Sarah Valenzuela
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Sarah Valenzuela is the former Angels beat writer for the Los Angeles Times. She joined The Times from New York City, where she previously worked on the sports desk at the New York Daily News. At the News, she covered the New York Liberty and contributed to coverage of the New York Mets and New York Yankees. Prior to joining the News, the Queens native was a freelancer with bylines in Thrillist and Self Magazine and also worked as a production assistant with SNY-TV and MLB.com. She also briefly worked as a general assignment reporter for the Bronx Times. Valenzuela graduated from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications .
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Former Cleveland Guardians right-hander Zach Plesac, who has struggled in recent seasons, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Angels.
Jan. 6, 2024
Angels general manager Perry Minasian declines to discuss why the team chose not to match or beat the Dodgers’ contract offer to Shohei Ohtani.
Dec. 15, 2023
Shohei Ohtani’s dog stole the show during his American League MVP announcement last month. The new Dodgers star revealed the dog’s name on Thursday.
Dec. 14, 2023
The Angels will have more payroll flexibility without Ohtani’s massive contract, but they now have a huge hole in the rotation and lineup.
Dec. 9, 2023
The Angels have traded David Fletcher and Max Stassi to the Atlanta Braves for first baseman Evan White and reliever Tyler Thomas.
Dec. 9, 2023
The Angels made a few minor transactions over the last few days. The rest of their offseason could be dictated by what happens with Shohei Ohtani.
Dec. 7, 2023
The three-team American League MVP finished last season on the injured list, but GM says he’s not going anywhere.
Dec. 5, 2023
The Angels have hired a manager and several coaches, but they are waiting, along with the rest of baseball, to see whom Ohtani signs with.
Dec. 4, 2023
Some things to keep in mind as you watch “Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream,” which will be available starting Friday on Disney+ and ESPN+.
Nov. 17, 2023
Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is the unanimous American League MVP for the second time in three seasons. He finished second in 2022.
Nov. 16, 2023