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Angels News
#4 PROS
Caden Dana: Shines in spring start
Feb 28th
Dana pitched three perfect innings Thursday, compiling three strikeouts against the Cubs in a Cactus League contest.
#5 P
Jack Kochanowicz: Sim game on tap
Feb 28th
Kochanowicz (illness) will throw a simulated game Friday and is expected to start Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Guardians, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
#1 CL
Kenley Jansen: Set for spring debut Saturday
Feb 28th
Jansen (shoulder) will make his spring debut Saturday against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports
#1 2B
Luis Rengifo: Making spring debut Friday
Feb 28th
Rengifo (wrist) will start at third base and bat leadoff Friday versus the White Sox in his Cactus League debut, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
#1 1B
Nolan Schanuel: Worked to improve bat speed
Feb 27th
Schanuel spent time this offseason on activities aimed at improving his bat speed, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
#1 RF
Mike Trout: Blasts spring homer
Feb 27th
Trout went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk Wednesday in a Cactus League contest against Cincinnati.
#3 P
Tyler Anderson: Yields one run in spring debut
Feb 27th
Anderson allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out one batter in a spring start against Cincinnati on Wednesday.
#1 SS
Zach Neto: Should make season debut in April
Feb 27th
Angels manager Ron Washington said Thursday that Neto (shoulder) will not be ready for Opening Day but should make his season debut "soon after" in April, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
#2 PROS
Matthew Lugo: Looks healthy for spring
Feb 27th
Lugo (hand) will start in left field and bat fifth in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
#2 P
Jose Soriano: Pitches well in spring debut
Feb 26th
Soriano tossed two scoreless innings in a Cactus League contest against the Padres on Tuesday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one batter.
#4 P
Kyle Hendricks: Impressive in first spring outing
Feb 24th
Hendricks pitched two perfect innings during which he racked up three strikeouts in a Cactus League game Monday versus San Francisco.
#1 PROS
Christian Moore: Will play some 3B this spring
Feb 24th
Moore will get looks at both second base and third base during spring training, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
#1 CF
Jo Adell: Slated to play in spring opener
Feb 20th
Adell (oblique) is expected to play in the Angels' Cactus League opener Saturday versus the Mariners, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
#1 P
Yusei Kikuchi: Named Opening Day starter
Feb 20th
Angels manager Ron Washington named Kikuchi the team's Opening Day starter for their March 27 matchup against the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
#2 SS
Tim Anderson: Will get some reps in outfield
Feb 17th
Angels manager Ron Washington said Monday that Anderson will see some action in the outfield later this spring, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
#1 RF
Mickey Moniak: Will get look in center field
Feb 17th
Moniak will be in the mix for starts in center field following the Angels' decision to shift Mike Trout (knee) to right field, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
#1 DH
Jorge Soler: Expected to bat near top of lineup
Feb 16th
Angels manager Ron Washington said Friday that he expects Soler, Mike Trout and Taylor Ward to be the top three batters in the lineup, though not necessarily in that order, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
#10 BP
Robert Stephenson: Placed on 60-day IL
Feb 15th
The Angels placed Stephenson (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
#4 3B
Anthony Rendon: Moves to 60-day IL
Feb 15th
The Angels placed Rendon (hip) on the 60-day injured list Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
#1 LF
Taylor Ward: Will be among top three in lineup
Feb 14th
Angels manager Ron Washington said Friday that he envisions Ward, Mike Trout (knee) and Jorge Soler being his first three hitters in the lineup in some order, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
CHC
Cubs News
#2 CF
Vidal Brujan: Potential injury replacement
Feb 27th
With Nico Hoerner (forearm) set to miss the Cubs' two-game, season-opening series in Tokyo, Brujan is an option to see more time at second base, Jesse Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#1 3B
Jon Berti: Could be temporary starter
Feb 27th
With Nico Hoerner (forearm) set to miss the Cubs' two-game, season-opening series in Tokyo, Berti is an option to slide in as the starter at second base, Jesse Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#1 2B
Nico Hoerner: Set to miss season-opening series
Feb 27th
Hoerner (forearm) won't travel with the Cubs to Japan for the team's two-game, season-opening series versus the Dodgers on March 18 and 19 and will instead remain in Arizona to continue his rehab, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
#1 PROS
Matt Shaw: Nearing Cactus League debut
Feb 27th
Shaw (oblique) said Thursday that he expects to make his Cactus League debut within the next few days, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
#1 P
Shota Imanaga: Uneven spring debut
Feb 26th
Imanaga allowed three runs on three hits and a walk across 2.2 innings of work in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Giants.
#4 PROS
Owen Caissie: Optioned to Triple-A
Feb 26th
The Cubs optioned Caissie (groin) to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.
#1 C
Carson Kelly: Pops first spring home run
Feb 25th
Kelly went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.
#5 P
Ben Brown: Competing as starter
Feb 25th
Manager Craig Counsell said Brown has hit the ground running in camp and he's being evaluated as a starting pitcher, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
#6 P
Javier Assad: Stint on injured list possible
Feb 25th
Assad (oblique) could throw off a mound this week, but a stint on the injured list to begin the season is possible, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
#7 PROS
Cade Horton: Completes bullpen session
Feb 24th
Horton (shoulder) faced four batters during a brief bullpen session Sunday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
#1 BP
Julian Merryweather: Makes spring debut Saturday
Feb 23rd
Merryweather (knee) pitched a scoreless inning of relief in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He allowed a hit and a walk.
#1 1B
Michael Busch: Off to fast start
Feb 23rd
Busch went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.
#7 P
Justin Steele: Sharp in spring debut
Feb 23rd
Steele tossed two scoreless innings in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He allowed two hits and struck out five.
#3 LF
Travis Jankowski: Finds work in Windy City
Feb 21st
Jankowski agreed Friday with the Cubs on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to MLB spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
#2 CF
Alexander Canario: Removed from 40-man roster
Feb 20th
The Cubs designated Canario for assignment Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
#9 BP
Cody Poteet: Slated to start spring opener
Feb 19th
Poteet is in line to start Thursday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Jordan Bastian and Sonja Chen of MLB.com report.
#3 PROS
Kevin Alcantara: May be next man up in center
Feb 18th
Alcantara appears to be the next man up for the Cubs in center field if top option Pete Crow-Armstrong misses time due to injury or struggles offensively, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
#3 P
Jameson Taillon: Hoping to regain some velocity
Feb 18th
Taillon, who saw his average fastball velocity dip as the 2024 season went on, is hoping improved health helps him dial the pitch up some in 2025, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
#2 1B
Justin Turner: Gets $6 million guaranteed
Feb 18th
Turner agreed to terms Tuesday with the Cubs on a one-year, $4 million contract, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
#9 BP
Chris Flexen: Gets minor-league deal with Cubs
Feb 17th
Flexen and the Cubs agreed on a minor-league contract Monday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
#1 RF
Kyle Tucker: Extension seems unlikely
Feb 15th
Tucker, who was traded to the Cubs in December, seems unlikely to sign a long-term deal with the team during the season and could enter free agency after the year, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
#2 CL
Porter Hodge: Should still see save opportunities
Feb 13th
Though veteran newcomer Ryan Pressly figures to be Chicago's nominal closer, Hodge should still see save opportunities this season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.