One intriguing and unexpected storyline that has played a role for the Los Angeles Angels in Spring Training has been the decision to stretch Jose Soriano out as a starter after being one of the team’s more reliable bullpen figures in 2023.
Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson is still dealing with some shoulder discomfort and may not be in game shape by the time the season starts.
The Angels' front office has taken a decidedly conservative approach to reshaping its 2024 roster without superstar Shohei Ohtani. With the exception of
The Los Angeles Angels are still waiting to see their high-paid signing of this winter, reliever Robert Stephenson. He has been out dealing with a shoulder injury, and right now he has no official timetable for return. Stephenson has not pitched this spring yet, but he is progressing well in his recovery from his injury.
On Wednesday, Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson could be scheduled for another bullpen session in
The Los Angeles Angels shelled out a rare three-year contract to a relief pitcher this offseason when they landed right-handed pitcher Robert Stephenson for $33 million.
The Los Angeles Angels made a splash this offseason when they signed free agent reliever Robert Stephenson to a three-year, $33 million deal. On Wednesday, Stephenson admitted that he has been dealing with some shoulder soreness and isn't sure if he will be ready for Opening Day.
The 2023 Los Angeles Angels were a letdown of epic proportions. They finished with a 73-89 record and were fourth in the AL West, the fifth time they ended in fourth place in the last six years.
Despite signing free agent Robert Stephenson this offseason, the Los Angeles Angels plan to start the year with Carlos Estevez as their closer, per manager Ron Washington.
The injury bug hasn't been kind to the Angels early in spring training. Earlier this week, the Halos released their inaugural medical report, with six Angels already on the list.
Angels owner Arte Moreno spoke to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register this week, touching on various topics. Notably, he said that he has no plans to sell the team and that the club’s payroll is going to be lower in 2024.
After completely changing the trajectory of his career with a dominant second half of last season, new Los Angeles Angels reliever Robert Stephenson is ready to show what he can do. Stephenson, 30, joined the Halos on a three-year, $33 million contract.
The Los Angeles Angels made their first significant offseason signing last week, agreeing to a three-year, $33 million deal with top relief pitcher Robert Stephenson.
The Los Angeles Angels' signing of Robert Stephenson came as a surprise, but the veteran right-hander might be just what they need. The Angels' bullpen was one of the worst in Major League Baseball last season, ranking 27th out of 30 teams in FanGraphs' version of Wins Above Replacement.
The Los Angeles Angels signing of reliever Robert Stephenson may have shocked some people, but it helped address a real need on the roster. All offseason, the Angels have been looking to bring in talent, and they haven't abandoned that thought.
The Los Angeles Angels have signed free agent reliever Robert Stephenson to a three-year contract worth $33 million, the team said Tuesday. In a corresponding move on the 40-man roster, the Angels designated infielder Alfonso Rivas for assignment.
The Los Angeles Angels made their biggest splash of the offseason thus far by signing one of the best relievers on the market in right-hander Robert Stephenson to a deal reportedly worth $33 million over three years.
Update, 8:35 a.m. EST (1/22): There is a unique contract structure for Stephenson that relates to his elbow health, per Jeff Passan of ESPN: With questions
A tale as old as time: a struggling pitcher heads to Tampa Bay in a minor move and thrives. In 2023, that pitcher was Robert Stephenson, who had just agreed to a 3-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
The Los Angeles Dodgers roster largely appears set but the team has been linked to multiple possibilities over recent weeks, including reported interest in Robert Stephenson and Josh Hader.
The Angels are in agreement with reliever Robert Stephenson on a three-year contract with an option for 2027.
Free agent right-hander Robert Stephenson continues to receive plenty of attention.
Although the Los Angeles Dodgers significantly improved their roster with the additions of Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, they remain in search of an additional starting pitcher and may look to address the bullpen as well.
Robert Stephenson was a delightful surprise for the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen in 2023. After a rough start with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the righty wound up in Tampa in early June, heading south in exchange for shortstop Alika Williams.
The team has showed signs that it's at least considering some higher-level expenditures.
The Los Angeles Angels added left-handed reliever Adam Kolarek to their bullpen equation, signing him to a one-year deal worth $900,000. Angels manager Ron Washington has several solid arms at his disposal, which includes All-Star closer Carlos Estévez, Andrew Wantz, José Soriano.
Although the Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorite to sign Shohei Ohtani and have interest in Yoshinobu Yamamoto as part of a goal to improve their starting rotation, other areas of the roster need to be addressed as well.
While little has gone according to plan this year, the St. Louis Cardinals will at least be able to head into the offseason with a clear focus on what type of additions they'll need to target. Here are three potential targets.
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