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Angels misplay infield popup in 9th and blow lead against Yankees in agonizing loss

When a seemingly routine ninth-inning popup off the bat of Jazz Chisholm Jr. went up in the air, the Los Angeles Angels appeared well on their way to a comeback win at Yankee Stadi...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Manages quality start Wednesday Kochanowicz took a no-decision Wednesday against the Yankees, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks in 6.2 innings. He struck out six.

Impact The right-hander held his own versus a formidable Yankees lineup, turning in his second consecutive quality start Wednesday. Kochanowicz induced 10 groundouts on the evening, though he did issue at least four free passes for the third time in four starts on the year. While Kochanowicz does hold a respectable 3.47 ERA and 1.24 WHIP through 23.1 innings, his 18:15 K:BB makes him a risky fantasy option against Toronto next week.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Angels botch popup in 9th and Yankees take advantage when Caballero's double gives them 5-4 win

José Caballero laced a two-run double in the ninth inning that gave the New York Yankees a 5-4 victory over the Angels, moments after Los Angeles botched an infield popup in a cost...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

New York Yankees host the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday

The New York Yankees host the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Angels option Klassen to Triple-A after rough start in Majors CINCINNATI – The Angels are hoping George Klassen learns the same lesson that Jack Kochanowicz did in 2024. Klassen, the No. 4-rated MLB.com...

APRIL 12 • MLB.COM

Dominant outing Friday Kochanowicz (2-0) earned the win Friday against the Reds after allowing one run on two hits and four walks while striking out two across seven innings.

Impact Kochanowicz tossed only 53 of his 95 pitches for strikes, which might explain his 2:4 K:BB, but he limited the damage to just one run while posting his first quality start of the season. Kochanowicz allowed six runs (five earned) across four innings in his season debut at Houston on March 29, but he's bounced back admirably -- he's allowed just one run on 12.2 innings over his last two starts while posting a 0.95 WHIP despite the 4.3 BB/9. The 26-year-old righty should face a tougher matchup in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for next week against the Yankees.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Soler hits grand slam, Zach Neto and Josh Lowe also homer as the Angels beat the Reds 10-2

Jorge Soler hit a grand slam in a five-run eighth inning, Zach Neto and Josh Lowe also homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-2

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Jo Adell Spectacularly Robs Mariners Of 3 Home Runs In Angels Win

Jo Adell made three home run-robbing catches, including a spectacular leaping grab while crashing into the seats in the ninth inning, and th...

APRIL 5 • FOX SPORTS

Jo Adell Spectacularly Robs Mariners Of 3 Home Runs In Angels Win

Rebounds with 5.2 scoreless frames Kochanowicz (1-0) earned the win over Seattle on Saturday, allowing four hits and issuing two walks while striking out seven batters over 5.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Kochanowicz gave up six runs (five earned) over four innings in his season debut against Houston last Sunday, but he was much more effective Saturday. The right-hander held the Mariners without a run over his 5.2 frames, though he got some help from right fielder Jo Adell, who robbed Seattle of one homer while Kochanowicz was in the game and two more following the hurler's departure. One particularly promising aspect of Kochanowicz's outing was his 12 whiffs and seven punchouts -- he posted a 5.8 K/9 over 111 innings last season and topped seven strikeouts only once across 23 starts. Kochanowicz will try to build upon this impressive appearance the next time he takes the mound, which tentatively lines up to be next week in Cincinnati.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Kochanowicz struggles mask stat that could completely change Angels' outlook Jack Kochanowicz's stuff is playing way up compared to last year, and that could bode well for the Los Angeles Angels despite a disappointin...

APRIL 4 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels play in game 2 of series

The Seattle Mariners meet the Los Angeles Angels with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Mariners beat Angels 3-1 when Young breaks scoreless tie in 10th after Woo's strong start

Cole Young broke a scoreless tie with an RBI triple leading off the 10th inning, and Bryan Woo combined with the Seattle Mariners’ bullpen to pitch 10 innings of one-hit ball in a...

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Gives up five earned in no-decision Kochanowicz did not factor into the decision for Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Astros. He allowed six runs (five earned) on four hits and five walks while striking out three across four...

Impact Kochanowicz put the Halos in a hole early after giving up four runs in the second inning. The Angels gave the 25-year-old right-hander plenty of run support, but he was unable to record an out in the fifth and was tagged with another run after being pulled. Kochanowicz generated 11 whiffs on 94 pitches but tossed only 55 strikes, and it probably wasn't the start he was hoping for after beating out Alek Manoah (finger) for the fifth spot in the Angels' rotation at the end of training camp. Kochanowicz is tentatively slated to start next weekend at home against the Mariners.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Paredes' late 2-RBI double lifts the Astros past the Angels 9-7 in disappointing debut by Imai

Isaac Paredes hit a tiebreaking two-RBI double with two outs in the eighth inning to help the Houston Astros to a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday despite a disappoint...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Angels bring 2-1 series advantage over Astros into game 4

The Los Angeles Angels play the Houston Astros with a 2-1 series lead

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

These are the biggest lingering roster questions for the Angels before Opening Day TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Opening Day roster for the Angels became a little clearer on Friday, as right-handers Ryan Johnson and Jack Kochanowicz...

MARCH 20 • MLB.COM

Makes Opening Day roster Kochanowicz was informed Friday that he made the Angels' Opening Day roster in an unspecified role, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kochanowicz has been competing for a spot in the Halos' rotation, and while it's not a guarantee he'll be a starter, he's officially made the team. Still, there's a strong chance Kochanowicz is part of the rotation, given Alek Manoah's struggles this spring and Grayson Rodriguez's (elbow) injury. Kochanowicz posted a 6.81 ERA across 111.0 innings for the Angels last season.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Buoys bid for rotation spot Kochanowicz completed five innings against Cincinnati in a split-squad Cactus League game Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while striking out six batters.

Impact Kochanowicz looked great Wednesday, logging his longest start so far this spring and working up to 74 pitches (50 strikes). The six punchouts were an aberration for him -- he's posted a meager 12.5 percent strikeout rate over 176.1 career big-league innings, which is a big deterrent in terms of fantasy appeal. Still, Kochanowicz has pitched well this spring, posting a 1.98 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 11:4 K:BB across 13.2 frames spanning four appearances (including three starts). Meanwhile, Alek Manoah has stumbled to a 9.39 ERA and 2.41 WHIP in his five outings, putting his spot in the Opening Day rotation in serious jeopardy. Should Manoah not break camp in the Angels' rotation, Kochanowicz has made a strong case to step into the vacated role.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

May be option for rotation Kochanowicz could be competing for a rotation spot this spring, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact The top three slots in the Angels' Opening Day rotation seem to be locked up by Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Soriano and Reid Detmers, while Grayson Rodriguez appears to have the inside track to the fourth slot as long as he remains healthy. Beyond that, Alek Manoah is the favorite for the fifth-starter role, per Bollinger, but the former Blue Jay has struggled in his past two spring outings, giving up nine runs with a 7:7 K:BB over 6.1 innings. Manoah, who has minor-league options remaining, thus may be on shaky ground in terms of breaking camp with the big club, which puts Kochanowicz and George Klassen, among others, potentially in position to be competing for a rotation spot. If that is indeed the case, Kochanowicz has made a strong pitch for the role, allowing just two runs on eight hits with a 5:1 K:BB over 8.2 frames across his first three appearances this spring.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Angels spring training could decide Jack Kochanowicz's future A short but encouraging stretch in 2024 set the scene for Jack Kochanowicz to take a step in 2025, but his lousy performance put a damper on...

JANUARY 31 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Angels are mismanaging development of this under-the-radar starting pitcher All season, the Angels' rotation has been called into question. Whether it was Kyle Hendricks, Tyler Anderson, or Jack Kochanowicz, there ha...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Ranking the 10 best starting pitchers in the Angels organization The Angels' lack of organizational pitching depth was on full display Wednesday night, when their hand was forced into calling up Jack Kocha...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Optioned after rocky start The Angels optioned Kochanowicz to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Impact The transaction comes one day after Kochanowicz was pummeled for 11 runs (10 earned) over 3.1 innings in a loss to the Rangers. The Angels will have to fill Kochanowicz's rotation spot next week, with Caden Dana among those likely to be under consideration.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rocked by Rangers Kochanowicz (3-11) took the loss Wednesday against Texas, allowing 11 runs (10 earned) on nine hits and three walks with one strikeout across 3.1 innings.

Impact Kochanowicz had the worst start of his young career, giving up a career-worst three home runs in just 3.1 innings. The three long balls accounted for eight of the 11 runs Kochanowicz yielded, with Adolis Garcia and Joc Pederson swatting three-run homers and Corey Seager hitting a two-run shot. Kochanowicz hadn't allowed more than eight runs in an appearance at any level since starting his professional career in 2021. There is an opportunity for Kochanowicz to make another trip through the Angels' rotation while Victor Mederos is on the shelf, though the organization could look elsewhere after Wednesday's shelling further inflated his ERA to 6.81. Kochanowicz will likely face the Royals in Kansas City if he remains in the rotation.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rocked by Rangers Kochanowicz (3-11) took the loss Wednesday against Texas, allowing 11 runs (10 earned) on nine hits and three walks with one strikeout across 3.1 innings.

Impact Kochanowicz had the worst start of his young career, giving up a career-worst three home runs in just 3.1 innings. The three long balls accounted for eight of the 11 runs Kochanowicz yielded, with Adolis Garcia and Joc Pederson swatting three-run homers and Corey Seager hitting a two-run shot. Kochanowicz hadn't allowed more than eight runs in an appearance at any level since starting his professional career in 2021. There is an opportunity for Kochanowicz to make another trip through the Angels' rotation while Victor Mederos is on the shelf, though the organization could look elsewhere after Wednesday's shelling. Kochanowicz would likely face the Royals in Kansas City if he remains in the rotation.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Angels misplay infield popup in 9th and blow lead against Yankees in agonizing loss

Angels botch popup in 9th and Yankees take advantage when Caballero's double gives them 5-4 win

New York Yankees host the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday

Jorge Soler hits grand slam, Zach Neto and Josh Lowe also homer as the Angels beat the Reds 10-2

Jo Adell Spectacularly Robs Mariners Of 3 Home Runs In Angels Win

Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels play in game 2 of series

Mariners beat Angels 3-1 when Young breaks scoreless tie in 10th after Woo's strong start

Isaac Paredes' late 2-RBI double lifts the Astros past the Angels 9-7 in disappointing debut by Imai

Angels bring 2-1 series advantage over Astros into game 4