Jeffrey Fletcher

2 months ago | baltimoresun.com | Jeffrey Fletcher

TEMPE, Ariz. - The annual saga of Anthony Rendon's health began before Rendon even arrived at camp this year. Rendon will undergo surgery on his left hip, which will make him unavailable for a significant amount of time, general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday, the day Angels pitchers and catchers held their first workout of the spring. "He brought up that he's had some difficulty with his rehab the last couple weeks," Minasian said.

Oct 15, 2024 | saratogian.com | Jeffrey Fletcher

After losing by nine runs in Game 1, the Mets jump to a quick six-run lead and hold on for a 7-3 victory in Game 2. It’s no surprise from a team that was under .500 in June, but finished the season by going on a three-month tear.

Mar 10, 2024 | chicagotribune.com | Jeffrey Fletcher

TEMPE, Ariz. — Jake Marisnick is in a familiar position. The outfielder has more than nine years of major league service time, but this is the third straight season in which he’s been in spring training on a minor-league deal, fighting for a job. The last two times — with the Texas Rangers in 2022 and the Chicago White Sox in 2023 — he didn’t make it. Even though he started in the minors, he clawed his way back to the majors, adding new teams to his collection.

Feb 23, 2024 | ocregister.com | Jeffrey Fletcher

TEMPE, Ariz. — Zach Plesac is trying to get back his old self, with a new repertoire. Plesac spent part of his winter remaking himself at Driveline, the high-tech baseball training center. Plesac, 29, said he’s replaced his four-seam fastball with a two-seamer, and he’s changed his slider into more of a sweeper, which he hopes will help induce more swings and misses. If it works, the Angels could get a steal for the $1 million, one-year deal they gave Plesac last month.

Feb 21, 2024 | dailynews.com | Jeffrey Fletcher

TEMPE, Ariz. — Late in the 2023 season, Griffin Canning was on the mound and Logan O’Hoppe was behind the plate, and the right-hander could tell that much had changed in six months. “My last couple starts with him, I felt we were in a really good rhythm,” Canning said. “I like throwing any pitch, any count, even if the scouting report is saying.