Angels to face Padres on the road
The Padres will start Blake Snell on Tuesday while the Angels have yet to decide who will take the moundSEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press
Barria expected to start for the Angels against the Rangers
The Angels will roll out Jaime Barria to the mound Monday and the Rangers plan to give A.JSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press
DJ Peters has 2 HRs, 4 hits to help Rangers beat Angels 7-3
DJ Peters homered twice, had four hits and drove in four runs, and Taylor Hearn pitched seven innings of seven-hit ball in the Texas Rangers’ 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angel...SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Angels Get Tough News With Latest Justin Upton Injury Update The Los Angeles Angeles are in the midst of another disappointing season, despite having the soon-to-be AL MVP on their roster in Shohei Oht...
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Goes on IL Upton was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right lumbar strain.
Impact The back injury kept Upton out of action Saturday and will now put him on the shelf until Sept. 14 at the earliest. It's unclear whether the 33-year-old will be back when eligible or if he'll require a more extended stay on the IL. Juan Lagares figures to get frequent starts in the corner outfield positions while Upton is out.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Sunday Upton (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Impact Upton was scratched from Saturday's lineup with back pain and is omitted from the starting nine once again. It's unclear whether he's available off the bench Sunday, or if manager Joe Maddon is giving him the day off altogether to rest and potentially be ready for Monday's series finale. Jo Adell is starting in left field, with Juan Lagares getting the nod in right.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Junk expected to start for Los Angeles against Texas
The Angels will roll out Janson Junk to the mound Sunday and the Rangers plan to give Taylor Hearn the startSEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Dealing with back injury Upton was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Rangers after he experienced back pain during pregame warmups.
Impact Upton was removed from the lineup minutes before first pitch Saturday due to his back injury. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch Saturday Upton was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Rangers for an undisclosed reason, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Although a reason for the 34-year-old's removal from the lineup wasn't given, Phil Gosselin will shift to left field while Jared Walsh starts at first base. It's not yet clear whether Upton will be available off the bench.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Friday Upton isn't starting Friday's game against the Rangers.
Impact Upton will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games after he went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Wednesday. Jo Adell will shift to left field while Juan Lagares starts in right.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Tuesday Upton is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Upton finds himself out of the lineup for the second straight contest while going through an 0-for-17 slump. Jo Adell will move to left field while Juan Lagares starts in right again for the Halos.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Monday's lineup Upton is out of the lineup Monday against the Yankees.
Impact Upton started the last two games and will receive a day off while mired in an 0-for-17 slump. Jo Adell will shift over to left field while Juan Lagares starts in right.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Upton, Ohtani hit milestones in Angels' 10-2 rout of Padres
The Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 10-2 victory over the San Diego PadresAUGUST 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Suarez expected to start as Angels host the Padres
The Angels are expected to send Jose Suarez to the mound Saturday and the Padres plan to give Ryan Weathers the startAUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press
Returns to lineup Upton (calf) is starting Friday's game against the Padres.
Impact Upton missed the last three games due to a calf injury, but he'll start in left field and bat fifth in Friday's series opener against the Padres. The 34-year-old went 0-for-11 with an RBI, two walks and five strikeouts in his three appearances prior to his injury.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
San Diego to visit Los Angeles Friday
The Padres will start Joe Musgrove on Friday while the Angels have yet to decide who will take the moundAUGUST 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Severino's slam leads Orioles past Ohtani, Angels 13-1
A day after ending a 19-game losing streak, the major league-worst Baltimore Orioles handled Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels againAUGUST 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Sitting again Thursday Upton (calf) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.
Impact Upton has been dealing with a calf injury recently and will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. However, he'll be available off the bench if needed, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. Jo Adell, Brandon Marsh and Juan Lagares will start in the outfield from left to right.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Barria scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Baltimore
The Angels will start Jaime Barria on Thursday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Keegan AkinAUGUST 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Orioles snap 19-game skid with 10-6 win over Angels
The Baltimore Orioles have snapped their 19-game losing streak, rallying to beat Los Angeles 10-6 after a shaky start by Shohei Ohtani left the Angels’ bullpen with too much to doAUGUST 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Sitting Wednesday Upton (calf) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Upton is out of the starting nine for the second consecutive contest while dealing with a calf injury. Jo Adell, Brandon Marsh and Juan Lagares will start from left to right in the outfield for the Halos.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles losing streak reaches 19 with 14-8 loss to Angels
The Baltimore Orioles staggered to their 19th consecutive loss, allowing 19 hits and falling behind the Los Angeles Angels by 11 runs early in a 14-8 routAUGUST 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Managing calf issue Manager Joe Maddon revealed that Upton is dealing with a calf issue, which is part of the reason he is not starting Tuesday against Baltimore, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times...
Impact While the calf issue may be the decisive factor in Upton not starting Tuesday, the veteran outfielder also has just seven hits in 50 August at-bats. Juan Lagares takes his spot in the outfield Tuesday, and he can be considered day-to-day going forward.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles plunge to new depths on 18-game losing skid
The Baltimore Orioles have lost 18 games in a row, and somehow that doesn’t do their skid justiceAUGUST 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Day off Friday Upton will sit Friday against Cleveland.
Impact Upton no longer has an everyday role, as he's now been on the bench for six of the Angels' last 11 games. Jo Adell will shift to left field Friday, with Juan Lagares starting in right.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
