Aaron John Boone is an American baseball manager and former infielder who is the manager of the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2009. As a player,Boone is most recognized for his 2003 campaign with the Yankees,during which he hit the winning walk-off home run of the 2003 American League Championship Series.
Melky Cabrera Astacio,nicknamed "the Melkman",is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees,Atlanta Braves,San Francisco Giants,Toronto Blue Jays,Chicago White Sox,Kansas City Royals,Cleveland Indians,and Pittsburgh Pirates. While primarily a left fielder throughout his career,Cabrera spent a significant amount of his playing time as a center fielder for the Royals and Yankees.
Kevin Forrest Cash is an American professional baseball manager and former player who is the manager of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously,Cash played catcher in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays,Tampa Bay Devil Rays,Boston Red Sox,New York Yankees,and Houston Astros. As a player,Cash was listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 200 pounds (91 kg);he batted and threw right-handed. He was the bullpen coach for the Cleveland Indians before being hired as the Rays' manager in December 2014. Cash was the American League Manager of the Year in 2020 and 2021,the first AL manager to win the award consecutively. Cash will enter the 2024 season as the longest-tenured manager in MLB.
Vernon Michael Wells III is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays,the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,and the New York Yankees.
Salvatore Anthony "Torey" Lovullo is an American professional baseball manager for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB),appointed November 4,2016.
Louis Benjamin Francisco,is an American former professional baseball outfielder,who is currently a major league scout for the Los Angeles Angels. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Philadelphia Phillies,Toronto Blue Jays,Houston Astros,Tampa Bay Rays,and New York Yankees.
Jonathan Keith Nunnally is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played in the major leagues from 1995-2000. He also played part of 2000 with the Orix BlueWave in Japan.
Jayson Truitt Edward Nix is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies,Chicago White Sox,Cleveland Indians,Toronto Blue Jays,New York Yankees,Philadelphia Phillies,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Kansas City Royals. He is the current assistant coach for the Los Angeles Angels.
Joshua Adam Donaldson is an American former professional baseball third baseman. In his 13-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career,he played for the Oakland Athletics,Toronto Blue Jays,Cleveland Indians,Atlanta Braves,Minnesota Twins,New York Yankees,and Milwaukee Brewers.
Lonnie David Chisenhall is an American former professional baseball third baseman and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians. He made his MLB debut with the Indians in June 2011 while playing third base. Chisenhall transitioned to right field later in his career.
Erik Floyd Kratz is an American former professional baseball catcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Philadelphia Phillies,Toronto Blue Jays,Kansas City Royals,Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,San Francisco Giants,Tampa Bay Rays,and New York Yankees during an 11-year career. Kratz was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 29th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft.
Rougned Roberto Odor,nicknamed "Rougie",is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman in the New York Yankees organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Baltimore Orioles,and San Diego Padres.
Kirby Kali Yates is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays,Los Angeles Angels,New York Yankees,San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves. He made his MLB debut in 2014,and was an All-Star in 2019,when he led the National League in saves.
Bradley Clarke Zimmer is an American professional baseball center fielder who is a free agent. He attended the University of San Francisco,and played college baseball for the San Francisco Dons baseball team. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with them in 2017. He has also played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays.
Miguel Enrique Andújar is a Dominican professional baseball third baseman and left fielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Gleyber David Torres Castro is a Venezuelan professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut on April 22,2018. Torres was an All-Star in 2018 and 2019.
Harold Andrés Ramírez Lemus is a Colombian professional baseball designated hitter and outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Miami Marlins and Cleveland Indians. Ramírez also represents the Colombian national team.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa,often abbreviated as IKF,is an American professional baseball utility player for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers from 2018 to 2021 and the New York Yankees from 2022 to 2023.
Benjamin Thomas Rortvedt is an American professional baseball catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees. He made his MLB debut in 2021 with the Twins.
The 2023 Los Angeles Angels season was the 63rd season of the Los Angeles Angels franchise in the American League,the 58th in Anaheim,and their 58th season playing their home games at Angel Stadium. Chasing history to try and reach their first playoff appearance since 2014,the Angels started 40–32,but subsequently collapsed and,on September 16,the Angels were eliminated from postseason contention,for the ninth straight year. They repeat their record from the previous year,which was 73–89. They set a mark with their eighth consecutive losing season,eclipsing the mark previously set by the 1971–1977 teams.
