Angels RHP Canning (elbow) to miss start of year
Angels righty Griffin Canning will be reassessed in three to four weeks as he continues to get treatment for his ailing elbow.
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Angels fire clubhouse manager after learning he helped opposing pitchers (0:41)
Sources: Angels ax visiting clubbie for aiding foes
The Angels have fired their visiting clubhouse manager for providing ball-doctoring substances to opposing pitchers, sources confirmed to ESPN. Brian Harkins provided a substance that consisted of a melted-down pine-tar solution and rosin, a source said.
Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospects for 2020
Spoiler alert: Wander Franco leads our list. Which MLB stars of tomorrow follow the best prospect since Mike Trout in this year's rankings?
ESPN Daily: Shohei Ohtani's 2020 Comeback
Shohei Ohtani is one of the Angels' biggest stars, who, at the peak of his game, excels as both a pitcher and batter. Last season, Ohtani was only able to contribute at the plate, as his recovery from Tommy John surgery kept him off the mound. Will the 2020 season see Ohtani participate in both phases of the game, and why is that so unique in MLB? ESPN's Alden Gonzalez traces Ohtani's career and explains what makes him an exceptional talent.
Index of Kiley McDaniel's 2020 top MLB prospect rankings
Prospect rankings, team lists and features -- here are all the links you need to follow this year's crop of future stars.
Who could be this year's Nats? How all 30 teams stack up
In 2019, the Nationals were the latest team to come from a bit off the radar to win it all. We look at how they did it and who fits the profile for 2020.
Maddon reunites with Cubs: 'It's very comfortable'
Joe Maddon, now managing the Angels after guiding the Cubs to an elusive World Series championship in 2016, enjoyed a mini-reunion with his former team during a spring training exhibition Monday at Arizona's Sloan Park.
Maddon reminisces about time with the Cubs (1:49)
Whose tee shot was better: Trout or Bellinger? (0:28)
Charles Moynihan ESPN Producer
Angels Manager Joe Maddon arrived moments ago. He'll face his former club today for the first time since his contract wasn't renewed by the Cubs.
Go behind the scenes with ESPN's MLB All-Access games
Follow along for in-game interviews, miked-up players and other inside-the-ballpark features from four spring training games.
BBTN: How will the three-batter minimum effect in-game strategy?
Buster and David Schoenfield explore the strategies around the three-batter minimum for pitchers (2:51). Plus, why predicting the World Series champ is harder than you think, who might be this year's Washington Nationals and what's the latest on Aaron Judge. Later, Sarah Langs joins the show to discuss Mike Trout checking in as the highest-paid player in baseball and Miguel Cabrera's outlook for the season (25:41).
'Only in spring training' stories: Driving to the wrong park, practicing in khakis and more
Before ESPN's All-Access games, we asked Mike Trout, Kris Bryant and others to share their favorite spring stories.
Mike Trout can hit a golf ball really, really far (0:18)
BBTN: Griffin Canning gets an MRI and Ronald Acuña is Ravech's NL MVP
Karl Ravech says there's no margin for error with the Angels in the AL West and the news of Griffin Canning undergoing an MRI on his elbow raises a yellow flag for the team (1:17). Plus, he and Buster discuss Madison Bumgarner dodging rodeo questions and what's going on with the Red Sox investigation. Later, Pedro Gomez joins the pod to talk about his son Rio Gomez's first spring training outing and managers in new places (25:26).
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
It sounds like Griffin Canning's MRI results were basically inconclusive. The plan, a source said, is for Canning to undergo treatment, throw again soon after and see how his elbow responds, at which point the Angels will determine the next step.
Angels RHP Canning to get treated for UCL issue
Los Angeles Angels starter Griffin Canning underwent an MRI on his sore right elbow Thursday, with the team announcing Friday that testing showed chronic changes to the UCL and acute joint irritation.
What if Mike Trout had been on the 2017 Astros? It could have happened
In the wake of scandal, one choice might have changed everything for baseball's signature superstar.
Baseball Tonight: How much of a bodyblow is losing Luis Severino for the Yankees?
How much of a bodyblow is losing Luis Severino for the Yankees? Jeff Passan (1:51) and Hembo (28:13) share their thoughts with Buster. Plus, Passan on spending 15 fascinating days in Astros camp and Hembo on two youngsters to keep an eye on.
Why the Angels are doing the right thing in holding back Shohei Ohtani
It can't be easy, but L.A. is showing admirable restraint as the two-way sensation works back into pitching form.
Angels' Rendon goes 2-for-2 in spring debut
Third baseman Anthony Rendon went 2-for-2 in his spring training debut with the Los Angeles Angels, driving in a run and scoring one Tuesday in a 7-3 win over Cincinnati.
Justin Upton's 2020 injury outlook (0:50)
Value Of Luis Severino, Astro Discounts And Pitching Tiers
Eric and Tristan update their Luis Severino rank (2:30) and talk Astro discounts (9:00) before discussing their starting pitcher (9:45) and closer (23:15) rankings.
How will the Angels use Ohtani when he returns? (0:50)
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Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 11 | 2 | .846 | - | W2 |
| Milwaukee | 7 | 4 | .636 | 3 | L2 |
| Chicago | 8 | 5 | .615 | 3 | W3 |
| Texas | 9 | 6 | .600 | 3 | L2 |
| Oakland | 10 | 7 | .588 | 3 | - |
| LA Dodgers | 7 | 6 | .538 | 4 | L2 |
| Colorado | 7 | 6 | .538 | 4 | L1 |
| Kansas City | 7 | 7 | .500 | 4.5 | W1 |
| LA Angels | 6 | 7 | .462 | 5 | L1 |
| San Francisco | 6 | 7 | .462 | 5 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 5 | 6 | .455 | 5 | W1 |
| Chicago | 5 | 9 | .357 | 6.5 | L4 |
| Cleveland | 5 | 10 | .333 | 7 | L1 |
| Seattle | 4 | 9 | .308 | 7 | W1 |
| Arizona | 3 | 9 | .250 | 7.5 | L8 |
Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs70Tied-18th
Batting Average.23324th
On Base Percentage.31124th
Slugging Percentage.37926th
Earned Run Average4.2814th
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.298th
BAA.2358th