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Jeff Fletcher

Jeff Fletcher has covered the Angels since 2013. Before that, he spent 11 years covering the Giants and A's and working as a national baseball writer. Jeff is a Hall of Fame voter. In 2015, he was elected chairman of the Los Angeles chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.

Carlos Estévez was an All-Star in his first year as the Angels closer, but he finished the season poorly. The Angels have since added more depth by signing free agents Robert Stephenson, Luis Garcia, Adam Cimber and Adam Kolarek.

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Angels 2024 spring training position preview: Bullpen

February 5, 2024 at 11:51 a.m.

Carlos Estévez was an All-Star in his first year as the Angels closer, but he finished the season poorly. The Angels have since added more depth by signing free agents...

Angels starters ranked sixth in MLB in ERA in 2022 before dropping to 19th last year. They bring back Patrick Sandoval, Reid Detmers, Griffin Canning, Tyler Anderson and Chase Silseth, who will work under new pitching coach Barry Enright.

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Angels 2024 spring training position preview: Starting rotation

February 2, 2024 at 12:54 p.m.

Angels starters ranked sixth in MLB in ERA in 2022 before dropping to 19th last year. They bring back Patrick Sandoval, Reid Detmers, Griffin Canning, Tyler Anderson and Chase Silseth,...

Third baseman Anthony Rendon has missed much of the past three seasons with injuries, but he goes into the season penciled in as an everyday player. If he’s hurt, they could use Brandon Drury or Luis Rengifo at third.

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Angels 2024 spring training position preview: Infielders

January 29, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.

Third baseman Anthony Rendon has missed much of the past three seasons with injuries, but he goes into the season penciled in as an everyday player. If he’s hurt, they...

Logan O’Hoppe is set to return as the starter after hitting 14 home runs in just 199 plate appearances in 2023. Matt Thaiss is in line to be his backup.

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Angels 2024 spring training position preview: catchers

January 26, 2024 at 8:40 a.m.

Logan O’Hoppe is set to return as the starter after hitting 14 home runs in just 199 plate appearances in 2023. Matt Thaiss is in line to be his backup.

The Angels have added significant depth to a bullpen that ranked 25th in the majors with a 4.88 ERA last season. Moore had a 2.66 ERA with the Angels before he was let go via waivers late last season.

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Angels add Matt Moore to bullpen after finalizing Robert Stephenson deal

January 23, 2024 at 8:51 p.m.

The Angels have added significant depth to a bullpen that ranked 25th in the majors with a 4.88 ERA last season. Moore had a 2.66 ERA with the Angels before...

The Angels will be counting on Mike Trout to stay on the field and produce at his customary level after three straight injury-marred seasons. Taylor Ward and Mickey Moniak have produced at an elite level for two- or three-month stretches, but never for a full season.

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Angels 2024 spring training position preview: Outfielders

January 22, 2024 at 1:23 p.m.

The Angels will be counting on Mike Trout to stay on the field and produce at his customary level after three straight injury-marred seasons. Taylor Ward and Mickey Moniak have...

Stephenson posted a 3.10 ERA in 52⅓ innings with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays last season, including a 2.35 ERA and 60 strikeouts over 38⅓ innings with Tampa Bay.

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Angels reportedly agree to deal with reliever Robert Stephenson

January 19, 2024 at 8:07 p.m.

Stephenson posted a 3.10 ERA in 52⅓ innings with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays last season, including a 2.35 ERA and 60 strikeouts over 38⅓ innings with Tampa...

A 16-year-old Dominican shortstop, Lugo is known for his powerful bat. He was ranked the No. 8 international player available by Baseball America.

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Angels add shortstop Joswa Lugo among 15 international signings

January 16, 2024 at 3:54 p.m.

A 16-year-old Dominican shortstop, Lugo is known for his powerful bat. He was ranked the No. 8 international player available by Baseball America.

Griffin Canning, Patrick Sandoval, José Quijada and Luis Rengifo sign one-year deals. Taylor Ward and José Suarez have yet to agree to terms.

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Angels avoid arbitration with 4 players; 2 still unsigned

January 11, 2024 at 7:34 p.m.

Griffin Canning, Patrick Sandoval, José Quijada and Luis Rengifo sign one-year deals. Taylor Ward and José Suarez have yet to agree to terms.

The right-hander, who says he’s learned from incidents that have tarnished his reputation, has been working out at Driveline in an effort to regain his form.

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New Angels pitcher Zach Plesac ready to ‘change the narrative’ of his career

January 6, 2024 at 10:32 p.m.

The right-hander, who says he’s learned from incidents that have tarnished his reputation, has been working out at Driveline in an effort to regain his form.

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