Logan O’Hoppe, the Los Angeles Angels’ rising catcher, opened up about the frustrations he encountered this season. Struggling on both offense and defense, O’Hoppe’s candid perspective provides insight into the challenges faced by one of baseball’s emerging talents.

In one swift set of updates, the Los Angeles Angels parted ways with an infielder, dealt with Logan O’Hoppe’s head injury, and witnessed a coach’s pointed critique of pitcher Jose Soriano. The organization now faces new questions about roster stability and future performance.

In a heartfelt new book, the mother of a Los Angeles Angels player chronicles her son’s path to professional baseball. Titled “If You Choose to Believe Them,” the work underscores the towering odds every MLB hopeful must overcome.