Matt Shoemaker Becomes Free Agent

The Los Angeles Angels non-tendered starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker on Friday, making him a free agent. Shoemaker has appeal when healthy but has missed significant time the last two seasons with forearm issues and needed surgery in 2018. The right-hander had a 4.94 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and career-high 9.6 K/9 in just seven starts (31 […]

Blake Parker Becomes Free Agent

The Los Angeles Angels non-tendered closer Blake Parker on Friday, making him a free agent, according to a source. Parker had a nice 3.26 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 14 saves and 70 strikeouts in 66 1/3 innings, so he should be scooped up rather quickly by a team looking for relief help. However, the right-hander won't […]

Garrett Richards Agrees With Padres

The San Diego Padres agreed on a two-year deal worth around $15 million with free-agent starting pitcher Garrett Richards (elbow) on Thursday, according to sources. Richards had Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss all of the 2019 season, so this deal is for 2020 and beyond. The oft-injured right-hander has high-end starting pitcher […]

Cubs Send Tommy La Stella To Angels

The Chicago Cubs have dealt infielder Tommy La Stella to the Los Angeles Angels for a player to be named later or cash considerations. La Stella has made a career as a bench player and pinch-hitter. His versatility can help strengthen the Angels bench, but La Stella can be avoided in most formats as he […]

Dodgers, Padres Make Offers To Garrett Richards

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have made offers to free-agent starting pitcher Garrett Richards (elbow), according to sources. Richards had Tommy John surgery this year and will miss all of the 2019 season, so fantasy owners in redraft leagues can ignore him heading into spring drafts. The right-hander's career has been marred […]

What To Do With Bryce Harper in Dynasty?

At some point in the last year, Bryce Harper went from perennial first-rounder to being described as an “overvalued” and “losing player.” He was recently voted as “the most overrated player in the game.” The perception is a predictable outcome for a player who was hailed as baseball’s new phenom when he was still in […]

RotoBaller Early Mock Draft Analysis (Rounds 3-10)

A group of 10 RotoBaller fantasy baseball experts recently came together to conduct a slow mock draft for the 2019 season. Was it way too early? That all depends on who is asking. But with it complete, we can start to look at where players ended up on the board. This is the first staff […]

RotoBaller Early Mock Draft Analysis (Rounds 1-2)

I know what you are probably thinking as you click this link, who is doing fantasy baseball drafts in October and November?! Well, the answer to that is 10 Rotoballer Fantasy Baseball enthusiasts who are already longing for the long hot days of summer and the return of everyday baseball. This is the first of […]

Is it Legit? Jesus Aguilar's Breakout Season

We continue with our next edition of "Is It Legit?" to discuss another surprising breakout performer from the 2018 MLB season in order to assess his value heading into 2019. With so many players seemingly becoming fantasy baseball darlings overnight, it can be challenging to sift through the multiple hype trains and determine which players […]

Angels Release Alex Meyer

The Los Angeles Angels have released right-hander Alex Meyer. The big right-hander missed the entire 2018 season and suffered a setback in his rehab, putting his preparedness for spring training in question. Meyer posted a 3.74 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 75 strikeouts in 67 2/3 innings in 2017, and represents a nice gamble for […]

Shawn Wooten Hired as Angels Hitting Coach

The Los Angeles Angels have hired former infielder Shawn Wooten to be their hitting coach. Wooten was previously coaching in their minor league system. The career .272 hitter will look to help an offense that is lead by Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Justin Upton and Albert Pujols.

Angels Bring Back Peter Bourjos

The Los Angeles Angels have brought back outfielder Peter Bourjos on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Bourjos had a career-low 44 at-bats last season, slashing just .205/.239/.364 with a home run and no steals. He will compete with Eric Young Jr. for a fourth outfielder spot, but does not project […]

Busts and Disappointments - 2018 Year-in-Review

Love ‘em or hate ‘em (and you probably hate ‘em), busts are a huge part of fantasy baseball. While it’s fun to gush over all the new breakout stars of 2018, we also need to reflect on the players that made us want to pull our hair out last season. Highly-drafted busts can be season […]

Shohei Ohtani Awarded AL Rookie Of The Year

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was named the 2018 American League Rookie Of the Year on Monday. He beat out Yankees infielders Miguel Andujar and Gleyber Torres for the award and tallied 25 of 30 first-place votes. Ohtani was the first player in history to be a starting pitcher and full-time hitter […]

Angels Willing To Trade Kole Calhoun, Blake Parker

The Los Angeles Angels have made outfielder Kole Calhoun and relief pitcher Blake Parker "highly available" on the trade market. Calhoun and Parker both had down seasons in 2018, but the Angels are trying to shed some salary if they trade either player. Calhoun hit just .208/.283/.369 with 19 home runs, 57 RBI and six […]

Is it Legit? Tyler Skaggs' Breakout Season

We continue with our next edition of "Is It Legit?" to discuss another surprising breakout performer from the 2018 MLB season in order to assess his value heading into 2019. With so many players seemingly becoming fantasy baseball darlings overnight, it can be challenging to sift through the multiple hype trains and determine which players […]

Angels Showing Interest In Wilson Ramos

The Los Angeles Angels are among five teams that are interested in signing free-agent catcher Wilson Ramos, according to a person familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly. Ramos is a nine-year veteran who was an All-Star for the second time in his career in 2018, as he hit .306 with 15 […]

Batting Average Fallers - 2018 MLB Season Recap

The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! One of the main stats for measuring batters’ success is batting average. Surprisingly, Jose Altuve is the only player that was a holdover in the top 10 of batting average from […]

Batting Average Risers - 2018 MLB Season Recap

The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! One of the main stats for measuring batters’ success is batting average. Surprisingly, Jose Altuve is the only player that was a holdover in the top 10 of batting average from […]

Shohei Ohtani On Schedule After Surgery

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is progressing on schedule after having Tommy John surgery, and he is almost fully able to extend his right elbow. General manager Billy Eppler said there won't be a more clear timeline for Ohtani's return until January. All we know is that Ohtani won't be able […]

Alex Meyer Suffers Another Setback

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Alex Meyer had another setback in his shoulder and will be shut down from throwing for another four to six weeks. Meyer missed the entire 2018 season, and suffered a setback in late August as well. It is unclear if the big righty will be ready for the start of spring […]

Angels Claim Austin Brice

The Los Angeles Angels have claimed right-handed reliever Austin Brice off waivers from the Reds. Brice, 26, has a 5.68 ERA in 84 career big league innings, along with a 4.05 ERA in the minors. He is nothing more than a depth addition, and will have to fight hard for a roster spot on opening […]

Angels Promote Jeremy Reed to Hitting Coach

The Los Angeles Angels have promoted Jeremy Reed to their new hitting coach. Reed will replace Eric Hinske. Reed was a minor league hitting coordinator last season, and was mentioned by Kole Calhoun and Francisco Arcia as a big help to them rebuilding their swings. Prior to joining LA, Reed had been a hitting coach […]

Angels Outright John Lamb, Sherman Johnson to Salt Lake

The Los Angeles Angels have outrighted infielder Sherman Johnson and left-hander John Lamb to Triple-A Salt Lake after they cleared waivers. Both were released from the 40-man roster, but will remain in the organization for now. Lamb had a nice 3.44 ERA and 9.8 K/9 at Triple-A, but got torched in ten MLB innings. Johnson […]

Angels Hire Doug White as Pitching Coach

The Los Angeles Angels have hired former Astros coach Doug White to be their new pitching coach. White has been a pitching coach in some capacity since 2003, when he was with the Montreal Expos. He was the Astros bullpen coach last season, after serving as their minor league pitching coordinator before that. He will […]

Angels Claim Kevan Smith Off Waivers

The Los Angeles Angels have claimed former White Sox catcher Kevan Smith off waivers and added him to their 40-man roster. In order to make room, the team has designated catcher Joe Hudson for assignment. The Angels had a flurry of different catchers in the second half last season after trading Martin Maldonado. Smith hit […]

Barrel Leaders - Statcast 2018 Year-In-Review

The 2018 MLB season was full of memorable moments and rife with power. It's unexpected to see that there was a noticeable dip in power numbers, despite the 5,585 home runs hit by Major League players. In 2017, that figure was up at 6,105 HR. Homers make the highlight reels but don't tell the whole story […]

Angels Have Not Approached Mike Trout About Extension

The Los Angeles Angels have not begun formal talks with star outfielder Mike Trout on a contract extension, but it remains a priority, according to Angels owner Arte Moreno. Trout is under team control through the 2020 season and will make roughly $34 million in each of the next two seasons, part of the six-year, […]

Angels Hire Brad Ausmus as Manager

The Los Angeles Angels have announced Brad Ausmus as their new manager. Ausmus was an 18-year veteran backstop (similar to Mike Scioscia) and previously managed the Detroit Tigers, who went 314-332 under his tutelage. Known for his analytical approach, this should have a fairly substantial impact on the Angels approach at the plate and on […]

Rocco Baldelli a Candidate for Angels Manager Job

The Los Angeles Angels are considering former Rays outfielder Rocco Baldelli for their vacant manager position. Baldelli is currently serving as the major league field coordinator for the Rays. Baldelli joins a laundry list of candidates, including former big leaguers Brad Ausmus and Eric Chavez, to replace longtime manager Mike Scioscia in Los Angeles.