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Thu Mar 22 201809:49American League West capsules
Capsules of American League West teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Houston Astros2017: 101-61, first place, won World Series.Manager: A.J. Hinch (fourth season).He's Here: RHP Gerrit Cole, RHP Joe Smith, RHP Hector Rondon.He's Outta Here: DH Carlos Beltran, RHP Luke Gregerson, RHP Joe Musgrove, RHP Mike Fiers, RHP Michael Feliz, INF Colin Moran.Projected Lineup: CF George Springer (.283, 34 HRs, 85 RBIs), 3B Alex Bregman (.284, 19, 71, 39 2Bs), 2B Jose Altuve (MLB-best .346, 24, 81, 39 2Bs, 32 SBs, AL MVP), SS Carlos Correa (.315, 24, 84), 1B Yuli Gurriel (.299, 18, 75, 43 2Bs), LF Marwin Gonzalez (.303, 23, 90, 34 2Bs), DH Evan Gattis (.263, 12, 55), RF Josh Reddick (.314, 13, 82, 34 2Bs), C Brian McCann (.241, 18, 62).Rotation: LH Dallas Keuchel (14-5, 2.90 ERA, 251 Ks), RH Justin Verlander (15-8, 3.36, 219 Ks with Tigers and Astros), RH Gerrit Cole (12-12, 4.26, 196 Ks with Pirates), RH Lance McCullers Jr. (7-4, 4.25), RH Charlie Morton (14-7, 3.62).Key Relievers: RH Ken... [More]
Fri Feb 9 201813:23AL West teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:___Houston AstrosManager: A.J. Hinch (fourth season).2017: 101-61, first place, won World Series.Training Town: West Palm Beach, Florida.Park: The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.First Workout: Feb. 14/19.He's Here: RHP Gerrit Cole, RHP Joe Smith, RHP Hector Rondon.He's Outta Here: DH Carlos Beltran, RHP Luke Gregerson, RHP Joe Musgrove, RHP Mike Fiers, RHP Michael Feliz, INF Colin Moran.Going campin': This team is basically set after retaining almost every key player from last season's championship squad. The two strongest areas are the middle infield, where shortstop Carlos Correa and second baseman Jose Altuve, last year's AL MVP, return to anchor the middle of the order. Correa hit .315 with 24 homers — both career highs — and Altuve had his finest season, hitting a career-best and major... [More]
Fri Sep 29 201704:303B Yunel Escobar scheduled to play in intrasquad game Thursday i...
3B Yunel Escobar was scheduled to play in an intrasquad game Thursday in Arizona and could see time this weekend with the Angels. Escobar has been out since Aug. 8 with an oblique strain.
Thu Sep 28 201705:053B Yunel Escobar (oblique strain) scheduled to make minor league...
3B Yunel Escobar (oblique strain) was scheduled to make a minor league rehab start on Wednesday in Arizona, but had not progressed enough to take live batting practice, Angels' manager Mike Scioscia said Wednesday. Escobar has been out since Aug. 8 could rejoin the Angels as soon as Friday ahead of this weekend's series against the Seattle Mariners.
Sat Sep 23 201704:293B Yunel Escobar will conclude batting practice portion of rehab...
3B Yunel Escobar will conclude the batting practice portion of his rehab in Southern California this weekend before traveling to Arizona to face live pitching on Sunday or Monday. Escobar landed on the 10-day disabled list on Aug. 8 with a Grade 1 right oblique strain.
Tue Sep 5 201704:143B Yunel Escobar (right oblique strain) took swings in batting c...
3B Yunel Escobar (right oblique strain) took swings in the batting cage Monday as he resumed baseball activities. Escobar was removed from a minor league rehab assignment on Friday. He has been on the disabled list since Aug. 8. "He was far enough along (in his rehabilitation) that he wasn't knocked back to ground zero where you're going to have to take BP for five or six days. So we're going to see how he feels swinging today, let him progress to BP on the field and then we'll just see exactly where we are and what we can do." Scioscia said he expects Escobar to resume his role as the Angels' everyday third baseman when he returns.
Thu Aug 31 201704:213B Yunel Escobar, on disabled list since Aug
3B Yunel Escobar, on the disabled list since Aug. 8 with an oblique strain, played Tuesday and Wednesday in minor league rehab assignment games for Class A Inland Empire going a combined 0 for 5 with three strikeouts. He had to leave the game Wednesday after feeling some discomfort in his oblique muscle and will be reevaluated Thursday.
Wed Aug 30 201704:05Los Angeles Angels sent 3B Yunel Escobar sent on rehab assignmen...
Los Angeles Angels sent 3B Yunel Escobar was sent on a rehab assignment to the Advanced Class A Inland Empire 66ers. Escobar, who has been sidelined since Aug. 6 with hamstring injury, is hitting .274 with seven home runs and 31 RBIs
Sun Aug 27 201705:193B Yunel Escobar worked out on infield for game against visiting...
3B Yunel Escobar worked out on the infield for the game against the visiting Houston Astros on Saturday and the Angels are hoping to get him playing rehab games next week, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. Escobar, who has been sidelined since Aug. 6 with hamstring injury, is hitting .274 with seven home runs and 31 RBIs
Thu Aug 24 201704:043B Yunel Escobar, out since Aug
3B Yunel Escobar, out since Aug. 6 with a strained oblique muscle, took part in baseball activities and did agility drills Wednesday before the Angels' game. Barring any setbacks, Escobar could begin a rehab assignment in a few days and return to the big league roster around Sept. 1.
Wed Aug 16 201722:08INF Yunel Escobar (strained oblique) taking some dry swings and ...
INF Yunel Escobar (strained oblique) has been taking some dry swings and doing some exercises, manager Mike Scioscia said Wednesday. The former Washington player has been on the DL since August 8 and has missed eight games.
Wed Aug 9 201706:013B Yunel Escobar underwent MRI Monday and diagnosed with Grade 1...
3B Yunel Escobar underwent a MRI Monday and was diagnosed with a Grade 1 oblique strain that will keep him idle for a minimum of two weeks. He was placed on the 10-day disabled list. He was hitting .274 with 31 RBI and had taken over the leadoff spot the previous few weeks. Luis Valbuena and Kaleb Cowart will likely fill his shoes at 3B.
Tue Aug 8 201705:083B Yunel Escobar missed Monday's game with strain in back
3B Yunel Escobar missed Monday's game with a strain in his back. He had a MRI on his back late Monday and results are pending
Mon Aug 7 201702:103B Yunel Escobar, who missed two games earlier this week with ba...
3B Yunel Escobar, who missed two games earlier this week with a back strain, suffered an intercostal strain in the seventh inning and left the game. he is scheduled to have an MRI exam.
Sun Aug 6 201703:543B Yunel Escobar had 1,500th hit Friday night, making him one of...
3B Yunel Escobar had his 1,500th hit Friday night, making him one of 11 players from Cuba to reach that milestone, joining a list that includes Bert Campaneris, Jose Canseco, Rafael Palmeiro, Tony Oliva, Tony Perez and Minnie Minoso.
Sat Aug 5 201705:143B Yunel Escobar returned to starting lineup after missing two g...
3B Yunel Escobar returned to the starting lineup after missing two games with a back injury.
Fri Aug 4 201705:313B Yunel Escobar remained out of lineup Thursday due to back str...
3B Yunel Escobar remained out of the lineup Thursday due to a back strain. He is listed as day-to-day.
Mon Jul 31 201703:053B Yunel Escobar hit RBI double Sunday in going 1-5 in 11-10 los...
3B Yunel Escobar hit an RBI double Sunday in going 1-for-5 in the 11-10 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He is four hits short of 1,500 for his career.
Sun Jul 23 201704:153B Yunel Escobar needs 10 hits for 1,500 in career, which would ...
3B Yunel Escobar needs 10 hits for 1,500 in his career, which would make him one of 11 players from Cuba with 1,500 or more career hits
Sun Jul 9 201704:093B Yunel Escobar continued recent hot hitting with solo homer to...
3B Yunel Escobar continued his recent hot hitting with a solo homer to lead off the second inning. The homer was his first since May 9. Escobar has hits in 13 of his last 17 games, including seven multi-hit games. He has 21 hits in that stretch.
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