In recent years, the Los Angeles Angels have tried to field a competitive team but always seemed to head in the wrong direction. With the Mike Trout era heading to the back end, they’ve taken a new approach to building a competitive roster. That approach takes MLB Draft selections and brings them up to cut their teeth in the big leagues. There’s a few examples, and some have … [Read more...] about Christian Moore Could Rocket to the Angels Opening Day Roster
New Face Gets the Call for Angels Opening Day Start
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington has named left-hander Yusei Kikuchi the team’s Opening Day starter for their March 27 matchup against the Chicago White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. Washington didn’t have to think too long to name Kikuchi the starter this early into spring training, who called it an “obvious” choice.” “I didn’t tell him, … [Read more...] about New Face Gets the Call for Angels Opening Day Start
For Now, Dodgers Have No Plans For Six-Man Rotation
Los Angeles Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman said the Dodgers will open the first month of the season with a regular five-man rotation, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Since the month of April features regular off days as the season ramps up, the Dodgers will hold off on the extra man for now. As a result, it looks like they will have an … [Read more...] about For Now, Dodgers Have No Plans For Six-Man Rotation
Report: Dodgers Sign Luis García to Minor League Deal with Spring Invite
The Los Angeles Dodgers will sign right-handed pitcher Luis García to a minor league deal, according to Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton. García is invited to spring training. The Dodgers and RHP Luis Garcia have agreed to a minor league deal, sources tell @JustBB_Media. Includes an invite to Spring Training. Garcia started the 2024 season with the Angels before he was acquired … [Read more...] about Report: Dodgers Sign Luis García to Minor League Deal with Spring Invite
Dodgers Will Showcase Their Japanese Stars to Open the Season in Japan
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he anticipates that Japanese starters Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki will both pitch when the team opens the season in Japan. Roberts, who was interviewed on MLB Network, said, “The expectation is for both those guys to pitch…” He added that Yamamoto will likely pitch the season opener. Dave Roberts added more context to … [Read more...] about Dodgers Will Showcase Their Japanese Stars to Open the Season in Japan