Alex Cobb
FILE - Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Alex Cobb throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 in Anaheim, Calif. Right-hander Cobb is close to finalizing an agreement with the San Francisco Giants, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Cobb still must pass a physical to complete the deal. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Astros at Angels 9/23/2021

Nov. 30, 2021 11:48 PM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Alex Cobb throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 in Anaheim, Calif. Right-hander Cobb is close to finalizing an agreement with the San Francisco Giants, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Cobb still must pass a physical to complete the deal. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Giants, Cobb finalize $20M, 2-year deal with club option

Nov. 30, 2021 11:46 PM EST

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, left, laughs with Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera at first during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, June 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Ohtani, backed by Ward's slam, leads Angels past Tigers 7-5

By Greg Beacham Jun. 18, 2021 12:52 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Jared Walsh (20) and Max Stassi (33) celebrate with Taylor Ward (3) after Walsh and Stassi scored off of single hit by Juan Lagares during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Ohtani HR, Angels rally past Mariners 12-5; Kikuchi injured

By Joe Reedy Jun. 06, 2021 01:31 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Mayers reacts after striking out Boston Red Sox's Michael Chavis to end the baseball game during the ninth inning, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Ohtani's 2-out, 2-run HR in 9th sends Angels over Bosox 6-5

By Maureen Mullen May. 16, 2021 05:06 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 9, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Ohtani homers, drives in 4 as Angels beat Blue Jays 7-1

By Mark Didtler Apr. 09, 2021 10:23 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
American League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

A small baseball and bat are shown hanging from a chain worn by Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts as he slides safely back to first base during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Monday, March 15, 2021, in Scottdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
2-way matchup is all Shohei: Ohtani hits 2 HRs off Lorenzen

Mar. 15, 2021 08:59 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout hits a home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
AL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2019, file photo, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws to a Baltimore Orioles batter during the second inning of a baseball game in Baltimore. The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to sign veteran right-hander Félix Hernández to a minor league contract, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Hernández won an AL Cy Young Award, two ERA titles and made six All-Star teams over 15 seasons with Seattle before becoming a free agent last offseason. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Orioles to sign RHP Félix Hernández to minor league deal

Feb. 03, 2021 09:34 PM EST

Baltimore Orioles' Austin Hays, center, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Mike Kickham during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Boston, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at Fenway Park. At left is Orioles third base coach Jose Flores. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Hays, Orioles bash Red Sox 13-1 to avoid last in AL East

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 24, 2020 11:19 PM EDT

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers a pitch during the fourth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cole throws 2-hitter, Yankees beat O's 6-0 in DH opener

By Jake Seiner Sep. 11, 2020 06:51 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers, right, is greeted near home plate by Jose Peraza (3) after Devers hit a three-run home run off Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jorge Lopez during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Baltimore. Red Sox's Kevin Pillar, not visible, and Peraza scored on the home run. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Red Sox beat Orioles 8-5 for season-high third straight win

By David Ginsburg Aug. 21, 2020 10:50 PM EDT

Miami Marlins' Matt Joyce holds a bat while standing at the on deck circle during the second inning in game one of a baseball double-header against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Marlins win again, blank Orioles 1-0 in doubleheader opener

By David Ginsburg Aug. 05, 2020 07:36 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Nathan Eovaldi pitches during the first inning of an opening day baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Martinez has 3 RBIs, Red Sox beat Orioles 13-2 in opener

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 24, 2020 11:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, file photo, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (17) works during spring training baseball camp in Sarasota, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Short-handed Orioles continue rebuild in abbreviated season

By David Ginsburg Jul. 14, 2020 04:21 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gives instructions to players during an intrasquad baseball game Monday, July 6, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Posey out for 2020 as MLB teams deal with churning rosters

By David Brandt Jul. 10, 2020 06:01 PM EDT