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Los Angeles AngelsAngels' Phil Nevin drops cryptic Anthony Rendon injury update

Anthony Rendon is having a tough season with the Los Angeles Angels, largely because of injuries. He sustained another one on Tuesday when a foul ball hit him in the leg, forcing him out of the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Unsurprisingly, Rendon was ruled out ahead of Wednesday’s game versus […]

NFLAngels' Shohei Ohtani gets 2023 Home Run Derby update from Phil Nevin

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels has been on a tear as of late, surprising nobody, but Angels manager Phil Nevin had some interesting comments regarding whether or not Shohei Ohtani will participate in the 2023 Home Run Derby. “I think he’s already said no to the derby,” Phil Nevin said, via Jeff Fletcher […]

Los Angeles AngelsPhil Nevin's strong take on potential of this promising hitter will excite Angels fans

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak has continued to make the most out of his promising start to the 2023 season. Moniak earned the start out in center field for the Angels in their home series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. He entered the game with a .400 batting average to go along […]

Los Angeles AngelsAngels' manager drops truth bomb on Shohei Ohtani-led lineup

The Los Angeles Angels are trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Angels’ manager Phil Nevin discussed the state of the 2023 Halos following their 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday, per MLB.com’s Doug Miller. “We keep coming at you,” Nevin said. “Some pretty good swings, a lot of […]

Los Angeles AngelsAngels' Shohei Ohtani gets Hall of Fame comparisons from manager Phil Nevin

Shohei Ohtani has been making history for the Los Angeles Angels, accomplishing unreal feats as both a pitcher and a hitter. As Angels’ manager Phil Nevin watches Ohtani play, he sees a similar player to two of his former Hall of Fame teammates. Nevin compared Ohtani to Jeff Bagwell and Tony Gwynn, via Ken Rosenthal […]

Los Angeles AngelsPhil Nevin gets real on the AL MVP odds of this Angels slugger, and it's not who you think

Los Angeles Angels sluggers Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani will enter the upcoming season among the serious contenders for the 2023 American League MVP Award. Trout is a three-time winner of this award, while Ohtani took home this honor in 2021. From Angels manager Phil Nevin’s standpoint, he believes that Taylor Ward should also be […]

Los Angeles AngelsPhil Nevin offers hopeful take ahead of Shohei Ohtani contract season

Heading into spring training, Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin has optimism about the upcoming season. The offseason was filled with question marks, but with Arte Moreno staying on as the team’s owner, along with solid players returning to the club, Nevin has reason to believe their time is now. According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, […]

Los Angeles AngelsAngels manager Phil Nevin sounds off on 2023 plans for this key offseason addition

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian has so far gone all out to bolster his team’s depth in the offseason. For one, Minasian traded for Gio Urshela in November, as he sent pitching prospect Alejandro Hidalgo to the Minnesota Twins to haul in the veteran infielder. Urshela is not projected to be an everyday […]

Los Angeles AngelsAngels make final decision on Joe Maddon replacement Phil Nevin

Phil Nevin took over as the Los Angeles Angels’ interim manager after Joe Maddon was fired during the 2022 season. But Nevin impressed the Angels enough to earn a 1-year contract for the 2023 campaign. The Los Angeles Angels Twitter account officially announced Nevin’s 1-year deal on Wednesday. For Nevin, the new deal represents a fresh […]

Cleveland GuardiansGuardians manager Terry Francona's hilarious explanation for ejection vs. Angels

The Cleveland Guardians are locked in a tight division race against the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox, and Guardians manager Terry Francona knows that every plate appearance counts. Tensions can get high when the stakes are at their highest, and Francona surely felt the heat of the moment against the Los Angeles Angels. […]

Los Angeles AngelsRumor: Angels' early 'top candidate' to replace manager Phil Nevin, revealed

Barring any major surprise, the Los Angeles Angels will be on the lookout for a new manager in the offseason. They opened up the 2022 season with Joe Maddon in the dugout, but amid the team’s 12-game losing streak earlier in the year, general manager Perry Minasian elected to fire him and appoint Phil Nevin […]

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