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Slugs big homer in win Velazquez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 5-2 victory against Boston.

Impact Velazquez struck out in three of his four plate appearances, but he made his one hit count when he swatted a three-run shot to right field in the sixth inning. That proved to be the difference as the Angels won 5-2 to snap a franchise-record 14-game losing streak. Velazquez entered the contest having gone 0-for-19 over his previous eight contests, and he's slashing a paltry .179/.231/.269 on the season.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani carries Angels past Boston, ending LA's 14-game skid

Shohei Ohtani pitched seven stellar innings and hit a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their 14-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox

JUNE 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Angels believe shortstop Andrew Velazquez will benefit from more rest Shortstop Andrew Velazquez was on the bench for the start of Wednesday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox, a spot the switch-hitter wil...

JUNE 9, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Not starting Wednesday Velazquez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Boston.

Impact Velazquez is hitless in his past 19 at-bats and will head to the bench Wednesday. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels lose 13th straight after firing Maddon; Trout injured

The Los Angeles Angels matched a franchise record with their 13th straight defeat hours after firing manager Joe Maddon, falling 6-5 to the streaking Boston Red Sox on Christian Vá...

JUNE 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Out of Friday's lineup Velazquez is not in Friday's lineup against the Phillies, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact He is hitting .200 with one home run and two steals over his last 60 at-bats. Manager Joe Maddon recently called Velazquez "the best shortstop in the American League," according to Greg Joyce of the New York Post. It's that strong defense that has earned Velazquez this much playing time this season. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop and hit ninth.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels celebrate 'Squid Day' for their infield magician This story was excerpted from Rhett Bollinger's Angels Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...

JUNE 2, 2022 • MLB.COM

Squid style: Velazquez's street mode en vogue for Angels

Squid style is en vogue for the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

His dad was a cop in the Bronx, but it was baseball that saved Andrew Velazquez Andrew Velazquez was a teenager in the Bronx, New York, when he reached a crossroads in life, with one track leading toward a potential futu...

MAY 31, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

His dad was a cop in the Bronx, but it was baseball that saved Andrew Velazquez When Angels shortstop Andrew Velazquez returns to New York this week, he'll be back where he grew up and made a choice about the direction o...

MAY 30, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Gurriel's 5 RBIs best Ohtani's 2 HRs in Jays' win over Halos

The Toronto Blue Jays overcame two homers by Shohei Ohtani to complete a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 11-10 victory

MAY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Chapman helps Blue Jays rally past Angels with 6-5 win

Matt Chapman hit a go-ahead two-run double during Toronto’s three-run eighth inning and the Blue Jays rallied for the second straight night to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 6-5

MAY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Swipes seventh bag Velazquez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in a loss to Toronto on Friday.

Impact Velazquez knocked in the Angels' first run with a second-inning single, and he subsequently stole second base but didn't advance any further. The infielder is tied for the team lead with seven thefts on the season, though this was his first steal since May 14.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays rally in 9th inning for 4-3 victory over Angels

Alejandro Kirk scored on an error by right fielder Juan Lagares in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Romano strikes out Velazquez ' 05/26/2022 Jordan Romano strikes out Andrew Velazquez for the final out in the Blue Jays' 6-3 win against the Angels

MAY 27, 2022 • MLB.COM

Thor hammers Rangers with 8 strong innings in Halos' 5-3 win

Noah Syndergaard pitched eight innings of four-hit ball in his longest appearance since returning from elbow surgery, and Jared Walsh homered in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-3 victory...

MAY 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Knocks two-run homer Saturday Velazquez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in a 5-3 victory versus Oakland on Saturday.

Impact Velazquez gave the Angels a 5-0 lead with his two-run shot in the seventh inning, and that proved to be the difference in the 5-3 win. The infielder is still under the Mendoza line with a .194 average on the season, but he has shown signs of life at the plate of late, batting .286 with three doubles, two homers, six RBI and two stolen bases over his past 12 contests.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trout reaches 1,000 runs, Angels beat A's 5-3 to stop skid

Mike Trout scored his 1,000th run in the majors, Michael Lorenzen threw six innings of three-hit ball for his fifth win and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game losing streak...

MAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Lowe HR in 10th gives Rangers 6-5 win and sweep of Angels

Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run homer on the first pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 6-5 victo...

MAY 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Collects another theft Velazquez went 2-for-7 with a walk, a run and a stolen base across both games of Saturday's doubleheader split versus Oakland.

Impact Velazquez has settled into an everyday role at shortstop for the Angels, as he started both games of the twin bill while Tyler Wade played one game at third base and the other in left field. Velazquez is still batting just .188 on the season, but he leads the team with six steals and has displayed some outstanding defense. He is also starting to hit better, going 7-for-19 (.368) with a home run, two doubles, four runs, two RBI and two steals over his past six games.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swats first homer of campaign Velazquez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-0 win over Oakland.

Impact Offense was at a minimum for both teams in the contest, so Velazquez's fifth-inning solo shot provided some breathing room for the Angels' pitching staff in the combined shutout. The long ball was just the second of Velazquez's big-league career and first of the 2022 campaign. The infielder is known much more for his speed, having notched as many as 50 thefts in a minor-league season but never surpassing 14 homers.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Silseth dazzles in debut as Angels blank A's 2-0

Chase Silseth allowed one hit in six strong innings while becoming the first player from last year’s draft to make his major league debut, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-0 v...

MAY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Three hits, stolen base Velazquez went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in a 12-0 win Tuesday over Tampa Bay.

Impact Velazquez plated a run with a double, stole a base and scored in the second inning. He added two singles later in the game. The stolen base was his fifth on the season, setting a new career-best. It was his first multi-hit game of the season, raising his average to .176.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels rookie Reid Detmers throws no-hitter against Rays

Angels rookie Reid Detmers pitched the majors’ second no-hitter this season, cruising after he benefited from a borderline error call in the seventh inning as Los Angeles beat the...

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Ohtani, Rendon rally Angels past Nationals 5-4 in 9th

Shohei Ohtani hit a tying, two-run double in the ninth inning, Anthony Rendon followed with a game-ending single against his former team and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Washing...

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

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