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Angels Place Jack Kochanowicz On 15-Day IL, Recall Sam Aldegheri

The Angels announced that they have placed right-hander Jack Kochanowicz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Lefty Sam Aldegheri is being recalled from Triple-A in place of Kochanowicz.

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Angels place RHP Jack Kochanowicz (elbow) on IL

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz went on the injured list with right elbow inflammation Sunday, one day after giving up seven runs in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Angels Place Struggling Pitcher on the IL

Less than 24 hours after Los Angeles Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said that his rotation spot could be in jeopardy, starter Jack Kochanowicz was placed on the 15-day IL on Sunday.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Kurt Suzuki News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Angels Have Decision to Make After Kurt Suzuki’s Comments

The Los Angeles Angels face a rotation decision after Kurt Suzuki confirmed the team will review Jack Kochanowicz’s place in the starting staff following another difficult outing against the Dodgers on Saturday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Angels Nation / June 7

Dodgers Look To Continue Home Dominance Against Struggling Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to extend their home winning streak and strengthen their position atop the National League West when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium.

Jorge Soler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Angels lose Jorge Soler to injured list before Dodgers game

The Los Angeles Angels were forced into several roster changes Saturday, chief among them the placement of veteran outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler on the 10-day injured list because of a left oblique strain.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7

Everything went wrong for the Angels in embarrassing 1st inning vs. Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels had a first inning to forget on Saturday against their crosstown rivals. The Angels struck first with a run in the top of the inning to take an early 1-0 lead on the road at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

Jack Kochanowicz News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 6

Why Jack Kochanowicz's Freeway Series Meltdown Puts His Roster Spot in Jeopardy

On a downward trend over his last few starts, Jack Kochanowicz took the hill in Los Angels needing a good start to get back on track. Instead, the young right hander had the worst outing of his career.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / June 6

Angels reinstate Nolan Schanuel, place Jorge Soler on IL

The Los Angeles Angels made a flurry of moves on Saturday. The club reinstated infielder Nolan Schanuel from the IL, placed outfielder Jorge Soler (oblique) on the IL (retroactive to June 4), selected the contract of outfielder Gustavo Campero and placed him on the 10-day IL and designated catcher Omar Martinez for assignment.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Angels Announce Several Roster Moves

The Angels made several roster decisions ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Dodgers. First baseman Nolan Schanuel is back from the IL. Outfielder Jorge Soler heads to the IL with an oblique strain.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Angels Select Samy Natera

The Angels announced they’ve selected lefty reliever Samy Natera onto the big league roster. He’ll step into the bullpen in place of Shaun Anderson, who has again been designated for assignment.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 5

Former Angels Pitcher, 7-Year MLB Veteran, Dies at 72

The Angels saw plenty of Bob Lacey as an opposing pitcher on the Oakland A's teams of the late 1970s. In fact, no American League reliever made more appearances from 1977-78 than the left-hander from Tucson, Arizona.

Kurt Suzuki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

Angels analyst calls out Kurt Suzuki’s ‘command of the room’

The Los Angeles Angels are tied for last in Major League Baseball, and at least one reporter is pointing the finger at first-year manager Kurt Suzuki. Suzuki, who played his final two seasons in MLB with the Angels, became a front-office special assistant after retiring, and last October, he became the team’s manager.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Angels’ unwillingness to rebuild

The Los Angeles Angels have stumbled again this season and are currently 24-39 and in last place in the AL West. One ex-player commented on the team’s struggles, explaining that the Halos need to either admit they’re in a rebuild or judge accordingly as their playoff drought continues, according to Halo Territory.

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / June 5

Three potential trade candidates for the Los Angeles Angels

Although the Angels have typically been loath to trade significant parts of the roster, it is long past time.

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Angels pile up 16 hits to capture series finale vs. Rockies

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Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / June 7

Angels Avoid Sweep As Meckler And Madrigal Lead Offensive Outburst Against Rockies

The Los Angeles Angels broke out offensively Wednesday night, collecting 16 hits in an 11-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Angel Stadium to avoid a three-game sweep.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 4

Angels pile up 16 hits to capture series finale vs. Rockies

Nick Madrigal and Wade Meckler had four hits apiece as the Los Angeles Angels salvaged the finale of a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies, winning 11-4 on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.

Joey Lucchesi News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Angels Re-Sign Joey Lucchesi On Minor League Deal

The Angels announced they’ve re-signed reliever Joey Lucchesi to a minor league contract. He’d been released from his previous deal yesterday, presumably after triggering an opt-out clause.

Nolan Schanuel News / The Lead / June 3

What Does Nolan Schanuel’s Injury Mean for the Angels?

On May 27, the Angels placed 1st baseman Nolan Schanuel on the 10-day injured list with ankle inflammation after he missed the previous two games. Schanuel

Walbert Urena News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 3

It's Hard To Deny What Angels Walbert Urena Is Becoming

One of the biggest surprises for the Angels this season has been the emergence of Jose Soriano, who has quickly established himself as an important piece of the team's future.

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 3

Ballpark Write-Up 2: Angel Stadium and Dodger Stadium

In a partnership with Just Baseball, Will Benton is ranking and reviewing all 30 MLB stadiums in just 50 days. His second and third stops were at Angel Stadium to visit the Los Angeles Angels, followed by Dodger Stadium to catch the Los Angeles Dodgers at home.

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Jo Adell pulls a Jose Canseco in the outfield

Jo Adell now knows what it is like to dine on the other end of the table. Adell and the Los Angeles Angels played Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies.