David Fletcher and Tommy La Stella are expected to platoon at second base, but Maddon said Fletcher would play extensively as well at shortstop, third base and the outfield — when LaStella starts at second. “Fletch is an outstanding major league baseball player,” manager Joe Maddon said. “He has to play a lot for us to be really good.” … YouTube TV said it would no longer carry Fox Sports West, the television home of the Angels, as of Saturday. YouTube TV blamed “the rising cost of sports content” and said it was unable to reach agreement with Sinclair Broadcast Group, the new owner of the Fox regional sports networks.
Matt Andriese, battling for a berth in the Angels’ rotation, pitches well in loss
