Two Ohtanis Aren't Better Than One rotoballer.com Tue 12/19/17 1:49 AM
This article references Kenta Maeda, Masahiro Tanaka, Mike Trout and more! Even before Shohei Ohtani made a series of somewhat surprising decisions -; forgoing a nine-figure salary by coming to MLB two years early, then signing with the Los Angeles Angels -; fantasy owners were consumed by a vital question: How would the major platforms handle Ohtani? Japan's answer to Babe Ruth presented a logistical quandary. Two-way players have been rare, and rarely successful, at the MLB level since the Babe set the standard almost a century ago. If Ohtani planned to pursue both h[...]Keep on reading: Two Ohtanis Aren't Better Than One
New Angels in the Outfield as Starters Rest rotoballer.com Thu 9/28/17 2:45 PM
Outfielders Mike Trout, Justin Upton, Kole Calhoun, second baseman Brandon Phillips and catcher Martin Maldonado are all resting on Thursday, one day after being eliminated from playoff contention. All five are expected to return to the lineup for the last weekend of the season, but will get a day t[...]
Angels Rest Starting Outfield rotoballer.com Thu 9/28/17 2:15 PM
The Los Angeles Angels will rest their starting outfield of Mike Trout, Justin Upton and Kole Calhoun this evening versus the [...]
Jose Urena Can't Make It Out Of The Fifth Inning rotoballer.com Sat 9/16/17 4:29 AM
Miami Marlins right-hander Jose Urena lasted just 4 2/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. Urena allowed two runs on four hits while striking out three and walking four. The Brewers really made Urena work on Friday, forcing him to throw 101 pitches in under five innings. The 26-y[...]
Mike Trout Back In Wednesday Lineup rotoballer.com Wed 8/30/17 2:34 PM
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (neck) is back in Wednesday's lineup. He had missed the past couple of games with a neck injury. It's a great sign for fantasy baseball's number one player. Fire up Trout tonight versus the Oakland A's as you normally would.
Mike Trout Hopes To Be Back Soon rotoballer.com Tue 8/29/17 4:00 PM
Updating an earlier story, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (neck) is out of the Angels' starting lineup again on Tuesday versus the Athletics. Trout is hopeful to return to the lineup tomorrow after banging hard into the outfield wall during Sunday's series finale against the Astros. Camero[...]
Eric Young Jr. Back For Angels rotoballer.com Tue 8/29/17 3:25 PM
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Eric Young Jr. was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake City on Tuesday. Young will give the Angels extra outfield depth while Mike Trout works through a minor neck injury. Young, 32, has batted .260/.336/.396 in 34 games this season at the major league level.
Mike Trout Still On The Bench rotoballer.com Tue 8/29/17 3:09 PM
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (neck) is out of the Angels' starting lineup again on Tuesday versus the Athletics. Trout remains day-to-day with a stiff neck after banging hard into the outfield wall during Sunday's series finale against the Astros. Cameron Maybin will start in center fiel[...]
Mike Trout to Get Day Off rotoballer.com Mon 8/28/17 2:52 PM
Angels outfielder Mike Trout is being given a day off on Monday, his first since returning from the DL. Trout is mired in a 0-for-17 slump, part of a larger 3-for-31 showing. He will get a day off to clear his head, but should return to the lineup Tuesday. Even the best of the best go through slumps[...]
Mike Trout Extends Hitless Streak rotoballer.com Mon 8/28/17 12:25 PM
Mike Trout extended his hitless streak to 0-for-17 after Sunday's loss to the Astros. His career high is 0-for-18. Even superstars like Trout go through slumps, and while this may be frustrating for his owners at the moment, there is no reason to believe he will not bounce back from this soon. There[...]