Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing
Shohei Ohtani figured he’d be careful in his return to the mound after two injury-spoiled seasons. A few batters in, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way sensation reached back for a little extra — and brought back some of the buzz that surrounded his major league debut three years ago. Ohtani reached 100 mph with his […]
PODCAST: The Throw Down – Episode 4
BVM Sports’ Isaiah Butler and Logan Hanson discuss the Brewers signing Jackie Bradley Jr. and predict the standings for the AL West and the division’s award winners.
Pujols says he’ll decide future after season with Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols woke up from a nap last Monday in Arizona to find several hundred messages and missed calls on his phone. While he was sleeping, the Los Angeles Angels slugger’s wife, Deidre, had put up a complimentary Instagram post about her husband that was widely interpreted to mean Pujols had […]
Shaw back with Brews; Kennedy, Lamb, Teheran find new teams
With spring training in full swing, third baseman Travis Shaw returned to the Milwaukee Brewers while former All-Star third baseman Jake Lamb and pitchers Ian Kennedy and Julio Teheran found new teams. Shaw signed a minor league contract with the Brewers on Tuesday, giving them one more option for their unsettled situation at third base. […]
Pujols’ wife suggests Angels slugger to retire after season
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols’ wife apparently disclosed that the Los Angeles Angels slugger will retire after the upcoming season, although she later amended her social media post to be less definitive. The 41-year-old Pujols, a three-time MVP and ten-time All-Star, reported to spring training with the Angels on Monday. In a post on […]
Angels’ Mike Trout hears his playoff clock ticking
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout is beginning a new season with the same old question. How long will the Los Angeles Angels’ three-time AL MVP have to wait for his first playoff victory? “It’s definitely weighed on me,” Trout said Monday before the Angels’ first full workout of spring training in Tempe, Arizona. “I […]
PODCAST: The Throw Down – Episode 1
BVM Sports’ Isaiah Butler and Logan Hanson recap the 2020 MLB season, analyze the top three offseason moves, recognize the impact of women in baseball and pick their too-early divisional winners.
Shohei Ohtani, Angels agree on $8.5 million, 2-year contract
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels are far from finished with their effort to unlock Shohei Ohtani’s enormous two-way potential. Ohtani agreed to an $8.5 million, two-year contract with the Angels on Monday, avoiding arbitration. He will make $3 million in 2021 and $5.5 million in 2022, and both years are guaranteed. Ohtani […]
LA Angels acquire veteran OF Dexter Fowler from Cardinals
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran outfielder Dexter Fowler from the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night for cash or a player to be named later. Fowler batted .233 with four homers and 15 RBIs in 23 games last season, his fourth with St. Louis. The switch-hitting former Rockies and Cubs […]
Angels acquire RHP Alex Cobb from Orioles for prospect Jones
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran right-hander Alex Cobb from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for prospect Jahmai Jones. The Angels also get cash in the trade announced Tuesday night. The 33-year-old Cobb is expected to join the Angels’ rotation alongside Dylan Bundy, who had the best season of his career […]