Tag: Los Angeles Angels

Kenley Jansen Thrilled For Reunion With Chris Taylor On Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers released long-time veteran Chris Taylor on May 18, ending a tenure that spanned parts of 10 seasons. Taylor found a new home with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, signing a one-year contract that will pay…

Chris Taylor Excited To Join Angels After ‘Emotional’ Relase From Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently made the decision to move on from Chris Taylor, who at the time was their longest-tenured position player on the roster. Taylor was in his 10th season with the Dodgers after famously being acquired in…

Los Angeles Angels Sign Chris Taylor

The Los Angeles Angels signed Chris Taylor to a Major League contract and have him in their lineup for a Memorial Day matchup against the New York Yankees. Taylor, who will wear No. 33 for the Angels, is starting in…

Kenley Jansen Becomes First Pitcher With Save For Dodgers & Angels In Freeway Series

When Kenley Jansen closed out the Los Angeles Angels' 11-9 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday to clinch a Freeway Series victory, it put them on track for their first three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium since 2010. In…

First MLB Rivalry Weekend Boosts Attendance Before Memorial Day

While this is the third season since MLB reverted back to playing a balanced scheduled for all teams, it marked the first of having Rivalry Weekend. All games played from May 16-18 were grouped into that umbrella, with a classic…

Freeway Series Recap: Dodgers Swept By Angels

A disappointing homestand continued Sunday afternoon as the Los Angeles Dodgers lost 6-4 to the Los Angeles Angels, resulting with being swept in the first leg of the Freeway Series. Amid a dire need for length from their starting pitchers,…

Freeway Series Recap: Clayton Kershaw Struggles In Return As Dodgers Fall To Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped their second consecutive Freeway Series game to the Los Angeles Angels, this time 11-9 as their offense battled but the pitching could not prevent runs. Clayton Kershaw was back on the mound for his 2025…

MLB Rivalry Weekend: Angels-Dodgers, Mets-Yankees & More

As the Los Angeles Dodgers continued their homestand Friday night with the annual Freeway Series matchup against the Los Angeles Angels, it coincided with the inaugural MLB "Rivalry Weekend." The new premise lends itself to logical pairings, in addition to…

Freeway Series Recap: Dodgers Hit Into Franchise Record 5 Double Plays In Loss To Angels

Fresh off a blowout win and season-high 19 runs, the Los Angeles Dodgers struggled to score this game as they began the Freeway Series against the Los Angeles Angels with a 6-2 loss at Dodger Stadium. Jack Kochanowicz gave the…

Kenley Jansen Feels Like ‘Complete Package’ By Playing For Dodgers And Angels

The Los Angeles Angels had one of the hottest starts to the 2025 season, which came as a surprise to many. That included matching their best start to a season in franchise history behind help from former Los Angeles Dodgers…

Former Dodgers Closer Kenley Jansen Reaches 450 Career Saves

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, April 8, with a 4-3 victory, and it resulted in a historic achievement for former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen. Entering the ninth trying to protect a one-run…

Freeway Series Recap: Will Smith Hits Home Run In Dodgers’ Win Over Angels

Mookie Betts returned to the lineup and the Los Angeles Dodgers closed out Spring Training with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of the Freeway Series. Betts went 0-for-3 and played five innings in his…