Kole Calhoun
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MLB Player Data
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Mar 15 2024Calhoun retired from baseball Friday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will close the book on his career after 12 seasons in the majors. The 36-year-old outfielder amassed 1,076 hits, 179 home runs and 582 RBI in his career and took home a Gold Glove Award in 2015.
Sep 29 2023Calhoun is absent from the lineup Friday versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit is throwing left-hander Joey Wentz, so Jose Ramirez will take a turn in the DH role as Tyler Freeman covers third base. Calhoun has gone 9-for-46 (.196) in limited action against southpaws this year.
Sep 27 2023Calhoun is absent from the lineup Wednesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun connected for a two-run homer Tuesday, but he'll grab a seat in Wednesday's series finale with the Reds throwing left-hander Andrew Abbott. Jose Ramirez is filling the DH role as Steven Kwan, Myles Straw and Ramon Laureano start across the outfield.
Sep 23 2023Calhoun isn't in the Guardians' lineup Saturday versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As lefty John Means prepares to start for Baltimore, Calhoun will retreat to the bench. Jose Ramirez will assume the DH role Saturday while Tyler Freeman starts at third base.
Sep 17 2023Calhoun is absent from the lineup Sunday versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Ramirez will take a turn in the DH role for the Guardians as Steven Kwan, Ramon Laureano and Will Brennan start across the outfield. Calhoun went 2-for-8 with a two-run homer across the first two games of the three-game weekend series.
Sep 15 2023Calhoun went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 12-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun was able to contribute the Guardians' last two runs in a win over his former team. He had a solid run of playing time in August, but he's started to falter in September, going 7-for-45 (.156) with two homers and five RBI over 13 contests this month. Overall, he's at a .230/.307/.393 slash line with five long balls, 20 RBI, 15 runs scored and five doubles through 33 contests. He should be a regular in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers, but with the Guardians' hitters at essentially full health, he may not have a chance at an everyday role down the stretch.
Sep 13 2023Calhoun is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will be only the second time since Aug. 24 that Calhoun has been out of the lineup. Jose Ramirez is getting a start at designated hitter Wednesday, with Tyler Freeman filling in at third base.
Sep 10 2023Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun went yard in the second inning, but it was the only run the Guardians could manufacture against one of his former teams. The 35-year-old was solid after joining Cleveland in August, but he's gone just 5-for-31 (.161) over nine games in September. The slump has yet to cost him playing time, but the recent returns of David Fry and Josh Naylor could eventually lead to Calhoun slipping out of a near-everyday role. Calhoun is slashing .241/.325/.398 with four homers, 17 RBI, 14 runs scored and five doubles through 29 contests.
Aug 31 2023Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 5-2 extra-inning win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun had a quiet game until the 10th inning, when he swatted his third homer of the season. All three long balls have come since Aug. 19. The veteran has seen most of his playing time at first base since he was traded from the Dodgers to the Guardians in early August. He's slashing .273/.356/.455 with 15 RBI and 13 runs scored across 87 plate appearances. Once Josh Naylor (oblique) returns, either he or Calhoun take over as the primary designated hitter, while the other would likely handle first base.
Aug 27 2023Calhoun went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun's big day culminated with a two-run double in the 11th that proved to be the game-winning hit for the Guardians. The 35-year-old Calhoun hasn't hit above .235 since 2017 but has provided a spark for the Guardians since joining the club on Aug. 5. He's currently hitting .288 with two homers, 11 RBI and 11 runs scored in 66 at-bats.
Aug 23 2023Calhoun is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will hit the bench Wednesday while Guardians manager Terry Francona stocks up on right-handed bats to counter Dodgers southpaw Clayton Kershaw. Gabriel Arias will step in at first base in place of Calhoun, who has slugged home runs in both of his last two starts.
Aug 20 2023Calhoun is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez on the hill for Detroit, the lefty-hitting Calhoun will duck out of the starting nine. Gabriel Arias will fill it at first base for Calhoun, who extended his hitting streak to six games in Saturday's 4-3 loss by going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk.
Aug 19 2023Calhoun went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in a 4-1 win over the Tigers during the second game of Friday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neither team was able to produce much offense on the day -- the combined score across both games of the twin bill was 6-5 Guardians -- but Calhoun found a way to post solid numbers in the nightcap. With Josh Naylor (oblique) still lacking a target date for his return, Calhoun will continue to hold down a near-everyday role for Cleveland, and the 35-year-old is slashing .317/.378/.366 over his first 11 games with the club.
Aug 16 2023Calhoun is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With starts in each of the last six games, Calhoun appears to have emerged as the Guardians' primary first baseman in place of the injured Josh Naylor (oblique). However, the lefty-hitting Calhoun will head to the bench Wednesday while the Guardians play matchups and turn to the right-handed-hitting Gabriel Arias to pick up the start at first base versus southpaw Andrew Abbott.
Aug 4 2023Cleveland acquired Calhoun from the Dodgers on Friday in exchange for cash considerations, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun has posted a shiny .297/.376/.530 batting line with nine home runs and 46 TBI in 58 games (266 plate appearances) this season between the Triple-A affiliates of the Yankees and Dodgers. It looks like the 35-year-old outfielder will get another major-league opportunity with the Guardians, who could use a boost of offense.
Jun 6 2023Calhoun signed a minor-league contract Tuesday with the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun is in the lineup at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday night. He exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league pact with the Yankees last week after failing to earn a call-up despite posting a .919 OPS in 23 games (105 plate appearances) at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Jun 3 2023Calhoun was released by the Yankees on Saturday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun triggered the opt-out clause in his minor-league deal with New York on Thursday and will now officially head into free agency. The veteran outfielder was sporting an impressive .919 OPS through 23 games (105 plate appearances) this season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Jun 1 2023Calhoun has exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Yankees, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun is not yet a free agent, as the Yanks have 48 hours to add him to the roster or release him. Given that they are bringing Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring), Josh Donaldson (hamstring) and Tommy Kahnle (biceps) all back from the injured list Friday, it's difficult to see them finding a fit for Calhoun. Morosi notes that Calhoun has made a swing change while at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and has produced a .963 OPS with four homers in 21 games.
Mar 26 2023Calhoun became a free agent after he opted out of his minor-league contract with the Mariners on Sunday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun was unable to earn a spot on Seattle's Opening Day roster and will now look to latch on with another team. The 35-year-old had a .596 OPS in 12 spring games and hit .196 with a 32.1 percent strikeout rate in 2022, so he'll likely need to settle for another minor-league deal.
Mar 18 2023Calhoun is playing first base and hitting sixth for Saturday's Cactus League contest against the Guardians, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As Brock notes, Calhoun has not played first base in an MLB game since 2015 when he was with the Angels. The veteran outfielder is trying to win a spot on the Seattle bench after signing as a non-roster invitee this winter, and the ability to play multiple positions would go a long way toward achieving that goal.
Feb 23 2023Calhoun signed a minor-league contract Thursday with the Mariners, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun is already at camp in Arizona and will try to win a spot on the Mariners' Opening Day roster. But the 35-year-old faces an uphill battle in that regard after slashing just .196/.257/.330 over 424 plate appearances with the Rangers in 2022. Texas declined a $5.5 million club option on him back in November.
Nov 8 2022The Rangers have declined to pick up Calhoun's $5 million club option for 2023, making him a free agent. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The decision to pass on Calhoun's option isn't much of a surprise. He slashed just .196/.257/.330 over 424 plate appearances in 2022 -- by far the worst line of his career. It's unclear whether retirement is on the mind of the 35-year-old outfielder, but he will likely serve as a depth piece for his new team if he does continue playing.
Sep 29 2022Calhoun hit an RBI single and stole a base in Thursday's 10-9 extra-innings loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun pinch hit for Mark Mathias in the 10th inning and briefly put the Rangers ahead 8-7. The RBI single was Calhoun's first hit since Sept. 12, a slump which has seen him lose hold of an everyday role on a team far out of contention. The outfielder now has a .201/.261/.338 slash line with 12 home runs, three steals, 48 RBI and 36 runs scored through 120 contests in 2022.
Sep 25 2022Calhoun went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun's playing time has dried up, and Saturday's plate appearance was just his eighth over the last 12 games. He's made two starts during that stretch and was removed for a pinch hitter in both. The Rangers have prioritized the development of Leody Taveras, Bubba Thompson and Josh Smith instead.
Sep 12 2022Calhoun is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Calhoun's absence from the lineup against Marlins southpaw Trevor Rogers isn't surprising, but Calhoun also sat out the final two games of the Rangers' series with the Blue Jays over the weekend, when Toronto brought a pair of right-handed starters to the hill. With Calhoun having produced a measly .416 OPS since the All-Star break, he appears to have moved into a reserve role while the Rangers give youngster Josh Smith a look in their everyday lineup.
Sep 10 2022Calhoun isn't in the lineup Saturday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun started the last two games and went 1-for-8 with an RBI and four strikeouts. Adolis Garcia will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup Saturday.
Sep 6 2022Calhoun is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun, a left-handed hitter, currently holds a better OPS against left-handed pitchers this season (.662) than he does when facing righties (.605). Nonetheless, the Rangers will continue to play the matchups. Mark Mathias will fill in as the Rangers' designated hitter and bat fifth against Framber Valdez.
Sep 1 2022Calhoun is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Calhoun is on the bench for the fourth time in six games, with each absence coming against a left-handed starting pitcher. The righty-hitting Bubba Thompson will once again spell Calhoun in left field.
Aug 30 2022Calhoun is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will sit for the fourth time in five games, but on three of those occasions, he's been absent from the lineup versus left-handed pitching. With southpaw Framber Valdez on the hill for Houston, the lefty-hitting Calhoun will give way in left field to the righty-hitting Bubba Thompson, who should continue to hold down the short side of a platoon.
Aug 29 2022Calhoun started in left field and went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 9-8 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun's two-run shot was part of a furious late game rally that cut a nine-run deficit to one run. This was his first start in four games, as the Rangers are giving Bubba Thompson a long look in left field. Calhoun should receive spotty playing time for the remainder of the season, before the Rangers likely let him walk in free agency.
Aug 27 2022Calhoun will sit for the third straight game Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's possible the Rangers are prioritizing giving at-bats to younger players down the stretch in the lost season, though the last two of Calhoun's absences have come against lefties like Saturday's starter Eduardo Rodriguez, so it's too early to say that the veteran has been benched. Whatever the reason, it will be Bubba Thompson who starts in left field on this occasion.
Aug 26 2022Calhoun is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will sit for the second straight game after taking a seat in Wednesday's contest versus the Rockies as well. Bubba Thompson will start in left field and bat ninth against Detroit.
Aug 24 2022Calhoun isn't starting Wednesday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun started the last three games but went just 1-for-10 with a walk and four strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Bubba Thompson starts in left field and bats ninth.
Aug 21 2022Calhoun (heel) went 1-for-4 in a 7-0 win Sunday in Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun hit seventh and played left field in his first game since August 2. The 34-year-old singled in the ninth and was removed for a pinch runner. Before the injury, he was amid a long slump, hitting just .162/.226/.274 with four homers and 67 strikeouts in his previous 52 games. With the Rangers out of playoff contention and youngsters Bubba Thompson and Leody Taveras getting regular playing time, Calhoun may end up on the bench more frequently down the stretch than he was earlier in the year.
Aug 17 2022Calhoun (heel) will report to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Calhoun hadn't resumed baseball activities as of Friday, he's evidently made substantial progress in the last few days, given that he's advanced to a minor-league rehab assignment. Assuming his right heel doesn't cause him any problems while playing for Round Rock, he could be cleared to return from the injured list as soon as this weekend.
Aug 12 2022Calhoun (heel) has yet to begin significant baseball activities and won't be activated any time soon, Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun's right heel irritation originally looked like it would require merely a minimum-length absence, which would leave him eligible to return Saturday, but that won't be happening. Manager Chris Woodward called the issue a "weird injury" and said the Rangers don't really know when Calhoun will return, so the veteran outfielder could be stuck in limbo for some time.
Aug 4 2022Calhoun was placed on the 10-day injured list with right heel irritation Thursday, retroactive to Aug. 3. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun was slated to miss a second consecutive game Thursday against the White Sox, but his absence was apparently due to an ankle injury that will keep him sidelined until at least next weekend. The severity of the issue isn't yet clear, but prospect Bubba Thompson will have a chance to carve out playing time in the outfield after his contract was selected Thursday.
Aug 3 2022Calhoun isn't starting Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although right-hander Kyle Bradish is starting for Baltimore on Wednesday, Calhoun will head to the bench after going 1-for-14 with seen strikeouts over his last four games. Josh Smith is shifting to left field while Charlie Culberson enters the lineup at second base.
Jul 29 2022Calhoun is not in Friday's lineup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He heads to the bench with lefty Patrick Sandoval on the hill for the Halos. Elier Hernandez will start in left field and bat seventh.
Jul 27 2022Calhoun is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale with the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will get a breather after he went 0-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts in the first two games of the series. Charlie Culberson will take over in left field and bat sixth versus Seattle.
Jul 22 2022Calhoun will sit Friday versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will get a breather Friday to open the second half of the season. Charlie Culberson will take over in left field and bat eighth against Oakland.
Jul 15 2022Calhoun will sit Friday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun started against the last three southpaws the Rangers faced but will hit the bench Friday against Robbie Ray. Elier Hernandez gets the nod in left field.
Jul 12 2022Calhoun is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will get a breather after he went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a run and a walk in Monday's victory. Steven Dugger will take over in left field and bat ninth Tuesday against the Athletics.
Jul 10 2022Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's victory over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun led off the scoring with a three-run shot in the second inning that scored Nathaniel Lowe and Jonah Heim. It was his first home run since he hit two July 2. Since then, the outfielder has just two hits in 19 at-bats, while striking out nine times during that span. Calhoun's batting average now sits at .231.
Jul 4 2022Calhoun isn't starting Monday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun is getting a day off after he went 2-for-16 with two homers, four RBI and nine strikeouts over the last four games. Steven Duggar will take over in left field and bat seventh.
Jul 2 2022Calhoun went 2-for-4 with two home runs in Saturday's 7-3 win against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun's first long ball was a three-run shot that gave Texas its first lead in the second inning, and he added on to that with a solo homer in the fourth. Prior to Saturday, the veteran outfielder had been mired in a power drought, going deep just once over his previous 29 games. Calhoun has been a streaky hitter throughout his career, so he's worth keeping an eye on to see if Saturday's performance is the start of another hot period.
Jun 28 2022Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 10-4 win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun is surging following a 15-game slump, during which he batted .136 (8-for-59). Over the six games since, the outfielder has matched the number of hits he had during the slump, going 8-for-23 (.348) with one home run, three doubles, six RBI and four runs scored. His season has been a roller coaster, and the ride is currently heading up.
Jun 22 2022Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun's two-run shot was the final blow in a four-HR game for the Rangers. The home run snapped a 20-game power drought for Calhoun, a stretch during which the outfielder had a .500 OPS. It's been a season of extreme peaks and valleys for Calhoun, whose monthly OPS values are .375 in April, 1.012 in May and .437 in June.
Jun 17 2022Calhoun isn't in the lineup Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will get a day off after he hit .172 with two doubles, two RBI, a run and 11 strikeouts over the last seven games. Adolis Garcia will shift to right field while Leody Taveras starts in center.
Jun 8 2022Calhoun isn't starting Wednesday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun was out of the lineup during Tuesday's nightcap, and he'll get a breather for a second consecutive game. Steele Walker, Eli White and Adolis Garcia are starting in the outfield from left to right.
Jun 7 2022Calhoun is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader at Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun went 1-for-4 with an RBI during the matinee and will head to the bench for Game 2 with lefty Kirk McCarty pitching for the Guardians. Charlie Culberson, Eli White and Adolis Garcia will start from left to right in the outfield.
Jun 4 2022Calhoun isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun was hot at the plate last week, but he'll get a breather Saturday after he went 1-for-14 with a double, an RBI, three walks and three strikeouts over the last four games. Charlie Culberson, Eli White and Adolis Garcia are starting in the outfield from left to right.
May 31 2022Calhoun will start in right field and bat cleanup in Tuesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Not only will the lefty-hitting Calhoun stick in the lineup even with a southpaw (Ryan Yarbrough) on the bump for Tampa Bay, but he'll find himself in a prime run-producing spot. Calhoun's inclusion in the starting nine in an unfavorable matchup is a testament to just how much his stock has climbed after a miserable April had previously put him at risk of moving into a part-time role. After plating three more runs and reaching base three times in Monday's 9-5 win, Calhoun is now sitting on a monstrous 1.057 OPS in May heading into the final game of the month.
May 29 2022Calhoun went 3-for-6 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun has reached base safely in 17 straight games, slashing .397/.451/.778 with 11 extra-base hits, six walks and 18 runs scored during that stretch. The 34-year-old outfielder raised his OPS to .803, his highest mark since the end of the 2020 season.
May 26 2022Calhoun went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, three total runs and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun spent the first eight seasons of his big-league tenure with the Angels, topping out at 33 homers in 2019. The outfielder turned back the clock with his standout performance Wednesday, drilling a two-run homer in the fourth inning and stealing his first base of the season in the seventh. This was Calhoun's second three-hit effort of the campaign, lifting his season average to .254. He's been swinging the bat well of late, slashing .395/.449/.930 with six homers, 11 RBI and 13 runs across his past 12 games.
May 21 2022Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-0 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun's fourth-inning blast was all starter Martin Perez needed. It was the third home run in the last four games by Calhoun and his fifth in six contests, including a two-homer game against Boston on Sunday. The right fielder is 8-for-20 with five homers, one double, seven RBI and seven runs scored in his last six games.
May 19 2022Calhoun went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun is the hottest hitter in the Rangers' lineup right now. The homer, his second in as many games, gives him four over the last four contests. He extended an RBI streak to five games, during which he's driven in eight. Since May 4, Calhoun is slashing .385/.457/.872 with eight extra-base hits, 12 RBI and eight runs scored.
May 18 2022Calhoun went 2-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 10-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun was hitting just .167 a week ago but has turned that around in hurry. Over the last seven games, the 34-year-old outfielder is 10-for-24 (.417) with five extra-base hits (three homers), 10 RBI and five runs scored. While the .229 average isn't much to look at, Calhoun is trending well at the moment.
May 15 2022Calhoun went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun was dominant during the three-game series against Boston, going 6-for-12 with two homers, a triple, a double, four RBI and three runs. The 34-year-old had a relatively slow start to the season, but he's hitting .220 with three homers, nine RBI and five runs following his success against the Red Sox.
May 14 2022Calhoun went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Friday's 7-1 loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun was the lone Ranger to have much success against Red Sox pitching, collecting three of the four hits the lineup mustered. He came home to score on a wild pitch following his seventh-inning triple. It was just the third extra-base hit for the 34-year-old outfielder, who is slugging .277 (.072 ISO) over 83 at-bats.
May 11 2022Calhoun isn't starting Wednesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun recorded hits in four of the last five games and went 4-for-16 with a homer, three RBI, a walk and four strikeouts during that time. Adolis Garcia will shift to right field while Eli White starts in center.
May 8 2022Calhoun is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Jordan Montgomery on the hill for the nightcap, Calhoun will head to the bench while Adolis Garcia picks up a start in right field. Calhoun was responsible for the Rangers' only damage against Gerrit Cole in the Yankees' 2-1 win in Game 1, as he took New York's ace deep in the seventh inning for his first home run of the season.
May 3 2022Calhoun is not in the lineup Tuesday against Philadelphia, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not a major surprise Calhoun finds himself on the bench Tuesday since lefty Ranger Suarez is on the mound for Philadelphia. Adolis Garcia will shift to right field while Eli White starts in center.
May 1 2022Calhoun is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Calhoun will bow out of the lineup with southpaw Kyle Muller on the hill for Atlanta, ending a streak of five consecutive starts for the veteran outfielder. He went 2-for-18 over that stretch to sink his season-long slash line to an ugly .164/.193/.182 across 57 plate appearances.
Apr 25 2022Calhoun isn't starting Monday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game since left-hander Framber Valdez is on the mound for Houston. Adolis Garcia will start in right field and bat second.
Apr 24 2022Calhoun is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Along with Willie Calhoun and Brad Miller, Kole is one of three lefty-hitting regulars who will take a seat with southpaw Cole Irvin on the hill for Oakland. Adolis Garcia will slide over from center field to cover right field in place of Kole.
Apr 21 2022Calhoun isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Marco Gonzales is on the mound for Seattle on Thursday, so Calhoun will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Adolis Garcia will shift to right field while Eli White starts in center.
Apr 19 2022Calhoun will sit against lefty Robbie Ray and the Mariners on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun has started against just one of the five lefties the Rangers have faced this season. Adolis Garcia shifts to right field again in his absence, with Eli White starting in center.
Apr 17 2022Calhoun is not in the lineup Sunday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will once again take a seat with the Rangers facing a left-handed pitcher in Jose Suarez. Eli White will start in center field Sunday, pushing Adolis Garcia to right.
Apr 15 2022Calhoun is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun has started five of the first six games of the season but has struggled at the plate, going 2-for-17 with four strikeouts and a walk. Adolis Garcia will shift to right field against left-hander Reid Detmers, while Eli White starts in center.
Apr 10 2022Calhoun is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old started in right field Friday and Saturday but is on the bench for the series finale with southpaw Hyun Jin Ryu pitching for the Blue Jays. Calhoun had a .334 OPS in 43 plate appearances versus left-handed pitching in 2021 and is unlikely to have many of those opportunities again this year. Eli White will enter the lineup in center field for Calhoun, pushing Adolis Garcia to right.
Apr 2 2022Calhoun started in right field and went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts in Friday's spring training game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coming off a subpar 2021, the 33-year-old Calhoun has done little to improve his appeal entering 2022. The outfielder has four singles in 19 at-bats. He was limited to just 51 games for the Diamondbacks in 2021 due to a hamstring injury and didn't contribute much when on the field (.670 OPS). Calhoun's slated to start in right field for Texas this season, but the Rangers will keep options open if he repeats last season's performance.
Nov 28 2021Calhoun signed a contract with the Rangers on Sunday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun's $9 million team option was declined by the Diamondbacks in early November after he slashed .235/.297/.373 with five homers, 17 runs and 17 RBI across 51 appearances last year. Although he dealt with hamstring issues in 2021, he'll likely be in the mix for a starting role in 2022.
Nov 3 2021The Diamondbacks declined Calhoun's $9 million club option for 2022 on Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun played in only 51 games for Arizona during the 2021 season while battling injuries, and he struggled when available with a .235/.297/.373 slash line, five homers, 17 RBI and 17 runs in 182 plate appearances. The 34-year-old may need to settle for a minor-league deal during the offseason.
Sep 29 2021Calhoun went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun got the start in right field, just the third time over the last eight games the veteran was in the starting lineup. He's batting .308 (8-for-26) with two home runs and seven RBI in 10 games since being activated off the injured list. There's very little chance the Diamondbacks will bring Calhoun back in 2022.
Sep 25 2021Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 4-2 loss to the Dodgers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun got Arizona on the board in the second inning with a solo shot to right off Los Angeles starter Tony Gonsolin. The outfielder now has hits in four consecutive games, all of them of the extra-base variety, and has showed well following a month-long absence.
Sep 22 2021Arizona manager Torey Lovullo expects to start Calhoun in right field Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun has yet to start in the field since coming off the injured list last Friday. He served as the designated hitter for three games over the weekend while the Diamondbacks were in Houston.
Sep 21 2021Calhoun did not play in Monday's 11-4 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun was activated from the injured list last Friday and served as the designated hitter in all three games over the weekend in Houston, but he was held out of the starting lineup once Arizona was back in an National League city. Calhoun's usual position, right field, was occupied by Henry Ramos. The Diamondbacks are evaluating or giving opportunities to several players younger than Calhoun. It doesn't mean he won't play again this season, but the veteran may no longer be a regular presence on the diamond.
Sep 19 2021Calhoun went 1-for-5 with a single, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 6-4 extra-inning win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun, who was activated from the injured list Friday, made a second consecutive start at designated hitter and delivered a run for the Diamondbacks. After homering in his return Friday, Calhoun singled home the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning then came around to score on Daulton Varsho's two-run, cushion-needing home run. With the Diamondbacks looking to give younger players opportunities, it's uncertain if Calhoun will be the primary right fielder, his usual spot, once Arizona resumes play against National League teams and will not have the benefit of the DH. Right field has been a pathway for playing time for Pavin Smith, Jake McCarthy and Varsho.
Sep 17 2021Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks Friday in a loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder was activated from the injured list earlier Friday after missing over a month with a hamstring strain. He broke a scoreless tie with his solo shot in the sixth inning and also drew two free passes. It has been an injury-plagued season for Calhoun, who has been limited to 37 games and 145 plate appearances. He has only four homers on the campaign, putting into serious peril his streak of seven straight seasons with double-digit long balls.
Sep 11 2021Calhoun (hamstring) was cleared to play in an intrasquad game Sept. 3, but the outfielder has yet to complete a running program, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun is taking live at-bats and participating in outfield drills, but until he's able to run the bases at 100 percent, the Diamondbacks likely won't identify a target date for his return from the 10-day injured list. The 33-year-old has been sidelined since Aug. 11 with the strained left hamstring.
Aug 28 2021Calhoun (hamstring) is working through a running program and practicing in the outfield. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun started his rehab by taking live at-bats and now adds running and outfield work to the program. The next major step for the outfielder is to combine all three activities in a game situation.
Aug 25 2021Calhoun (hamstring) has been taking at-bats in "B" games at the Diamondbacks' training facility, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun is taking at-bats only and not running nor playing the field. A running-progression program is expected to begin this week. It's unclear what the team plans for Calhoun, who will be 34 and without a contract this offseason, once he's ready to compete again.
Aug 12 2021Calhoun was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Thursday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun returned from the injured list July 10, but his season will be put on hold once again after he suffered another hamstring issue in Wednesday's game against the Giants. The 33-year-old missed over two months with a hamstring injury earlier in the year, but it's not yet clear how long he'll be sidelined with his current injury.
Aug 11 2021Calhoun was removed from Wednesday's game against the Giants with a strained left hamstring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun walked during the second inning and appeared to suffer the injury while making a head-first slide into third base, leading to his prompt removal from the contest. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but it's a concerning development as he missed two months earlier this season after undergoing surgery on the same hamstring.
Aug 5 2021Calhoun is on the bench for Thursday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sporting a .190 average and .547 OPS against left-handed pitching this season, Calhoun takes a seat with southpaw Alex Wood starting for the Giants. Pavin Smith is playing right field and batting fifth.
Aug 1 2021Calhoun is not in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun started the last eight games and will head to the bench Sunday with left-hander Julio Urias starting for Los Angeles. Josh Reddick will take over in right field for the Diamondbacks.
Jul 31 2021Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in an 8-3 defeat to the Diamondbacks on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun slugged a two-run home run in the fourth to bring Arizona within one run of Los Angeles' lead and later singled in the sixth. It was the outfielder's first home run since April 25 and he has three long balls in 28 games after hitting 16 in 54 games last season.
Jul 28 2021Calhoun batted leadoff and went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun has slumped since coming off the injured list July 10, going 4-for-37; however, manager Torey Lovullo opted to slot the veteran into the leadoff spot in order to get him as many at-bats as possible. That serves the dual purpose of getting him more at-bats with which to dial in his swing, which, if it leads to improvement, would make Calhoun more attractive leading up to the non-waiver trade deadline.
Jul 20 2021Calhoun is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Pirates and lefty Tyler Anderson. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun has just two hits in his last 17 at-bats and he will now try to reset with a left-hander taking the ball for Pittsburgh.
Jul 17 2021Calhoun will hit the bench Saturday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun has now started just two of four games after returning from a hamstring strain shortly before the break. The veteran outfielder has often found himself in a platoon setup, but both of his recent days off have come against right-handers like Saturday's starter Adbert Alzolay. Josh Rojas will start in right field in his absence.
Jul 11 2021Calhoun is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun went hitless in his return from a hamstring strain strain Saturday. The veteran outfielder will get at the least the beginning portion of Sunday's game off before the club breaks for the All-Star Game.
Jul 10 2021Calhoun (hamstring) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Saturday and will bat fifth and play right field against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun had been out since late April after undergoing hamstring surgery. He hit well in 12 games prior to the injury, posting a .292/.333/.479 slash line, and he'll try to recapture that form upon his return. Taylor Widener was optioned to clear a spot on the active roster, while Nick Heath was designated for assignment to clear space on the 40-man.
Jul 6 2021Calhoun (hamstring) is scheduled to play in an AZL game Thursday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder was set to run the bases Monday to test out his injured left hamstring, and things apparently went well as he's progressing to game action. Calhoun should continue ramping up his rehab work at Arizona's spring facility before embarking on a rehab assignment.
Jul 4 2021Calhoun will run the bases Monday to test his injured hamstring, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun was pulled from his rehab assignment after aggravating the injury while attempting to avoid getting hit by a pitch. An MRI on the hamstring determined no damage to his surgically repaired hamstring. "I don't see this as a huge setback, honestly," he said. "It's just being cautious and making sure that when I do get back out there, it's get back out there and play." Calhoun had been aiming for a return during this week's homestand but no longer knows what a realistic return date might be.
Jul 2 2021The Diamondbacks pulled Calhoun (hamstring) from his rehab assignment after he felt more discomfort, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will be shut down for several days, per manager Torey Lovullo, who said an MRI revealed "inflammation" in the hamstring. It's the same hamstring on which he had surgery in April. During the second game of his rehab assignment, the outfielder aggravated the injury when trying to avoid being hit by a pitch. The news of a delay in Calhoun's rehab means Josh Reddick, Josh Rojas and Pavin Smith will continue to share right field duties for Arizona.
Jun 30 2021Calhoun was removed from his rehab appearance Tuesday at Triple-A Reno due to a possible setback with his left hamstring, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After slugging two home runs in his first rehab game Monday, Calhoun went 0-for-1 with a run scored Tuesday before he appeared to tweak the hamstring while trying to avoid being hit by a pitch. According to Piecoro, Calhoun is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, after which the Diamondbacks should have a better sense of the severity of his injury. Calhoun has been on the shelf since late April after undergoing surgery to repair a torn hamstring tendon. Calhoun previously opened the season on the injured list after undergoing surgery in March to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Jun 28 2021Calhoun (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Reno on Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will play five innings during his first game and presumably increase his workload to the point where he plays nine innings in the field. The outfielder is aiming to rejoin Arizona for the start of the next homestand Thursday.
Jun 27 2021Calhoun (hamstring) is running out of the batter's box during at-bats taken at the team's training site, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun is preparing to head out on a rehab assignment which will be "coming soon," per manager Torey Lovullo. The 33-year-old outfielder will need a few games in the minors before rejoining the major-league club.
Jun 22 2021Calhoun (hamstring) said he plans to begin a rehab assignment next week, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun previously indicated he hoped to return from the injured list by the end of June, but that won't happen with the rehab stint set to start next week. The 33-year-old hasn't fully tested his hamstring at game speed, so he figures to require a handful of games in the minors before rejoining the big-league roster.
Jun 11 2021Calhoun (hamstring) is aiming to return from the 60-day injured list when first eligible June 27 in San Diego, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has been sidelined since April 27 but could be back this month. Calhoun is in the final year of a two-year, $16 million contract that includes a team option for 2022. With Arizona in last place in the NL West, the team will likely look to shop Calhoun at the trade deadline. The 33-year-old hit .292/.333/.479 with two home runs and one steal in 13 games prior to suffering the injury.
May 15 2021Calhoun (hamstring) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old has been on the injured list since April 28 and was ruled out 6-8 weeks after undergoing a procedure to excise the left semitendinosus tendon in his left hamstring, so the move won't significant affect his recovery timeline. Calhoun will now be eligible to be activated at the tail end of the original timetable in late June.
Apr 30 2021Calhoun underwent a procedure to excise the left semitendinosus tendon in his left hamstring Friday, Jack Magruder of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun landed on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain Thursday, and it appears as though he'll miss several weeks after he underwent surgery. The procedure usually carries a recovery timetable of 6-8 weeks, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. Pavin Smith, Nick Heath and Daulton Varsho could see an uptick in playing time while Calhoun is unavailable.
Apr 28 2021Calhoun was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left hamstring strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He opened the year on the IL with a knee injury and will miss more time with a second notable injury this month. Daulton Varsho was recalled in a corresponding move.
Apr 27 2021Calhoun will undergo an MRI on his left hamstring Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old was removed from Tuesday's win over the Padres after suffering the injury on a successful steal of third base. Calhoun seems likely to be unavailable for Wednesday's series finale versus San Diego, and it should become clear if he's expected to miss additional time when the MRI results are announced.
Apr 25 2021Calhoun is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Drew Smyly twirling for Atlanta, the lefty-hitting Calhoun with take a seat after playing all seven innings in the Diamondbacks' 5-0 win in Game 1. He was one of Arizona's standout performers in the victory, going 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run.
Apr 22 2021Calhoun is not starting Thursday against Cincinnati, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks have been careful not to overwork Calhoun since he returned from knee surgery. He's followed a pattern of alternating between two games in the lineup and one game out ever since his return to action. If that pattern holds, he'll start the first two games of the weekend series in Atlanta before sitting Sunday. Josh Rojas starts in right field in his absence.
Apr 18 2021Calhoun is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Arizona included Calhoun in its initial lineup for Sunday, he'll end up heading to the bench in what's believed to be an extended rest for the veteran ahead of Monday's team off day. Pavin Smith will cover right field in place of Calhoun.
Apr 15 2021Calhoun isn't starting Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun went 1-for-5 with a run and three strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to Oakland. He'll take a seat for the second time in the last four games with Pavin Smith starting in right field Thursday, batting sixth.
Apr 13 2021Calhoun went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun recorded a multi-hit game for the first time since being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday. The 33-year-old didn't do anything flashy, as he tallied three singles and a walk on the night, but it was encouraging to see him get going at the plate after starting out 1-for-10 in his first two games. He'll be up against Jesus Luzardo on Tuesday and could be in for a down day, as he's historically struggled against lefties.
Apr 11 2021Calhoun is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being activated from the injured list earlier this weekend, Calhoun started in the outfield in the first two games of the series, going 1-for-10 with a double and two RBI between the contests. He isn't believed to have suffered a setback with his surgically repaired meniscus upon returning to action, but Calhoun will likely sit Sunday in what is most likely a maintenance day. Pavin Smith will fill in for Calhoun in right field.
Apr 10 2021Calhoun started in right field, batted second and went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun was reinstated off the injured list Friday after rehabbing a torn meniscus, for which he underwent a medial meniscectomy early in March. He played his familiar position of right field and was part of a three-run seventh inning, doubling in a pair of runs as part of a furious Arizona comeback. He could also be used in center field while Ketel Marte rehabs a hamstring injury.
Apr 9 2021Calhoun (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will presumably slot into Arizona's lineup against righty Tyler Mahle. Calhoun underwent partial medial meniscectomy surgery March 3, so this is about as quickly as he could have been able to return.
Apr 6 2021Calhoun (knee) will play 3-to-5 innings of full speed defense Tuesday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old continues to ramp up his participation in baseball activities as he works through his recovery from right knee surgery in early March. Calhoun could return from the injured list this weekend if he can avoid any setbacks.
Apr 3 2021Calhoun (knee) ran the bases Friday and was scheduled to get six at-bats in a backfield game at the Diamondbacks' spring training site, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun opened the season on the injured list, but he's picked up the pace of his baseball activity and is expected to rejoin the team in about a week. While he's been sidelined, Pavin Smith and Tim Locastro have filled in at right field.
Mar 29 2021Calhoun (knee) will miss at least the first two series of the regular season, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun has begun baseball activities and "is passing every test," according to manager Torey Lovullo. The Diamondbacks are expected to rotate bodies in right field until Calhoun's ready to return. The left-handed hitting Pavin Smith started in right field Monday against Cubs right-hander Zach Davies. Tim Locastro could see action when opponents start a left-hander.
Mar 27 2021Calhoun (knee) took live at-bats in a simulated environment Thursday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was the first time Calhoun has executed this activity since undergoing knee surgery earlier in March. The next and final test for the knee will be running, according to manager Torey Lovullo, who added that the outfielder is not yet at that point. Calhoun is expected to start the season on the injured list.
Mar 23 2021Calhoun (knee) has taken multiple batting practice sessions and is close to facing live pitching in a simulated game, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Torey Lovullo said Calhoun could stand in the batter's box, take a normal at-bat, and strike the baseball but not run. The veteran outfielder is expected to open the season on the injured list. In the meantime, the Diamondbacks are auditioning several players to replace Calhoun in right field, including Tim Locastro, Pavin Smith, Trayce Thompson and Daulton Varsho.
Mar 20 2021Calhoun (knee) will take a regular batting practice Sunday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus earlier in March and is expected to open the season on the injured list. While he's been unavailable, several candidates have rotated in at right field. On Friday, it was Tim Locastro's turn. Prior to that, Pavin Smith, Trayce Thompson and Daulton Varsho made starts in right field.
Mar 18 2021Calhoun (knee) participated in baseball activities on a back field at training camp, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Calhoun's first time on the field since he underwent right knee surgery March 3. The activity amounted to playing catch and taking swings in a batting cage. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Calhoun will not be ready for Opening Day and no timetable has been set for the outfielder's return. That opens an opportunity for several players to man right field early in the season. Daulton Varsho started in right field Wednesday, and non-roster invitee Trayce Thompson has made multiple starts there since Calhoun's surgery.
Mar 4 2021Calhoun said Thursday that his expected recovery timeline from knee surgery was 4-to-6 weeks, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun underwent surgery to address a torn meniscus Wednesday. The timeline implies that he should be able to return sometime in April, though he's still very likely to need at least a brief trip to the injured list. The Diamondbacks have a slew of options that will get at-bats in right field during the rest of spring training, including Tim Locastro (illness), Wyatt Mathisen, Pavin Smith, Trayce Thompson, Josh VanMeter, Daulton Varsho and Andrew Young.
Mar 3 2021Calhoun underwent a successful partial medial meniscectomy surgery on his right knee Wednesday, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun was diagnosed with a torn meniscus Tuesday after battling right knee inflammation during camp, and he had part of his meniscus removed during his successful procedure Wednesday. A timetable for his return isn't yet known, although it's unlikely the 33-year-old will be able to recover in time for Opening Day.
Mar 2 2021Calhoun will undergo a right knee medial meniscectomy Wednesday to address a torn meniscus, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old has been battling inflammation in his right knee and underwent an MRI Tuesday, and he'll quickly go under the knife after being diagnosed with a torn meniscus. The Diamondbacks have yet to provide an official recovery timetable, but a 4-to-6 week timeline is a possibility depending on the procedure. Calhoun likely will be sidelined for Opening Day, but the specifics may remain hazy until the team provides another update on his status.
Sep 27 2020Calhoun went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and a two-run home run in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun opened the scoring with a run-scoring single in the first and later took Kyle Freeland deep for a two-run shot to extend the Diamondbacks' lead to 4-0 in the fourth. The outfielder concludes the campaign with 16 homers and 40 RBI to go along with a slash line of .226/.338/.526.
Sep 25 2020Calhoun isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun drew two walks while also logging one hit over four plate appearances in Game 1 of the doubleheader. However, Jon Jay will serve as the right fielder for the second game.
Sep 19 2020Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun took Cristian Javier yard in the second inning to record his 15th home run of the season. He's taken advantage of Houston pitching through the first two games of the series, slugging three home runs and driving in five. Overall, Calhoun is hitting .231/.345/.550 with 36 RBI and 31 runs scored across 203 plate appearances.
Sep 18 2020Calhoun went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 6-3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun tagged a fourth-inning offering from Zack Greinke over the right-field wall to give the Diamondbacks their first lead of the game with a three-run blast. In the eighth, Calhoun sent another ball to a similar area for an insurance run on a solo shot. The 32-year-old outfielder is getting great power recently, with six homers and a pair of doubles in his last eight games. He's added 14 RBI and nine runs scored in that span.
Sep 17 2020Calhoun went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and a second run scored in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun is feasting on Angels pitching during the series, going 5-for-10 with three home runs, seven RBI and five runs scored over the first two games. The right-fielder, with 20 extra-base hits among his 34 base knocks this season, has career highs in slugging (.494) and OPS (.829).
Sep 15 2020Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and five RBI against the Angels on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun, who played for the Angels from 2012-2019, hit a two-run home run in his first at-bat as a visitor at Angel Stadium in the first inning. He followed that with a three-run shot in the third inning to account for a season-high five RBI. Despite hitting only .209 this season, Calhoun has provided a much-needed power bat for Arizona, pacing the team with 11 home runs and ranking second with 29 RBI.
Sep 12 2020Calhoun isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As per usual, Calhoun will get a day off with lefty Justus Sheffield starting for the Mariners. Pavin Smith will take over as the right fielder, batting ninth.
Sep 9 2020Calhoun isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will retreat to the bench against left-hander Clayton Kershaw on Wednesday. Tim Locastro will start in right field, leading off.
Aug 28 2020Calhoun is not in Friday's lineup against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tim Locastro will get the nod in right field while batting leadoff against lefty Tyler Anderson. Calhoun has cooled off a little, hitting .194 over his last 10 games, but he also has a .375 OBP and a pair of home runs over that stretch.
Aug 27 2020Calhoun isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Kyle Freeland on the mound for Colorado on Thursday, Calhoun will get a day off. Tim Locastro will start in right field.
Aug 24 2020Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun went deep in the third inning to get the Diamondbacks on the board. The 32-year-old hasn't hit well overall, with a .228 batting average, but his .515 slugging percentage would be the highest of his nine-year career if he can sustain it all season. He's up to eight homers, 19 RBI and 17 runs scored in 28 games.
Aug 20 2020Calhoun is not starting Thursday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tim Locastro is starting in right field against left-hander Sean Manaea in place of Calhoun on Thursday. Through 23 games this season, the veteran outfielder is slashing .239/.323/.534 with seven home runs and 18 RBI.
Aug 18 2020Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a double, home run, one RBI and two runs scored Tuesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun went yard to lead off the second inning, taking Frankie Montas deep for his seventh home run of the season. He now has five homers in his last eight starts, tallying 11 hits in 35 at-bats, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored in that span. For the season, Calhoun has maintained a .238/.326/.548 line to go along 15 runs scored and 18 RBI.
Aug 17 2020Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun launched his team-leading sixth homer and fourth in the last six games in the third inning. He's thrived atop the batting order for the Diamondbacks, going 8-for-24 with four extra-base hits, nine RBI and a 1.110 OPS over five games since being installed as the leadoff hitter against right-handers.
Aug 14 2020Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI single and two runs scored in Friday's 5-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun broke a scoreless tie with his sixth-inning blast off Padres starter Dinelson Lamet. Calhoun then added his RBI single in the eighth and scored on a Starling Marte double as part of a four-run rally to extend the lead. The 32-year-old Calhoun has gone 8-for-18 with three homers, seven RBI and seven runs scored over his last four games. He's hitting .254 with five homers, 14 RBI and 12 runs scored overall in 18 contests.
Aug 11 2020Calhoun will be on the bench against lefty Kyle Freeland and the Rockies on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks haven't been platooning Calhoun this season, as he started against two of the first three lefties the team faced, though any off day he does receive will likely come against southpaws. Tim Locastro will be the right fielder Tuesday.
Aug 10 2020Calhoun went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 12-8 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun's lead-off shot set the tone for the game's nonstop offense, but it was surprisingly the only Diamondbacks' long ball of the night. The 32-year-old outfielder is up to eight extra-base hits and 11 RBI on the season.
Aug 9 2020Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's 9-5 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun's seventh-inning blast was his team-leading third and gives him eight RBI (second on club). He's hitting just .192, but Calhoun picked up his production of late. The right fielder is 7-for-28 with two home runs and seven RBI over the last seven games.
Aug 6 2020Calhoun went 1-for-5 with a walk-off single and two RBI on Thursday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun stepped up to the plate in the ninth inning with the bases loaded and Arizona trailing 4-3. The 32-year-old cranked a two-run single, driving home Tim Locastro and Nick Ahmed to help the Diamondbacks secure their first series win of the season. Calhoun has now extended his hitting streak to five games while batting .214 on the year with a pair of home runs.
Aug 5 2020Calhoun went 2-for-5 with an inside-the-park home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 14-7 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun's contributions to the offense came in the fourth inning. He began with a two-run, inside-the-park homer down the right field line that also scored Ketel Marte. Calhoun would knock in Marte again with a single in his second at-bat of the inning before coming around to score on Christian Walker's RBI single to cap the nine-run rally. The multi-hit effort lifted Calhoun's line to .216/.341/.432 with two homers, five RBI and five runs scored in 11 games.
Aug 1 2020Calhoun is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun broke a hitless skid in Friday's contest, but he'll play a bench role for the first time this year Saturday. In his absence, Tim Locastro will start in right field, batting ninth.
Jul 24 2020Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun sent an offering from Padres reliever Emilio Pagan to deep right-center to get the Diamondbacks on the board in the seventh inning. After a career-best 33 homers and a .467 slugging percentage with the Angels in 2019, Calhoun figures to be a fixture in the middle of manager Torey Lovullo's lineup. The power will have to be enough -- Calhoun hasn't hit over .250 since 2016.
Jul 14 2020Calhoun (undisclosed) rejoined the Diamondbacks on Monday and took part in the team's intrasquad game, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun's arrival to summer camp was delayed after he was revealed to have tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month, but he cleared all protocols and joined the club last Friday. He was then absent from Sunday's workout, but the fact that he was back at work a day later should keep him on pace to be ready for Opening Day. Calhoun is expected to serve as Arizona's primary option in right field after he clubbed a career-high 33 home runs with the Angels in 2019.
Jul 12 2020Calhoun wasn't at the Diamondbacks' camp Sunday for an undisclosed reason, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After he missed the first several days of camp while recovering from COVID-19, Calhoun reported to camp Friday. However, he still hasn't participated in an intrasquad game, and he wasn't at camp Sunday. Manager Torey Lovullo couldn't give a reason for Calhoun's absence, but the 32-year-old's lack of activity casts some doubt regarding his status for Opening Day.
Jul 10 2020Cahoun (illness) arrived at the Diamondbacks' camp Friday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun missed the first several days of camp after testing positive for COVID-19, but his arrival Friday signals that he's cleared MLB protocol and is cleared to rejoin the team. The 32-year-old was asymptomatic, but it's unclear whether absence will impact his availability for Opening Day.
Jul 6 2020Calhoun tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun is asymptomatic and feeling great. The test results explain why the outfielder has been absent from the Diamondbacks' initial summer camp workouts. Arizona teammate David Peralta, who was experiencing symptoms, tested negative four times before being able to join the team Monday, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com.
Jul 3 2020Calhoun did not attend Friday's practice session, Cameron Cox of 12 Sports Arizona reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun was one of three key pieces of the Diamondbacks roster not in attendance Friday, along with Madison Bumgarner and David Peralta. All three are awaiting clearance to return.
Mar 4 2020Calhoun went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's spring game against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun is 4-for-10 with a home run, five RBI and five walks in six spring appearances. He's batted out of the three hole in four games with one game at cleanup and another batting sixth. The 32-year-old outfielder's declining batting average over the last three seasons suggests a lower placement in the order once the regular season kicks off. As spring training draws to a close, and the lineups take on a regular-season look, a better indication of where Calhoun slots in should emerge.
Dec 24 2019Calhoun signed a two-year deal with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun will make $16 million guaranteed and could make more than that if the Diamondbacks pick up a team option for the 2022 season. The 32-year-old rebounded from a rough 2018 campaign to hit a career-high 33 homers last season. His .232/.325/.467 slash line was good for a respectable 108 wRC+, but he'll have to keep his power numbers up if he's to remain a good fantasy option in 2020, as his batting average has remained low for three straight seasons. He lines up as Arizona's primary option in right field and should see quite a lot of playing time unless his numbers collapse again.
Nov 4 2019Calhoun will become a free agent after the Angels declined his option Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun bounced back from a poor 2018 campaign to hit .232/.325/.467 with a career-high 33 homers, though that evidently wasn't enough for the Angels to keep him around for $14 million. He'll receive a $1 million buyout as he looks for a new home heading into his age-32 season.
Sep 30 2019Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored Sunday in the Angels' 8-5 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun wrapped up the 2019 campaign with just three hits in 24 at-bats over his final seven contests, but his .792 OPS still represented a career-best mark for any season in which he played at least 100 games. Though Calhoun was one of the team's more productive hitters, the Angels are expected to decline the 31-year-old's $14 million team option for 2020 later this fall, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. If that's the case, Calhoun could still re-sign with the Angels later in the offseason at a lower salary or look for work elsewhere as a strong-side platoon option in the outfield.
Sep 30 2019Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored Sunday in the Angels' 8-5 loss to the Astros.
Sep 22 2019Calhoun went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Saturday's win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun provided a pair of insurance runs with a blast to right center field in the ninth inning. The 31-year-old suffered through a 1-for-24 stretch to begin September but has turned things around over the last 10 games, going 12-for-37 with five home runs and seven runs batted in. Overall, Calhoun is slashing .237/.328/.481 with 33 long balls and 74 RBI in 604 plate appearances this season.
Sep 20 2019Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun accounted for the Angels' only run with a 410-foot blast to right center field in the fourth inning. The 32-year-old continues to build upon his single-season career high in homers with four long balls in his last seven games. He is slashing .235/.328/.478 with 32 home runs and 72 RBI in 143 games this season.
Sep 13 2019Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Friday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun went deep twice for the first time this season, including a two-run homer in the third inning, followed by a solo shot in the eighth. The long balls marked career-high number 30 and 31 for the 31-year-old outfielder, who is batting .234/.326/.479 on the year.
Sep 12 2019Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a loss to Cleveland on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun brought the Angels to within a run with a 411-foot shot to center field in the eighth inning, but it proved to be the final tally of the game for either team. The round tripper was Calhoun's first since Aug. 23 and was only his third hit in 30 at-bats in September. The 31-year-old is slashing .231/.325/.467 with 29 homers and 68 RBI in 570 plate appearances this season.
Sep 4 2019Calhoun is not in the lineup Wednesday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Calhoun owns a strong .321/.424/.571 slash line over his last nine games. Brian Goodwin gets the nod in right field in his absence.
Aug 28 2019Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a double, a run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
Aug 25 2019Calhoun is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Aug 24 2019Calhoun went 4-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Astros.
Aug 20 2019Calhoun isn't in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Aug 19 2019Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's win over the White Sox.
Aug 15 2019Calhoun is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.
Aug 11 2019Calhoun went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored Sunday against the Red Sox.
Aug 10 2019Calhoun has been moved to the top of the order for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
Aug 6 2019Calhoun will be on the bench Tuesday against the Reds.
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Jul 24 2019Calhoun went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles and two RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 victory at Dodger Stadium.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2019Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a homer, two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored to contribute to Tuesday's victory over the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 6 2019Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Friday's 5-4 win against the Astros.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 27 2019Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and another run scored in Thursday's victory over the A's.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 18 2019Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs and a walk in Monday's win against the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 10 2019Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-3 win for the Angels over the Dodgers on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 9 2019Calhoun is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Calhoun is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 1 2019Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs batted in and two runs scored in a victory over Seattle on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs batted in and two runs scored in a victory over Seattle on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Calhoun went 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Calhoun went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 16 2019Calhoun (personal) will be reinstated<\/a> from the paternity list ahead of Friday's series opener against the Royals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 13 2019Calhoun was placed on the paternity list Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a home run, walk and three runs in a 13-0 victory against the Tigers on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 22 2018Calhoun went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run to help the Angels to a 14-5 victory over the Astros on Sunday.Calhoun has had a miserable year at the plate for much of 2018, but he's showing signs of life lately, as this seventh-inning long ball off Chris Devenski marked his fourth in his last five games to give him 10 on the season overall. He's still slashing an ugly .190/.247/.331 through 263 at-bats, but hopefully his recent uptick in power is a sign he'll finally start to see those numbers even out back toward his career norms in the second half of the season.
Jul 20 2018Calhoun is out of Friday's starting lineup against the Astros.Calhoun will get a breather to start the second half of the season as Dallas Keuchel toes the rubber for the opposition. Jabari Blash is slated to take over in right field and bat ninth.
Jul 14 2018Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Dodgers.He drove the first pitch he saw in the 10th inning from Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen over the wall in right-center field for his fourth homer in five games and ninth of the year. Calhoun had a rough first three months of the season, but he's now hitting .326 (14-for-43) through 12 games in July with six home runs and 11 RBI.
Jul 11 2018Calhoun went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.Calhoun's solo shot in the fifth was just his sixth of the year, but third since the start of July. The 30-year-old is still recovering from a brutal start to the season and his average (.180) and OBP (.232) are unsightly as a result, but he has been turning the page of late. He's hitting .310 over eight games in July and .273 in 66 at-bats since returning from the disabled list in mid-June.
Jul 4 2018Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Mariners.Calhoun started the year with a horrendous .145/.195/.179 line through the end of May, but he's been quite good since returning from an oblique injury in mid-June. In his last 15 games, he's hit .306 with four home runs.
Jul 3 2018Calhoun is out of the lineup versus the Mariners on Tuesday.Calhoun will take a seat with southpaw Wade LeBlanc on the hill for Seattle. In his place, Chris Young will man right field.
Jul 1 2018Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs scored and a double in Sunday's loss to the Orioles.Calhoun went deep in the eighth inning, but Baltimore had already jumped out to a seven-run lead. He's struggled mightily at the plate through 63 games this season, slashing .168/.221/.248 with four homers, 16 RBI and four stolen bases.
Jul 1 2018Calhoun led off and went 0-for-5 in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Orioles.Calhoun was moved to the leadoff spot after posting a .281/.351/.500 slash line in his previous 11 starts since returning from the disabled list June 18. It is unclear if the 30-year-old's struggles in the new role will cost him leadoff opportunities moving forward. If Calhoun continues to get some run batting atop the order, then the outfielder would stand to receive a boost in run-scoring opportunities while batting in front of Mike Trout, Justin Upton and Albert Pujols (137 combined RBI this season).
Jun 28 2018Calhoun is out of the lineup against Boston on Thursday.Calhoun will be stationed on the bench for the series finale with southpaw Brian Johnson taking the hill for the Red Sox. Michael Hermosillo will draw a start in right field in his stead.
Jun 26 2018Calhoun is not in the lineup Tuesday against in Boston.Calhoun has started to turn things around in seven games since returning from an oblique injury, hitting .318/.375/.636 after hitting .145/.195/.179 over the first two months of the season. He'll sit against the left-handed David Price, with Michael Hermosillo starting in his place in right field.
Jun 21 2018Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two runs scored and a stolen base Thursday against the Blue Jays.Calhoun took John Axford deep in the fourth inning for his third home run of the season. While he has not shown any ability at the plate this season, he has now homered in consecutive games. He also stole his fourth base of the season, a surprising development given that his career-high in a season is five.
Jun 20 2018Calhoun went 1-for-4 with his second home run of the season in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks.Calhoun's sixth-inning homer off of Matt Koch proved to be the deciding run in a tight victory. The 30-year-old has produced well in two games since returning from an oblique injury, and a new batting stance may be the reason behind his improved, yet brief, production, ESPN's Alden Gonzalez reports. Calhoun's production going forward is worth monitoring, in the event his altered approach at the plate can restore his fantasy value.
Jun 19 2018Calhoun went 2-for-3 with a run scored in a 7-4 loss to Arizona on Monday.Calhoun was immediately inserted into the starting lineup upon his return from an oblique injury. The veteran has a lot of work to do on recovering from his horrendous start to the year (.153/.202/.188). Calhoun also has to produce quickly in order fend off Chris Young, who has been heating up in his absence. A platoon situation in right field could develop, but fantasy owners need to see more from Calhoun before giving him consideration, even on the strong side of a time split.
Jun 18 2018Calhoun (oblique) was activated from the disabled list Monday and is batting ninth and playing right field against Arizona.The Angels will hope that the time off fixed Calhoun's issues at the plate, as he was one of the worst hitters in baseball prior to the DL stint, hitting an ugly .145/.195/.179 through 50 games, good for a wRC+ of 3. Jabari Blash was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move.
Jun 13 2018Calhoun (oblique) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group reports.Calhoun appears to be nearing in on a return to the big leagues after resuming baseball activities this past weekend. It's expected that the outfielder will require multiple games at the Triple-A level, but there's a solid chance that he will be activated from the 10-day DL and in the lineup against Oakland at some point this weekend.
Jun 9 2018Calhoun (oblique) has been able to resume some baseball activities, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.Calhoun is currently rehabbing in Arizona, and he's been swinging a bat, although the Angels are by no means rushing him back from the disabled list. There's no timetable for his return quite yet, so it doesn't appear Calhoun will be activated off the DL in the near future.
Jun 2 2018The Angels placed Calhoun on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with a right oblique strain.The injury seemingly comes out of nowhere for the struggling Calhoun, although he did sit out Friday against Texas' right-hander Bartolo Colon. The 30-year-old had a dismal May in which he went 8-for-74 with one RBI and one extra-base hit, bringing his season slash line to .108/.193/.122. Calhoun is eligible to return for the June 12 matchup with the Mariners, but at this point it's unclear how long he is expected to be on the shelf.
May 28 2018Calhoun is not in Monday's lineup against the Tigers.Calhoun will take his usual seat on the bench with a left-hander (Matt Boyd) toeing the rubber for the opposition. In his place, Chris Young will pick up a start in right field and hit ninth as the Angels go with an all right-handed hitting lineup.
May 22 2018Calhoun is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Blue Jays, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.Calhoun will sit out for the second straight game after riding the pine for Sunday's series finale against the Rays. He's struggled of late, slashing .138/.212/.172 over his last 14 games. Calhoun is likely receiving another mental day off as there's been no news of any type of injury.
May 20 2018Calhoun is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Calhoun continues to struggle at the plate and will be given his second game off in the past three days. The right fielder is hitting a career-low .161 with career-worst marks of a four percent walk rate and 27 percent strikeout rate. Michael Hermosillo will take over in right field.
May 18 2018Calhoun is not in the lineup against the Rays on Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.Calhoun will take a seat following eight straight starts as the recently promoted Michael Hermosillo will get the nod in right field while batting ninth during his big-league debut. Look for Calhoun to return to the lineup Saturday.
May 12 2018Calhoun returned to the lineup Friday, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in a loss to the Twins.Calhoun returned from what appeared to be a four-game mental break after getting off to a rough start this year (.172/.197/.213). The veteran outfielder's sudden decline is due in large part to his impatient approach at the plate (0.12 BB/K). The only saving grace -- for his batting average at least -- is that his .225 BABIP is unusually unlucky. Whether or not we see Calhoun's name on the lineup card Saturday will go a long way in telling whether this was truly a scheduled break, or if the longtime starter has lost out on his starting job to Chris Young.
May 9 2018Calhoun is out of the lineup for the fourth straight game Wednesday in Colorado.Calhoun sat against a righty for the first time this season Sunday and did so again Tuesday. Wednesday's benching is an expected one, as he's sat against nearly every lefty so far this year. Still, it's the third straight start for Jabari Blash, and Calhoun is hitting just .165/.193/.209 on the season, so it's possible a changing of the guard is taking place. The Angels currently project to face righties in their next several games, so it should become more clear within a few days whether this switch is a permanent one.
May 8 2018Calhoun is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies.Calhoun is struggling mightily this season, hitting just .167/.195/.211 with a 28 percent strikeout rate through 29 games, so he'll stick on the bench for a third straight game -- two of which have come against right-handed starters. The Angels may simply be allowing the outfielder to clear his head, so it's too early to say he's lost out on a full-time role, but he'll need to turn things around quickly if he wants to keep Jabari Blash or Chris Young from eating into his playing time. Blash is starting in right field and hitting seventh in his stead Tuesday.
May 6 2018Calhoun is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.It wasn't a surprise that the lefty-hitting Calhoun sat out Saturday with a southpaw (Marco Gonzales) starting for Seattle, but the outfielder's absence Sunday versus a right-hander (Felix Hernandez) is more significant. While it's too early to declare that Calhoun has lost out on a full-time gig in right field, he certainly has less job security than he did to begin the season after slashing .167/.195/.211 while striking out in 28 percent of his 118 plate appearances to date. Jabari Blash or Chris Young could eat into Calhoun's playing time if either catches fire at the plate.
May 5 2018Calhoun is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.Left-hander Marco Gonzales will take the mound for the Mariners, sending Calhoun to the bench. The 30-year-old has only five hits in 58 at-bats over his last 16 games, and has also struck out 20 times.
Apr 29 2018Calhoun is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees.Calhoun is hitting just .160 against southpaws this season. With the left-handed CC Sabathia taking the mound for the Yankees, Calhoun will head to the bench and give way to Chris Young in right field.
Apr 21 2018Calhoun is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.Left-hander Derek Holland will take the mound for the Giants, and the Angels will again turn to Chris Young in right field. Calhoun is likely to return to Sunday's lineup, with right-hander Johnny Cueto currently slated to pitch for San Francisco
Apr 19 2018Calhoun is out of the lineup against Boston on Thursday.With southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez taking the hill for the Red Sox, Calhoun will occupy a seat on the pine as Chris Young draws the start in right field. Expect to see him back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against San Francisco with right-hander Jeff Samardzija (pectoral) set to pitch.
Apr 15 2018Calhoun is out of Sunday's lineup against the Royals, 610 Sports Radio Kansas City reports.Southpaw Eric Skoglund is starting for the Royals, so Calhoun will start the game on the bench. The righty hitting Chris Young will start in right field and hit eighth.
Apr 11 2018Calhoun went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Rangers.After getting his first day off of the season Tuesday, Calhoun jumped right back into the fray and extended his hit streak to five games. The 30-year-old has a sluggish .255/.283/.353 slash line through 12 contests, but his seven RBI and nine runs have allowed him to maintain solid fantasy value.
Apr 10 2018Calhoun is out of the lineup for the first time Tuesday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.Calhoun had started all of the Angels' first 11 games so far. The team faces just their second lefty of the season in Martin Perez. Chris Young starts in right field in Calhoun's place, as he seems likely to do against many lefties. Young has a 120 career wRC+ against lefties, compared to Calhoun's 101.
Mar 30 2018Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a triple, a home run and a trio of runs scored in Thursday's Opening Day loss to the Athletics.Calhoun got the offense going early Thursday, tripling in his first at-bat and following that up with his first homer of the 2018 campaign. The Angels lowered their right field fence this offseason, and we got a taste of the benefit that change could have for the club's only everyday left-handed batter. The 30-year-old should be a decent source of pop and RBI batting fifth or sixth in the Halos' improved offense.
Feb 20 2018The right-field fence at Angel Stadium has been lowered from 18 feet to eight feet, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.The Angels had one of the tougher parks for lefties to hit homers in last season, but this change should make things a bit easier for left-handers like Calhoun. With his above-average pull rate (44.7 percent last year), Calhoun could be the player most affected by this change. Don't expect a major boost, but he could show a little more power than the projections expect as a result of this change.
Feb 20 2018Calhoun won't necessarily operate in a right field platoon even after the signing of Chris Young, Jeff Fletcher of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reports.Some thought that a platoon could be put in place given how much success Young had against lefties previously (.861 OPS versus lefties from 2015-2017), but a move like this doesn't seem to be imminent. Fletcher makes it seem like Young is purely a backup to all three outfield spots, implying that Calhoun will still get a fair amount of starts against southpaws. The 30-year-old struggled against lefties last season, but he is only a year removed from batting .290 in 155 at-bats against them. This situation will likely gain some clarity as Cactus League games are played.
Oct 1 2017Calhoun went 3-for-4 with his 19th home run of the season in Saturday's loss to Seattle.Calhoun has moved to the leadoff spot over his last six starts, batting .304 (7-for-23) with two homers, four RBI and six runs since the lineup shift. The 29-year-old is just one long ball away from reaching the 20-homer mark for just the second time in his career. Calhoun's last shot to accomplish the feat will come against the flamethrowing James Paxton in Sunday's season finale.
Sep 28 2017Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the White Sox.Calhoun broke out of his lengthy power drought, delivering his first long ball since Aug. 26. The big day at the plate should pique fantasy owners' interest, but the veteran outfielder was already trending upwards -- literally -- since being moved into the leadoff spot Sunday. The Halos are one of a handful of teams who have four games left on the schedule, giving Calhoun a slight edge over similar assets who may have Thursday off.
Sep 28 2017Calhoun is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun retreats to the bench following Wednesday's loss, which eliminated the Angels from playoff contention. Shane Robinson will pick up a start in his place, while batting ninth in the order.
Sep 27 2017Calhoun led off and went 0-for-3 with a pair of walks and a pair of runs scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the White Sox.Manager Mike Scioscia shuffled his lineup three days ago, placing the struggling outfielder atop the batting order. Calhoun has benefited from the change, reaching base five times and scoring three runs over those three contests. Batting in front of Mike Trout is always a boost to any hitter's confidence, making the 29-year-old a solid source of runs as the season comes to a close.
Sep 21 2017Calhoun went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks, a double and a run scored in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland.Calhoun's bat has cooled off a bit in September (.254/.366/.407) after it appeared that he had turned a corner offensively in August (.300/.396/.489). The 29-year-old's modest power production (17 homers and 67 RBI) and placement in the middle of the Angels' lineup has kept him relevant in deeper formats, but owners looking to make up ground as the season winds down should make sure hotter outfield options aren't available on the waiver wire.
Aug 27 2017Calhoun went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a trio of runs scored in a comeback win over the Astros on Saturday.Calhoun has been scorching hot this month with a .333/.427/.560 slash line through 22 August games. The 29-year-old's overall numbers (.248 batting average, 17 homers and 57 RBI) are slowly climbing towards his career marks after a rough start to the season. Fantasy owners should continue to ride Calhoun's bat down the stretch as he is showing no signs of slowing up.
Aug 21 2017Calhoun went 1-for-2 with three walks and a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Orioles.The homer was Calhoun's third over his last four contests, and he now boasts a .327/.429/.538 triple-slash through 16 August games. The 29-year-old hasn't been as consistent this season as we had become accustomed to, but his recent hot streak places the outfielder back on the fantasy radar in most formats.
Aug 16 2017Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.His first homer in three-plus weeks was a timely one -- he turned a one-run deficit into a one-run lead with one swing of the bat. Calhoun's OPS for the season still sits at just .693 following Wednesday's homer, which is more than 90 points below his mark from last season.
Aug 6 2017Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs and an RBI in Sunday's 11-10 loss to Oakland.Calhoun came in batting just .206 against southpaws, but went 2-for-2 with a double against left-handed starter Sean Manaea. He has produced multi-hit efforts in three consecutive starts to open the month of August after failing to achieve that feat in any of his last 16 July games. This hot streak has done little to improve Calhoun's ugly .241/.318/.376 line.
Aug 4 2017Calhoun (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the A's.As expected, Calhoun is back in the lineup after making a pinch hit appearance Thursday against the Phillies. Calhoun has struggled mightily since the All-Star break with a rough .149/.259/.255 slash line over 47 at-bats. He'll look to get things turned around Friday against Jharel Cotton.
Aug 3 2017Calhoun (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.Calhoun is set to miss his third straight contest as his hamstring is still giving him issues. While general manager Billy Eppler indicated the injury wouldn't force him to the disabled list, that could change if he doesn't return over the weekend. Ramon Flores is starting in his place in right field again.
Aug 3 2017Calhoun (hamstring) said he is available off the bench Thursday and he expects to be back in the lineup for Friday's game against the A's, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.It appears Calhoun is just about over the bout of hamstring soreness that has kept him out of three straight games. He'll likely test out his hammy before Friday's series opener to make sure it feels alright, but expect him to be back in right field in place of Ramon Flores.
Aug 2 2017Calhoun (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.Calhoun remains sidelined for a second straight game as he continues to nurse a hamstring injury. The injury isn't thought to be serious enough to warrant a trip to the DL, so it's possible that he'll be back in the lineup for Thursday's series finale. In the meantime, Ramon Flores will continue to man right field in his stead.
Aug 1 2017Calhoun (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.While his injury isn't expected to warrant a trip to the DL, it's still bothersome enough to keep him out of Tuesday's series opener. Calhoun should be considered day-to-day, while recently recalled Ramon Flores will start in his place in right field for the time being.
Jul 31 2017General manager Billy Eppler said Calhoun (hamstring) won't require a trip to the disabled list, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.Eppler said Calhoun is being considered day-to-day, as Monday's tests revealed his hamstring injury is something between spasms and a Grade 1 strain. Shane Robinson will likely man right field while the 29-year-old is on the mend, though it doesn't sound like he'll miss too much time.
Jul 30 2017Calhoun exited Sunday's game against the Blue Jays with right hamstring soreness.Calhoun is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday in Los Angeles, at which point we'll have a better idea as to the severity of his hamstring injury. He'll be considered day-to-day for the time being.
Jul 30 2017Calhoun exited Sunday's game against the Blue Jays early with an apparent injury, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.Calhoun was 0-for-2 at the plate before being replaced by Shane Robinson in right field in the third inning. The reason for Calhoun's early departure is not yet known, but that information should become available following the conclusion of Sunday's contest.
Jul 26 2017Calhoun went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Indians.The 29-year-old has been slumping since returning from the break (3-for-23), so Tuesday's three-run shot may be a sign that he is breaking out of his mini slump. Calhoun is power is right on pace with his career marks, but his .234 batting average has severely limited his fantasy value this year. That said, his .270 BABIP remains over 30 points lower than his previous four-year average, so if his luck turns in the second half he could regain standard-league value.
Jul 19 2017Calhoun is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun will get the day off after starting the past four games, and with the Angels facing left-hander Gio Gonzalez for the series finale. In his place, Shane Robinson draws the start in right, batting seventh.
Jul 6 2017Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Twins.The 29-year-old has now homered in two straight games and collected multiple hits in three straight. After seeing his batting average bottom out at .205 at the end of May, Calhoun has regained his swagger at the plate, slashing .318/.384/.508 with seven homers, three steals, 21 runs and 25 RBI in 35 games.
Jul 5 2017Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Twins.The homer marked the 29-year-old's first in 21 contests, but he has batted a respectable .268 with 10 runs and a pair of steals over that span. Calhoun has made strides in correcting his batting average over the past month and a half, but he is still lacking in the power department, slugging .384 after posting slugging percentages over .420 over his previous four seasons. The veteran outfielder should see a boost in value when Mike Trout (thumb) returns shortly after the All-Star break, giving Calhoun the protection in the lineup he has been lacking over the past five weeks.
Jun 27 2017Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a walk, two stolen bases and a run scored in Monday's win over the Dodgers.The pair of steals were Calhoun's third and fourth respectively. The veteran outfielder has never tallied more than five stolen bases in any of his previous seasons, so he is on pace to set a new career high. The 29-year-old still owns a disappointing .249/.329/.386 slash line through 77 games, but a strong showing in June (.344/.415/.544) has placed him back on the fantasy map.
Jun 19 2017Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Royals.Calhoun has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball this month, slashing .359/.440/.609 in 74 June plate appearances. Hopefully fantasy owners didn't give up on the veteran outfielder when he struggled out of the gates, as his current .279 BABIP (.304 career BABIP) indicates that he has more positive luck coming his way. Continue to ride the wave of production if you own the 29-year-old.
Jun 15 2017Calhoun was 2-for-4 with one run scored Thursday against the Royals.The month of June has been kind to Calhoun, who is hitting .373 with five home runs and 14 RBI over the last 14 games. He's now hitting .240, which is much more respectable than the .207 average he carried into the month. With all of the shakeups and injuries that the Angels' outfield has seen recently, Calhoun has been the constant in right field. It figures to stay that way, especially if he continues this hot streak.
Jun 12 2017Calhoun went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run during Sunday's win over Houston.Calhoun has caught fire of late with seven multi-hit showing through his past 10 games for a 1.283 OPS, four home runs, 13 RBI and eight runs. He still sports a lackluster .239/.325/.382 slash line for the season, but his recent heater has his counting stats closer to where fantasy owners would expect (nine homers, 30 RBI and 29 runs). The 29-year-old outfield is getting himself back on track to post another serviceable campaign.
Jun 10 2017Kalhoun went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run scored Friday against the Angels.As with all Angels outfielders, given the absence of Mike Trout (thumb), Kalhoun has been called upon to impress, and recently, he has. Since the start of June, he is 13-for-27 with four home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs scored in 27 at-bats.
Jun 7 2017Calhoun went 2-for-2 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Tigers.He seems to be taking it upon himself to step up with Mike Trout (thumb) out of action, and Calhoun now has four homers and four multi-hit performances in his last five games. His .234/.319/.390 slash line on the season remains below expectations, but the streaky outfielder can improve those numbers in a hurry if he stays hot.
Jun 4 2017Calhoun went 2-for-4 with his eighth home run of the season in Saturday's win over Minnesota.The veteran has picked things up at the plate recently, collecting three multi-hit performances with three homers over his last three contests. His .224 batting average has been suppressed by a poor .256 BABIP, but his luck appears to be catching up with his career norms in the month of June. Calhoun is back on a 20-homer pace, and his batting average and run production should follow suit while serving as the club's two-hole hitter in Mike Trout's (thumb) absence.
Jun 2 2017Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Thursday's loss to the Twins.It's no secret that the 29-year-old has struggled this season (.213/.293/.348), but he was clearly seeing the ball well in this one, and it could be the spark the veteran needed to finally pick things up at the plate. If Calhoun was dropped due to his slow start, giving him another shot in anticipation of a potential hot streak could prove fruitful.
May 24 2017Calhoun is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Calhoun is batting just .212 over his past 30 games, so he'll head to the bench for the first time in five games. Ben Revere will enter the fold in the outfield to fill his void.
May 21 2017Calhoun will start in right field and bat sixth in the order Sunday against the Mets, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.The lefty-hitting Calhoun is batting just .164 in May and the Mets are bringing a southpaw to the hill in Tommy Milone, so Angels manager Mike Scioscia decided it was best to drop the slumping outfielder in the order, at least on a temporary basis. Andrelton Simmons will move into the No. 2 spot that Calhoun had previously been occupying.
May 17 2017Calhoun is not in the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox.Calhoun has collected just three hits over the last eight games and struck out 13 times in 30 at-bats over that span, so he'll head to the bench to clear his head Wednesday. Cameron Maybin will slide over to right field for the game, allowing Ben Revere to start in left field.
May 15 2017Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's 5-3 win over the White Sox.It was a much needed long ball for Calhoun, who came into the game with just two hits in his previous six contests. It was his fifth home run of the season, but he's still slashing just .226/.298/.355 on the year. With Yunel Escobar (hamstring) on the disabled list, Calhoun could flourish in the leadoff spot hitting ahead of Mike Trout and Albert Pujols.
May 13 2017Calhoun was moved down to fifth in the batting order Friday, going 2-for-3 with a steal and a run scored in a win over the Tigers.Manager Mike Scioscia wanted to shake up his lineup in order to spark a slumping offense, and it worked Friday. Moving out of a favorable spot in front of Mike Trout will result in tougher at-bats for Calhoun, but it could also lead to increased RBI opportunities. A change in the lineup could also help spark the veteran's slumping bat. He is slashing just .236/.308/.354 through 37 games.
May 4 2017Calhoun went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Mariners.His shot off Edwin Diaz in the ninth inning, his fourth long ball of the year, brought the Angels to within one run, but his teammates couldn't complete the comeback. Calhoun has now homered in three straight games and has five multi-hit performances in the last week, giving him an impressive .353/.371/.647 slash line over that seven-game stretch.
May 3 2017Calhoun went 1-for-6 with a two-run home run -- his second in as many days -- in an extra-inning win over the Mariners.The veteran outfielder was ice cold to start the season, but he has been heating up over the past week, batting .345 (10-for-29) with two homers and four RBI in his last six contests. Calhoun's batting average (.250) and on-base percentage (.325) have returned to normal levels, but his .361 slugging percentage is well below his career average. His current power surge proves that the 29-year-old can still hit the ball with authority, so better days are ahead.
Apr 30 2017Calhoun went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over Texas.Despite Calhoun's slow start to the year and mediocre .255/.333/.343 slash line, he does have multi-hit games in four of his last five games and appears to be heating up for his owners. The left-handed hitting outfielder should be a decent source of runs and RBI in the Angels lineup, but don't expect him to return to the 20-homer mark. He should be owned in all mixed formats despite his slow start.
Apr 29 2017Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's loss to the Rangers.Calhoun has been disappointing thus far to those who expected him to replicate his solid .786 OPS from last season, but he seems to be getting back to his old self. Saturday marked the third time in four games that the 29-year-old collected multiple hits, and he's also struck out just twice in that same span.
Apr 27 2017Calhoun went 3-for-5 with an RBI single in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Athletics.Much like new teammate Cameron Maybin, Calhoun has thus far been unable to follow up a solid 2016 campaign with a successful encore, as Wednesday's production still leaves his line at .238/.326/.310 over his first 93 plate appearances. However, there are signs the veteran outfielder may be breaking out of his slumber, as he's now hit safely in three straight and six of his last seven, while reaching safely in seven straight overall. Calhoun's three-hit night also marked his first multi-hit effort since April 12 versus the Rangers.
Apr 19 2017Calhoun is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.This is hardly a surprise considering the Angels are facing a tough lefty in Dallas Keuchel and Calhoun is coming off another 0-fer Tuesday -- a four-strikeout showing against Houston. Calhoun's average has dropped nearly 100 points (from .316 to .218) over the course of the last five games. He is 1-for-12 against southpaws so far after batting .290/.366/.465 against left-handed pitching last season.
Apr 19 2017Calhoun had a rough day at the plate Tuesday, going 0-for-5 with four strikeouts in a 5-2 win over Houston.After a hot start to the season, the 29-year-old's bat has gone ice-cold recently. Calhoun has failed to record a hit in his last 17 at-bats, watching his batting average dip to .218 in the process. He has too much of a recent track record to simply be dumped this early in the season, so owners should ride out the slump or simply bench the outfielder until he turns things around.
Apr 15 2017Calhoun will drop down to fifth in the order for Saturday's game against the Royals.Saturday marks the first time this season that Calhoun isn't batting second in the Angels' order. That said, it's possible that manager Mike Scioscia wanted to shake things up in the lineup after the Angels were held to seven combined runs over their last three games. Calhoun and the Angels will be facing right-hander Nathan Karns on Saturday.
Apr 8 2017Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a double in Friday's 5-1 win over the Mariners.Calhoun's power to all fields was on display in this one as he launched a ground rule double to left in his first at-bat before his two-run homer to center in the seventh inning put the game out of reach. His .348 OBP last season was a career high, and despite seeing his home runs drop off from 2015, his slugging percentage rose due to his 35 doubles which were also a personal best. Calhoun is off to a great start to 2017 and carries a 1.008 OPS through five games.
Apr 6 2017Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a run in Wednesday's 5-0 victory over the A's.Calhoun was a table-setter out of the No. 2 hole and initiated Jharel Cotton's fifth-inning exit with the first of three consecutive singles by the Angels. The 29-year-old outfielder eventually came around to score on an Albert Pujols single for the final run of the night, and he's opened the 2017 season by hitting safely and scoring in each of the first three games.
Mar 6 2017Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Sunday's spring training loss to the Reds.The home run is nice, but a spring training home run for a player who has his position locked up doesn't hold much weight. The positive here regarding Calhoun is the fact that he is playing regularly and producing after undergoing offseason surgery. He had been the model of good health prior to the surgery, so we have to give him the benefit of the doubt until he officially misses a large chunk of games.
Feb 28 2017Calhoun (abdomen) went 1-for-2 with an RBI single in his spring debut Monday.The 29-year-old outfielder had previously been held out of game action following core muscle surgery back in October, but he picked up right where he left off at the end of the 2016 campaign with his third inning hit to drive in Andrelton Simmons. Calhoun didn't seem to show any ill effects from the surgery during his first game action, so he should be able to slot back into the Angels lineup moving forward with the hope of building off his career-best .786 OPS he posted last season.
Feb 26 2017Calhoun (abdomen) will make his Cactus League debut Monday, according to the Orange County Register.Calhoun underwent offseason surgery to repair a bilateral core muscle injury and the plan was for him to be ready by spring training. It appears that he has met that timetable and will make his debut -- with several other everyday players -- on Monday. Calhoun is one of the more dependable mid-tier outfielders in fantasy, seeing at least 672 plate appearances over the past two seasons while providing some pop and run production.
Jan 18 2017Calhoun (core muscle injury) signed a three-year, $26 million contract extension with the Angels on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.The contract extension buys Calhoun out of his remaining three years of arbitration, and includes a $14 million player option for 2020, when he would become a free agent for the first time. The Angels have struggled to surround Mike Trout with quality complementary bats in recent seasons, but Calhoun is one of the few exceptions. Though he saw an eight-homer reduction from the 26 he slugged in 2015, Calhoun didn't surrender any power, as his ISO held steady last season, while his .271/.348/.438 slash line represented an improvement in each area. The 29-year-old was also a picture of durability, missing five games or less for the second year in a row. Calhoun is still recovering from offseason surgery to address a core muscle injury, but he's expected to be ready to go for spring training.
Jan 18 2017Calhoun signed a three-year, $26 million contract extension with the Angels on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.The contract extension buys Calhoun out of his remaining three years of arbitration, and includes a $14 million player option for 2020, when he would become a free agent for the first time. The Angels have struggled to surround Mike Trout with quality complementary bats in recent seasons, but Calhoun is one of the few exceptions. Though he saw an eight-homer reduction from the 26 he slugged in 2015, Calhoun didn't surrender any power, as his ISO held steady last season, while his .271/.348/.438 slash line represented an improvement in each area. The 29-year-old was also a picture of durability, missing five games or less for the second year in a row. Calhoun is still recovering from offseason surgery to address a core muscle injury, but he's expected to be ready to go for spring training.
Jan 13 2017Calhoun (abdomen) agreed to a one-year, $6.35 million contract with the Angels on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.Calhoun's home run total fell back into the teens last year, but his hard-hit (35.3 percent) and flyball (39.9) rates suggest a return to 20-plus homers is possible, if not likely. Further, he greatly improved his strikeout and walk rates, which would seem to give him a higher batting average floor moving forward. The 29-year-old underwent surgery in October to repair a bilateral core muscle injury but is expected to be 100 percent for spring training.
Oct 11 2016The Angels announced that Calhoun will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a bilateral core muscle injury.The origin of Calhoun's setback is uncertain, as he was not held out of any late-season action -- other than for the birth of his child -- and actually had his best month of the season in September. No matter, he will need 6-to-8 weeks tor recover from Tuesday's procedure. The Angels expect him to resume his "normal offseason training regime" following his recovery period, and barring any setbacks, he is expected to be back at 100 percent when spring training begins next February.
Sep 29 2016Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a win over the A's on Wednesday.Calhoun seemed to hit a wall in July and August, but has really picked up the pace to close out the season, as he is slugging .591 in his last 88 at-bats. The fact that he has yet to reach the 20-homer mark is likely disheartening for owners, but he increased his walk rate by more than three percent from 2015, and should remain a solid mid-round option on 2017 draft boards.
Sep 23 2016Calhoun (personal) is starting in right field and hitting second Friday against the Astros.He missed three games to be with his family after the birth of his child, but appeared as a pinch hitter Thursday, so his return Friday was expected. Calhoun should finish out the season as the Angels' starting right fielder.
Sep 22 2016Calhoun (personal) rejoined the Angels on Thursday following a leave of absence to be with his newborn child. He's not in the starting lineup.He may be available to pinch hit tonight, but this bodes well for his chances of returning to starting duty Friday. Fantasy players can expect to slide him back in.
Sep 22 2016Calhoun (personal) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.It's his fourth straight day off following the birth of his child. With 40-man September rosters, the Halos have not needed to give him paternity list designation. He's day-to-day heading into Friday action, with Rafael Ortega continuing to occupy right field in Calhoun's stead.
Sep 21 2016Calhoun (personal) remains a href=https://twitter.com/AChodzkoAngels/status/778698393480667136>out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers.Calhoun has been away from the team since Monday afternoon following the birth of his child, and Wednesday will mark his third straight absence from the lineup. With rosters expanded, the Angels don't need to worry about the paternity list designation, so Calhoun should be considered day-to-day in advance of Thursday's series-opener against Houston.
Sep 20 2016Calhoun (personal) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers.He was away from the team Monday to be with his wife as they were expecting the birth of their child, and he is apparantly still away to be with his family Tuesday. With expanded rosters, the Angels don't need to designate Calhoun as being on the paternity list, but he should be back in a day or two. Rafael Ortega is starting in right field and hitting sixth Tuesday.
Sep 19 2016Calhoun is away from the team Monday, as he and his wife are expecting their first child.The Angels are unlikely to place Calhoun on the paternity list this late in the season, but the outfielder will miss at least one game and perhaps more. Shane Robinson will get the starting nod in right field in Calhoun's place Monday, and he'll bat ninth in the order against the Rangers' Martin Perez.
Sep 5 2016Calhoun walked, homered and scored twice in a 2-for-5 game in Monday's win over the Athletics.Calhoun extended his hitting streak to four games with the effort and now has three home runs, two walks and six RBI over that stretch. While he is unlikely to match his career high 26 home runs from last season, his OPS is up to .780, his best mark since he started playing regularly in the Angels outfield in 2014.
Aug 30 2016Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer and two runs scored Monday against the Reds.Calhoun was one of four Angels to hit both a double and a home run, as their lineup teed off on Reds starter Dan Straily in a 9-2 victory. The leadoff man has put together a six-game hitting streak following a cold stretch in which he managed just a lone single in five games. There's still much room for improvement considering the long ball was only Calhoun's third since Jun. 25.
Aug 9 2016Calhoun hit a solo home run in a 2-for-4 game Tuesday against the CubsWith the blast, Calhoun broke a 35-game homerless stretch that spanned the entire month of July. He at least managed a sharp 19:21 BB:K and a .327 OBP over that stretch, but with no power to speak of, he saw his OPS drop from .824 to .762. Calhoun hit 26 home runs last season in 159 games. With 11 homers in 110 games this year, he has little chance of reaching that mark again.
Jul 30 2016Calhoun is not in the lineup for Saturday's tilt with Boston, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun will be replaced in the lineup by Shane Robinson who's starting in right and batting ninth. Calhoun's production has dipped slightly since the start of the second half as he's gone just 10-for-47 (.213) in his last 14 games. He does have eight runs and seven RBI during that span, however.
Jul 4 2016Calhoun is out of the lineup Monday against the Rays.Calhoun will get just his second day off of the regular season, as he has made 81 starts in 82 games for the Angels so far this year. With Monday being the second of back-to-back day games for the Halos, the timing was appropriate for a maintenance day. Shane Robinson will draw the start in right field in his stead.
Jun 22 2016Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and an RBI in a loss to the Astros on Wednesday.Owners have come to expect this kind of consistent production from Calhoun, but the stolen base is a nice surprise, as it is just the second time he has swiped a bag this season. It wasn't too long ago that Calhoun was projected to take 12-15 bases in a year, and while that may be a stretch in 2016, he has enough power and plate discipline that anything in the 8-10 range would likely be considered a fantastic benefit. He is now slashing .292/.368/.457 with nine homers in 267 at-bats.
Jun 18 2016Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the A's on Friday.Calhoun's drive in the third inning was the only run the Angels would get off starter Kendall Graveman. Owners have likely given up on the idea that Calhoun will turn into a stolen base threat, but he has held his batting average near the .300 mark for most of the season, which will make him a valuable asset as long as he can keep the power coming.
Jun 15 2016Calhoun went 2-for-3 with a homer, a double and two RBI against the Twins on Tuesday.Calhoun has shown some tangible improvements following the 2015 season, raising his walk rate, lowering his strikeout rate and registering a hard contact rate over 32 percent. He is slashing .295/.369/.461 with eight homers over 64 games.
Jun 4 2016Calhoun was 2-for-4 with a pair of runs, a homer, a pair of RBI and two walks as the Angels piled it on the Pirates on Friday night.Every starter except the pitcher (the game was played in Pittsburgh) reached base at least twice via the Angels' 15 hits and 10 walks. Six different players logged an RBI in the balanced attack.
Jun 4 2016Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Pirates.The 28-year-old posted his fourth multi-hit effort in his last six games, and blasted his third homer in the last five contests in the process. Calhoun has ramped up his impactful contact over the last three weeks, during which four of his six round-trippers on the season have transpired. A stellar May in which he slashed .324/.407/.438-- along with his 4-for-11 start to June-- has Calhoun's season line up to .302/.384/.455.
May 29 2016Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple, three walks, two runs and a strikeout Sunday against Houston.Calhoun remains one of the most consistent hitters in the Angels' lineup, and he did a nice job filling out the stat sheet in this game. The 28-year-old outfielder has hit safely in eight of the past 10 games, slashing .286/.362/.452 with four extra-base hits over that span.
May 23 2016Calhoun is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.This is Calhoun's first day off this season as the 28-year-old has been one of the most consistent performers on the team. Although his home run total is down through 44 games, his .290/.368/.407 line and 21 RBI are impressive. Calhoun's strikeout rate is down approximately five percent and his walk rate is up approximately three percent, showing his improved control at the plate. This could be a career year if the Arizona native continues his current pace.
May 2 2016Calhoun went 3-for-4 with a walk, a run scored, two RBI and his first stolen base of the season in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Rangers.After a rough patch at the end of April, Calhoun is heating up again and now has six hits in his last three games to push his slash line on the season back up to .289/.360/.433. As long as he keeps hitting second ahead of Mike Trout and the heart of the Angels' order, Calhoun should be able to maintain solid fantasy value.
Apr 13 2016Calhoun went 3-for-5 with two RBI and scored a run in Wednesday's win against the Athletics. He's now got a hit in eight of the team's nine games this season, including seven in a row.The 28-year-old outfielder is now slashing .387/.441/.452 through the team's first nine games of the season. After hitting a career-high 26 homers a year ago, Calhoun has yet to smack one out in 2016. He's obviously seeing the ball very well in the early going, so it's only a matter of time before he goes yard.
Mar 18 2016Calhoun has collected 10 hits in 28 at-bats over 10 games this spring.Only two of those hits have gone for extra bases, but Calhoun is looking comfortable at the plate as he attempts to build on the career-best 26 home runs he hit last season. The power surge may have altered the Angels' perception of Calhoun, as Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reported last week that he will likely bat fifth against right-handed pitching.
Jan 26 2016Calhoun agreed to a one-year, $3.4 million deal with the Angels on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, SB Nation's Chris Cotillo reports.The club had offered $2.35 million, and Calhoun had asked for $3.9 million, so the player was able to do better than the midpoint in this case. Of course, both sides know this is still a great bargain for the team, as Calhoun has been worth 7.5 fWAR over the past two seasons. He should occupy the No. 2 spot in the order in 2016, right in front of Mike Trout, and should be a solid OF3 in standard leagues.
Oct 28 2015Calhoun became arbitration-eligible by the margin of one day, the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun will be eligible for arbitration this year, meaning he'll earn millions more than the $600,000 minimum salary he would have otherwise been paid this season, plus he'll get a fourth year of arbitration instead of three.
Sep 30 2015Calhoun went 2-for-4 with his 25th homer, a walk and two RBI against Oakland on Wednesday.The long ball was the 50th of his MLB career. He continues to build on his career highs in homers and RBI (82 now), but Calhoun's still pretty one-dimensional as a hitter -- he's got just a .314 OBP on the season, and there's been no sign that his plate discipline is improving. In fact, his strikeout rate has spiked overall this year, while his walk rate is a bit lower than last season's.
Sep 23 2015Calhoun hit his 24th home run Wednesday, going 2-for-5 with two RBI in a 6-5 win over the Astros.Calhoun's performance Wednesday put an end to a two week slump, as the 27-year-old entered the game on a 5-for-45 skid. It's been an up and down year for Calhoun, who has posted a career-high home run total but seen his strikeout and walk rates regress.
Sep 11 2015Calhoun went 2-for-4 with two RBI in a 3-2 win over the Astros on Friday.Calhoun seems to be the only Angel hitting right now as he continues to rake. In his current nine-game hit streak, Calhoun has 16 hits, including three home runs, eight RBI and 10 runs scored. Calhoun may be better served hitting in the heart of the Angels order, but considering they have no one who profiles as a leadoff hitter on the roster, he'll remain there for the rest of the season.
Sep 9 2015Calhoun went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday.Calhoun has had no problem with elite pitching of late, homering off Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw on back-to-back days. The 27-year-old is off to a fast start in September, notching three home runs and five RBI in 32 at-bats.
Aug 29 2015Calhoun went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in an 8-3 loss to the Indians on Saturday.Calhoun homered on the first pitch of the game off Corey Kluber for his 20th dinger of the season. August has not been friendly to Calhoun though, as he's been barely above the Mendoza Line for the month.
Aug 21 2015Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 9-2 loss to Toronto on Saturday.It was a garbage time homer when the Angels were down 8-1, but a dinger is a dinger. He now has 19 homers and 66 RBI after a rough start to the season, and he's finally living up to the expectations fantasy owners had for him at the beginning of the year.
Aug 14 2015Calhoun went 2-for-5 with a two-RBI double in a win over the Royals on Thursday.Calhoun's hit in the ninth inning capped a four-run outburst against Kansas City closer Greg Holland, helping the Angels snap a three-game losing streak. Calhoun has kept up his hot hitting after having his best month of the season in July, tallying an .840 OPS with three homers in August.
Aug 9 2015Calhoun went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Sunday's victory over the Orioles.Calhoun is riding a four-game hit streak with a pair of home runs over that span. He's not hitting for a .276/.330/.441 slash line with 16 home runs and 60 RBI as a part of the powerful Angels outfield.
Aug 5 2015Calhoun hit a solo homer in four at-bats, Wednesday against the Indians.Calhoun provided the only offense for the Angels over the first eight innings, before his teammates got to Cody Allen in the ninth with three runs for the win. Calhoun has two homers in his last four games, but he also had a homer stolen by Michael Bourn on Monday.
Aug 1 2015Calhoun is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.Calhoun has started every game in right field for the Angels since April 17, so there could be a new normal in the now-crowded Angels outfield. In fairness, Calhoun is only getting benched against Clayton Kershaw, so the possibility remains he could get starts against all but the toughest of left-handed starters.
Jul 31 2015Calhoun went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in a 5-3 loss to the Dodgers on Friday.Calhoun finished his fantastic July with a .302 average and .892 OPS. Those numbers obliterate his season numbers and it appears he's finding some rhythm at the plate after a dreadful first three months. His 22% strikeout rate is a career-high and that may have been the cause of his early struggles
Jul 20 2015Calhoun homered yet again Monday, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.The outfielder now has three home runs in his last two games, with another game to play later Monday night. Calhoun now has six home runs this month and has driven in 51 runs for the season. He is approaching career-highs in both stats here in mid-July.
Jul 19 2015Calhoun went 3-for-3 with two home runs and a walk in a win over the Red Sox on Saturday.Calhoun notched the first multi-homer game of his career Saturday, giving him five this month. The 27-year-old struggled in May and June, but has really caught fire of late, turning in six multi-hit efforts in his last 10 contests.
Jul 6 2015Calhoun went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Rangers on Sunday.Calhoun is likely sad to see the end of his stint at Globe Life park, as he went 6-for-14 during the three-game set, hitting two homers and driving in eight runs over that span. The 27-year-old has struggled for most of the season, but is starting out July the right way, as he has notched a 1.128 OPS over his first 18 at-bats.
Jul 5 2015Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Rangers on Friday.Calhoun has struggled in the power department this season, as he is slugging just .393 over 78 games, but he has had a productive weekend in Texas, going 4-for-9 with three extra-base hits in his last two contests.
Jul 4 2015Calhoun went 2-for-5 with four RBI and a run scored in the win over the Rangers on Friday night.The Angels have settled on a new configuration with the lineup in recent weeks, as Calhoun has been steadily used as the team's No. 2 hitter ahead of Mike Trout and Albert Pujols in every game since June 16. Unfortunately, the production hasn't increased much, as he's hitting .215/.271/.323 with one homer, eight RBI and four runs scored during that span.
Jun 27 2015Calhoun hit a two-run homer in the first inning of Saturday's 4-2 win over the Mariners.It was his only hit of the day and he struck out in two of his other three at-bats, but it's nice to see Calhoun hit a homer off a lefty -- just the second time he's done that this year. Really, though, Calhoun has been having a quiet season regardless of the opponent; his numbers have disappointed fantasy owners across the board.
Jun 13 2015Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in a win over the A's on FridayCalhoun's tie-breaking shot in the bottom of the eighth turned out to be the deciding blow in the contest, after Mike Trout launched a solo homer of his own two batters earlier. Calhoun has 10 hits in his last seven games.
Jun 9 2015Calhoun knocked in four runs as part of a 3-for-5 game Tuesday against Tampa Bay.Calhoun doubled and scored a run as well. Calhoun had gone seven games without an extra-base hit before the double of Rays starter Nathan Karns. Calhoun has been steady, but with a .399 slugging percentage, his power production is well below last year's effort (17 home runs, .450 slugging percentage).
May 30 2015Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Tigers on Saturday.Calhoun and the Angels overwhelmed Detroit starter Shane Greene on Saturday, as they struck for five home runs in less than two innings. Calhoun has been a steady performer early this season, and is now on pace for 16 homers and 10 stolen bases.
May 20 2015Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two runs scored in a win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday.Calhoun has been a solid asset early this season, as he now has an .810 OPS and four home runs in 36 games. Manager Mike Scioscia recently announced that Calhoun would be the team's cleanup hitter moving forward, which is a nice surprise for owners, as his RBI totals could show improvement hitting behind Albert Pujols and Mike Trout.
May 18 2015Manager Mike Scioscia indicated Monday that Calhoun will permanently slot in as the Angels' cleanup hitter, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun has served mostly as the club's leadoff hitter this season, but it appears the team will make a permanent lineup shift in an attempt to produce more offensively. Calhoun sits at .302/.359/.434 with three home runs on the season, and the move to the cleanup spot should lead to more RBI opportunities moving forward.
May 9 2015Calhoun went 2-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI double in the 6-5 loss to the Astros Saturday.Calhoun is a beast at the leadoff slot for the Angels and raised his average above .300 with this two-hit performance. He'll be a good source to contribute across the board in runs, RBI, steals, and average all season long.
May 5 2015Calhoun is back in the leadoff spot Tuesday against the Mariners.With lefty James Paxton on the mound for the Mariners this makes sense. Calhoun has a higher career OBP (.351) against lefties but a higher career SLG (.450) against righties, so he could return to the middle of the Angels' order when an opposing righty takes the mound.
May 3 2015Calhoun will once again bat cleanup Sunday against the Giants, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.Calhoun has hit leadoff 17 times in 23 games this season, but manager Mike Scioscia recently bumped Erick Aybar up to that role. If the change holds, Calhoun will see more opportunities to drive in runs, but may not score as many without Mike Trout hitting behind him in the lineup. Calhoun has hit safely in three straight games since the switch, collecting four RBI over that span.
May 1 2015Calhoun went 2-for-5 with three RBI in Thursday's win over Oakland.Placed in the cleanup slot, Calhoun delivered, pulling his batting average up to a shiny .315 in the process. Calhoun's average lagged for the first two months of last season before he was able to pull it up; this year, off to a finer start, he could end up being an asset in that category, rounding out a fantasy line that already includes pop and speed.
Apr 24 2015Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a win over the A's on Thursday.Calhoun's shot in the third inning was the only hit for the Angels in the contest, but it was enough to take home the victory behind starter Nick Tropeano and the bullpen. Calhoun has come to life recently, notching five hits and two home runs in his last three games,.
Apr 22 2015Calhoun had a big night against the A's on Tuesday, going 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and three runs scored.Calhoun went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts Monday, but was able to answer the call Tuesday, collecting his third multi-hit game in the last seven contests. He heads into the series finale with a slash line of .293/.326/.537 in 11 games this season.
Apr 17 2015Calhoun (calf) will return to the lineup and lead off Friday against the Astros, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Calhoun has been sidelined since Saturday due to the calf issue, but he'll rejoin the lineup Friday. Assuming no setbacks occur, he should be in the lineup consistently moving forward.
Apr 15 2015Calhoun (calf) remains out of the lineup Wednesday, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.Calhoun is not expected to start again until Friday at the earliest, so his absence Wednesday should not come as a big surprise. Collin Cowgill will make his fourth straight start in right field in Calhoun's place.
Apr 14 2015Calhoun (calf) had a pinch-hit single late in Monday's win over the Rangers.This only reinforces the notion that Calhoun is close to returning to the lineup. He may be back as early as Tuesday.
Apr 14 2015Calhoun (calf) was available to pinch hit in Tuesday's game, but missed his third straight start.It was earlier reported that Calhoun wouldn't be available until Friday's game, so expect that to stay the same. In six games so far this season, he's 5-for-21 from the plate with one home run and five RBIs.
Apr 14 2015Calhoun (calf) does not expect to return to the lineup until Friday at the earliest, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.Calhoun singled in a pinch-hit appearance Monday, lending some hope to him returning before the end of the Rangers series, but it sounds like he will be held out at least through Thursday's off day. "It's not there yet," Calhoun said of the calf.
Apr 14 2015Calhoun (calf) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun made a pinch-hit appearance in Monday's game, smacking an RBI single in the top of the ninth inning, but was then lifted for a pinch runner and apparently he's not quite ready to return to the field. Collin Cowgill will draw the start in right field again but fall down to the eight-hole in the order against right-hander Nick Martinez.
Apr 13 2015Calhoun (calf) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.Calhoun will sit for a second consecutive day after being a late scratch Sunday as he nurses a calf strain. The 27-year-old is still considered day-to-day and could return for Tuesday's contest, but Collin Cowgill will lead off and man the right field duties in his absence.
Apr 13 2015Calhoun (calf) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun is on the bench for the second day in a row Monday as he continues to deal with a calf strain -- an issue he says has been nagging him for over a week. It appears as though the 27-year-old is progressing well, but it's still worthwhile to check back in once manager Mike Scioscia fills out his lineup card Tuesday.
Apr 12 2015Calhoun is not in Sunday's lineup due to a calf strain, Pedro Moura of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun was a bit of a surprise scratch Sunday, as he typically gets the starting nod when a right-handed pitcher is on the hill. Even with righty Yordano Ventura scheduled to start for the opposing Royals, Collin Cowgill drew the start in right field. This was a red flag that something may be up, but the ailment isn't expected to have long-term consequences, as Calhoun hopes to return to action Monday against the Rangers.
Apr 12 2015Calhoun isn't in the lineup Sunday against the Royals.Calhoun will take a day off Sunday despite the right-handed Yordano Ventura on the mound. He's expected to sit against most south paws, but it appears he may get the occasional day off against righties as well.
Apr 12 2015Calhoun had hit a home run and a double while scoring two runs Saturday against the Royals.Calhoun added three RBIs Saturday and is batting .200 on the season. This was Calhoun's first multi-hit game of the year.
Mar 28 2015Calhoun (triceps) was back in the lineup Saturday, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.This ought to alleviate any concerns fantasy owners may have had about Calhoun's status for Opening Day.
Mar 27 2015Calhoun (triceps) will not play in Friday's spring game, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun will sit out Friday after being struck by a pitch on the arm the day before. He is considered day-to-day and should return to action shortly.
Mar 27 2015Calhoun (triceps) could return Saturday in the Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.Calhoun won't take the field Friday against the Diamondbacks after taking some bumps Thursday, but the fact that he appears ready to return is a good sign that the injury will not cloud his status ahead of Opening Day.
Mar 26 2015Calhoun suffered a right triceps contusion in Thursday's spring training game, causing him to exit early.A contusion is likely one of the better scenarios for Calhoun, as it shouldn't cause him to miss extended time. Assuming the issue doesn't turn into something worse, he should return to the lineup at some point in the near future and should be good to go for Opening Day.
Mar 26 2015Calhoun left Thursday's Cactus League game with a trainer, after being hit by a pitch in the shoulder, and then sliding hard into second base, mlb.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.It's a good sign that Calhoun didn't immediately exit upon being hit in the shoulder, and the Angels will likely have an update later in the evening. The righty-mashing outfielder previously missed Tuesday's game because of a minor issue with his hand.
Mar 25 2015Calhoun return to Cactus League action, going 0-for-3 in his first game back Wednesday.Calhoun just missed one game after feeling something in his hand in Monday's spring game, so it appears he avoided any serious issues. The 27-year-old figures to be good to go for the remainder of the spring without any further restrictions as a result of this setback.
Mar 24 2015Calhoun (hand) has the day off Tuesday, but is fine going forward, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.He is not hitting Tuesday after leaving Monday's game after feeling something in his hand, but Calhoun insists that he is fine and will be back in game action in short order. Consider him day-to-day.
Mar 23 2015Calhoun felt something in his hand while swinging in Monday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, resulting in his removal from the contest, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.Calhoun isn't concerned about the injury, as he said he felt better after his removal, and plans to play tomorrow against the Rangers. Calhoun came into the contest with 11 hits in 35 at-bats this spring.
Sep 27 2014Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a home run in a loss to the Mariners on Friday.Calhoun has put together a representative showing in his first season as an everyday player, tallying a .785 OPS with 17 home runs in 125 games.
Sep 18 2014Calhoun is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners.With the Angels securing the AL West crown with a win and an A's loss Wednesday, manager Mike Scioscia can afford to give his starters a much-deserved day of rest. Brennan Boesch will man right field Thursday, as Tony Campana steps in atop the order.
Sep 13 2014Calhoun went 3-for-4 with with three runs scored and two RBI in a win over the Astros on Friday.Calhoun extended his hitting streak to eight games Saturday. He is 15-for-37 with 14 runs scored and nine RBI over that span.
Sep 11 2014Calhoun went 2-for-6 with a home run and a double in a win over the Rangers on Wednesday.Calhoun continues to show his power stroke, having now homered in three consecutive games. The 26-year-old may not offer many stolen bases from the leadoff spot, but has certainly been productive of late, as he enters Thursday's contest with a six-game hitting streak.
Sep 10 2014Calhoun went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a win over the Rangers on Tuesday.Calhoun has now homered in back-to-back contests, tallying nine hits and five RBI in 23 at-bats during a five-game hitting streak.
Sep 8 2014Calhoun went 3-for-3 with a two-run home run, two walks and two runs scored in a win over the Twins on Monday.Calhoun has tallied eight hits in 18 at-bats over a four-game hitting streak. The 26-year-old now has 14 homers and 51 RBI in 108 games this season.
Sep 7 2014Calhoun is out of the lineup Sunday against the Twins, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Calhoun will take the day off Sunday with the left-handed Logan Darnell on the mound for the Twins. Collin Cowgill will start in right field and bat ninth for the Angels.
Sep 6 2014Calhoun went 3-for-6 with a double, a triple, four runs scored, and two RBI in a win over the Astros on Friday. He also stole a base in the contest.Calhoun was all over the stat sheet Friday, as he scored four runs in a contest for the second time this season, while swiping his first bag since Aug. 6. He's now hitting .280/.330/.455 with 13 home runs and 49 RBI in 411 at-bats in 2014.
Aug 16 2014Calhoun went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in a win over the Rangers on Friday.Calhoun extended his hitting streak to six games with the impressive performance, and is 13-29 with three doubles, a homer and five RBI over that span. The 26-year-old appears to be living up to his offseason projection as a breakout candidate, as he has not tallied an OPS below .800 in any month since May.
Aug 13 2014Calhoun went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a win against the Phillies on Tuesday.Calhoun has caught fire of late, as he tallied his fourth straight multi-hit game Tuesday. He is 9-for-21 with two doubles and a homer over that span.
Aug 7 2014Calhoun is out of the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers.Calhoun will take a seat Thursday with the left-handed Hyun-Jin Ryu on the mound for the Dodgers. Collin Cowgill will take the start in his place, playing right field and batting ninth for the Angels.
Aug 5 2014Calhoun is out of the lineup Tuesday at the Dodgers.The outfielder has supplied at least one hit in seven of the last eight outings, batting .229 (8-for-35) with two RBI, four runs, and four walks versus six strikeouts. He'll hand over right field to Collin Cowgill, though, with stellar lefty Clayton Kershaw on the hill.
Jul 20 2014Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in a win over the Mariners on Sunday.Calhoun owners are likely hoping this is the end of a nasty little slide for the 26-year-old, as he entered the contest with just two hits in his last 18 at-bats.
Jul 10 2014Calhoun went 4-for-5 with a double, triple and four runs scored in Thursday's 15-6 rout at Texas.Calhoun ignited the Angels offensive explosion with a triple to open the game. He ended up scoring on the play, when Adam Rosales committed a throwing error at third base. Calhoun hasn't shown a lot of speed so far, with only three steals, but he's still been an asset for fantasy owners, hitting atop a powerful lineup.
Jul 9 2014Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in a win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.Calhoun's only hit in the contest was a big one, as it pulled the Halos and Toronto even at six in the fourth inning. The 26-year-old has been a nice find for owners this season, tallying an .876 OPS with 10 homers in 198 at-bats, but he needs to get regular time against left-handed pitching in order for owners to get maximum value.
Jul 7 2014Calhoun is in the lineup Monday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reportsCalhoun has mainly seen time in a platoon role with Collin Cowgill in right field this season, but the 26-year-old has been hitting well of late, going 6-for-8 in his last two games, which may have compelled manager Mike Scioscia to ride the hot hand. Scioscia was reportedly "noncommittal" when asked if Calhoun would see regular time against southpaws going forward.
Jul 6 2014Calhoun had a nice game Sunday, going 3-for-3 with a home run and a walk in a win over the Astros.Calhoun has thrived in a platoon role this season, tallying a an .882 OPS with nine home runs while ceding right field to Collin Cowgill versus left-handed starters. Though he will be an asset when in the lineup, manager Mike Scioscia has given no indication that Calhoun will be taking over the position, which limits his value in shallower leagues.
Jul 4 2014Calhoun is out of the lineup Friday.Collin Cowgill will get the start in right field against the lefty Dallas Keuchel, as it seems to be a strict platoon going on in right field, which is not optimal for either player. Both have shown signs of being effective this season, but until Calhoun becomes more of a consistent starter he is difficult to trust in shallower formats.
Jul 3 2014Calhoun is out of the lineup Thursday against the Astros.Manager Mike Scioscia will trot out the same lineup he used in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the White Sox. Calhoun sits for the second straight game against a left-handed starter, while Collin Cowgill enters the lineup in his stead.
Jul 2 2014Calhoun is not in the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox, the Chicago Sun-Times' Daryl Van Schouwen reports.Collin Cowgill will get the start in right field and will bat leadoff, and by advanced metrics he is having a better season defensively than Calhoun, while the two are fairly similar in terms of offensive production. That said, Calhoun's bat should be enough to keep him in the lineup most days.
Jul 2 2014Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Game 2 of the doubleheader against the White Sox on Tuesday.Calhoun looks to be delivering on his status as a promising sleeper this offseason, as he has now homered twice in his last three games, and has notched an .840 OPS in 48 games this season.
Jun 29 2014Calhoun went 2-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in a loss to the Royals on Sunday.Calhoun's dinger to begin the game helped continue an impressive stretch for the 26-year-old, who is now 7 for-16 with two RBI in his last four games.
Jun 27 2014Calhoun is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals.Calhoun has hit safely in four straight games and seven of eight, but manager Mike Scioscia seems intent on sticking to his platoon split in right field. Collin Cowgill will draw the start -- both in right and atop the order -- Friday against lefty Jason Vargas.
Jun 22 2014Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Rangers on Sunday.The homer was Calhoun's second in his last four games. Heralded last year for his ability to hit righties as well as lefties, the 26-year-old's struggles against southpaws (.270 OBP) have seen him lose time to Colin Cowgill in a platoon this season. He is putting together a nice stat line when he is on the field, however, as he owns a .793 OPS with six home runs in 2014.
Jun 20 2014Calhoun is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.Calhoun is batting .353/.400/.549 so far this month, but that's in part due to manager Mike Scoscia's decision to continue shielding him from left-handers. Collin Cowgill will start Friday -- in right field and atop the order -- against lefty Joe Saunders, and it looks like he and Calhoun will continue to platoon at the position for the time being.
Jun 17 2014Calhoun had a big night Tuesday, going 4-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in a win over the Indians.Calhoun has really found his stride of late, as the 26-year-old is 10-for-21 with three RBI and six runs scored in his last six games, and has pulled his OPS up to .806 on the season.
Jun 15 2014Calhoun is out of the lineup Sunday against the Braves, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Manager Mike Scioscia has rotated Calhoun and Collin Cowgill in right field the last several games, an arrangement that should continue until one player's production separates himself from the other. After demonstrating some useful power numbers during his minor league career and thriving with the Angels at the plate late last season, Calhoun would seem to have the greater upside of the two players. Calhoun has started to come around offensively of late, producing two hits and a walk in both of the starts he made over the weekend.
Jun 11 2014Calhoun is not in the lineup Wednesday, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.Collin Cowgill gets the start in right field, as he gets rewarded for his heroics in Tuesday's extra innings win over the A's. Calhoun appears to be in a bit of a time share for now.
Jun 8 2014Calhoun is out of the lineup for the second straight game Sunday against the White Sox.Calhoun had started six straight prior to Saturday, but will give way to Colin Cowgill for the second game in a row. The Angels will face their second straight lefty when Jose Quintana takes the mound for the White Sox, so it's likely manager Mike Scioscia is simply trying to get more right-handed bats in the lineup.
Jun 7 2014Calhoun isn't in the lineup Saturday against the White Sox, Eric Kay of the Angels' official site reports.Calhoun is taking a seat for the first time since last Friday, but in the interim, he's been a consistent threat at the plate, batting .292 (7-for-24) with one homer, three RBI, and four runs scored. In his place, Collin Cowgill will man right field and bat ninth in the order.
Jun 6 2014Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in a win over the White Sox on Friday.Calhoun set the stage by leading off the game with a home run, then followed up the performance with a two-run double in the fourth. The 26-year-old has been swinging a good bat of late, as he now has seven hits in his last 24 at-bats while trying to find his stroke after being sidelined for more than a month with an ankle injury.
May 30 2014Calhoun is not in Friday's lineup against the A's, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a pair of walks while batting leadoff in Thursday's game, but he's out of the lineup Friday with the Angels facing a lefty. Colin Cowgill and Grant Green will flank center fielder Mike Trout.
May 29 2014Calhoun had a big game Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a double, two walks and three runs scored in a win over the Mariners.Calhoun certainly responded to his return to the leadoff spot Thursday, as the 26-year-old had what was by far his best game since coming off the disabled list. Calhoun was a likely candidate to slip back into the leadoff spot on an everyday basis at some point, as that is where he began the season, but his nice performance Thursday could expedite the process.
May 29 2014Calhoun will lead off for the Angels in Thursday's game vs. the Mariners, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports..The Angels had been using Howie Kendrick at the top of the order in recent games, but manager Mike Scioscia will shake things up a bit and bump the second baseman to the middle of the order. The move to the leadoff spot is a big upgrade for Calhoun, who had been languishing in the bottom third of the order since returning from the DL last week, with just one hit in 19 at-bats. Perhaps the lineup move will awaken his quiet bat.
May 24 2014Calhoun is back in the lineup Saturday against the Royals.Calhoun, who returned from the disabled list Wednesday, sat against left-hander Danny Duffy on Friday, but should be in the lineup regularly going forward, as he was not subject to platoon limitations prior to his stint on the DL.
May 23 2014Calhoun is not in the lineup Friday against the Royals.Mike Trout is back in the lineup, and with a lefty on the mound, C.J. Cron will be the DH, and Collin Cowgill and Grant Green will man the two corner OF spots. Calhoun was activated from the DL Wednesday, and despite being out of the lineup Friday, he should be a near regular for the Angels going forward.
May 21 2014Calhoun (ankle) has been activated from the DL and will start in right field and bat sixth Wednesday, Angels communications director Eric Kay reports.The 26-year-old outfielder has been sidelined since mid-April with an ankle sprain, but prior to his injury he was having a fairly productive start to the season, with three home runs and two steals in 14 games. Deploy him as usual, and in most leagues he should be picked up off waivers if he was dropped when he got injured.
May 20 2014Calhoun (ankle) could be activated from the disabled list as soon as Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.This may just be speculation from Fletcher, but we know that Calhoun was expected to join the Angels early this week, so Wednesday seems like a reasonable return date. Calhoun, who has demolished minor league pitching to the tune of .529/.529/.941 in 17 at-bats during his rehab stint at Triple-A Salt Lake, should slide immediately back into the lineup upon his arrival.
May 20 2014Calhoun (ankle) will be activated prior to Wednesday's game against the Astros, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.This is in line with what we were expecting, as Calhoun had been on track to return early this week. It is not known whether The 26-year-old, who has been sidelined since turning his ankle in the middle of April, will be returned immediately to the one-hole in the batting order.
May 18 2014Calhoun (ankle) will likely spend at least a few more days at Triple-A Salt Lake before returning, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles News Group reports.There was speculation that Calhoun, who is scheduled to rejoin the Angels early next week, would return to the club sooner, as he is 7-for-12 (.583) with a home run and a double in three games in his rehab assignment, but manager Mike Scioscia seemed unconcerned about Calhoun's performance against minor league pitching, telling reporters: "when [Calhoun's] running well and is recovering.... he'll be back with us."
May 15 2014Calhoun (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment Friday, and return to the Angels Tuesday if all goes well, Pedro Moura of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun had been hitting .250/.297/.500 with three home runs and six RBI before hitting the DL with a sprained ankle. Upon his return, Calhoun could take reps away from Collin Cowgill and Grant Green in the outfield. He's also a candidate to bat leadoff in the order, giving him considerable run scoring potential.
May 12 2014Calhoun (ankle) has started running the bases, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun, who has also been hitting and throwing of late, seems to be close to a return, but no date for a rehab assignment has been announced yet.
May 5 2014Calhoun (ankle) took live batting practice Monday, and he's almost ready to jog on the field, the Angels' official website reports.Calhoun is likely still a couple of weeks away from a rehab assignment, but he seems to be progressing as expected. He's a little more than two weeks into a timetable of four-to-six weeks, and the rehab assignment could begin right around that four-week mark.
May 3 2014Calhoun (ankle) is hoping to begin a rehab assignment in about two weeks, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun is about two weeks into a timetable of four-to-six weeks, so he seems to be progressing in line with said timetable. He's been hitting, throwing, and running on an unweighted treadmill.
May 2 2014Calhoun (ankle) is "getting better" after straining his right ankle in mid-April, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Calhoun, who stepped in a divot while breaking down his stride to first base in a game against the A's, has been hitting, throwing, and running on an unweighted treadmill of late, and is still on his initial four-to-six week timetable.
Apr 16 2014Calhoun (ankle) is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun twisted his right ankle in Tuesday's loss the the A's, and manager Mike Scioscia said Wednesday that the 26-year-old has a badly strained ligament. The team wasted little time in placing Calhoun on the 15-day disabled list and bringing Brennan Boesch up to help fill the void in the outfield. Collin Cowgill figures to see the bulk of the work in right field while Calhoun is on the shelf.
Apr 15 2014Calhoun will be placed on the disabled list after twisting his right ankle in a loss to the A's on Tuesday, Pedro Moura of the Orange County Register reports.It was a rough way to end the night for Calhoun, who rolled his ankle after being thrown out at first base in the 11th inning. There is no word yet on the severity of the injury, but the news of a trip to the DL is unfortunate for the 26-year-old, as he was just starting to catch fire after a slow start to the season, notching his third consecutive multi-hit game Tuesday, while going 7-for-15 over that span.
Apr 15 2014Calhoun appeared to turn an ankle and had to be helped off the field after grounding out in the 11th inning of Tuesday night's game against the A's.Calhoun had a three-hit night prior to the injury. He hurt himself lunging for first base to try to beat out the grounder.
Apr 13 2014Calhoun will bat fifth Sunday against the Mets, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun has bounced around the lineup quite a bit recently, as he hit ninth against the Mets with a left-hander on the mound Saturday, and will see time in the five-hole Sunday. Manager Mike Scioscia said that Calhoun's swing isn't right at the moment, but the Angels are trying some different configurations with Josh Hamilton (thumb) on the disabled list, and most of the team struggling at the plate.
Apr 13 2014Calhoun went 2-for-5 with a double, a triple, and two runs scored in a win over the Mets on Sunday.Calhoun thrived in his first start in the five-hole Sunday, picking up his first triple of the year in the contest. It's unclear if the Angels intend on returning him to the leadoff spot soon, as he batted ninth against a left-hander Saturday.
Apr 12 2014Calhoun will bat ninth Saturday against Mets lefty Jon Niese.Calhoun led off against a left-hander Tuesday and batted sixth against another one Wednesday, but he'll fall all the way down to ninth Saturday. Chances are, the 26-year-old will continue to bat leadoff against right-handers moving forward, but it's looking like he may occupy one of the bottom three spots in the order against southpaws.
Apr 9 2014Calhoun will likely continue to bat leadoff while Josh Hamilton (thumb) is out, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.Calhoun is batting sixth Wednesday, but it sounds like manager Mike Scioscia will keep him atop the order more often than not. Mike Trout is reportedly not a candidate to bat third while Hamilton is out -- he's expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks -- so the Angels will probably go with Albert Pujols, David Freese and Raul Ibanez in the three, four and five holes, respectively.
Apr 9 2014Calhoun will bat sixth Wednesday against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.Calhoun was atop the batting order in each of the team's first eight games to begin the season, but he'll move down to the six-hole Wednesday as Colin Cowgill leads off. It looks like the Angels may lean on Calhoun as more of an RBI producer while Josh Hamilton (thumb) is on the shelf.
Apr 7 2014Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks and three runs scored in a win over the Astros on Monday.Calhoun is off to a slow start this season, hitting just .179 in his first seven games, but displayed the power and plate discipline that could make him a fantasy asset in 2014 on Monday. Calhoun was able to score three of the Angels' nine runs in the contest, and looks to be fully capable of taking advantage of the leadoff spot for the Halos.
Apr 6 2014Calhoun is back in the starting lineup Sunday against the Astros, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.Calhoun did not start Saturday's game, but came in after lefty starter Dallas Keuchel was removed, and went 1-for-2 with an RBI, and notched his first stolen base of the season.
Apr 5 2014Calhoun isn't in the Angels' lineup Saturday in Houston.Calhoun has hit leadoff and covered right field in each of the first four games, but he'll now hand off both to Collin Cowgill. Despite starting the season with an underwhelming (to say the least) slash line of .167/.167/.389 in 18 at-bats, Calhoun has posted hits in three of his appearances.
Apr 4 2014Calhoun went 1-for-6 with a two-run home run in an 11-1 trouncing of the Astros on Friday.Calhoun has scuffled out of the gate in 2013 after being handed the leadoff spot this spring, notching just three hits in his first 18 at-bats. Calhoun may have done a bit to quiet the demons Friday, but a 1-for-6 performance isn't exactly something to get excited about.
Mar 30 2014Calhoun went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in a game against the Dodgers on Saturday.Calhoun also drew a walk in the contest, showcasing the power and plate discipline that has played a role in making him him such an intriguing fantasy asset in 2014. Calhoun had four stolen bases this spring, leaving owners hopeful that he can become a multi-category asset this season.
Mar 21 2014Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a Cactus League game against the Royals on Friday.Calhoun has shown off his combination of power and plate discipline this spring, as he now has a .407 OBP and a .480 SLG in 50 at-bats.
Mar 17 2014Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a walk-off, two-run home run in a Cactus League game against the Giants on Monday.Monday's Cactus League game was about as close to dramatic as a contest can get in the spring, as Calhoun's two-run shot came after the Giants had scored four runs in the top of the ninth to take the lead. Calhoun has been a mainstay in the leadoff spot this spring, and could develop into more of a stolen base threat in 2014, as has a season of 20 swiped bags under his belt in the minor leagues.
Mar 16 2014Calhoun moved to first base when Albert Pujols was removed from a Cactus League game against the Mariners on Sunday.Calhoun will apparently be asked to play some first base this spring so that the Angels have more options for their final bench spot. The outfielder did not have much success at the position Sunday, however, as he made an error on the first ball that was hit to him.
Mar 12 2014Calhoun (hip) is back in the lineup Wednesday in a split-squad game against the Brewers.Calhoun sat out of Tuesday's game due to hip discomfort, but was expected to be back in the lineup Wednesday. He will once again man the leadoff spot against the Brewers.
Mar 11 2014Calhoun is out of the lineup Angels' lineup Tuesday with a sore left hip, but is expected to play Wednesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Considering Calhoun is expected to miss just one game with the hip injury, there doesn't seem to be cause for concern. The 26-year-old has yet to record an extra-base hit in 22 at-bats this spring, but if healthy, he'll open the season as the team's starting left fielder.
Mar 8 2014Calhoun drew two walks in a Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks on Saturday, and now owns a .476 on-base percentage in 21 plate appearances this spring.Calhoun once again found himself in the leadoff spot Saturday, and got on base in two of his three plate appearances. Its looking more and more each day like Calhoun will begin the season in the leadoff role for the Angels, which would certainly boost his fantasy value in 2014.
Feb 28 2014Calhoun will lead off in the Angels' first exhibition game against the Cubs on Friday, MLB.com reports.There was talk earlier this month that Calhoun could find a home in the leadoff spot in 2014, and while this certainly isn't definitive, the fact that he gets the first crack at the spot with Erick Aybar and J.B. Shuck in the lineup Friday may be an indication that he is the favorite for the position.
Nov 22 2013The Angels believe Calhoun can be the team's everyday right fielder in 2014, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.The Peter Bourjos trade to St. Louis opens the door for Calhoun, who hit .282/.347/.462 with eight homers in 58 games last season, to slot into an everyday role in right, with Mike Trout moving over to center field permanently. It will be interesting to see what Calhoun can do with a full season of at-bats, but his numbers at Triple-A (.318/.392/.548) suggest he'll prosper.
Sep 22 2013Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a home run and a walk in a loss against the Mariners on Sunday.Calhoun was hitless going into the eighth inning Sunday, before crushing a lead-off home run in to pull the Angels within a run. A pleasant surprise in the absence of Peter Bourjos, Calhoun has put together a terrific season in his own right, as he is now the owner of an .830 OPS with eight home runs in 171 at-bats in 2013.
Sep 16 2013Calhoun went 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in a win over the Athletics on Monday.Calhoun collected three more hits Monday, and is now in the midst of a nine-game hitting streak. After being a part-time player for much of the season, Calhoun may be doing enough to have a permanent home in the outfield in 2014, as he is currently hitting .393 in 56 at-bats in the month of September.
Sep 16 2013Calhoun went 3-for-5 with 3 RBI and a run scored in a win over the Athletics on Monday.Calhoun collected three more hits Monday, and is now in the midst of a nine-game hitting streak. After being a part-time player for much of the season, Calhoun may be doing enough to have a permanent home in the outfield in 2014, as he is currently hitting .393 in 56 at-bats in the month of September.
Sep 12 2013Calhoun went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and walk in Thursday's win at Toronto.Calhoun is in the midst of a nice five-game hitting streak, going 10-for-18 with two home runs and seven RBI.
Sep 9 2013Calhoun went 3-for-4 with an RBI in a loss to the Twins on Monday.Calhoun's stock seems to be rising by the day of late, as he now has five hits in his last eight at-bats. One of the more intriguing things about the young lefty is that early signs indicate he may not be encumbered by platoon disadvantage. With his two hits against left-hander Pedro Hernandez on Monday, Calhoun is now hitting .313 in 16 at-bats against southpaws this season.
Sep 8 2013Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a homer and a double in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday.Along with his impressive day at the plate, Calhoun also made a run-saving catch to limit the damage in the seventh inning. With the news that Peter Bourjos (wrist) is likely going to receive season-ending surgery, Calhoun may have found a home in the outfield for the rest of the season. An attractive deeper-league option because of his power and plate discipline, Calhoun had an OPS of .825 in 85 at-bats in the month of August.
Sep 1 2013Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in a win against the Brewers on Sunday.Calhoun has been playing in a limited role for most of the season, but is really responding to his opportunity of late, as he is now 6-for-14 over his last four games.
Aug 30 2013Calhoun went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored in a win against the Brewers on Friday.Calhoun hit his sixth home run of the season off of Wily Peralta in the top of the fourth inning to give the Angels a 1-0 lead. With his performance Friday, Calhoun now has five hits in his last 17 at-bats, and is the owner of a very respectable .253/.340/.462 slash line in 91 at-bats this season.
Aug 27 2013Calhoun is not in the Angels' lineup Tuesday in Tampa Bay, MLB.com reports.Calhoun has tallied hits in four consecutive starts, batting 6-for-17 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs scored. His slash line on the season -- .244/.337/.439 in 82 at-bats -- reflects his power (four homers) and on-base (12 walks) potential. In his stead, Josh Hamilton will cover right field and bat cleanup.
Aug 25 2013Calhoun went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in a win over the Mariners on Sunday.Calhoun's fourth home run of the season in the sixth inning Sunday was the knockout punch against Mariners' starter Aaron Harang, who simply had no answer for the Halos' bats after the third inning. Calhoun's power potential and plate discipline make him an intriguing fantasy waiver option, but he needs to start producing on a more consistent basis, as the home run Sunday was his first since Aug. 6 against the Rangers.
Aug 19 2013Calhoun is in the starting lineup Monday against the Indians, MLB.com reports.Calhoun sat out the last few games due to his struggles at the plate, but he will play right field in place of Mike Trout (hamstring) Monday against the Indians.
Aug 18 2013Calhoun is not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros.Calhoun had played eight consecutive games before his recent struggles forced Manager Mike Scioscia to make a change. Collin Cowgill will bat second and play right field for the second straight day Sunday.
Aug 17 2013Calhoun is not in the lineup against the Astros on Saturday.Calhoun is getting a day off Saturday, as he is just 2-for-25 over his last seven games. Collin Cowgill will take his place in right field and bat second.
Aug 13 2013Calhoun is out of the Angels' lineup Tuesday at the Yankees, the Los Angeles Times reports.In his stead, Collin Cowgill will handle right field and bat second in the order. Meanwhile, Calhoun's past six games have been pleasing to the eye, as he's hit tallied four hits -- including a homer -- four RBI, and three runs scored in 18 at-bats.
Aug 9 2013Calhoun is out of the Angels' lineup Friday at Cleveland.Calhoun is out of commission, initially at least, for the second time in four outings. Nevertheless, over his last seven appearances, he's hitting .357 (10-for-28) with three homers, five RBI, six runs scored, and one steal. In his absence, Collin Cowgill will take on right field and bat second in the order.
Aug 3 2013Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Angels' win over the Jays on Saturday.The home run was Calhoun's second in as many nights, but he struck out in his other three at-bats. He exhibited good plate discipline with Triple-A Salt Lake prior to his call-up (32 strikeouts in 240 at-bats), so hopefully his recent power "surge" does not lead to over-aggressiveness.
Aug 2 2013Calhoun went 4-for-5 with his first career home run in the Angels' win over the Blue Jays on Friday.Calhoun's two-run home run off setup man extraordinaire Steve Delabar capped a pretty good first week in the outfield for Calhoun. He started four of the Angels' six games during his tenure (he sat against left-handed starters), and he has slid into the leadoff spot for the team's last two.
Jul 28 2013Calhoun was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.Calhoun will be on hand to provide an extra bench bat for the Angels after Albert Pujols (foot) was placed on the 15-day DL in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old outfielder was batting an impressive .354/.431/.617 with 12 homers and 10 steals at Salt Lake and could push J.B. Shuck for playing time in left field if he can maintain anything close to the production he showed at Triple-A.
Mar 24 2013Calhoun (back) returned to action Sunday.Calhoun was previously day-to-day with some stiffness in his back. The more important development is the impending trade of Vernon Wells to the Yankees. If the deal doesn't get sidetracked it would likely solidify Calhoun's spot on the Opening Day Roster and make him the Angels' No. 4 outfielder. He is having a lousy spring, but slashed .298/.369/.507 with 14 homers and 12 steals in 463 Triple-A plate appearances last season. That line is all the more impressive when you consider that Calhoun skipped Double-A entirely after dominating at High-A Inland Empire in 2011.
Mar 22 2013Calhoun hasn't played since Saturday due to stiffness in his lower back, the MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.Calhoun is considered a favorite to win the final bench spot for the Angels, but will need to demonstrate he's fully healthy before the team feels comfortable naming him to the Opening Day roster. He's had a rough spring at the plate thus far, but the Angels appear to have confidence in versatility defensively.
Mar 4 2013Calhoun is 2-for-16 with a double, three runs, four RBI, four walks, and two steals in eight Cactus League games.While 2-for-16 obviously isn't impressive, Calhoun is showing nice speed and plate discipline thus far. He has a very real chance to make the Opening Day roster if the Angels elect to keep five outfielders. Designated hitter Mark Trumbo has experience at both corner outfield spots, which gives the team some flexibility to add an extra pitcher or infielder in place of a fifth outfielder.
Feb 21 2013Calhoun is competing for the final roster spot, the Angels' official website reports.There are a number of players competing for that spot, and Calhoun probably won't see much playing time if he breaks camp with the big league squad. Vernon Wells looks to be the fourth outfielder and starting designated hitter Mark Trumbo has experience at both corner outfield spots. If the Angels decide to carry a fifth outfielder, that player probably won't have much fantasy value early in the season.
Aug 28 2012Calhoun will be recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.He'll provide an extra option off the bench for the Angels while Scott Downs is on the bereavement list for the next three-to-seven days.
Jul 15 2012Calhoun has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake, according to Angels broadcaster Victor Rojas.Calhoun, who is 3-for-12 in eight games for the big club to date, gives the Angels some outfield depth with Torii Hunter currently hobbled.
May 23 2012Calhoun is in the lineup Wednesday against the Athletics, the Orange County Register reports.With Peter Bourjos scuffling against right-handers this season, the newly recalled Calhoun receives the start in right field while Mike Trout moves over to center field.
May 22 2012Calhoun will serve as a reserve outfielder with the Angels, the LA Times reports.With both Torii Hunter (personal) and Vernon Wells (thumb) out of action, the Angels could have given Calhoun regular playing time in the outfield after watching him post an .856 OPS in 43 games with Triple-A Salt Lake. However, the team will instead go with Mark Trumbo in right field for the time being. Howie Kendrick could also see time in the outfield until Hunter returns, but with Calhoun being the only left-hander in the outfield mix, he could see some spot action in the near future.
May 21 2012Calhoun will be called by the Angels on Monday, the Los Angeles Times reports.With Vernon Wells likely headed to the DL and Torii Hunter dealing with an incident involving his teenage son, the Angels are in dire need of outfield depth, a problem not foreseen prior to the beginning of the season. Calhoun could be sent down once Hunter returns, but the lack of other outfield options on the 40-man roster might keep him on the team longer than anticipated.
May 20 2012It's possible that the Angels could call up Calhoun from Triple-A Salt Lake thanks to the slew of injuries hitting their outfield, the Angels' official site reports.Calhoun is hitting .303/.373/.503 at Salt Lake, best among the outfielders there. None of the outfielders currently at Salt Lake are on the Angels' 40-man roster, further complicating the issue. Other candidates include Drew Heid, Doug Deeds and Matt Long.