New Deal

Cincinnati Bengals receiver A.J. Green is not concerning himself with a new contract at this time. The 30-year-old receiver is instead focusing on staying healthy and posting another 1,000-yard season next year. Green remains an elite receiving option and should be targeted early in all fantasy formats this season.

Garrett Richards Will Throw Off Mound Monday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Garrett Richards (hamstring) will throw off a mound next Monday and again on Wednesday. He hopes to make a rehab start next weekend and return to the rotation the following week. Richards has been on the DL since June 15 with a hamstring strain. Prior to that, Richards had a 3.42 […]

Felix Pena Gives up Three Runs in Second Start

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Felix Pena made his second start of the season on Sunday. He tossed five innings, giving up eight hits and three earned runs. He struck out six and walked one. It's unclear if Pena will stick in the rotation going forward, but he is not a viable fantasy option. He's unlikely […]

Martin Maldonado Drives in Four on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Martin Maldonado went 2-for-4 with a double and four RBI on Sunday in a 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays. Maldonado is hitting .251 on the year with three home runs and 26 RBI. He's not a great fantasy source outside of deeper leagues, where he has value simply because of […]

Justin Upton Hits Home Run Sunday

Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton went 2-for-5 with a home run on Sunday, his 17th of the year. Upton is now hitting .297 with five home runs in the month of June. That gives him a .253 average on the year. He remains a solid source of power in all fantasy formats, and […]

Tyler Skaggs Set to Start Monday

Los Angeles Angels starter Tyler Skaggs (hamstring) threw a bullpen session on Saturday and reported no problems. He is expected to make his next start on Monday against the Blue Jays. Skaggs was scratched on Thursday with soreness in his hamstring, but was fortunate that a DL stint wasn't required. He has had an excellent […]

Justin Anderson Earns Save Thursday

Los Angeles Angels reliever Justin Anderson earned the save on Thursday, his second of the year. Anderson has been one of the few bright spots in the Angels bullpen, pitching to a 3.19 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 25 1/3 innings. His 12.4 K/9 is excellent, but his 6.8 BB/9 is problematic. Manager Mike Scioscia […]

Tyler Skaggs Could Start Sunday or Monday

Los Angeles Angels starter Tyler Skaggs (hamstring) was not placed on the disabled list and is hoping to make a start on either Sunday or Monday. Skaggs was scratched from Thursday's start, but it sounds like he will be back in short order. Skaggs has a 2.81 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP with 86 strikeouts […]

Griffin Canning Promoted to Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels prospect Griffin Canning has been promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake. Canning, the Angels No. 7-ranked prospect, allowed just 10 earned runs in 10 starts with the Double-A Mobile Bay Bears this season. Canning was drafted in the first round of the 2016 draft and is already knocking at the door of the […]

Kole Calhoun Homers, Could be Bounce-Back Candidate

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Calhoun is now 3-for-7 with two runs and just one strikeout since returning from the DL with an oblique injury. He was horrendous before the injury (.145) but might be worth keeping an eye […]

Felix Pena Strikes out Six in Spot Start

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Felix Pena, making his first start of the season and appearing in his first game in over a month, tossed four innings of one-run ball on Tuesday. He struck out six and walked three. Pena was filling in after a handful of injuries left the Angels rotation barren. It is unclear […]

Kaleb Cowart Off DL, Sent to Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels infielder Kaleb Cowart was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake. This is a good sign for David Fletcher owners, as it means his spot on the roster is secure at least for the time being. That could change when Zack Cozart (shoulder) returns from the DL, […]

Chris Young Exits with Hamstring Injury

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Chris Young was removed from Tuesday's game with a hamstring injury. There is no word on the severity yet or if he will require a stint on the disabled list. Young has been heating up as of late, although he is hitting just .179 on the year with five home runs […]

Angels Acquire Deck McGuire

The Los Angeles Angels acquired right-handed reliever Deck McGuire in exchange for cash or a player to be named later. McGuire will report to Triple-A Salt Lake. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Angels designated catcher Juan Graterol for assignment. McGuire has a 6.48 ERA and a 1.68 WHIP on the year but […]

Luis Valbuena Out of Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Valbuena is out of the lineup on Tuesday. Valbuena has been a consistent starter for the Angels with injuries taking out Shohei Ohtani, Zack Cozart and Jefry Marte. However, he will head to the bench against right-hander Matt Koch on Tuesday. There's no word if Valbuena is battling an injury […]

Oliver Drake Clears Waivers

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Oliver Drake cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake. Drake has bounced around quite a bit this year but went unclaimed this time around on waivers. The right-hander has an 8.23 ERA and 1.98 WHIP on the year and should not be owned in any fantasy format, regardless […]

Billy Price Cleared to Participate

According to his own Twitter account, Cincinnati Bengals rookie center Billy Price (pectoral) has been fully cleared to participate. Of course, the team is on summer break until late July, so it will be a while until Price is back in team drills. Price is expected to be the team's starting center next season and […]

Kaleb Cowart to Begin Rehab Assignment Monday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Kaleb Cowart (ankle) is beginning a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake. Cowart was placed on the DL back on June 8 with a left ankle sprain. Assuming all goes well with his rehab, he could be activated in the middle of the week. With Andrelton Simmons back and David Fletcher […]

Angels Recall Kole Calhoun, Option Jabari Blash

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled right fielder Kole Calhoun (oblique) from the 10-day DL. He is in the starting lineup on Monday, batting ninth and playing right field. To make room on the roster, the team optioned outfielder Jabari Blash to Triple-A. Blash was hitting .111 with nine strikeouts in 18 at-bats for the […]

John Lamb to Start for Angels on Saturday

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled starter John Lamb from Triple-A Salt Lake. He will start on Saturday against the A's. This will be Lamb's first big league appearance since he went 1-7 with a 6.43 ERA with the Reds in 2016. Lamb posted a 3.44 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP with a stellar 54/15 […]

Angels Place Jim Johnson on the DL

The Los Angeles Angels placed four players on the DL in one day, including relief pitcher Jim Johnson (lumbar strain). Johnson has one save on the year, with a 3.93 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. He is not worth a look in fantasy formats at this point.

Angels Place Nick Tropeano on the DL

The Los Angeles Angels have placed right-hander Nick Tropeano on the DL with right shoulder inflammation. Tropeano has made 10 starts on the year, with a 4.83 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP. The extent of his injury is unknown at this time. It appears John Lamb will take his place in the rotation on Saturday.

Angels Place Zack Cozart on the DL

Updating a previous report, the Los Angeles Angels placed infielder Zack Cozart (shoulder) on the DL. Cozart exited Wednesday's game with a shoulder injury. It is unknown how long he will be out. Expect Nolan Fontana and David Fletcher to continue to fill in at shortstop with both Cozart and Andrelton Simmons out. Luis Valbuena […]

Angels Place Garrett Richards on DL

The Los Angeles Angels have placed right-hander Garrett Richards on the DL with a left hamstring strain. Richards had an MRI done on Thursday, although the results aren't known yet. He has a 3.42 ERA on the year with a 1.28 WHIP and a 10.3 K/9. More will be known about the length of his […]

Jose Fernandez Starting at First Base

Los Angeles Angels infielder Jose Fernandez is starting at first base on Friday, batting sixth. With Jefry Marte, Zack Cozart and Shohei Ohtani all on the DL, a regular spot at first base has opened up. Luis Valbuena is the regular third baseman, with Albert Pujols taking regular DH duties. Fernandez was tearing it up […]

Zack Cozart Out of Friday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zack Cozart (shoulder) is not in the lineup on Friday. Cozart exited Wednesday's game with a shoulder strain. No DL announcement has been made yet, but that remains a possibility. Cozart had been filling in at shortstop for Andrelton Simmons, who remains on the DL. With no Cozart, it looks like […]

Kevin Maitan to Debut with Short-Season Orem Owlz

Los Angeles Angels infield prospect Kevin Maitan will make his Angels affiliate debut with the short-season Orem Owlz. Their roster was just released. Maitan was signed by the Angels after the Braves were hit with violations leading to 12 prospects getting released. Maitan was ranked as the No. 2 prospect in the Angels system (behind […]