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Thu, Sep 21, 2017

10:31 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (oblique) will continue ramping up his baseball activities next week in the instructional league, Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group reports.

Tue, Sep 19, 2017

3:36 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (oblique) worked out on the field and hit in the batting cage Tuesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Sat, Sep 09, 2017

4:13 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (oblique) felt discomfort in his strained oblique for the second time during his rehab assignment and has no timetable for a return, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Sun, Sep 03, 2017

10:24 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (oblique) is scheduled to resume swinging a bat Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Sun, Aug 27, 2017

10:02 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (oblique) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Tue, Aug 08, 2017

3:03 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a Grade 1 oblique strain.

Mon, Aug 07, 2017

3:37 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (intercostal) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

8:36 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) who exited Sunday's game with a right intercostal strain, will undergo an MRI on Monday.

Sun, Aug 06, 2017

8:35 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored Sunday against Oakland.

Fri, Aug 04, 2017

1:45 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (back) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the A's, batting leadoff and playing third base.

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

1:38 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (back) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Wed, Aug 02, 2017

2:05 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (back) is not in the lineup Wednesday against Philadelphia.

1:43 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) was removed in the eighth inning of Tuesday's win over the Phillies after he experienced tightness in his back; he is being considered day-to-day, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

6:01 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Indians.

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

11:22 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) batted leadoff Wednesday, going 2-for-5 with an RBI and a pair of runs scored in a win over the Nationals.

Sat, Jul 08, 2017

8:42 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Saturday in a loss to the Rangers.

Mon, Jun 26, 2017

3:27 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (thumb) is starting at third base and batting cleanup Monday against the Dodgers, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Sun, Jun 25, 2017

7:37 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's affair with the Red Sox, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Jun 24, 2017

7:22 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) Mike Scioscia said Escobar is day-to-day after straining his left thumb diving for a ball in Friday's game, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

2:23 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) was scratched from Saturday's lineup with a left thumb strain, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.

2:05 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) has been scratched from Saturday's starting lineup, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Fri, Jun 23, 2017

11:59 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a pair of runs scored in Thursday's 10-5 win over the Yankees.

Sun, Jun 11, 2017

8:21 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros.

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

2:33 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (hamstring) was activated from the disabled list Thursday and is in the starting lineup against the Twins, batting cleanup and playing third base, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Tue, May 30, 2017

4:01 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (hamstring) could be activated Thursday against the Twins, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Thu, May 25, 2017

7:09 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (hamstring) has begun running and should run the bases sometime during the coming weekend, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Sun, May 14, 2017

2:15 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) was placed on the disabled list with a strained hamstring, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

10:37 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (hamstring) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Sat, May 13, 2017

8:59 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) was removed from Saturday's game with a hamstring cramp, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports. is day-to-day and probably will miss a game or two.

7:05 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (undisclosed) was removed from the Angels' Saturday game, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Wed, May 10, 2017

3:57 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 1-for-5 with four RBI, including a three-run home run, in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the A's.

Mon, May 08, 2017

12:41 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Astros.

Fri, May 05, 2017

12:17 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) collected four singles in five plate appearances in an 11-3 loss to the Mariners.

Sat, Apr 29, 2017

9:27 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Sun, Apr 23, 2017

10:56 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Fri, Apr 21, 2017

9:11 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) left Friday's game in the sixth inning with an apparent injury, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

9:14 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 2-for-4 with the Angels' only RBI in a 5-1 loss to Houston.

Tue, Apr 11, 2017

11:37 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) racked up two singles, a double and a walk in five plate appearances Tuesday against Texas.

Sun, Apr 09, 2017

4:50 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in a wild 10-9 comeback victory over the Mariners on Sunday.

11:33 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and his first home run of the season in a 5-4 win over Seattle on Saturday.

Tue, Apr 04, 2017

9:17 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) batted leadoff for the Angels in their Opening Day loss to the Athletics. He collected two hits in four at-bats.

Wed, Mar 29, 2017

11:54 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's win over the Athletics.

Wed, Mar 22, 2017

9:29 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (abdomen) will start at third base and bat leadoff in Wednesday's split-squad game against the Rangers.

Tue, Mar 21, 2017

11:41 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

9:01 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (abdomen) is back in the Angels' lineup Tuesday, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Mar 18, 2017

1:34 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) was scratched from Saturday's lineup with a mild abdominal strain, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Mar 12, 2017

8:27 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (personal) will man third base and bat leadoff in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Mariners.

Fri, Mar 10, 2017

7:55 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (personal) was not present at camp Friday because he went to Miami to take the U.S. citizen oath, and he should return Saturday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Sat, Mar 04, 2017

9:00 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (personal) returned to the team Friday night after completing his naturalization test in Florida. He will bat leadoff in Saturday's spring training tilt against the White Sox, The Orange County Register reports.

Wed, Mar 01, 2017

7:11 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) left camp Wednesday to take a citizenship test in Miami, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Feb 28, 2017

1:12 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) made his spring training debut in Monday's tilt against the Padres. He batted leadoff and started at third base, going 0-for-3 in a 5-3 loss.

Mon, Nov 07, 2016

11:45 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) will return to the Angels for the 2017 season after they picked up his $7 million option, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Sat, Oct 01, 2016

2:03 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (shoulder) is back in Saturday's lineup, leading off against the Astros, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.

Fri, Sep 30, 2016

2:26 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros, Eric Kay of the Angels reports.

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

2:53 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game.

Tue, Sep 27, 2016

8:34 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) left Tuesday's game with right shoulder soreness, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.

Sun, Sep 25, 2016

9:16 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros.

Fri, Sep 16, 2016

2:40 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.

Sun, Sep 11, 2016

3:20 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Rangers

Fri, Sep 09, 2016

2:29 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (wrist) is back atop the Angels' lineup Friday against the Rangers, the Los Angeles Times' Pedro Moura reports.

Wed, Sep 07, 2016

9:17 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (wrist) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the A's, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports.

Tue, Sep 06, 2016

2:56 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (wrist) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the A's.

Mon, Sep 05, 2016

9:49 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (wrist) remains out of the lineup Monday against the Athletics.

Sun, Sep 04, 2016

10:53 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (wrist) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.

Sat, Sep 03, 2016

5:28 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) left Saturday's game against the Mariners after being hit by a pitch in the first inning, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports

Fri, Sep 02, 2016

2:19 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (concussion) was activated from the disabled list Friday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Mon, Aug 29, 2016

4:02 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (concussion) has been cleared to resume baseball activities and is expected to be activated by Friday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Fri, Aug 26, 2016

10:26 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (concussion) will not play in this weekend's series against the Tigers, Pedro Moura of the LA Times reports.

Sat, Aug 20, 2016

2:02 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) was placed on the concussion DL on Saturday, Bill Shaikin of the LA Times reports.

Wed, Aug 17, 2016

11:19 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 5-for-5 -- all singles -- with an RBI and a run in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners.

Tue, Aug 09, 2016

1:19 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (knee) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs. He will man third base and bat leadoff.

Sun, Aug 07, 2016

10:35 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Mariners with a sore left knee, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Tue, Jul 26, 2016

7:24 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 5-for-5 with a double, a walk, two runs and one RBI Tuesday at the Royals.

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

5:33 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 3-for-5 with an RBI and scored once in Thursday's 5-1 win against the Rays.

Mon, Jul 04, 2016

3:39 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 4-for-5 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.

Sat, Jul 02, 2016

12:04 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) is back in the lineup Saturday, batting leadoff and starting at third base.

12:01 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (knee) is back in the lineup Saturday, batting leadoff and starting at third base against the Red Sox.

Fri, Jul 01, 2016

11:39 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (knee) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.

Tue, Jun 28, 2016

3:53 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (knee) likely won't get back on the field until Friday, according to manager Mike Scioscia, Bill Shaikin of the LA Times reports.

2:32 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (knee) will remain out of the lineup Tuesday against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Mon, Jun 27, 2016

1:49 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (knee) remains out of the lineup Monday, Angels freelance writer Eric Kay reports.

Sun, Jun 26, 2016

10:37 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) underwent an MRI on his ailing left knee that revealed a bone bruise, Joey Kaufman of the Orange County Register reports. He remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Sat, Jun 25, 2016

2:39 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (knee) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the A's, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Fri, Jun 24, 2016

2:40 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) on a previous report, Escobar left Thursday's game with a knee injury, which is likely why he is out of Friday's lineup, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

2:32 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the A's.

Sun, Jun 19, 2016

8:58 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 3-for-5 with a double, RBI and run in Saturday's 7-1 victory over the A's.

Mon, Jun 13, 2016

3:31 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) will start at third base in Monday's game against the Twins, Pedro Moura of the LA Times reports.

Sun, Jun 12, 2016

9:33 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Sat, Jun 04, 2016

10:32 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Pirates.

Fri, Jun 03, 2016

10:06 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (wrist) is back in the lineup Friday against the Pirates, Eric Kay of the Angels reports.

Wed, Jun 01, 2016

1:44 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Tue, May 31, 2016

3:42 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (wrist) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

2:02 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.

Mon, May 30, 2016

1:03 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) is out of the lineup Monday against the Tigers.

Sun, May 29, 2016

1:11 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) is day-to-day with a bruised left wrist, Pedro Moura of the LA Times reports.

12:25 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) left Sunday's game against the Astros in the third inning with an apparent wrist or thumb injury, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Sat, May 14, 2016

1:47 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (thumb) is back in the lineup Saturday against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of the OC Register reports.

Fri, May 13, 2016

4:15 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) (thumb) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.

6:03 AM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) suffered a jammed right thumb in Thursday's game, the Orange County Register reports.

Sun, Apr 24, 2016

2:59 PM - Yunel Escobar (LAA) went 1-for-4 with a solo homer Sunday against the Mariners.

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