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Kurt Suzuki might not have been best all-around catcher available in free agency, but he does offer something valuable for the Angels’ pitching staff.
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The Angels reached agreement with free-agent left-hander José Quintana on a one-year, $8-million deal on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said. Quintana has made more than 30 starts seven times in nine seasons.
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Ex-general manager Billy Eppler’s influence was felt Friday when the Angels added seven amateur players, including Dominican shortstop Denzer Guzman.
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Angels starters Andrew Heaney and Dylan Bundy avoided arbitration by agreeing to one-year deals, but Shohei Ohtani has not come to terms.
Kurt Suzuki, a veteran of 14 seasons who helped the Washington Nationals win the World Series in 2019, has an above-average bat for a catcher.
Arizona officials hope MLB delays spring training to allow holiday-related coronavirus surges to subside and vaccinations to become more readily available.
Angels broadcaster Victor Rojas said he left the organization on good terms after not landing the GM job. He’ll be president and GM of the Frisco Roughriders.
MLB does not plan to mandate that fans provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result before entering a ballpark this season.
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Victor Rojas, the Angels’ play-by-play announcer for 11 seasons, is stepping down to spend more time with family and focus on his apparel business.
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Fired Angels clubhouse attendant Brian ‘Bubba’ Harkins in a lawsuit names players who used his product to help their grip on baseballs. He says he is a scapegoat.
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A mostly atrocious Angels 2020 season nevertheless had several moments worth savoring. Of course, many involved Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and Anthony Rendon.
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Howie Kendrick, who played most of his major league career with the Angels before going on to play for the Dodgers and help the Washington Nationals win the World Series, has retired.
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In a videoconference, Angels manager Joe Maddon said outfielder Jo Adell, 21, could use more developmental time in the minor leagues after a tough 2020.
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Major League Baseball announces it will recognize the Negro Leagues as a major league, with their records and statistics becoming part of MLB history.
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Former Milwaukee Brewers reliever Álex Claudio, who appeared in 239 games over the last four seasons, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Angels.
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The Angels made a push to sign former Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann but their offer wasn’t quite as good as the one the Mets reportedly made.
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No MLB team is selling tickets to spring training because no one knows when it might start, or for that matter when the regular season might start.
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Jose Soriano of the Angels was taken first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Brett de Geus of the Dodgers was chosen next, by the Texas Rangers.
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Angels’ TV play-by-play broadcaster Victor Rojas talks about his interview for the team’s general manager position, and his boutique baseball apparel company.
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Linda died after being struck in the head by a foul ball in the ninth inning of a 2019 game at Dodger Stadium. Her husband is pressuring MLB to make changes.
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During a normal year, agent Scott Boras speaks while surrounded by reporters at the MLB winter meetings. This year, Boras will take his act to Zoom.
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The action by state officials means restaurants and gyms could soon reopen outdoor services. Counties will make the final call, however.
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One of the remaining opening-day attractions Walt Disney oversaw himself, the Jungle Cruise will return with less racially insensitive depictions of other cultures.
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Scientists thought the U.K. variant was more transmissible, but evidence suggests those who have the virus are also more likely to die from it, Dr. Anthony Fauci says.
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In July, So Cal indie label Burger Records shut down after female fans and musicians accused some of bands of sexual misconduct. These are the women’s stories.
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A Times review of court filings, CBS’ internal communications and interviews with two dozen current and former CBS television station employees found that many were troubled by the outcome of the investigation and questioned the company’s commitment to cleaning up its culture.
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Newsom and lawmakers must decide whether to extend California’s eviction moratorium and what to do with the governor’s school reopening proposal.
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Tuesday is the first anniversary of the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna.
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Republican senators appear to be divided as the House prepares to deliver an article of impeachment against former President Trump.
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