The Los Angeles Angels pounded the Tampa Bay Rays 11-1 at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. It was a memorable fifth inning for the Angels as they scored eight times. During the inning, the Angels received two home runs from center fielder Jo Adell of Shelby, North Carolina. Adell became the third Angels player all-time to hit two home runs in an inning. Who are the other … [Read more...] about Jo Adell becomes third Angels player to hit two home runs in an inning
Angels signing Yusei Kikuchi to blockbuster contract
The Los Angeles Angels have signed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi of Morioka, Japan to a blockbuster deal. The terms of the contract are three years and $36 million according to Rhett Bollinger of mlb.com on Monday. Angels continue busy offseason The Los Angeles Angels have been by far the most active organization in the offseason to date. They have also acquired outfielder … [Read more...] about Angels signing Yusei Kikuchi to blockbuster contract
Former White Sox All-Star third baseman Bill Melton dies at age 79
Former Chicago White Sox third baseman Bill Melton of Gulfport, Mississippi has passed away at the age of 79 according to Scott Merkin of mlb.com. Melton was with the White Sox from 1968 to 1975, before spending one season each with the California Angels (1976) and Cleveland Indians (1977). The California Angels are now the Los Angeles Angels and the Cleveland Indians are now … [Read more...] about Former White Sox All-Star third baseman Bill Melton dies at age 79
Former Orioles OF Merv Rettenmund passes away at age 81
On the same day the Baltimore Orioles signed outfielder Tyler O’Neill of Maple Ridge, British Columbia to a three-year deal worth $49.5 million, a former Orioles outfielder passed away. According to Mark Polishuk of MLB Trade Rumors on Saturday, Merv Rettenmund of Flint, Michigan died at the age of 81. Rettemund played 13 Major League Baseball seasons from 1968 to 1980. Who did … [Read more...] about Former Orioles OF Merv Rettenmund passes away at age 81
Angels sign infielder Yoan Moncada
The Los Angeles Angels have signed infielder Yoan Moncada of Cienfuegos, Cuba according to FOX Sports on Thursday. The terms of the deal are for one year and $5 million. Who has Moncada played for? Moncada is entering his 10th season of Major League Baseball. He previously played one season with the Boston Red Sox (2016), and eight seasons with the Chicago White Sox (2017 to … [Read more...] about Angels sign infielder Yoan Moncada