Sports
The Angels have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with catcher Yorvit Torrealba, a 13-year veteran who spent the 2013 season as a backup with the Colorado Rockies.
Jan. 31, 2014
His tiebreaking home run against ex-San Francisco reliever Rodriguez lifts the Giants over the Phillies, 7-6.
Aug. 15, 2004
Angels
Logan O’Hoppe is facing a tough task as a rookie catcher for the Angels. The team has high hopes that he will develop into a standout player.
April 3, 2023
California
Luck runs out for Donald “Little Man” Ortiz, who refused offers of protection after being banished and marked for death by the powerful Mexican Mafia.
Dec. 22, 2021
Matt Kemp found out Friday he was suspended one game for a shoving match with Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos.
June 15, 2018
World & Nation
In the fall of 2017, as Venezuela was imploding, state intelligence agents came looking for Belys Torrealba Tovar, who had helped recruit young people to protest against the government of Nicolas Maduro.
June 7, 2019
Dodgers
From Angels catcher Yorvit Torrealba to Dodgers prospect JC Boscan, players from the South American country engulfed in political turmoil are concerned about relatives there and how much more the violence can escalate.
March 5, 2014
TEMPE, Ariz. — Veteran first baseman Carlos Pena followed his heart to Anaheim, signing a minor league deal with the Angels even though his position was firmly occupied by Albert Pujols, who is in the third year of a 10-year, $240-million deal.
March 23, 2014
The veteran right-hander gives up four earned runs and six hits, including a home run, in 4 1/3 innings of an exhibition game against Milwaukee. Blanton has a 7.08 ERA in 20 1/3 spring innings.
March 22, 2014
A look at the pitchers, catchers and fielders who will report on Thursday.
Feb. 12, 2014