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Angels parting ways with outfielder Justin Upton

Veteran outfielder Justin Upton was designated for assignment by the Angels on Saturday, marking the second consecutive year in which the team has swallowed a massive contract to clear playing time for younger players.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 2, 2022

Angels Officially Designate Outfielder Justin Upton For Assignment

The veteran outfielder had one-year, $28 million remaining on his contract.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 2, 2022

It’s time for baseball to realign its divisions. Here’s what it should look like.

LOS ANGELES — In 2022, the Angels will play 19 games against the Texas Rangers and none against the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 2, 2022

Edinburgh Monarchs announce new team for Northern Junior League: the Armadale Angels

The announcement follows the launch of the Monarchs Speedway Academy and the establishment of a mini-track in Armadale stadium

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2022

Ben Frederickson: Dodger Blue blueprint should be Cardinals plan for Pujols

JUPITER, Fla. — The potential fit had been there, sitting and waiting, wondering if both sides would come to see it the same way.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Mar 29, 2022

Albert Pujols Announces That He Will Retire After the 2022 Season

After returning to the Cardinals, the future hall of famer will call it a career after 2022.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 28, 2022

Broken hamate bone sidelines White Sox’ Yermin Mercedes 6-8 weeks

Mercedes, who suffered the injured against the Giants Thursday, will have surgery Monday

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 26, 2022

‘Shohei Ohtani rule’ will allow Angels star to stay at DH after exiting as a pitcher

The adoption of the universal designated hitter will not take the bat out of Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani’s hands when he pitches this season.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2022

Has Shohei Ohtani set the bar too high for future two-way players? Some Angels wonder.

TEMPE, Ariz. — When Jared Walsh reported to spring training as a two-way player in 2019, he felt pretty confident about his chances of playing first base and pitching out of the bullpen in the big leagues.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2022

Mike Trout has two hits in first game since last May as Angels win exhibition

TEMPE, Ariz. — It had been 10 months — 306 days, to be exact — since Mike Trout played in a competitive baseball game, so long that the team the Angels center fielder suffered a season-ending injury against in 2021 no longer exists.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 20, 2022