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Haniger, Mariners win 4-3 as Twins' trouble in 10th persists

Mitch Haniger homered and hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Abreu slams 200th career homer, White Sox topple M's 10-4

Jose Abreu hammered a grand slam into the second deck for his 200th career home run, Luis Robert and Zack Collins both went deep for the first time this season and the Chicago Whit...

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Sticks despite rough spring Middleton garnered an Opening Day bullpen spot despite a difficult spring during which he pitched to a 10.13 ERA and 1.75 WHIP across eight appearances.

Impact The 27-year-old undoubtedly helped his cause by posting a trio of scoreless, one-inning efforts to close out spring. Middleton did allow five home runs during the Cactus League slate, but three of those came in a forgettable appearance versus the Rangers during which he surrendered five earned runs overall. Middleton will likely get some higher-leverage opportunities occasionally, but Rafael Montero is presently entrenched as the full-time closer and Kendall Graveman is the likely next man up if the former falters in the role.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington Nationals

MARCH 21, 2021 • Associated Press

High-leverage role planned Middleton is still ticketed for high-leverage opportunities during the 2021 season despite struggling thus far in Cactus League play, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact The big right-hander has allowed a total of seven earned runs on seven hits, including four home runs, and one walk over three innings across his first three spring appearances, so the landing in Seattle has been rough to say the least. However, Kramer notes that Middleton, along with presumptive primary closer Rafael Montero and veteran Kendall Graveman, are the three players the Mariners have earmarked for the "highest-leverage innings." Middleton's difficult exhibition slate thus far is somewhat reminiscent of his 2020 with the Angels (5.25 ERA, 1.50 WHIP), but prior to last season, the 27-year-old generated a 6-1 mark, 3.23 ERA, nine saves (in 12 chances) and 12 holds across 91 appearances during the 2017-19 seasons.

MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners finalize $7M, 2-year deal with reliever Ken Giles

The Seattle Mariners have finalized a $7 million, two-year contract with reliever Ken Giles that includes a club option for the 2023 season

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

AL West teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Mariners GM Dipoto moving at slower pace this offseason

The usual dizzying offseason whirl of trades and signings have been replaced with a more pedestrian approach by the Seattle Mariners this year

JANUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Former Los Angeles Angels reliever Keynan Middleton shares racist attacks in DM Current Mariners pitcher and former Los Angeles Angels hurler Keynan Middleton had to fend off racist attacks in his DM. Trying to make a na...

JANUARY 9, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Keynan Middleton agrees to $800,000 deal with Mariners

The Seattle Mariners kept up their bullpen overhaul by agreeing to an $800,000, one-year contract with right-handed reliever Keynan Middleton

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Angels non-tender 5 pitchers at deadline The Angels announced Wednesday that they did not offer contracts to five pitchers, making them free agents: right-handers Justin Anderson, M...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Angels acquire SS José Iglesias from Orioles for 2 prospects

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired veteran shortstop José Iglesias from the Baltimore Orioles in a trade for minor league right-handers Garrett Stallings and Jean Pinto

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Parts ways with Halos Middleton was non-tendered by the Angels on Wednesday, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The 27-year-old had a 5.25 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 13 appearances in 2020 before being optioned to the alternate training site in late August, and he remained there for the rest of the season. Middleton posted a 3.86 ERA with three saves and 10 holds during his rookie campaign in 2017, but he was marred by injuries before the brief showing last season. The right-hander is now a free agent and may need to settle for a minor-league contract.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to alternate site Middleton was optioned to the Angels' alternate training site Monday.

Impact He has a 5.91 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 8:5 K:BB over his last 10.2 innings and failed to step up when the Angels had an internal competition for the closer role. Jaime Barria and Cam Bedrosian were added to the active bullpen.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss against Dodgers Middleton (0-1) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Dodgers. He gave up an unearned run in the lone inning he pitched.

Impact Middleton pitched in the 10th for the Angels and saw how Chris Taylor, who started the inning in second base and later stole third, crossed home plate on a sac fly from Max Muncy. Middleton has now allowed runs in five of his last seven appearances, posting a 1.50 WHIP during that span.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Betts hits tying homer, Dodgers beat Angels 6-5 in 10

The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 in 10 innings for their season-high fourth consecutive victory

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Duvall's homer in 9th inning lifts Braves past Marlins 2-1

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Trout homers twice, helps Angels rally for 10-9 win over A's

Mike Trout hit two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied from an early five-run deficit for a 10-9 victory Monday night t...

AUGUST 11, 2020 • Associated Press

Padres take opener from light-hitting Dodgers, 2-1

AUGUST 11, 2020 • Associated Press

Last pitched in middle innings Middleton came in midway through the sixth inning in his most recent appearance Tuesday against the Mariners.

Impact The 26-year-old righty has an impressive 6:1 K:BB in 4.1 innings this season, but he has also given up three runs on 10 hits and two home runs over that span. The closer role is up for grabs with Hansel Robles getting bumped from the ninth inning, but Ty Buttrey, who got the save in Tuesday's game, seems like the top candidate to keep getting save chances.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Angels Keynan Middleton stands by Joe Kelly buzzing Astros Angels reliever Keynan Middleton is standing by Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly after the latter was suspended for throwing at the Astros on Tuesd...

JULY 29, 2020 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Rockies' Bard gets 1st big league win in more than 7 seasons

JULY 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Bundy makes impressive Angels debut, beating Athletics 4-1

Dylan Bundy pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning in his Angels debut and Justin Upton homered to lead Los Angeles to a 4-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics

JULY 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Angels' Keynan Middleton on Kneeling for Anthem: I Want to Be a Voice for Unity Los Angeles Angels pitcher Keynan Middleton intends to use his platform in Major League Baseball as a way to fight for societal change...

JULY 21, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Angels' Middleton kneels in show of support Angels reliever Keynan Middleton kneeled and raised his right fist during the national anthem before Monday’s exhibition game against the Pa...

JULY 21, 2020 • MLB.COM

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