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Royals fire manager Mike Matheny after 65-97 end to season
Read full article: Royals fire manager Mike Matheny after 65-97 end to seasonThe Kansas City Royals fired manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred on Wednesday night, shortly after the struggling franchise finished the season 65-97 with a listless 9-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.
Angels keep Phil Nevin as manager for 2023 on 1-year deal
Read full article: Angels keep Phil Nevin as manager for 2023 on 1-year dealThe Los Angeles Angels have hired Phil Nevin as manager for the 2023 season, removing his interim title and giving him a one-year contract before the final game of the regular season.
Shohei Ohtani has 2 dazzling days to remember for Angels
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani has 2 dazzling days to remember for AngelsShohei Ohtani accomplished two feats that would both be career landmarks for practically any other player in baseball history on back-to-back nights during an otherwise ordinary June homestand for the Los Angeles Angels.
Ohtani carries Angels past Boston, ending LA's 14-game skid
Read full article: Ohtani carries Angels past Boston, ending LA's 14-game skidShohei Ohtani pitched seven stellar innings and hit a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their 14-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Red Sox send Angels to team-record 14th straight defeat
Read full article: Red Sox send Angels to team-record 14th straight defeatThe Los Angeles Angels’ losing streak reached a franchise-record 14 games when Bobby Dalbec drove in the only run with a double in the sixth inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 1-0 victory.
LEADING OFF: Angels skid goes on sans Maddon, Correa ready
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Angels skid goes on sans Maddon, Correa readyFree falling toward a dreadful bit of team history, the Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday and appointed third base coach Phil Nevin to the role on an interim basis.
Angels lose 13th straight after firing Maddon; Trout injured
Read full article: Angels lose 13th straight after firing Maddon; Trout injuredThe Los Angeles Angels matched a franchise record with their 13th straight defeat hours after firing manager Joe Maddon, falling 6-5 to the streaking Boston Red Sox on Christian Vázquez’s go-ahead single in the 10th inning.
Phillies rally late to hand Angels 11th straight loss
Read full article: Phillies rally late to hand Angels 11th straight lossBryson Stott hit a game-winning, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning after Bryce Harper tied it with a grand slam in the eighth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 9-7 victory that sent slumping Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels to their 11th straight defeat.
Taillon loses perfecto in 8th, Yanks rally to sweep Angels
Read full article: Taillon loses perfecto in 8th, Yanks rally to sweep AngelsJameson Taillon took a perfect game into the eighth inning, then fell behind before the New York Yankees rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on a clutch swing by pinch-hitter Anthony Rizzo.
Thor hammered in NY return, Yanks hand Halos 6th loss in row
Read full article: Thor hammered in NY return, Yanks hand Halos 6th loss in rowNoah Syndergaard was rocked in his return to New York, giving up Matt Carpenter’s two-run homer in a four-run first inning that propelled the Yankees over the reeling Los Angeles Angels 9-1.
Cease, White Sox shut down Trout, Angels; Ohtani pinch hits
Read full article: Cease, White Sox shut down Trout, Angels; Ohtani pinch hitsDylan Cease struck out 11 to match a career best and gave up just one hit in seven sparkling innings, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Angels star Ohtani out of lineup, day after early exit
Read full article: Angels star Ohtani out of lineup, day after early exitLos Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was held out of the starting lineup Monday, a day after the AL MVP exited a win over the Chicago White Sox because of tightness in his groin.
Ward, Ohtani homer to back 3-hitter, Angels top ChiSox 5-1
Read full article: Ward, Ohtani homer to back 3-hitter, Angels top ChiSox 5-1Taylor Ward and Shohei Ohtani hit first-inning solo home runs off Lucas Giolito and the Los Angeles Angels rode a combined three-hitter to their sixth straight win, 5-1 over the Chicago White Sox.
Ward, Ohtani lead Angels over Guardians 9-5 for 4th straight
Read full article: Ward, Ohtani lead Angels over Guardians 9-5 for 4th straightTaylor Ward hit a grand slam and finished a single shy of the cycle, Shohei Ohtani showed off his two-way prowess and the surging Los Angeles Angels rolled to a 9-5 victory over the Cleveland Guardians for their fourth consecutive win.
Ohtani overpowers in 2-way performance, Angels blank Astros
Read full article: Ohtani overpowers in 2-way performance, Angels blank AstrosTwo-way star Shohei Ohtani pitched perfect ball into the sixth inning, tied a career-best with 12 strikeouts and also had two hits and two RBIs to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Houston Astros 6-0.
Suzuki, Marsh help Angels to 7-2 win over Houston Astros
Read full article: Suzuki, Marsh help Angels to 7-2 win over Houston AstrosJo Adell tied a career-high with three hits and Kurt Suzuki and Brandon Marsh drove in two runs each as the Los Angeles Angels used a big fifth inning to break open the game and cruise to an 7-2 win over the Houston Astros Tuesday night.
Bases-loaded intentional walk part of Angels' win over Texas
Read full article: Bases-loaded intentional walk part of Angels' win over TexasAngels manager Joe Maddon ordered the second bases-loaded intentional walk of his career and only the third in the majors since at least 1950, and Shohei Ohtani homered twice to lead Los Angeles past the Texas Rangers 9-6.
Valdez bests Ohtani, Astros top Angels 3-1 for opener record
Read full article: Valdez bests Ohtani, Astros top Angels 3-1 for opener recordFramber Valdez outpitched Shohei Ohtani with 6 2/3 dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the Houston Astros tied the longest opening day winning streak in major league history with a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Angels deliver blow to Mariners' playoff hopes with 2-1 win
Read full article: Angels deliver blow to Mariners' playoff hopes with 2-1 winJose Suarez threw five strong innings, Brandon Marsh accounted for all the offense with a two-run double, and the Los Angeles Angels landed a major blow to Seattle’s postseason hopes by beating the Mariners 2-1.
LEADING OFF: Brewers' Williams punches wall, breaks hand
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Brewers' Williams punches wall, breaks handThis was not the kind of punchout Milwaukee reliever Devin Williams wanted: The valuable setup man could miss the entire postseason after breaking his pitching hand when he punched a wall.
Maddon: Shohei Ohtani didn't say he wants to leave Angels
Read full article: Maddon: Shohei Ohtani didn't say he wants to leave AngelsLos Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon says Shohei Ohtani’s comments last weekend about wanting to win don’t mean the two-way star wants to leave the organization when he becomes a free agent after the 2023 season.
LEADING OFF: Ohtani returns to mound, Jays' BerrÃos vs Twins
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Ohtani returns to mound, Jays' BerrÃos vs TwinsShohei Ohtani is set to pitch for the Angels against Oakland on Sunday a few days after manager Joe Maddon contemplated shutting down the two-way star with arm soreness.
LEADING OFF: Angels' Ohtani might not pitch again this year
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Angels' Ohtani might not pitch again this yearTwo-way star Shohei Ohtani has been scratched from his scheduled start for the Angels against Oakland because of a sore right arm that could sideline him as a pitcher for the rest of the season.
Angels' Ohtani has sore arm, may not pitch again this season
Read full article: Angels' Ohtani has sore arm, may not pitch again this seasonTwo-way star Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch Friday for the Los Angeles Angels because of a sore right arm that could sideline him as a pitcher for the rest of the season.
Ohtani hits 44th HR, but Astros tag him in win over Angels
Read full article: Ohtani hits 44th HR, but Astros tag him in win over AngelsShohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 44th home run, but got tagged early by José Altuve, Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros in a 10-5 over the Los Angeles Angels.
Snell loses gem in 7th, Padres fall 4-0 to Adell, Angels
Read full article: Snell loses gem in 7th, Padres fall 4-0 to Adell, AngelsSan Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell made another bid at a gem and this one didn’t end so well when Jo Adell hit a two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning to help the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-0 victory.
Ohtani hits MLB-high 43rd HR, Suarez CG as Angels beat Texas
Read full article: Ohtani hits MLB-high 43rd HR, Suarez CG as Angels beat TexasShohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 43rd home run and Jose Suarez pitched a five-hitter, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers.
Ohtani hits MLB-high 42nd home run, Angels beat Yankees 8-7
Read full article: Ohtani hits MLB-high 42nd home run, Angels beat Yankees 8-7Shohei Ohtani hit his major-league leading 42nd home run, Jack Mayfield connected for his first grand slam and the Los Angeles Angels were able to defeat the New York Yankees 8-7.
LEADING OFF: Báez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fans
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Báez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fansMets fans get their say after it was revealed stars Francisco Lindor and Javier Báez were among the New York players making derogatory hand gestures at Citi Field crowds.
Angels' Ohtani will not pitch Tuesday; Trout has setback
Read full article: Angels' Ohtani will not pitch Tuesday; Trout has setbackLos Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani will not take the mound for Tuesday night’s game against the New York Yankees in order to give his right hand extra time to heal.
Quantrill, Indians beat Angels 3-0 in Little League Classic
Read full article: Quantrill, Indians beat Angels 3-0 in Little League ClassicCal Quantrill pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Amed Rosario launched an early homer and the Cleveland Indians beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 in the Little League Classic.
Detmers pitches Halos past Astros 3-1 for 1st big league win
Read full article: Detmers pitches Halos past Astros 3-1 for 1st big league winReid Detmers pitched six innings of three-hit ball to earn his first major league victory, and the Los Angeles Angels avoided a three-game sweep with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros.
Solid Ohtani, speedy Lagares help Angels beat Rangers 2-1
Read full article: Solid Ohtani, speedy Lagares help Angels beat Rangers 2-1Shohei Ohtani pitched six solid innings, Juan Lagares raced home from second base on a wild pitch for the lead with the two-way standout at the plate, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2-1.
Ohtani hits 37th homer as Angels rally to defeat Rockies 8-7
Read full article: Ohtani hits 37th homer as Angels rally to defeat Rockies 8-7Shohei Ohtani continued his power display Wednesday, crushing a three-run home run, and Phil Gosselin had a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning for the Los Angeles Angels, who rallied for an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Sandoval has no-hit bid end in 9th; Angels beat Twins 2-1
Read full article: Sandoval has no-hit bid end in 9th; Angels beat Twins 2-1Patrick Sandoval had his no-hit bid broken up with one out in the ninth inning on a soft double by rookie Brent Rooker, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
Ohtani hits 33rd, but Haniger's slam lifts M's past Angels
Read full article: Ohtani hits 33rd, but Haniger's slam lifts M's past AngelsShohei Ohtani became the sixth player to reach the upper deck of T-Mobile Park with a majestic blast for his 33rd homer, but Mitch Haniger’s two-out grand slam in the eighth inning lifted the Seattle Mariners over the Los Angeles Angels 7-3.
LEADING OFF: All-Star pitchers, Schwarber sidelined
Read full article: LEADING OFF: All-Star pitchers, Schwarber sidelinedMets ace Jacob deGrom, Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff, Texas’ Kyle Gibson and the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole are among those likely to picked as All-Stars when pitchers and reserves are announced Sunday.
Walsh slams Chapman as Angels stun Yanks after Ohtani flops
Read full article: Walsh slams Chapman as Angels stun Yanks after Ohtani flopsJared Walsh hit a tying grand slam off Aroldis Chapman in a seven-run ninth inning for his second homer of a long night, and the Los Angeles Angels stunned the New York Yankees 11-8 in a rainy game that finished after 1 a.m. Shohei Ohtani’s highly anticipated pitching debut at Yankee Stadium was a wild wreck that ended early.
Yankees overcome Ohtani's 2 HRs, slug past Angels 11-5
Read full article: Yankees overcome Ohtani's 2 HRs, slug past Angels 11-5Aaron Judge and Gary Sánchez powered a long-awaited onslaught from New York’s star-studded lineup, helping the Yankees overcome two more home runs by big league leader Shohei Ohtani to beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-5.
Ohtani's 26th homer starts Angels past reeling Yankees 5-3
Read full article: Ohtani's 26th homer starts Angels past reeling Yankees 5-3Shohei Ohtani pounded his hardest-hit home run of the season, José Suarez pitched 5 1/3 innings of one-run relief after Dylan Bundy threw up on the mound because of heat exhaustion and the Los Angeles Angels beat the troubled New York Yankees 5-3.
LEADING OFF: Cubs follow up no-hitter, Astros seek 12 in row
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cubs follow up no-hitter, Astros seek 12 in rowJake Arrieta pitches against the World Series champion Dodgers on Friday, one night after Zach Davies and three Cubs relievers combined for the majors' seventh no-hitter this year to match the most in a season since 1900.
Kiermaier ends combined no-hit bid, Rays top Red Sox 1-0
Read full article: Kiermaier ends combined no-hit bid, Rays top Red Sox 1-0Kevin Kiermaier broke up a combined no-hit bid by the Boston Red Sox with a one-out double in the eighth inning and Manuel Margot scored on a wild pitch in the ninth to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 1-0 victory.
Angels star Mike Trout out 6 to 8 weeks due to calf strain
Read full article: Angels star Mike Trout out 6 to 8 weeks due to calf strainLos Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout is expected be sidelined for six to eight weeks because of a strained right calf, a setback that could keep him out through the All-Star break.
Ohtani hits 13th home run, Trout injured in Angels' victory
Read full article: Ohtani hits 13th home run, Trout injured in Angels' victoryShohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 13th home run and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the slumping Cleveland Indians 7-4 after star outfielder Mike Trout was injured early.
Ohtani, McCullers duel into late innings, Astros beat Angels
Read full article: Ohtani, McCullers duel into late innings, Astros beat AngelsShohei Ohtani struck out 10 in an impressive duel with Lance McCullers Jr., and the Houston Astros broke loose against the Angels’ bullpen to beat Los Angeles 5-1.
Walsh's big night helps Angels rally for 5-4 win over Astros
Read full article: Walsh's big night helps Angels rally for 5-4 win over AstrosJared Walsh homered and matched a career high with four hits, Justin Upton also connected and the Los Angeles Angels rallied in the sixth inning to beat the Houston Astros 5-4.
Shohei Ohtani making history with 2-way success for Angels
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani making history with 2-way success for AngelsShohei Ohtani has fully emerged as one of the best hitters and also one of the most intriguing starting pitchers in baseball early in his fourth major league season.
Dodgers blow most of 13-run lead, still outlast Angels 14-11
Read full article: Dodgers blow most of 13-run lead, still outlast Angels 14-11Mookie Betts drove in a season-high four runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers blew most of a 13-run lead before holding on for a 14-11 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
LEADING OFF: Minor league opening day, Dodgers' May needs TJ
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Minor league opening day, Dodgers' May needs TJFrom the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to the Tri-City Dust Devils, minor league teams are set to host opening day across the country following more than a year of uncertainty and empty ballparks.