Raisel Iglesias
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' 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 designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, watches his home run hit in front of Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Ohtani's HR helps Angels end skid with 4-2 win over Astros

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 25, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Angels win 7-5 in home opener for Florida-based Blue Jays

By Mark Didtler Apr. 08, 2021 11:20 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Jay Bruce waits on deck during the during the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bruce, Sandoval on big league rosters, Maybin, Frazier cut

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2021 06:20 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

FILE - Cincinnati Reds' Sonny Gray (54) throws during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, in this Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, file photo. The Cincinnati Reds will begin the 2021 season without two of last year’s most important pitchers — National League Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer and closer Raisel Iglesias. How manager David Bell will work around those blockbuster departures is a major question as his pitchers begin throwing this week in spring training. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Optimistic Reds believe key pieces are in place to win now

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 17, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, file photo, Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell talks during the teams' first spring training baseball workout in Goodyear, Ariz. Just when the Cincinnati Reds started to roll last year, the strange, pandemic-shortened season came to an end after 60 games. But manager David Bell saw his team developing cohesiveness and momentum down the stretch he believes can carry over into 2021. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Bell says late-season momentum will power 2021 Reds team

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 17, 2021 04:44 PM EST

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 - Cincinnati Reds' Raisel Iglesias throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, in this Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, file photo. The Los Angeles Angels have acquired closer Raisel Iglesias from the Cincinnati Reds for right-hander Noé Ramirez and a player to be named or cash. The clubs announced the deal Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Angels acquire closer Raisel Iglesias from Reds in trade

By Greg Beacham Dec. 07, 2020 03:09 PM EST

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo, center left, is relieved by manager David Bell during the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of a National League wild-card baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Anderson shines, Braves shut out Reds again to sweep series

By Charles Odum Oct. 01, 2020 05:00 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals players celebrate after the Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-3 in a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs

Sep. 06, 2020 11:34 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina walks off the field after a ground out by Cincinnati Reds' Freddy Galvis to end the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Cards finally back home, rally for 3 in 9th to beat Reds 5-4

By Steve Overbey Aug. 21, 2020 12:15 AM EDT