ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Catchers Kevan Smith and Chris Herrmann have agreed to minor league contracts with the Tampa Bay Rays and will report to major league spring training.The team also announced minor league deals Monday with outfielder Ryan LaMarre and right-handed pitcher Aaron Slegers and lefty D.J. Snelton who will also compete for jobs in spring training.Right-handed pitcher Angel German and infielder Conrad Gregor agreed to minor league contracts but were not asked to big league camp.Smith, 31, has appeared in 213 major league games four seasons with the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Angels, batting .272 with 12 homers and 71 RBI.Herrmann, 32, is a .205 career hitter who has spent portions of the past eight seasons with the Minnesota Twins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics.___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

The Los Angeles Angels and catcher Jason Castro have agreed to a $6.85 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the deal was pending a successful physical and had not been announced.The 32-year-old Castro was an All-Star with Houston in 2013 and has a strong defensive reputation. He batted .232 with 13 home runs and a .767 OPS in 79 games for the Minnesota Twins last season. Los Angeles used five players at catcher last year, with Jonathan Lucroy and Kevan Smith getting the most starts. Angels backstops combined to bat .221 with 15 home runs and were valued at -0.6 wins above replacement (per FanGraphs). Castro has been worth at least 1.6 WAR in six of the past seven seasons.Castro is set to join a lineup that also added All-Star third baseman Anthony Rendon on a $245 million, seven-year deal last month. ___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels declined to offer a 2020 contract to catcher Kevan Smith on Monday, making him a free agent.The 31-year-old Smith played in just 67 games last season with the Angels after they claimed him off waivers from the White Sox. He batted .251 with five homers and 12 RBIs while missing time with injuries including a lower back strain and a concussion.The Angels tendered a contract to catcher Max Stassi, but his recovery from right hip surgery could keep him sidelined past opening day. Anthony Bemboom is the only other catcher on the Angels’ 40-man roster.The Angels also tendered contracts to their other seven arbitration-eligible players, infielder Tommy La Stella, outfielder Brian Goodwin and left-hander Andrew Heaney.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Angels first. David Fletcher pops out to shallow left field to Alex Bregman. Brian Goodwin homers to center field. Albert Pujols lines out to left field to Josh Reddick. Kole Calhoun singles to center field. Andrelton Simmons pops out to Robinson Chirinos.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 1, Astros 0.Angels fourth. Albert Pujols flies out to deep center field to Jake Marisnick. Kole Calhoun reaches on third strike. Andrelton Simmons homers to center field. Kole Calhoun scores. Kevan Smith singles to right field. Jared Walsh strikes out swinging. Taylor Ward strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 3, Astros 0.Astros sixth. George Springer walks. Jose Altuve homers to center field. Kyle Tucker scores. Alex Bregman walks. Yordan Alvarez strikes out swinging. Yuli Gurriel grounds out to third base, Kaleb Cowart to Jared Walsh. Alex Bregman to second. Aledmys Diaz hit by pitch. Josh Reddick homers to right field. Aledmys Diaz scores. Alex Bregman scores. Robinson Chirinos strikes out swinging.5 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 5, Angels 3.Astros seventh. Jake Marisnick grounds out to third base, Kaleb Cowart to Jared Walsh. Kyle Tucker walks. Jose Altuve doubles to deep left field. Kyle Tucker scores. Alex Bregman walks. Yordan Alvarez strikes out on a foul tip. Yuli Gurriel lines out to deep center field to Brian Goodwin.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 6, Angels 3.

Angels first. David Fletcher grounds out to shortstop, Jack Mayfield to Aledmys Diaz. Andrelton Simmons singles to right field. Albert Pujols walks. Andrelton Simmons to second. Kole Calhoun grounds out to first base to Aledmys Diaz. Albert Pujols to second. Andrelton Simmons to third. Kevan Smith doubles to deep left center field. Albert Pujols scores. Andrelton Simmons scores. Taylor Ward strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Astros 0.Angels second. Brian Goodwin doubles to right field. Kaleb Cowart grounds out to first base to Aledmys Diaz. Kean Wong to third. Michael Hermosillo out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Josh Reddick. Kean Wong scores. David Fletcher singles to second base. Andrelton Simmons walks. Albert Pujols reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. David Fletcher out at third.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Angels 3, Astros 0.Astros fourth. Alex Bregman lines out to shortstop to Andrelton Simmons. Kyle Tucker homers to right field.... [More]

Angels second. Jared Walsh called out on strikes. Taylor Ward homers to center field. Kaleb Cowart flies out to left field to Chad Pinder. Anthony Bemboom pops out to shallow left field to Matt Chapman.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 1, Athletics 0.Athletics fifth. Marcus Semien grounds out to shortstop, David Fletcher to Jared Walsh. Ramon Laureano homers to center field. Matt Chapman grounds out to shortstop, Andrelton Simmons to Jared Walsh. Matt Olson strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Athletics 1, Angels 1.Angels seventh. Jared Walsh doubles to deep center field. Taylor Ward flies out to center field to Chad Pinder. Michael Hermosillo to third. Kaleb Cowart doubles to deep right field. Michael Hermosillo scores. Kevan Smith pinch-hitting for Anthony Bemboom. Kevan Smith called out on strikes. David Fletcher is intentionally walked. Brian Goodwin flies out to left field to Seth Brown.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Angels 2, Athletics 1.Athletics ninth. Marcus Semien singles to center field. Ramon Laureano out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Hansel Robles to Matt Thaiss. Marcus Semien to second. Matt Chapman homers to center field. Marcus Semien scores. Matt Olson strikes out swinging. Franklin Barreto doubles to deep left field. Chad Pinder called out on strikes.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 3, Angels 2.

Athletics fourth. Matt Olson pops out to Kevan Smith. Mark Canha lines out to center field to Brian Goodwin. Ramon Laureano singles to shortstop. Khris Davis homers to center field. Ramon Laureano scores. Chad Pinder grounds out to shortstop, David Fletcher to Jared Walsh.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Athletics 2, Angels 0.Angels fifth. Taylor Ward singles to left field. Matt Thaiss singles to shallow center field. Taylor Ward to second. Kaleb Cowart strikes out swinging. David Fletcher singles to center field. Matt Thaiss to third. Taylor Ward scores. Brian Goodwin doubles to left field. David Fletcher to third. Matt Thaiss scores. Albert Pujols out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Chad Pinder. David Fletcher scores. Kole Calhoun flies out to deep right field to Ramon Laureano.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 3, Athletics 2.

Angels first. David Fletcher homers to left field. Andrelton Simmons walks. Albert Pujols flies out to deep center field to Myles Straw. Andrelton Simmons to second. Kole Calhoun singles to left field. Andrelton Simmons to third. Kevan Smith grounds out to second base, Jose Altuve to Yuli Gurriel. Kole Calhoun to second. Andrelton Simmons scores. Taylor Ward singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Kole Calhoun scores. Justin Bour grounds out to first base, Yuli Gurriel to Wade Miley.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 3, Astros 0.Angels second. Michael Hermosillo hit by pitch. Kaleb Cowart singles to right field. Michael Hermosillo to third. David Fletcher singles to shallow right field. Kaleb Cowart to second. Michael Hermosillo scores. Andrelton Simmons pops out to Yuli Gurriel. Albert Pujols pops out to shallow right field to Jose Altuve. Kole Calhoun strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Angels 4, Astros 0.Astros second. Yordan Alvarez homers to left field.... [More]

Astros first. Jose Altuve homers to left field. Michael Brantley flies out to deep right center field to Kole Calhoun. Alex Bregman homers to left field. Yordan Alvarez singles to shallow center field. Carlos Correa homers to center field. Yordan Alvarez scores. Aledmys Diaz doubles to deep left center field. Josh Reddick singles to left center field. Aledmys Diaz scores. Robinson Chirinos strikes out on a foul tip. Jake Marisnick flies out to left center field to Michael Hermosillo.5 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 5, Angels 0.Angels third. Kevan Smith homers to center field. Matt Thaiss singles to shallow center field. Michael Hermosillo strikes out swinging. David Fletcher called out on strikes. Brian Goodwin strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 5, Angels 1.Astros third. Yordan Alvarez grounds out to shallow infield, Jaime Barria to Jared Walsh. Carlos Correa homers to center field. Aledmys Diaz singles to center field. Josh Reddick pops out to shallow... [More]

Angels third. Matt Thaiss strikes out swinging. David Fletcher singles to right field. Andrelton Simmons walks. David Fletcher to second. Albert Pujols singles to left field. Andrelton Simmons to second. David Fletcher scores. Kole Calhoun walks. Albert Pujols to second. Andrelton Simmons to third. Kevan Smith singles to center field. Kole Calhoun to second. Albert Pujols to third. Andrelton Simmons scores. Brian Goodwin pops out to second base to DJ LeMahieu. Taylor Ward reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Kevan Smith out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Angels 2, Yankees 0.Yankees third. DJ LeMahieu walks. Aaron Judge homers to center field. DJ LeMahieu scores. Gleyber Torres doubles to deep left field. Didi Gregorius flies out to shallow right field to Kole Calhoun. Giancarlo Stanton grounds out to second base, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols. Gleyber Torres to third. Luke Voit called out on strikes.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Yankees 2.Angels... [More]

Rays first. Tommy Pham singles to left center field. Austin Meadows strikes out swinging. Avisail Garcia singles to right center field. Tommy Pham to third. Jesus Aguilar out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Michael Hermosillo. Tommy Pham scores. Joey Wendle grounds out to second base, Andrelton Simmons to Jared Walsh.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 1, Angels 0.Angels first. David Fletcher lines out to deep right field to Avisail Garcia. Andrelton Simmons singles to right center field. Albert Pujols doubles to deep right field. Andrelton Simmons scores. Kole Calhoun walks. Albert Pujols steals third. Kevan Smith flies out to left field to Austin Meadows. Kole Calhoun doubled off second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 1, Angels 1.Angels second. Brian Goodwin singles to right field. Michael Hermosillo reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Brian Goodwin out at second. Jared Walsh doubles to deep left field. Michael Hermosillo scores. Luis Rengifo singles... [More]

Angels second. Albert Pujols doubles to deep right field. Andrelton Simmons grounds out to shallow infield, Matt Duffy to Jesus Aguilar. Albert Pujols to third. Jared Walsh hit by pitch. Luis Rengifo singles to left center field. Jared Walsh to second. Albert Pujols scores. Taylor Ward grounds out to second base. Luis Rengifo out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 1, Rays 0.Rays third. Willy Adames homers to left field. Avisail Garcia flies out to Kole Calhoun. Tommy Pham singles to center field. Austin Meadows homers to center field. Tommy Pham scores. Travis d'Arnaud grounds out to second base, Luis Rengifo to Jared Walsh. Jesus Aguilar homers to center field. Matt Duffy flies out to deep right center field to Kole Calhoun.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rays 4, Angels 1.Angels third. Kevan Smith grounds out to shortstop, Matt Duffy to Jesus Aguilar. Brian Goodwin called out on strikes. David Fletcher singles to right field. Kole Calhoun homers to right field. David... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor flies out to left field to Taylor Ward. Oscar Mercado lines out to deep right center field to Brian Goodwin. Carlos Santana homers to right field. Yasiel Puig singles to left field. Jordan Luplow walks. Franmil Reyes grounds out to second base, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 1, Angels 0.Indians second. Jason Kipnis walks. Kevin Plawecki doubles to deep left field. Jason Kipnis scores. Yu Chang flies out to right field to Kole Calhoun. Francisco Lindor homers to center field. Kevin Plawecki scores. Oscar Mercado grounds out to second base, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols. Carlos Santana flies out to left field to Taylor Ward.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 4, Angels 0.Angels second. Andrelton Simmons pops out to Carlos Santana. Matt Thaiss doubles to deep right field. Kevan Smith singles to center field. Matt Thaiss to third. Brian Goodwin pops out to third base to Yu Chang. David Fletcher singles to... [More]

Angels first. Brian Goodwin grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Jose Abreu. David Fletcher walks. Shohei Ohtani singles to left field, advances to 2nd. David Fletcher scores. Albert Pujols called out on strikes. Kole Calhoun walks. Luis Rengifo walks. Kole Calhoun to second. Shohei Ohtani to third. Kevan Smith called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Angels 1, White sox 0.White sox first. Yoan Moncada grounds out to shallow right field, Luis Rengifo to Albert Pujols. Danny Mendick singles to right field. Jose Abreu walks. Danny Mendick to second. Eloy Jimenez flies out to center field to Michael Hermosillo. Danny Mendick to third. James McCann singles to right field. Jose Abreu to third. Danny Mendick scores. Matt Skole strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Angels 1, White sox 1.White sox third. Yoan Moncada flies out to deep left field to Brian Goodwin. Danny Mendick grounds out to third base, Matt Thaiss to Albert Pujols. Jose Abreu homers... [More]

Angels first. David Fletcher singles to shallow left field. Brian Goodwin singles to left field. David Fletcher to second. Justin Upton strikes out swinging. Shohei Ohtani doubles to deep left field, advances to 3rd. Brian Goodwin scores. David Fletcher scores. Throwing error by Tim Anderson. Albert Pujols called out on strikes. Kole Calhoun strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Angels 2, White sox 0.White sox first. Tim Anderson singles to left field. Yoan Moncada singles to second base. Tim Anderson to third. Jose Abreu out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Brian Goodwin. Tim Anderson scores. Eloy Jimenez strikes out on a foul tip. James McCann doubles to left center field. Yoan Moncada scores. Zack Collins pops out to third base to David Fletcher.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, White sox 2.Angels third. Brian Goodwin walks. Justin Upton singles to center field. Brian Goodwin to third. Shohei Ohtani homers to left field. Justin Upton scores. Brian... [More]

Angels first. David Fletcher flies out to deep center field to Mark Canha. Mike Trout singles to shortstop. Albert Pujols singles to third base. Mike Trout to second. Brian Goodwin reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. Albert Pujols out at second. Mike Trout to third. Justin Upton doubles to deep center field. Brian Goodwin scores. Mike Trout scores. Kole Calhoun strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Athletics 0.Athletics first. Marcus Semien hit by pitch. Matt Chapman called out on strikes. Marcus Semien steals second. Matt Olson grounds out to first base, Albert Pujols to Luke Bard. Marcus Semien to third. Mark Canha singles to center field. Marcus Semien scores. Jurickson Profar grounds out to shallow right field, Luis Rengifo to Albert Pujols.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Athletics 1.Angels third. David Fletcher singles to shallow infield. Mike Trout homers to center field. David Fletcher scores. Albert Pujols grounds out to shortstop,... [More]

Red sox first. Mookie Betts singles to center field. Rafael Devers reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Mookie Betts out at second. Xander Bogaerts strikes out on a foul tip. J.D. Martinez doubles to deep right center field. Rafael Devers scores. Sam Travis strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 1, Angels 0.Angels second. Andrelton Simmons singles to shortstop. Luis Rengifo reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Andrelton Simmons out at second. Kevan Smith walks. David Fletcher flies out to center field to Mookie Betts. Mike Trout singles to right field. Kevan Smith to third. Luis Rengifo scores. Brian Goodwin strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Red sox 1, Angels 1.Red sox third. Mookie Betts doubles to deep left field. Rafael Devers grounds out to second base, Luis Rengifo to Albert Pujols. Mookie Betts to third. Xander Bogaerts lines out to second base to Albert Pujols. J.D. Martinez singles to center field. Mookie Betts scores.... [More]

Red sox first. Mookie Betts homers to left field. Rafael Devers hit by pitch. Xander Bogaerts strikes out swinging. J.D. Martinez grounds out to shortstop. Rafael Devers out at second.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Red sox 1, Angels 0.Red sox second. Sam Travis walks. Andrew Benintendi hit by pitch. Sam Travis to second. Christian Vazquez grounds out to third base. Andrew Benintendi out at second. Sam Travis to third. Brock Holt singles to left field. Sam Travis scores. Sandy Leon flies out to center field to Mike Trout.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Red sox 2, Angels 0.Red sox third. Mookie Betts singles to center field. Rafael Devers lines out to center field to Mike Trout. Xander Bogaerts lines out to deep right center field to Kole Calhoun. J.D. Martinez homers to left field. Mookie Betts scores. Sam Travis grounds out to third base, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Red sox 4, Angels 0.Angels third. Max Stassi called out on strikes. Brian... [More]

Astros first. Jose Altuve doubles to deep left center field. Michael Brantley walks. Alex Bregman flies out to deep center field to Mike Trout. Michael Brantley to second. Jose Altuve to third. Yordan Alvarez grounds out to third base, David Fletcher to Albert Pujols. Jose Altuve scores. Yuli Gurriel pops out to David Fletcher.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 1, Angels 0.Angels second. Albert Pujols strikes out swinging. Andrelton Simmons homers to left field. Brian Goodwin hit by pitch. Kevan Smith grounds out to shortstop. Brian Goodwin out at second.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 1, Astros 1.Astros fourth. Yordan Alvarez walks. Yuli Gurriel singles to deep right field, tagged out at second, Brian Goodwin to Andrelton Simmons. Yordan Alvarez to third. Abraham Toro grounds out to second base, Luis Rengifo to Albert Pujols. Josh Reddick singles to center field. Yordan Alvarez scores. Martin Maldonado strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 2,... [More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jonathan Lucroy can't remember what happened after he reached out to catch the throw at the plate in Houston last week.The Los Angeles Angels catcher is recovering from the third diagnosed concussion of his baseball career after that nasty collision with the Astros' Jake Marisnick.Lucroy isn't sure when he'll be ready to return to action, but he is grateful his injuries weren't even more serious."The last thing I remember is inching up the line and waiting for the baseball," Lucroy said Friday. "The first thing I remember after that is they put me on the golf cart. He knocked me out."Lucroy also got a broken nose and a black eye in the collision, and he was placed on the seven-day concussion list Friday. Marisnick received a two-game suspension for the dangerous play.Despite his latest concussion and his more visible injuries, Lucroy was remarkably upbeat about his prospects before the Angels' first game back from the All-Star break. Lucroy, a 10-year major league... [More]