With Opening Day just over the horizon, teams all around the league are gearing up for another pennant chase in hopes of being crowned this year’s World Series champion. Of course, there’s still another seven months to go before someone raises the Commissioner’s Trophy. And until the playoffs begin, teams will be focused on a smaller goal: winning their division. We’ll be … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The NL West?
Reid Detmers To Open Season In Angels’ Bullpen
The Angels informed Jack Kochanowicz over the weekend that he won the fifth spot in the rotation, manager Ron Washington told reporters (including Bill Shaikin of The Los Angeles Times). Reid Detmers is going to open the year in the bullpen, though Sam Blum of The Athletic notes that he’ll stay stretched out in a multi-inning role in case he’s needed to return to the rotation … [Read more...] about Reid Detmers To Open Season In Angels’ Bullpen
Braves, Angels Swap Ian Anderson, Jose Suarez
The Braves are poised to acquire left-hander Jose Suarez from the Angels, according to a report from Ari Alexander of KPRC2. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, right-hander Ian Anderson is headed to Anaheim in exchange for Suarez. Suarez, 27, signed with the Angels out of Venezuela and made his pro debut back in 2015. He’s spent his entire career in an Angels uniform … [Read more...] about Braves, Angels Swap Ian Anderson, Jose Suarez
Angels Outright Scott Kingery
The Angels announced this afternoon that they’ve outrighted infielder Scott Kingery to Triple-A Salt Lake earlier today. Kingery had been designated for assignment earlier this week when the club acquired southpaw Angel Perdomo from Atlanta. Kingery, 31 next month, was a second-round pick by the Phillies back in 2015. The infielder signed a six-year, $24MM contract with … [Read more...] about Angels Outright Scott Kingery
36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement implemented a new series of uniform opt-out dates for players who qualified as free agents under Article XX(b) of said agreement and sign a minor league deal in free agency. More specifically, that designation falls on players with six-plus years of MLB service time who finished the preceding season on a major league roster or injured … [Read more...] about 36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates