Archive for Lineups

Lineup Analysis (6/29/25)

American League

Angels

• Over the last week, Christian Moore hit .182/.240/.591 with 3 HR. On Wednesday, he moved up to bat second.

• LaMonte Wade Jr. (54 OPS+) started in five of the last six games. Read the rest of this entry »


Lineup Analysis (6/20/25)

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American League

Angels

• With Jorge Soler banged up (back), there has been some player movement. It doesn’t matter because the guys buried at the end of the lineup aren’t good and aren’t regulars. Read the rest of this entry »


Lineup Analysis (6/14/25)

American League

Angels

• The second base circle jerk could be over with the promotion of Christian Moore. I’m guessing third base will continue to be a revolving cast of characters. Read the rest of this entry »


Lineup Analysis (6/7/25)

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American League

Angels

• Second and third base aren’t set with Kevin Newman (.451 OPS), Chris Taylor (.325 OPS), Luis Rengifo (.507), and Scott Kingery (.472) splitting time over the last three games. Read the rest of this entry »


Lineup Analysis (6/1/25)

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American League

Angels

• Chris Taylor (.408 OPS) started three straight games in the outfield. Read the rest of this entry »


Lineup Analysis (5/24/25)

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American League

Angels

• Since being promoted, Matthew Lugo (.931 OPS, 3 HR, 38% K%, 0% BB%) started in eight of 12 games. Read the rest of this entry »


Lineup Analysis (5/19/25)

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American League

Angels

• Matthew Lugo (2 HR in 13 PA, only 4 HR in 168 PA in AAA) started in three of the last five games in the outfield.

• Yoán Moncada is now batting third.

• Luis Rengifo (.533 OPS) and Tim Anderson (.475 OPS) are splitting time at second base. Read the rest of this entry »


Lineup Analysis (5/9/25)

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American League

Angels

• Yoán Moncada (.826 OPS, 2 HR) with three straight starts at third base since coming off the IL. Read the rest of this entry »


Lineup Analysis (5/3/25)

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American League

Angels

• Nolan Schanuel hit second for the last three games after batting sixth for most of the season.

• Kyren Paris is losing playing time (seven starts over the past 10 games) and his hitting just .033/.065/.067 for the past two weeks. Read the rest of this entry »


Lineup Analysis (4/20/25)

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American League

Angels

• Tim Anderson (.422 OPS) and Kevin Newman (.273 OPS) split time at shortstop. Read the rest of this entry »