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Sam Garcia

Sam Garcia

Joined: May 24, 2024

Samantha Garcia is a student at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Professional Writing. She is also a sports writer for the Daily Bruin at UCLA.

Aug 5, 2021; Yokohama, Japan; Team South Korea infielder Hyeseong Kim (3) hits a single in the third inning against USA in a baseball semifinal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images
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Angels Offered Hyeseong Kim More Money Than Dodgers: Report

Although the Los Angeles Angels offered free agent infielder Hyeseong Kim a higher contract than the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kim opted to sign a three-year deal with the Dodgers.

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Former Angels Reliever Joins AL West Rival on One-Year Deal

Former Angels reliever signed a one-year, $2.5 million with the Texas Rangers on Friday. He played with the Angels in 2020. This marks the Rangers second signing of a reliever this offseason.

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Jorge Soler Open to Playing Anywhere for Angels

The Angels traded for Jorge Soler less than 24 hours after the World Series. As an outfielder and designated hitter, Soler offers versatility for the Angels. He said he is open to any position the Angels decide to place him.

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Former Longtime Angels Pitcher Passes Away

Former Angels pitcher Rudy May passed away at age 80. His cause of death has yet to be reported. May played 16 seasons in the Major Leagues and spent seven of those with the Angels organization.

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Zach Neto Displaces An Angels Legend in Franchise Record Book

Angels shortstop Zach Neto broke the single-season team record for home runs by a shortstop in Tuesday's game against the Twins. Neto broke Jim Fregosi's 54-year record.

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Former Cy Young Award Winner Might Return From Long Absence Against Angels

Rangers' Jacob deGrom, a former back-to-back Cy Young award winner, is expected to return from injury soon. He has not made an MLB appearance this season, but he will likely be added to the Rangers' active roster for their homestand against the Angels.

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Angels to Promote First Major League Pitcher Born and Raised in Italy

The Angels called up left-handed pitcher Samuel Aldegheri to make his major league debut on Friday. Aldegheri will become the first pitcher born and raised in Italy to pitch in the major leagues. The Angels acquired Aldegheri at the trade deadline.

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Angels' Zach Neto Achieves Amazing Franchise First

Angels' Zach Neto became the first infielder in franchise history to have a 20 home run, 20 stolen base season in franchise history on Thursday. He is the eighth overall Angels player to accomplish this feat, and the third Angels player age 23 or younger.

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Angels Veteran Hopes Latest Injury Isn't Season-Ending

Angels veteran Matt Moore was placed on the 15-day injured list for a left forearm strain on Tuesday. It is undetermined if the injury is season-ending. The Angels recalled Ryan Miller to replace Moore on the roster.

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Angels Promote Another Key Prospect Acquired at Trade Deadline

The Angels selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn from the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees and designated Mike Baumann for assignment on Friday. . This is the first time Zeferjahn is being called up to the Major Leagues in his career.

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Angels' Ron Washington Has One Goal in Mind for Johnny Cueto

The Angels called up right-handed starting pitcher Johnny Cueto to make his first MLB start of the season on Wednesday. In addition to his ability to win, Cueto can offer wisdom to a young pitching staff.

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Angels' Mike Trout an Unlikely Example for Baseball's No. 1 Prospect

The Angels' Mike Trout served as an unlikely example for Orioles' rookie Jackson Holliday. Both were surprisingly sent back to the minor leagues after disappointing first call-ups as heralded prospects.

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