Gerrit Cole struck out 11 over seven innings, Jake Marisnick had three hits amid a chorus of boos and the Houston Astros got back on track by beating the Los Angeles Angels 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Angels reliever Noe Ramirez was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing at Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick.
Angels outfielder Mike Trout is out of the lineup Wednesday for the third straight game due to a calf strain.
Before speaking with Alex Rodriguez about his time spent playing with Edgar Martinez (46:07), Buster talks to Joel Sherman of the NY Post about the Angels/Astros scuffle and which teams should make aggressive pushes at the trade deadline (16:17). Plus, Hembo tells Buster why Bryce Harper isn't a bust (39:45) and Buster and Troy disagree on the Power 10 (58:51).
Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick was drilled between the shoulder blades by Angels reliever Noe Ramirez in the sixth inning Tuesday night, and both teams nearly came to blows moments later.
An MRI Monday revealed that Mike Trout has a small strain in his right calf. The Angels listed him as day-to-day.
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Albert Pujols got three hits and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels remained unbeaten since the All-Star break with a 9-6 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros on Monday night.
An MRI showed that Angels All-Star Mike Trout has a small strain of his right calf, the team said Monday.
The Tampa Bay Rays have traded catcher Anthony Bemboom to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
After losing their teammate and friend, the Halos added triumph to tragedy. Those who knew the pitcher best reflect on the hard homecoming and incredible night that followed.
Before hearing from Cody Bellinger and Mookie Betts (40:38), Buster talks to Tim Kurkjian about an unforgettable Friday night for the Angels, weekend trades and the amazing Fernando Tatis Jr. (11:55). Plus, a Chicago White Sox edition of "Cap Talk" with Todd Radom (32:04).
Here's the latest intel we're hearing, key names to watch, reaction to completed deals and shopping lists for every team as July 31 approaches.
The first-half rankings have been a two-team tango at the top, but the Bombers could be ready to cut in on Houston and L.A.
Rookie Matt Thaiss hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels completed a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners with a 6-3 victory on Sunday.
Mike Trout will undergo an MRI on his sore calf tomorrow, but Angels manager Brad Ausmus said "we don't think it's a long-term thing." Trout was angling to stay in the game.
The Angels swept the lowly Mariners, improving to 48-46, including 6-3 since the death of Tyler Skaggs. Matt Thaiss won this last one with his first career home run.
A tight right calf forced Mike Trout from Sunday's game, but the Angels star doesn't anticipate missing much more time, if any.
The Los Angeles Angels will play a day-night doubleheader in their return to Texas next month to make up the game that was postponed after the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 60 | 37 | .619 | - | W1 |
| Oakland | 55 | 41 | .573 | 4.5 | W6 |
| Texas | 50 | 46 | .521 | 9.5 | L4 |
| Los Angeles | 50 | 47 | .515 | 10 | L1 |
| Seattle | 39 | 60 | .394 | 22 | L6 |
