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How the Angels’ Tyler Anderson rediscovered the changeup that turned around his career
Anderson had thrown a changeup with his pinky and ring finger on the ball early in his minor league career, but he scrapped the pitch because he couldn't control it. He tried it again in 2022, and the results were dramatic.
OC Register Mar 22, 2023
Mickey Moniak hits 2 homers, including a grand slam, in Angels’ victory
Moniak is hitting .409 with an OPS of 1.185 this spring. The Angels don’t have a spot for him to start in the outfield, though, so he might end up going to Triple-A to play every day.
OC Register Mar 22, 2023
Angels react to Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout World Baseball Classic duel
Ohtani and Trout are headed back to the Angels after their 'storybook ending' showdown in the tournament final left their teammates nervous and conflicted
OC Register Mar 22, 2023
Game Day: The Ohtani-Trout show must go on
As great as it was to see them compete against one another, it would be better yet for the Angels to keep them competing with each other.
OC Register Mar 21, 2023
Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout as Japan edges Team USA for World Baseball Classic title
Ohtani whiffs his Angels teammate on a full-count slider for the final out in a matchup so many wanted to see, giving Japan a 3-2 victory over the defending champs for its first WBC crown since 2009.
OC Register Mar 21, 2023
Angels split in a pair of games against A’s, Diamondbacks
The Angels gave up a one-run lead in the ninth of a 6-5 loss to the A's, and they beat the Diamondbacks, 7-1. Tyler Anderson pitched six scoreless innings against Arizona.
OC Register Mar 21, 2023
Angels hoping pitch timer leads to fresher legs late in the season
Games have been 25 minutes shorter, on average, which will add up over the course of a season to much less time standing on the field. Players are hoping that will ease stress on their legs and backs.
OC Register Mar 21, 2023
Angels approve Shohei Ohtani to pitch in tonight’s World Baseball Classic final vs. USA
Ohtani has never pitched on fewer than five days' rest or in relief in the majors, but could pitch an inning and potentially face Angels teammate Mike Trout
OC Register Mar 20, 2023
Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally past Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final
The Angels star sparks a ninth-inning rally with a leadoff double, and Munetaka Murakami hits a walk-off, two-run double for a 6-5 win. Japan will face Team USA in Tuesday’s title game.
OC Register Mar 20, 2023
Chase Silseth tagged for 8 runs in Angels’ loss to Reds
Silseth, in the running with Tucker Davidson and Griffin Canning for the No. 6 starter job, did not allow a baserunner in his first two innings, but he didn’t get out of the fourth.
OC Register Mar 20, 2023
Angels right-hander Chris Rodriguez set to face hitters for the first time since 2021
The Angels had high hopes for Rodriguez after his start in 2021, but he's been out with a shoulder injury ever since. He had surgery in October 2021.
OC Register Mar 20, 2023
Angels have high hopes for catcher Logan O’Hoppe, their top prospect
The Angels have little doubt that O'Hoppe, 23, is going to be a good everyday catcher in the majors. Catcher Matt Thaiss has also had a good spring, and he's out of options.
OC Register Mar 19, 2023
Angels’ Jo Adell homers, makes great catch; Tucker Davidson struggles
Non-roster invite Jake Lamb went 3 for 3 with two doubles to raise his spring average to .414. Hunter Renfroe hit his third homer in the loss to the Giants.
OC Register Mar 19, 2023
Angels see familiar story from José Quijada in World Baseball Classic
The Angels and Venezuela left-hander has had troubles with his emotions, with his performance often tied to the electricity of the atmosphere. Nevin said he is working on being more consistent.
OC Register Mar 18, 2023
Griffin Canning continues solid spring; Angels lose to Rangers
Right-hander throws 4 2/3 scoreless innings in a 6-2 loss and has allowed just two runs in 9 2/3 innings after missing a season and a half with a back injury
