Chris Young Falls A Double Short of Cycle

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Chris Young was a double short of the cycle on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with three runs and an RBI. The 34-year-old is only hitting .183 on the year and has played sparingly, even with Kole Calhoun (oblique) on the disabled list. With Calhoun set to return soon, expect Young to... Read More

Garrett Richards to Have MRI on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starter Garrett Richards will have an MRI on his hamstring on Thursday. Richards left Wednesday's start after two innings with hamstring tightness. "Hopefully it’s something minor and we can move forward as soon as possible," Richards said. Richards has been one of LA's best starters this season, with a 3.42 ERA on... Read More

Zack Cozart Doesn't Feel Great After Game

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zack Cozart says he feels 'not great' after exiting Wednesday's game with a shoulder strain. He will have some tests done on Thursday, at which point more will be known about his status. With Andrelton Simmons already on the DL, the Angels would likely turn to either... Read More

Tyler Eifert May Miss All of Minicamp

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis does not know if tight end Tyler Eifert (back) will be ready for minicamp. Eifert had offseason back surgery and had reported that he was on schedule. However, he has missed the first few days of minicamp with back pain. There's still plenty of time for him to recover... Read More

Zack Cozart Has Left Shoulder Strain

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels infielder Zack Cozart exited Wednesday's game with a left shoulder strain. There is no word on how long Cozart will be out, so he should be considered day-to-day for now. If Cozart joins Andrelton Simmons on the disabled list, expect David Fletcher and Nolan Fontana to pick up... Read More

Garrett Richards Exits with Hamstring Issue

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels starter Garrett Richards exited Wednesday's game with what is reported to be a hamstring injury. More details will be available after the game. This is likely a huge relief for the Angels, as Richards has a history of elbow trouble. Still, there's a chance Richards could miss a... Read More

Zack Cozart Exits Wednesday's Game with Shoulder Injury

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zack Cozart (shoulder) was removed from Wednesday's game in the fourth inning. He was replaced by infielder Nolan Fontana. Cozart came up grabbing his shoulder after diving for a ground ball. More will be known after the game.

Garrett Richards Exits After Just Two Innings

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Garrett Richards was pulled after just two innings on Wednesday against the Mariners. His fastball velocity was down about two mph on average during the start, and he surrendered two runs. There has been no word on if this is an injury or not. We will keep you updated.

Kole Calhoun to Begin Rehab Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun (oblique) is beginning a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday. Calhoun was placed on the DL back on June 3, so he is eligible to return from the DL as soon as he can. Calhoun has been one of the worst hitters in the entire league this... Read More

David Fletcher to Make MLB Debut at Third Base

Los Angeles Angels rookie infielder David Fletcher will make his big league debut on Wednesday, starting at third base and batting ninth. Fletcher was recalled on Tuesday when Jefry Marte (wrist) was placed on the DL. Fletcher was tearing it up in Triple-A, slashing .350/.394/.559 with six home runs and seven steals. He's likely going... Read More

Jefry Marte to the DL, David Fletcher Recalled

The Los Angeles Angels have placed first baseman Jefry Marte (wrist) on the disabled list. They have recalled middle infielder David Fletcher, who will be making his first trip to the big leagues. With Marte out, Jose Fernandez has a clear path to playing time at first base. Fernandez may be worth a look in... Read More

Jabari Blash in the Lineup Again

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jabari Blash is in the starting lineup again on Tuesday. He was recalled on Monday and immediately drew the start in right field, going 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts. He looks to be the primary right fielder while Kole Calhoun (oblique) is out. Blash is not worth a look... Read More

Mike Trout In Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (shin) is back in the lineup on Tuesday, batting second and playing center field. Trout had an X-ray on his shin after fouling a ball off of it during Monday's game. The results came back negative, and it sounds like Trout is 100 percent healthy and ready to go. Keep... Read More

Jose Fernandez to Start at First Base on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jose Fernandez is in the lineup on Tuesday, batting seventh and playing first base. With Zack Cozart taking over shortstop duties in place of Andrelton Simmons, Luis Valbuena has slid over to everyday duty at third base. And with Shohei Ohtani out indefinitely, Albert Pujols has become a full-time designated... Read More

Tyler Eifert Not Dressed for Training Camp

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert was not dressed and did not participate at training camp on Tuesday. Eifert was in the building and had said that the only reason he'd be out is for medical reasons. "As time goes on when we start to play football then we will have an idea of where... Read More

Carlos Dunlap Working Toward Extension

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap indicated that progress has been made toward a contract extension. Dunlap said he is chasing the Bengals unofficial club record of 22 sacks in a season and Eddie Edwards' record of 83.5 sacks all time. Having Dunlap in the fold next year will help make the Bengals defense a... Read More

Andrew Heaney Roughed up in Monday's Loss

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney was roughed up by the Mariners on Monday. He surrendered five runs on seven hits in just three innings of work. He walked one and struck out two. Three long balls were his undoing, as Nelson Cruz tagged him for two and Ryon Healy got him for one. Heaney... Read More

Jefry Marte Exits with Left Wrist Contusion

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jefry Marte exited Monday's game with a left wrist contusion. He is day-to-day for now. If he were to miss any time, 30-year-old Jose Miguel Fernandez would likely see everyday playing time at first base. Albert Pujols is the full-time designated hitter with Shohei Ohtani out, and Luis Valbuena is... Read More

Mike Trout's X-Rays Come Back Negative

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout had an X-ray done on his shin after fouling a ball off of it during Monday's game. The results came back negative, and he expects to play on Tuesday. Whew. Close call for Trout owners. Trout hit two home runs on Monday and has continued his red-hot start to... Read More

Jaime Barria the Likely Tuesday Starter

Although it has not been formally announced, Los Angeles Angels rookie Jaime Barria is expected to be Tuesday's starter. Barria is not on the 25-man roster currently, but has bounced up and down between Salt Lake and Los Angeles all season. He has made seven starts on the year, boasting a 2.47 ERA and a... Read More

Jefry Marte Starting at First Base

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jefry Marte is in the lineup on Monday, hitting sixth and starting at first base. With Shohei Ohtani out for the immediate future, Marte could see an uptick in playing time while veteran Albert Pujols slides over to designated hitter. The Angels have Marte, Jose Fernandez and Luis Valbuena who... Read More

Angels Recall Jabari Blash, Option Michael Hermosillo

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled outfielder Jabari Blash from Triple-A Salt Lake. They sent down Michael Hermosillo to make room on the active roster. Hermosillo hit .143 in 21 at-bats with the Angels. Blash is an all-or-nothing slugger who has eight home runs in 102 career games, with 104 strikeouts and a .201 average.... Read More

No Changes in Shohei Ohtani's Diagnosis

Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler made it clear that, despite reports saying that Shohei Ohtani will undergo Tommy John surgery, there has been no changes to his diagnosis. Ohtani has not had TJS recommended, and his physicians have not even indicated that it is likely. Ohtani was diagnosed with a grade 2 sprain... Read More

Albert Pujols Back Friday

As expected, Los Angeles Angels first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols will return to the Angels lineup on Friday, batting fourth and serving as the designated hitter. With Shohei Ohtani (elbow) out for an extended period of time, Pujols may be spending more time at DH going forward. That is likely good for the aging slugger's... Read More

Kaleb Cowart to DL, Jose Fernandez and Nolan Fontana Recalled

Los Angeles Angels infielder Kaleb Cowart has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left ankle sprain. Thirty-year-old infielder Jose Fernandez has been recalled in his place and will start at first base on Friday. Infielder Nolan Fontana has been recalled as well, replacing Shohei Ohtani. Fernandez has a chance to play a... Read More

Shohei Ohtani to DL with Grade 2 UCL Sprain

Los Angeles Angels star pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has been placed on the disabled list with a Grade 2 UCL sprain. He underwent a platelet-rich plasma and stem-cell injection on Thursday. He will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Nothing has been confirmed, but Ohtani could be out for quite a while. This is a devastating blow... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Exits with Blister on Wednesday

Updating an earlier report, Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani exited Wednesday's game with a blister on his right middle finger. Ohtani was warming up in the fifth inning when trainers came out and removed him. Last time this happened, he was able to make his next scheduled start, but this time around could... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Exits on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels starter Shohei Ohtani exited Wednesday's game in the fifth inning with an apparent injury. He was warming up before trainers came out to look at him. It looked like his hand was bothering him, so it's possible this is another blister issue for the pitcher. More will be known after the game.

Andrelton Simmons to DL with Ankle Injury

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) was not listed on Wednesday's lineup card. With Kaleb Cowart back, it sounds like Simmons has been placed on the disabled list. Expect Zack Cozart, who is starting at shortstop on Wednesday, to continue to do so in Simmons' absence. Cowart is likely just infield depth, although he... Read More

Michael Hermosillo Continues to Start

For the fourth time in five days, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Michael Hermosillo has drawn the start for the Angels. He appears to have taken over regular duties in right field in place of Kole Calhoun, who is on the disabled list. Calhoun is hitting .145 on the year, however, so there's a possibility that... Read More