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Op-Ed: Take a coronavirus break, college students, and use it to save the world

College students, trade in lousy online classes for a pandemic-safe mobilization to turn out 18-to-29-year-old climate voters in November.




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Op-Ed: Sports can be our national healer after the coronavirus pandemic ends

When competitions resume post-coronavirus quarantine, fans will celebrate the simple fact they can sit next to strangers and cheer as one.




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Column: Why did Trump push disinfectant as a cure for the coronavirus? He listens to quacks

Turns out a range of charlatans out there are peddling industrial bleach as a cure-all.




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Op-Ed: Yes, businesses have been hurt by coronavirus closures, but they won't get relief from the courts

The Supreme Court has made clear repeatedly that governments can regulate businesses to protect the public interest.




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Angels appear one starter short as spring training begins for pitchers and catchers

The Angels nixed a trade that would have brought in Ross Stripling and Joc Pederson. They have enough offense, but could use more pitching.




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Joe Maddon is optimistic young Angels starting pitchers can increase roles

The Angels failed to land a standout starter, or even Ross Stripling, during the offseason, but manager Joe Maddon expressed confidence in second-year starters.




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One-time phenom pitcher Dylan Bundy gets a fresh start with the Angels

Former first-round pick Dylan Bundy has battled injuries and declining velocity, but he's no longer in the AL East and the Angels hope his best years are ahead.




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Take a break from spring training in Arizona on these 7 great side trips

If you're headed to watch the Dodgers and the Angels warm up for the 2020 MLB season and need a break, try one or all of these fun detours for a taste of the Old West.




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Angels and Dodgers trades are rare, but one was memorable

A trade between the Dodgers and Angels that made a big difference sent Andy Messersmith to L.A. and Frank Robinson to Anaheim, but Steve Garvey stayed put.




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Mike Trout on Astros' sign-stealing scandal: 'I lost some respect for some guys'

Angels star Mike Trout did not hold back his opinion on the Houston Astros cheating scandal when he spoke to reporters at Angels spring training.




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Andrelton Simmons has a fan in Arte Moreno, but will he stay with the Angels?

Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons' long-term future with the franchise remains up in the air heading into the final year of his contract.




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Hernández: Angels owner Arte Moreno talks (sort of) about failed trade for Joc Pederson and Ross Stripling

Angels owner Arte Moreno explained how Gerrit Cole was his team's primary target in the offseason, but despite his team's big offer, "you knew no matter what I did, we were going to get outbid."




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Angels right fielder Brian Goodwin wins arbitration case after breakout season

Brian Goodwin will make $2.2 million instead of the $1.85 million offered by the Angels after he convinced an arbitration panel he was worth the raise.




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Angels infielder Luis Rengifo remains an intriguing player beyond his near trade

Luis Rengifo has a good glove, but despite his compact build, the Angels infielder has significant power.




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Joe Maddon expects prospect Jo Adell to get loud for many years to come

New Angels manager Joe Maddon rewards players with 'I GOT LOUD' T-shirts when they make impressive contact. He expects prospect Jo Adell to get loud in the future.




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After striking out as a ballplayer, Brandon Wood finds peace amid family in Montana

Power-hitting Angels prospect Brandon Wood was supposed to become the next Cal Ripken, but he couldn't handle the pressure. He found contentment far from Anaheim.




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Prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh help Angels win exhibition opener

Angels prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh show fans a glimpse of the team's future in exhibition win over Colorado Rockies.




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Jaime Barría makes his case for Angels rotation by throwing strikes

Jaime Barría is back to throwing his sinking fastball again, and the early results are encouraging as the young pitcher hopes to crack the Angels' rotation.




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Angels manager Joe Maddon wants to give David Fletcher more field time this season

Angels manager Joe Maddon will not deny that he will try to give the versatile David Fletcher as much field time as possible.




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Angels prospect Brandon Marsh sidelined with an elbow injury

Outfielder Brandon Marsh, the Angels' No. 2 prospect, will be out several weeks with a strained left elbow. He hurt it while attempting a diving catch.




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Griffin Canning has showed promise but can he manage heavier workload this season?

Since being drafted by the Angels in the second round out of UCLA in 2017, Griffin Canning has been viewed as a potential front-line starter for his hometown team.




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Griffin Canning pitches two good innings, but Angels fall to Dodgers in exhibition game

The Angels lost 9-4 to the Dodgers on Wednesday at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix.




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Angels send pitcher Griffin Canning for MRI on elbow

The Angels shut down Griffin Canning last summer because of elbow soreness. After his first appearance this spring, the soreness has returned.




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Matt Andriese, battling for a berth in the Angels' rotation, pitches well in loss

With Angels starter Griffin Canning's health a question mark, Matt Andriese took the opportunity to pitch two scoreless innings in a loss to the San Diego Padres.




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Angels pitcher Griffin Canning's MRI reveals joint irritation in his elbow

The Angels announced starting pitcher Griffin Canning's MRI revealed "chronic changes to the UCL and acute joint irritation" in his right elbow.




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Angels find success at the plate and on the mound in win over Giants

Jason Castro and Matt Thaiss homered and Dylan Bundy threw two perfect innings in spring training win over the San Francisco Giants.




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Anthony Rendon believes the Angels are 'going to surprise a lot of people'

Anthony Rendon is optimistic about the Angels' outlook; Griffin Canning is expected to start the season on the injured list with elbow discomfort.




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Charles Barkley lightens up Angels' spring training for manager Joe Maddon

Charles Barkley, a friend of Angels manager Joe Maddon, visits spring training and talks about the time he went 'fan boy' on Mike Trout.




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Angels manager Joe Maddon gets warm welcome from Chicago Cubs players and fans

The Chicago Cubs greeted Angels manager Joe Maddon with hugs before Monday's Cactus League game. Maddon, of course, led the Cubs to the 2016 World Series title.




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Brian Goodwin is the Angels' first choice in right field, but other options exist

Utility man David Fletcher should spell Brian Goodwin in right field often, and top prospects Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh eventually will be promoted.




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Angels to reveal opening day starter soon with Andrew Heaney a prime candidate

Manager Joe Maddon said he would announce the Angels' opening day starter this week, with left-hander Andrew Heaney a leading candidate.




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New Angels catcher Jason Castro survived Astros' tanking, missed trash-can banging

New Angels catcher Jason Castro played for the Astros when they lost 106 or more games three years in a row. He left Houston a year before they cheated in 2017.




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Angels capitalize on Mariners' mistakes to win spring training game

The Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0 in a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.




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Angels are running a lot this spring and manager Joe Maddon feels blessed about it

The Angels are running often this spring, with 10 stolen bases in their first 12 Cactus League games.




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Shades of 2002: Can coaches with championship rings and gray hair return Angels to glory?

With manager Joe Maddon and coaches Jose Molina, Matt Wise and Mickey Callaway, the Angels have four members of their 2002 World Series team on staff.




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Angels fire employee for allegedly furnishing illegal substances to put on baseballs

Angels have fired longtime visiting clubhouse attendant Brian "Bubba" Harkins for allegedly providing illegal substances to put on baseballs




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Fired Angels employee Bubba Harkins sold 'Go Go Juice' that pitchers put on baseballs

Brian "Bubba" Harkins, the Angels' longtime visitors clubhouse attendant, was fired for selling pitchers a concoction that made balls easier to grip.




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Dillon Peters is sharp for Angels in their split-squad loss to Royals

Dillon Peters threw three scoreless innings in the Angels' 4-3 split-squad loss to the Royals; they tied Kansas City 4-4 in another split-squad game.




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Kole Calhoun focused on Diamondbacks after 'a heck of a run' with Angels

Kole Calhoun hasn't thought much about the Angels this spring, but the Arizona Diamonbacks outfielder says he had a great time with the organization.




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Joe Maddon on how he wants Angels to handle Astros: 'Let's be civil about this'

Angels manager Joe Maddon is ready to move on from the Astros cheating scandal, saying he doesn't want his pitchers to hit Houston batters.




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Angels tie Diamondbacks 6-6 on prospect Connor Justus' two-out single in ninth inning

Connor Justus' single lifted the Angels into a tie with the Diamondbacks in Tempe, Ariz; Julio Teheran and Patrick Sandoval each worked three innings.




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Angels' opening-day starter Andrew Heaney has 'all the confidence in the world'

Angels' starting pitcher Andrew Heaney is healthy and confident as he looks to prove he's capable of leading the top of a major league rotation.




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Justin Upton hits his first home run of the spring in Angels' loss to Indians

The Angels fell to the Cleveland Indians in a high-scoring game, and opening day starter Andrew Heaney and right-hander Jaime Barria were roughed up.




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First day of MLB coronavirus protocol involves six feet of separation for Angels

Angels manager Joe Maddon can hardly fathom playing regular-season games in stadiums empty of fans, yet he commented from a six-foot distance of reporters.




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Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani continues to struggle at the plate this spring

Although Shohei Ohtani struck out twice Tuesday and is only two for 19 this spring, manager Joe Maddon isn't concerned, saying Ohtani needs "bright lights."




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Angels' Shohei Ohtani tries to kick-start his path to Joe Maddon's .300 vision

Angels manager Joe Maddon believes Shohei Ohtani can bat .300, and the Japanese two-way star has re-integrated a leg kick to help get him there.




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Angels option Jaime Barria, offering a clue to their rotation plans

With the Angels optioning Jaime Barria to triple A, there's a four-way competition for the final two spots in the rotation.




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Angels manager Joe Maddon is for playing games in empty stadiums as a start

Angels manager Joe Maddon advocates starting the season with fans only watching on TV. Doing so could allow MLB to test pace-of-play initiatives.




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Short season perils: Angels' Mark Langston left a no-hitter after seven innings

The Angels removed Mark Langston with a no-hitter intact after seven innings in 1990, in what could serve as a cautionary tale for the 2020 season.




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Angels GM believes his players will be ready to play whenever season starts

Angels general manager Billy Eppler says his players are "checking that 'Drive to Compete' box" as they wait out the coronavirus season delay.