Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:41:39 -0800

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Matt Joyce will work extensively against left-handed pitching during spring training, according to hitting coach Don Baylor. Joyce is expected to receive ample at-bats against lefties in games but will also be scheduled for extra work in the cage and against the breaking-ball machine. "I don't want him looking over his shoulder every time a lefty comes in, thinking he's going to get pinch-hit for," Baylor said. "I'm trying to get him out of that mentality. He's on a new ballclub now."

Fantasy Tip: There is an opening for everyday at-bats for Joyce with Josh Hamilton's status up in the air. Joyce has only 323 career at-bats against left-handed pitching, though, so monitoring his progress this spring is advised. From 2011 to 2013 Joyce averaged 18 home runs per season in a platoon role, so there is upside in mixed leagues, especially if Joyce responds well this spring and earns the starting left field job.

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| Source: MLB.com - Anthony Castrovince

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 13:44:28 -0800

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Mike Trout will likely bat third in the lineup, between OF Matt Joyce and 1B Albert Pujols.

Fantasy Tip: The lineup is slowly falling into place for the Angels, who have a formidable lineup at the job with OF Kole Calhoun likely leading off. Trout will likely go at the top of many fantasy leagues, and Joyce's status could be fairly strong in leagues if his bat looks good this spring.

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| Source: MLB.com - Alden Gonzalez

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 16:00:03 -0800

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Matt Joyce avoided arbitration by signing a one-year, $4.75 million deal Monday, Feb. 9.

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| Source: MLB.com - Alden Gonzalez

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 10:05:18 -0800

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Josh Hamilton (shoulder) isn't being ruled out for opening day, but general manager Jerry Dipoto said a return by April 6 is "a little aggressive." OF Matt Joyce could replace Hamilton in left field and DH C.J. Cron could serve as the designated hitter to start the year, with OF Collin Cowgill seeing time against left-handed pitchers.

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| Source: MLB.com - Alden Gonzalez

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 15:59:20 -0800

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Matt Joyce is looking for $5.2 million in arbitration, while the Angels are countering with $4.2 million.

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| Source: MLB.com - Alden Gonzalez

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:29:55 -0800

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Matt Joyce could become the team's fifth outfielder next year, and he could also serve as the left-handed hitting platoon option with OF C.J. Cron at designated hitter, in the opinion of MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez.

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| Source: MLB.com - Alden Gonzalez

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:28:20 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays traded OF Matt Joyce to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Tuesday, Dec. 16, in exchange for RP Kevin Jepsen, according to a source.

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| Source: Yahoo! Sports - Tim Brown

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:27:45 -0800

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim acquired OF Matt Joyce from the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, Dec. 16, in exchange for RP Kevin Jepsen, according to a source.

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| Source: Yahoo! Sports - Tim Brown

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 05:28:45 -0800

Tampa Bay Rays OF Wil Myers has been inquired about by six teams, but OF Matt Joyce is the most likely outfielder to be traded.

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| Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 02:09:17 -0800

The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to move either OF Matt Joyce or OF David DeJesus before the 2015 season, as both hitters are making $5 million each.

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| Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin