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The Los Angeles Angels endured another ugly 2023 campaign that saw them miss the playoffs yet again, despite the fact that they had two of the best baseball players in the world on their roster in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. While Ohtani is a free agent and seems likely to leave the Angels, Trout […]

Will the Los Angeles Angels trade Mike Trout this offseason? And if so, could the Los Angeles Dodgers be a potential trade suitor for one of MLB’s best players of all-time? MLB insider Hector Gomez reported on Friday that the Dodgers are interested in pursuing a Mike Trout trade in addition to signing Shohei Ohtani […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani. LA has been linked to Ohtani over the past couple of years in trade rumors, but a deal never came to fruition. Now the Dodgers are expected to make an aggressive pursuit for the former Los Angeles Angels […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani’s dog took center stage during his American League MVP acceptance ceremony on Thursday. Baseball fans saw a glimpse of Ohtani’s fascination for dogs on the day he won his second career AL MVP award. oh to be shohei ohtani’s dog…. no work, no bills, just shohei cuddles and woof […]

The Los Angeles Angels did not make the playoffs this season, but the team’s fans were treated to another vintage performance from Shohei Ohtani, the baseball superstar with no equal in MLB history. Ohtani was named American League MVP on Thursday, winning the award alongside Ronald Acuna of the Braves (National League). New Angels manager […]

On Thursday night, the MLB announced all of its award winners from the 2023 season. And as it turns out, Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves stars, Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna won big. Ohtani took home the MVP in the American League. This is the second time in his career that he’s won this […]

In a move that’s set the baseball world buzzing, the Los Angeles Angels have snagged Ron Washington as their new manager, bringing a jolt of excitement to the team. Washington, known for his dynamic leadership, made his intentions for the AL West crystal clear: “Our whole focus will be to run the West down. You […]

Former Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin is reportedly among the finalists for the San Diego Padres’ managerial job, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. San Diego is expected to make their decision soon, perhaps even this week. Nevin has competition but is being seriously considered for the position. The Padres are taking their time […]

Buck Showalter has weathered plenty of disappointing news over the last month, but that is not stopping him from showing respect for his peers. Despite losing out on the Los Angeles Angels manager position to Ron Washington, Showalter sent the latter a thoughtful text. “It’s about time,” he said, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. “You’ve […]

Only time will really tell where exactly superstar baseball unicorn Shohei Ohtani will play in the 2024 MLB season. Until then, fans and experts are left to come up with speculations of varying degrees of believability. Take for example Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, who said that someone told him that Ohtani “would be […]

As the Los Angeles Angels approach free agency, retaining Shohei Ohtani will be the team’s highest priority. But Ohtani isn’t the only free agent that the Angels have their eye on. Los Angeles has shown significant interest in former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. If Anderson were to sign […]

One of baseball’s most high-profile reformation projects continues to move forward. New Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington is beginning to assemble his coaching staff, as two respected individuals are reportedly heading to Anaheim. “Eric Young Sr. and Ryan Goins are planning to join Ron Washington on his Angels staff,” Jon Heyman of the New […]

With the hiring of Ron Washington as manager, Los Angeles Angels fans desperately hope that there will be far more clarity surrounding this team going forward. Though, the latest news revolving around Torii Hunter’s rumored place on the coaching staff is only drumming up more questions. During Thursday’s edition of Foul Territory, co-host AJ Pierzynski […]

The San Diego Padres are in search of a new manager after Bob Melvin took over as skipper of the San Francisco Giants. And while there appears to be some logical internal candidates for the Padres, they’re also looking elsewhere. The organization has interviewed ex-Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin for the job opening, as […]

The MLB manager hot stove is starting to cool off a little bit. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Angels hired Ron Washington as the next manager in a huge move for the franchise. The veteran now returns to a manager’s role and is one of the more respected names in the MLB. After the hiring, […]

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly hiring Ron Washington for their open manager job, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Washington previously managed the Texas Rangers from 2007 through 2014 and helped them reach the World Series in 2010 and 2011. Washington had been a coach on the Atlanta Braves’ staff since […]

For much of the 2023 MLB season, the topic of Shohei Ohtani’s impending free agency loomed large over the Los Angeles Angels organization’s head. After all, Ohtani would certainly command the biggest deal in MLB free agency history given how impactful he is as a two-way player, and even amid his injury that would prevent […]

There is not a more compelling storyline in MLB free agency out there than that of Shohei Ohtani’s looming decision. Ohtani is, without a doubt, the biggest free agent in the market. Even with his elbow issue, the Japanese superstar is expected to land a monumental deal. The only question is which team will get […]

The Los Angeles Angels are looking for their next manager to replace Phil Nevin. In all reality, the Angels are looking for someone who can lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2014. However, their next manager must also be able to withstand a possible rebuild amid Shohei Ohtani’s potential departure in free agency. […]

The Los Angeles Angels are entering their offseason with much more questions than answers. While Shohei Ohtani will be at the top of the franchise’s priority list, the Angels are also searching for their next manager. Buck Showalter has spoken with the Angels about their managerial vacancy, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Furthermore, […]

The Los Angeles Angels decided to be buyers at the trade deadline this past summer, acquiring Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez from the Chicago White Sox in July. Unfortunately, Giolito’s time in particular was short-lived in LA, but it was long enough for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to have some fun with him. Speaking on […]

The Los Angeles Angels have plenty of questions to answer this offseason. With Shohei Ohtani’s not-so certain future in Los Angeles looming over the franchise, the Angels must also find their next manager. As they search for the right candidate, Torii Hunter has seen his name come up as a potential fit. He is seen […]

The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes will dominate the MLB offseason discussions. Plenty of teams, mostly the Los Angeles Dodgers, have been mentioned as the potential next team for the Los Angeles Angels superstar. One new team rumored to be in the mix is one of the last two teams standing in the 2023 season. The Texas […]

The Chicago White Sox endured a season to forget in 2023, going from bad to worse with each passing month en route to a 101-loss season. They don’t want 2024 to look anything like that and are trying to assemble the best possible coaching staff to make sure that doesn’t happen again. Chicago made an […]

Angels catcher Max Stassi was unable to play during the 2023 season because of a serious family issue. He and his wife Gabrielle were overwhelmed when their son Jackson Turner Stassi was born more than 3 month premature in April. Max Stassi and his wife, Gabrielle, shared on Instagram what their family had dealt with […]

The Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Angels are polar opposites in terms of franchise performance from this past season, location and so many other factors. One thing both teams have in common is position players that can absolutely hit the cover off of the baseball, and Shohei Ohtani of the Angels is certainly one […]

With the Dodgers being unceremoniously dispatched in the playoffs, the MLB offseason is in full swing for all of Los Angeles. The top priority for the next several weeks is simple. Win over Shohei Ohtani, or in the Angels’ case, win him over again. To the dismay of many baseball fans, that objective might be […]

Bryce Harper and Mike Trout’s official rookie seasons were both in 2012. Trout debuted in 2011, but appeared in only 40 games. In 2012, Harper was viewed as MLB’s next superstar. The player who was on the cover of Sports Illustrated at 16, got his GED at the same age and dropped out of high […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been set up for success throughout the past fews year as they have had arguably the best two players in Major League Baseball in Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. However, despite having those two incredible talents, the Angels have not been able to get into the postseason since having both […]

Buck Showalter and the New York Mets agreed to part ways following an unsuccessful 2023 season. Phil Nevin also is not returning as the Los Angeles Angels manager. Showalter reportedly has interest in the Angels’ manager job, per Mike Puma of the New York Post. “Buck Showalter is interested in the Angels’ managerial opening, according […]

The Los Angeles Angels have decided to move in a different direction with regard to the manager position. Phil Nevin is not coming back to reprise his role as the team’s skipper, with Los Angeles deciding not to pick up their option on him for the 2023 MLB campaign. A day after the announcement was […]

The Los Angeles Angels are entering an offseason full of unknowns next month. They are likely to lose superstar Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout trade rumors are starting to ramp up and they are without a manager after firing Phil Nevin. Their next manager could be someone in house and BetOnline believes Angels bench coach Ray […]

The Los Angeles Angels employ two of the best players in all of baseball in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. And, as a result, it looked like the Angels were going to get rewarded for having those two players playing well at the same time. They were 54-49 as recently as July 27th and firmly […]

Phil Nevin will not return as the manager of the Los Angeles Angels, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. Nevin took over as interim manager in 2022 and received a one-year contract for 2023. Following a disappointing season though, Nevin is out in Anaheim. The news adds further uncertainty to an offseason that is already […]

The Los Angeles Angels welcomed Shohei Ohtani back on Sunday. It wasn’t quite the way manager Phil Nevin would’ve preferred, but he and the team were still in high spirits. Ohtani took part in an on-field ceremony prior to the Halos’ game against the Oakland Athletics, courtesy of the Associated Press. He was awarded the […]

The Texas Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels. Our MLB odds series has our Rangers Angels prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rangers Angels. The Texas Rangers have not yet clinched the American League West title, and on Tuesday, their pursuit of a division championship was slowed but not fully halted. They […]

Talk about barking up the wrong tree. Chris “Mad Dog” Russo has weighed in on the 2023 AL MVP discussion, and if it were up to him, Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani would not take home the hardware. Russo acknowledged that Ohtani will win it, but still allowed himself to “go off the deep […]

The Texas Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels. Our MLB odds series has our Rangers Angels prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rangers Angels. The Texas Rangers have gone through a roller-coaster month in the American League West. They were 72-48 in mid-August, 24 games over .500 and fully in control (at […]

With less than a week left in the regular season, some teams and fans are already looking forward to an offseason full of surprising signings and eye-popping trades. While all eyes will be on Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani’s free agency, his Angels teammate Mike Trout has been involved in some trade speculation. After […]