by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (5/18/2013) Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a 12-9 win over the White Sox Saturday, going 2 for 3 with two runs, five RBI and two sacrifice flies.
It was a nice rebound for Callaspo, who was 0 for 7 in his previous two games. He has hit .274/.327/.405 with three home runs in 99 plate appearances.
Alberto Callaspo hits first homer since return from injury
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com (5/8/2013) Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo hit his second home run in Tuesday's loss to Houston.
It was Callaspo's first home run since he returned from an injured calf on May 3. He has hit well when healthy, as he owns a .277/.358/.426 line through 13 games.
Alberto Callaspo quiet in return
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com (5/4/2013) Angels third basemen Alberto Callaspowas fairly quiet in his return to the lineup Friday night against the Orioles. Callaspo, who was activated off the 15-day disabled list prior to the game, went 0 for 2 with a walk and a run scored in the 4-0 win.
He is batting .257/.350/.371 with one home run and three RBI over 33 at-bats.
Alberto Callaspo returns to Angels lineup
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com (5/3/2013) Third baseman Alberto Callaspo is back in the Angels' lineup Friday, the club announced.
Callaspo has been on the disabled list since April 11. In nine games this season, he has a .273/.351/.394 line with a home run.
Alberto Callaspo plays full game in rehab appearance
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (5/3/2013) Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo played all nine innings in the field during his rehab appearance with Class-A Advanced Inland Empire Thursday. After going 2 for 4 with a home run Wednesday, Callaspo walked twice and added two RBI in his team's 5-4 loss.
If Callaspo feels fine Friday, he seems likely to be activated from the disabled list at some point this weekend.
Alberto Callaspo bats third for Inland Empire
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (5/1/2013) Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo (calf) began a rehab assignment with Class A Inland Empire Tuesday.
Callaspo started at third and hit third in the lineup as he went 0 for 2 before being lifted.
The Angels have said Callaspo will be activated by the end of the week, so a few more rehab games should be anticipated.
Alberto Callaspo beginning rehab Tuesday
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/28/2013) Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo (calf) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Class A Inland Empire Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Callaspo is expected to be activated off the DL by the end of the week. He's been out since April 11 with right calf tightness.
Alberto Callaspo not ready for return
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (4/25/2013) Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo is improving but feels he won't be ready to play until the team returns home for a series against the Orioles that starts Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Callaspo is on the disabled list with a right calf injury.
Alberto Callaspo behind schedule
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/23/2013) Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo (calf strain) remains a little behind where manager Mike Scioscia wanted him to be at this point, MLB.com reported Tuesday.
"There's a probability he'll be ready over the weekend," Scioscia said.
Callaspo is eligible to come off the DL on Saturday.
Alberto Callaspo lands on DL
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com (4/19/2013) The Angels placed third basemen Alberto Callaspo on the 15-day disabled list due to a lingering right calf injury, the team announced Friday. The move was made retroactive to April 11.
Callaspo had missed the past five games with his injury and felt some tightness in his calf when he attempted to run Thursday.
The club recalled Michael Kohn from Triple-A Salt Lake to take Callaspo's spot on the 25-man roster.
Alberto Callaspo facing stint on DL
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/19/2013) The Angels will decide prior to the start of their three-game series against Detroit Friday if third baseman Alberto Callaspo (calf) will require a trip to the disabled list, the Los Angeles Times reports. Callaspo, who has missed the past five games, experienced tightness in his right calf Thursday when he attempted to run for the first time since suffering the injury.
Alberto Callaspo to sit out Twins series
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/15/2013) Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Monday that third baseman Alberto Callaspo, who was held out of Monday's lineup in Minnesota, will miss the entire series against the Twins, MLB.com reports.
The team will give Callaspo the three days to get his calf healthy, plus Thursday's off day. If he can play after that he'll avoid the disabled list.
Alberto Callaspo remains out
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/15/2013) Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo was held out of the starting lineup again Monday at Minnesota due to a lingering calf injury. Callaspo has now missed four straight games because of the issue and the team has not ruled out a trip to the disabled list.
Luis Jimenez earned the start in his absence at third base for Los Angeles.
Alberto Callaspo could require DL stint
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/15/2013) While he has displayed improvement with his ailing right calf, Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo could still require a trip to the disabled list, manager Mike Scioscia told the Los Angeles Daily News Sunday. Callaspo, who will travel with the team to Minnesota, missed the entire three-game series against Houston over the weekend with tightness in his calf.
Alberto Callaspo sits out third straight game
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/14/2013) Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo remained out of the starting lineup Sunday against Houston due to his calf tightness. Callaspo continues to feel better but has now missed the last three games with the injury.
Callaspo, considered day to day, should be able to return to the lineup shortly. He's hitting .273 after 33 at-bats with a home run, three RBI and three runs scored. The Angels are hopeful he'll avoid going on the disabled list.
Alberto Callaspo doing 'much better'
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (4/13/2013) Angels manager Mike Scioscia told MLB.com Saturday that third baseman Alberto Callaspo, who is dealing with calf tightness, is doing "much better." Callaspo has missed the last two games with the injury.
"Hopefully, Alberto's deal is short term and we'll see how he progresses the next two or three days," Scioscia said.
Alberto Callaspo misses second straight
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (4/13/2013) Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo, who left Thursday's game with calf tightness, was held out of the starting lineup for the second straight game Saturday against the Astros. Luis Jimenez took his spot again in the lineup.
Callaspo is hitting .273/.351/.394 with a home run through his first 38 plate appearances.
Albert Callaspo out of Angels lineup Friday
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com (4/12/2013) Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo was held out of the team's starting lineup Friday after exiting Thursday night with calf tightness. Luis Jimenez was recalled from Triple-A and inserted into the starting lineup at third base on Friday.
Callaspo is hitting .273/.351/.394 with one home run in 38 plate appearances this season.
Alberto Callaspo dealing with tight calf
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/12/2013) Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo is considered day to day after leaving Thursday's game against Oakland with tightness in his right calf, the team announced. Callaspo departed after the seventh inning and was replaced at third base by Brendan Harris.
He finished 0 for 3 while slotting in the leadoff spot to halt his five-game hitting streak. Callaspo assumed the top position after Mike Trout was bumped to the No. 2 spot in the batting order in an effort to generate more offense.
Alberto Callaspo could be serviceable option
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (4/7/2013) It's amazing to see the list of third basemen on the disabled list a week into the 2013 season. Notable names are David Freese, Aramis Ramirez, Brett Lawrie, Chase Headley, Hanley Ramirez and Alex Rodriguez.
This means many Fantasy owners are heading into Week 2 (April 8-14) scrambling to find a hot-corner replacement. Perhaps one option being overlooked is Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo, who is owned in just 18 percent of Fantasy leagues. Callaspo doesn't have the power potential we seek in third basemen, which is why his ownership is low, but he might not be a bad stopgap option in deep formats until you get your regular third baseman back.
Alberto Callaspo to have a powerful 2013?
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com (3/31/2013) Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo showed off some power in the Cactus League.
Callaspo hit two homers with eight RBI and a solid .525 slugging percentage. He also finished with a .339 average in 59 spring at-bats.
Callaspo owns a career .384 slugging percentage and has hit double-digit homers three times in his career.
Callaspo, Angels agree on deal
by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer (1/18/2013) Angels third baseman Albert Callaspo, projected as the team's starter in 2013, agreed to a two-year, $8.975 million deal with the club on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.
