APRIL 18, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
The Angels have one of the most powerful lineups in baseball — and they're sneaky fast, tooIt’s a tool the team can leverage in a way that hasn’t been possible in years past.
Early returns not good for Rangers losing 1st three series
The Texas Rangers aren't seeing immediate good returns from that record offseason spending spreeAPRIL 18, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Trout - Sits as expectedTrout (hand) is out of the lineup as expected Monday against the Astros, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
ImpactTrout exited Sunday's game against the Rangers after getting hit in the hand by a pitch. His X-Rays were negative, but manager Joe Maddon noted after the game that Trout was expected to sit for at least one game. Brandon Marsh will start in center field Monday, but it's possible Trout could return as soon as Tuesday depending on when his soreness and swelling subsides.
APRIL 18, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Inbox: How will Gray's return help pitching staff?ARLINGTON -- Outside expectations were not high coming into 2022 for the Rangers, but a 2-7 start is not at all what anybody within the orga...
APRIL 18, 2022•MLB.COM
Andrew Velazquez - Reaches base three times SundayVelazquez went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs, an RBI and a stolen base Sunday in an 8-3 victory versus the Rangers.
ImpactVelazquez and Tyler Wade were catalysts for Los Angeles from the bottom of the order, as the 8-9 hitters combined for three hits, three walks and three runs. Velazquez made his biggest impact in the sixth inning, when he singled to score Jo Adell, stole second and scored on Wade's single. Velazquez has reached base safely in four of his five games with the Angels but is hitting just .188. He's drawn four walks, however, for a .350 OBP.
APRIL 18, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Tyler Wade - Secures second stealWade went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run, a stolen base and an RBI in Sunday's win over Texas.
ImpactWade reached base three times in the contest after collecting a pair of hits Saturday. He scored a run following a walk and a stolen base in the third inning and knocked in Andrew Velazquez with a single in the sixth. Wade is off to a strong start with the Angels, slashing .364/.391/.409 with two runs, two RBI and two steals over 24 plate appearances.
APRIL 18, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Angels Superstar Mike Trout Unlikely for Monday vs. AstrosTrout exited Sunday's 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers after being plunked in the hand by a pitch in the top of the fifth inning.
APRIL 18, 2022•NESN.COM
