4:19PM: The Angels officially announced Taylor’s signing, and Paris’ demotion to Triple-A. 4:00PM: The Angels are going to sign utility player Chris Taylor, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Halos haven’t officially announced anything but Rosenthal says Taylor will be playing center field tonight when the club squares off against the Yankees, so it seems he’s jumping … [Read more...] about Angels Sign Chris Taylor, Option Kyren Paris
Dodgers Notes: Sasaki, Glasnow, Phillips
The Dodgers’ pitching staff is the most injured in the sport, as has become common for Los Angeles. With three of their five Opening Day starters currently on the injured list, L.A. has been using secondary choices in its rotation in recent weeks. That’s still a strong group, as staff ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is joined by a solid group despite those injuries: Dustin May, Tony … [Read more...] about Dodgers Notes: Sasaki, Glasnow, Phillips
AL West Notes: Trout, Soler, Seager, Gilbert, Miller
Mike Trout is seemingly nearing a return to action, as the Angels superstar has been taking part in batting practice sessions and running drills, and is set to start running the bases within the next few days’ time. Trout has been out since April 30 due to a bone bruise in his left knee, and when he does get back, it isn’t clear whether or not Trout will return to outfield … [Read more...] about AL West Notes: Trout, Soler, Seager, Gilbert, Miller
Shohei Ohtani To Throw Batting Practice On Sunday
Shohei Ohtani will hit a milestone this weekend in his return to pitching. He’s slated to throw live batting practice to teammates before Sunday night’s game at Citi Field (link via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic). It will be his first time throwing to hitters since his 2023 elbow surgery. Ohtani was initially expected to throw BP on Saturday, but the Dodgers pushed that back … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani To Throw Batting Practice On Sunday
Angels Promote Caden Dana
The Angels announced this evening that they have designated right-hander Shaun Anderson. Anderson’s departure would make room for right-hander Caden Dana, who Sam Blum of The Athletic notes is poised to join the club’s bullpen. Anderson, 30, was a third-round pick by the Red Sox all the way back in 2016 who made his big league debut with the Giants in 2019. He’s pitched parts … [Read more...] about Angels Promote Caden Dana