The veteran doesn’t generate swings and misses (first percentile whiff rate), leading to a sixth percentile strikeout rate (15.6%). Since he also rarely issues walks (5.8% walk rate), he’ll pitch to contact in Sunday’s ball game.

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There's a possibility that former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen returns to Chavez Ravine at the trade deadline.

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The Angels selected LaCourse with the 169th overall pick in the 2025 draft. That slot comes with a $393,700 signing value, according to the MLB bonus pool, which assigns a dollar amount to each draft position for each team. Teams do not need to offer that amount but can not surpass their overall bonus pool total without penalty.

A star Michigan State commit is forgoing his college career, signing with the Los Angeles Angels after being drafted in the sixth round

A starter in the Mexican League, the 33-year-old right-hander will look to extend his big league career in the Rangers' bullpen.

Heading into the draft, Mitchell was ranked as the No. 168 prospect by MLB.com. The Longhorns were hoping he would be a key piece of the pitching staff as they chased a national title. Now his focus will be on moving quickly through the Angels' system.