ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — All-Star infielder Tommy La Stella and closer Hansel Robles were among six arbitration-eligible Los Angeles Angels players who agreed to one-year deals Friday.La Stella got a raise from $1.35 million to $3.25 million, and Robles will jump from $1.4 million to $3.85 million. The Angels also agreed to contracts with starters Andrew Heaney ($4.3 million, up from $3.4 million) and Dylan Bundy ($5 million, up from $2.8 million), and relievers Noé Ramirez ($900,000) and Keynan Middleton ($800,000).Los Angeles couldn't reach agreement with outfielder Brian Goodwin and is headed toward salary arbitration. Goodwin is seeking $2.2 million and the Angels have offered $1.85 million.La Stella had a breakout season that was spoiled by a broken right leg in July. The 30-year-old set career highs with a .295 average, 16 homers and 44 RBIs in 80 games and made his first All-Star team, but he was unable to play in the game due to his injury.Robles had 23 saves and became a fan favorite... [More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — All-Star infielder Tommy La Stella and closer Hansel Robles were among five arbitration-eligible Los Angeles Angels players who agreed to one-year deals Friday.La Stella got a raise from $1.35 million to $3.25 million, and Robles will jump from $1.4 million to $3.85 million. The Angels also agreed to contracts with starters Andrew Heaney ($4.3 million, up from $3.4 million) and Dylan Bundy ($5 million, up from $2.8 million), and relievers Noé Ramirez ($900,000) and Keynan Middleton ($800,000).Los Angeles couldn't reach agreement with outfielder Brian Goodwin and is headed toward salary arbitration. Goodwin is seeking $2.2 million and the Angels have offered $1.85 million.La Stella had a breakout season that was spoiled by a broken right leg in July. The 30-year-old set career highs with a .295 average, 16 homers and 44 RBIs in 80 games and made his first All-Star team, but he was unable to play in the game due to his injury.Robles had 23 saves and became a fan favorite... [More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Relief pitcher Cam Bedrosian agreed to a $2.8 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday that avoided arbitration, and catcher Max Stassi struck an $800,000, one-year deal.Bedrosian, a 28-year-old right-hander, completed his sixth season in the Angels' bullpen last year with a 3.23 ERA in 59 appearances, including seven short starts. His 1.14 WHIP was his best since 2016, but he converted just one of his four save opportunities. He made $1.75 million.Stassi had a $590,100 salary last year and was eligible for arbitration for the first time.Los Angeles acquired Stassi from Houston on July 31, and he batted .071 with two RBIs in 20 games for the Angels. He is expected to team up with newcomer Jason Castro to form a strong defensive duo behind the plate this season.Stassi, who turns 29 in March, played in parts of seven seasons with the Astros.Six Angels remained eligible for arbitration going into Friday's scheduled exchange of proposed salaries: outfielder Brian Goodwin, infielder Tommy La Stella and pitchers Andrew Heaney, Keynan Middleton, Noé Ramirez and Hansel Robles.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Relief pitcher Cam Bedrosian agreed to a $2.8 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday that avoided arbitration, and catcher Max Stassi struck an $800,000, one-year deal.Bedrosian, a 28-year-old right-hander, completed his sixth season in the Angels' bullpen last year with a 3.23 ERA in 59 appearances, including seven short starts. His 1.14 WHIP was his best since 2016, but he converted just one of his four save opportunities. He made $1.75 million.Stassi had a $590,100 salary last year and was eligible for arbitration for the first time.Los Angeles acquired Stassi from Houston on July 31, and he batted .071 with two RBIs in 20 games for the Angels. He is expected to team up with newcomer Jason Castro to form a strong defensive duo behind the plate this season.Stassi, who turns 29 in March, played in parts of seven seasons with the Astros.Six Angels remained eligible for arbitration going into Friday's scheduled exchange of proposed salaries: outfielder Brian Goodwin, infielder Tommy La Stella and pitchers Andrew Heaney, Keynan Middleton, Noé Ramirez and Hansel Robles.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Catcher Max Stassi and the Los Angeles Angels agreed Thursday to an $800,000, one-year contract that avoided arbitration.Stassi had a $590,100 salary last year and was eligible for arbitration for the first time.Los Angeles acquired Stassi from Houston on July 31, and he batted .071 with two RBIs in 20 games. He is expected to team up with new signee Jason Castro as the Halos’ duo behind the plate this season.Stassi, who turns 29 in March, played in parts of seven seasons with the Astros.Seven Angels remained eligible for arbitration going into Fridays's scheduled exchange of proposed salaries: outfielder Brian Goodwin, infielder Tommy La Stella and pitchers Cam Bedrosian, Andrew Heaney, Keynan Middleton, Noé Ramirez and Hansel Robles.———More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Catcher Jason Castro has finalized a $6.85 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels.The Angels announced the agreement Tuesday after the sides reached a deal last week. Left-hander Adalberto Mejía was designated for assignment to make room.The 32-year-old Castro is a respected defensive catcher who committed just one error last season and bolstered his reputation for working well with young pitchers. He spent the last three seasons with the Minnesota Twins, and he posted a career-best .767 on-base percentage last season while contributing 13 homers and 30 RBIs.The Bay Area native is expected to join Max Stassi as the Angels' new catching duo. Both are former Houston Astros catchers.Castro would get a one-time $250,000 assignment bonus if traded, payable by the receiving team.The Angels have bolstered their roster with veteran talent in the offseason. They signed third baseman Anthony Rendon to a $245 million, seven-year contract, and added a pair of veteran starting pitchers when they acquired Dylan Bundy from Baltimore and signed free agent Julio Teheran.——— More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Catcher Jason Castro has finalized a $6.85 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels.The Angels announced the agreement Tuesday after the sides reached a deal last week. Left-hander Adalberto Mejía was designated for assignment to make room.The 32-year-old Castro is a respected defensive catcher who committed just one error last season and bolstered his reputation for working well with young pitchers. He spent the last three seasons with the Minnesota Twins, and he posted a career-best .767 on-base percentage last season while contributing 13 homers and 30 RBIs.The Bay Area native is expected to join Max Stassi as the Angels' new catching duo. Both are former Houston Astros catchers.The Angels have bolstered their roster with veteran talent in the offseason. They signed third baseman Anthony Rendon to a $245 million, seven-year contract, and added a pair of veteran starting pitchers when they acquired Dylan Bundy from Baltimore and signed free agent Julio Teheran.——— More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Catcher Jason Castro has finalized a $6.85 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels.The Angels announced the agreement Tuesday after the sides reached a deal last week. Left-hander Adalberto Mejía was designated for assignment to make room.The 32-year-old Castro is a respected defensive catcher who committed just one error last season and bolstered his reputation for working well with young pitchers. He spent the last three seasons with the Minnesota Twins, and he posted a career-best .767 on-base percentage last season while contributing 13 homers and 30 RBIs.The Bay Area native is expected to join Max Stassi as the Angels' new catching duo. Both are former Houston Astros catchers.The Angels have bolstered their roster with veteran talent in the offseason. They signed third baseman Anthony Rendon to a $245 million, seven-year contract, and added a pair of veteran starting pitchers when they acquired Dylan Bundy from Baltimore and signed free agent Julio Teheran.——— More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels declined to offer a 2020 contract to catcher Kevan Smith on Monday, making him a free agent.The 31-year-old Smith played in just 67 games last season with the Angels after they claimed him off waivers from the White Sox. He batted .251 with five homers and 12 RBIs while missing time with injuries including a lower back strain and a concussion.The Angels tendered a contract to catcher Max Stassi, but his recovery from right hip surgery could keep him sidelined past opening day. Anthony Bemboom is the only other catcher on the Angels’ 40-man roster.The Angels also tendered contracts to their other seven arbitration-eligible players, infielder Tommy La Stella, outfielder Brian Goodwin and left-hander Andrew Heaney.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Angels first. David Fletcher flies out to left field to Seth Brown. Mike Trout homers to center field. Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging. Albert Pujols flies out to deep center field to Mark Canha.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 1, Athletics 0.Angels second. Kole Calhoun walks. Justin Upton singles to left field. Kole Calhoun to second. Andrelton Simmons singles to left field. Justin Upton out at third. Kole Calhoun scores. Luis Rengifo strikes out swinging. Max Stassi pops out to second base to Jurickson Profar.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Athletics 0.Athletics second. Matt Olson doubles to deep right field. Mark Canha grounds out to shortstop, Andrelton Simmons to Albert Pujols. Seth Brown triples to deep right field. Matt Olson scores. Khris Davis grounds out to shortstop, Andrelton Simmons to Albert Pujols. Seth Brown scores. Jurickson Profar walks. Josh Phegley strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Athletics 2.Athletics third.... [More]

Red sox first. Mookie Betts homers to left field. Rafael Devers hit by pitch. Xander Bogaerts strikes out swinging. J.D. Martinez grounds out to shortstop. Rafael Devers out at second.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Red sox 1, Angels 0.Red sox second. Sam Travis walks. Andrew Benintendi hit by pitch. Sam Travis to second. Christian Vazquez grounds out to third base. Andrew Benintendi out at second. Sam Travis to third. Brock Holt singles to left field. Sam Travis scores. Sandy Leon flies out to center field to Mike Trout.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 2, Angels 0.Red sox third. Mookie Betts singles to center field. Rafael Devers lines out to center field to Mike Trout. Xander Bogaerts lines out to deep right center field to Kole Calhoun. J.D. Martinez homers to left field. Mookie Betts scores. Sam Travis grounds out to third base, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Red sox 4, Angels 0.Angels third. Max Stassi called out on strikes. Brian... [More]

Rangers third. Rougned Odor pops out to shallow right field to Luis Rengifo. Delino DeShields singles to right field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Kole Calhoun. Jeff Mathis strikes out swinging. Shin-Soo Choo singles to right field. Delino DeShields scores. Danny Santana reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Shin-Soo Choo out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Rangers 1, Angels 0.Angels seventh. Shohei Ohtani singles to left field. Justin Upton walks. Shohei Ohtani to second. Albert Pujols walks. Justin Upton to second. Shohei Ohtani to third. Andrelton Simmons pops out to second base to Rougned Odor. Kole Calhoun doubles to deep right center field. Albert Pujols to third. Justin Upton scores. Shohei Ohtani scores. Luis Rengifo lines out to shortstop to Elvis Andrus. Brian Goodwin pinch-hitting for Max Stassi. Brian Goodwin singles to center field. Kole Calhoun scores. Albert Pujols scores.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 4, Rangers 1.Rangers eighth. Danny... [More]

Rangers second. Hunter Pence strikes out swinging. Willie Calhoun homers to center field. Nick Solak doubles to deep left field. Logan Forsythe lines out to deep right field to Kole Calhoun. Delino DeShields doubles to deep left field. Nick Solak scores. Jeff Mathis strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 2, Angels 0.Angels fourth. Kole Calhoun grounds out to first base to Danny Santana. Albert Pujols doubles to deep right field. Brian Goodwin doubles to center field. Albert Pujols scores. Luis Rengifo singles to left field. Brian Goodwin to third. Wilfredo Tovar grounds out to second base, Nick Solak to Danny Santana. Luis Rengifo to second. Brian Goodwin scores. Max Stassi grounds out to shortstop, Elvis Andrus to Danny Santana.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Rangers 2.Rangers fourth. Willie Calhoun singles to right field. Nick Solak doubles to deep left field. Willie Calhoun scores. Logan Forsythe grounds out to third base, David Fletcher to Albert... [More]

Rangers fifth. Logan Forsythe pops out to shallow infield to David Fletcher. Nick Solak homers to right field. Scott Heineman grounds out to second base, Luis Rengifo to Albert Pujols. Jose Trevino doubles to left field. Shin-Soo Choo walks. Danny Santana singles to left field. Shin-Soo Choo to second. Jose Trevino scores. Elvis Andrus strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rangers 2, Angels 0.Angels eighth. Kole Calhoun pinch-hitting for Max Stassi. Kole Calhoun strikes out swinging. David Fletcher singles to center field. Mike Trout strikes out swinging. Shohei Ohtani doubles to right field. David Fletcher scores. Justin Upton called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rangers 2, Angels 1.Angels ninth. Albert Pujols strikes out swinging. Brian Goodwin homers to right field. Luis Rengifo flies out to center field to Delino DeShields. Matt Thaiss pinch-hitting for Wilfredo Tovar. Matt Thaiss strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 2, Rangers 2.Rangers eleventh. Elvis Andrus grounds out to third base, Matt Thaiss to Albert Pujols. Delino DeShields singles to right field. Rougned Odor strikes out swinging. Logan Forsythe walks. Nick Solak reaches on error. Logan Forsythe to second. Delino DeShields scores. Fielding error by Albert Pujols.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 left on. Rangers 3, Angels 2.

Angels first. David Fletcher grounds out to third base, Danny Santana to Scott Heineman. Mike Trout singles to center field. Shohei Ohtani reaches on catcher interference. Mike Trout to second. Interference error by Jose Trevino. Justin Upton doubles to deep left center field. Shohei Ohtani to third. Mike Trout scores. Kole Calhoun singles to right field. Justin Upton to third. Shohei Ohtani scores. Albert Pujols homers to left field. Kole Calhoun scores. Justin Upton scores. Luis Rengifo pops out to Jose Trevino. Wilfredo Tovar singles to right field. Max Stassi called out on strikes.5 runs, 5 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Angels 5, Rangers 0.Rangers first. Shin-Soo Choo walks. Danny Santana grounds out to shallow infield, Max Stassi to Albert Pujols. Shin-Soo Choo to second. Elvis Andrus lines out to first base to Albert Pujols. Hunter Pence singles to right field. Shin-Soo Choo to third. Rougned Odor walks. Hunter Pence to second. Nomar Mazara reaches on error. Rougned Odor to second. Hunter... [More]

White sox first. Leury Garcia triples to deep right field. Tim Anderson grounds out to third base, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols. Leury Garcia scores. Jose Abreu flies out to deep right center field to Brian Goodwin. James McCann grounds out to third base, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 1, Angels 0.Angels second. Brian Goodwin homers to center field. Luis Rengifo grounds out to shortstop, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu. Wilfredo Tovar grounds out to shortstop, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu. Max Stassi pops out to shallow center field to Yolmer Sanchez.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 1, Angels 1.White sox third. Adam Engel grounds out to shallow infield, Jose Suarez to Luis Rengifo. Leury Garcia called out on strikes. Tim Anderson walks. Jose Abreu singles to left field. Tim Anderson to second. James McCann doubles to deep left field, advances to 3rd. Jose Abreu scores. Tim Anderson scores. Eloy Jimenez homers to center field. James McCann... [More]

Angels first. Brian Goodwin pops out to shallow infield to Jose Abreu. Mike Trout singles to second base. Shohei Ohtani doubles to deep left center field. Mike Trout to third. Justin Upton grounds out to shortstop, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu. Shohei Ohtani to third. Mike Trout scores. David Fletcher grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Jose Abreu.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 1, White sox 0.Angels third. Max Stassi lines out to second base to Yolmer Sanchez. Brian Goodwin strikes out on a foul tip. Mike Trout homers to center field. Shohei Ohtani singles to right field. Justin Upton grounds out to shortstop, Tim Anderson to Jose Abreu.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, White sox 0.White sox fourth. Leury Garcia grounds out to first base to Matt Thaiss. Tim Anderson singles to left field. Jose Abreu homers to center field. Tim Anderson scores. James McCann strikes out swinging. Eloy Jimenez lines out to deep center field to Mike Trout.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors,... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who returned from a concussion and broken nose Wednesday following a home plate collision last month, has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels.Lucroy was bowled over at home plate by Houston's Jake Marisnick on July 7. He was placed on the 10-day injured list and missed 18 games. Lucroy was 2 for 4 against Detroit in his final game with the Angels.The 33-year-old Lucroy batted .242 with seven homers and 30 RBIs in 74 games. He signed with the Angels in December.Catcher Max Stassi, acquired from Houston on Wednesday, has been added to the 25-man roster. Left-hander Adam McCreery cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — The most stunning deal done at this year's trade deadline didn't come together until the final 20 minutes, and the result is a starting rotation that's sure to be long remembered.The Houston Astros acquired ace Zack Greinke on Wednesday, adding another All-Star and Cy Young Award winner to a formidable rotation that already included Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole.The AL West leaders got Greinke in a startling trade with Arizona for four minor leaguers, a deal in which the Diamondbacks agreed to pay the Astros $26 million to cover much of the roughly $76 million the pitcher is due."We have two pitchers on our team, maybe more that are Hall of Fame-caliber," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "And I think we have a rotation that's set up to compete in any series against any team for the rest of this year."Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said the trade was rushed into place in the final 20 minutes before the 4 p.m. deadline to complete deals to have players eligible... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — The most stunning deal done at this year's trade deadline didn't come together until the final 20 minutes, and the result is a starting rotation that's sure to be long remembered.The Houston Astros acquired ace Zack Greinke on Wednesday, adding another All-Star and Cy Young Award winner to a formidable rotation that already included Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole.The AL West leaders got Greinke in a startling trade with Arizona for four minor leaguers, a deal in which the Diamondbacks agreed to pay the Astros $26 million to cover much of the roughly $76 million the pitcher is due."We have two pitchers on our team, maybe more that are Hall of Fame-caliber," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "And I think we have a rotation that's set up to compete in any series against any team for the rest of this year."Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said the trade was rushed into place in the final 20 minutes before the 4 p.m. deadline for trades. Astros players learned about... [More]