Los Angeles Angels Articles - Page 2

As the MLB world comes to grips with Kyle Tucker’s bombshell decision to take his talents to the reigning World Series Champions Los Angeles Dodgers, another baseball transaction emerged on Thursday, as reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Three-way trade news: Tampa Bay, Cincinnati and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a deal […]

The Los Angeles Angels continue reshaping their identity ahead of the 2026 season, and new starter Grayson Rodriguez offered a notable endorsement of the clubhouse culture this week. The right-hander compared the current Angels roster to the 2023 Baltimore Orioles, a team that surprised baseball by winning 101 games and accelerating a successful rebuild. Rodriguez […]

The narrative surrounding the Los Angeles Angels shifted further on Tuesday as criticism of the front office and its public messaging intensified following remarks from a recent interview with general manager Perry Minasian that sparked a viral response across baseball media. The discussion revolves around Minasian’s persistent refusal to acknowledge the widely reported organizational problems. […]

It’s been 11 seasons since the Los Angeles Angels last appeared in the postseason. That period spans the majority of franchise star Mike Trout’s career. It spanned the entirety of superstar Shohei Ohtani’s tenure at Angel Stadium. Entering 2026, it’s clear that Angels general manager Perry Minasian is on the hot seat. The club’s new […]

New insight into one of baseball’s most significant modern acquisitions surfaced this week as former general manager Billy Eppler revisited the Los Angeles Angels’ successful pursuit of Shohei Ohtani. Eppler reflected on the 2017 recruitment process that brought the two-way superstar to Anaheim and reshaped expectations across the sport. Speaking on MLB Network, Eppler explained […]

The Los Angeles Angels added infield depth by signing former Chicago White Sox top prospect Nick Madrigal to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. The 28-year-old, the fourth overall pick by Chicago in 2018, is known for his contact skills and could help the Angels find stability in the middle infield. The […]

The Los Angeles Angels have made some moves over the winter, including the end of Anthony Rendon’s contract. Now, Angels’ general manager Perry Minasian has indicated that there is still a need at third base, which has led to rumors about Nolan Arenado, according to Angels’ beat writer Taylor Blake Ward. “Perry Minasian said third […]

The Los Angeles Angels claimed outfielder Wade Meckler off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, the team announced. The move comes as rumors continue to swirl around the ball club. The Angels have been linked to a potential Nolan Arenado trade, and a recent report listed the team as a possible suitor for […]

Free agent infielder Bo Bichette has been linked to a potential reunion with the Toronto Blue Jays, in addition to ball clubs such as the New York Yankees, New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. However, could the Dodgers’ neighbors over in Anaheim shock the MLB world by signing Bichette in MLB free agency? Former […]

It was previously reported that third baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a contract restructure. The agreement seemingly ended his time with the Halos — although that technically was not official. While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Angels general manager Perry Minasian all but officially confirmed that Rendon’s time in Anaheim […]

The Los Angeles Angels have not made it to the postseason since 2014, although it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. They have spent lavishly on the free-agent market, bringing in someone like Anthony Rendon fresh off a World Series title on a seven-year, $245 million contract, but their allocation of resources, to put […]

It was a disappointing year for the Los Angeles Angels as they didn’t make the playoffs. Meanwhile, they are making the usual moves during this offseason, but it appears their slugger, Mike Trout, is off limits for a trade. This season, Trout finished batting .232 with 106 hits, 26 home runs, and 64 RBIs. At […]

The Los Angeles Angels had a frustrating 2025 season, but one of their players didn’t. Angels outfielder Jo Adell had a breakout year offensively, hitting 37 home runs. Adell opened up about what changed for him in the last campaign. Adell says gaining experience helped improve his baseball IQ and made him a stronger hitter. […]

The Los Angeles Angels were previously mentioned as a potential trade suitor for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. With the Angels’ Anthony Rendon situation now resolved, a possible trade seems far more realistic. While it remains to be seen if trade talks have begun, the Halos are still rumored to have interest in […]

The Los Angeles Angels have certainly had a busy offseason. Between signing a number of veterans — such as Kirby Yates — and working out a contract restructure agreement with Anthony Rendon, LA has been making moves throughout the winter. Still, this Angels squad doesn’t feel like a true contender yet. The Halos feature an […]

The Anthony Rendon era in Anaheim is officially over, and for the Los Angeles Angels, that means one thing — it’s time to fix third base once and for all. After years of frustration, injuries, and disappointment, the team finally bought out the last year of Rendon’s deal, spreading the $38 million remaining over several […]

In the fall of 2019, the Washington Nationals accomplished the unimaginable and stunned the Houston Astros in the World Series. The ’19 Fall Classic required seven games to decide a winner, but third baseman Anthony Rendon and his teammates found a way to take care of business. Rendon was fresh off a regular season that […]

The Los Angeles Angels and two-time All-Star relief pitcher Kirby Yates are reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract, per Ari Alexander of 7News Boston WHDH. The move comes after the Angels’ reported contract restructure with 3B Anthony Rendon — whose tenure with the team is now over. Yates, 38, has plenty of experience pitching […]

The stalemate between the Los Angeles Angels and Anthony Rendon is finally over. When Los Angeles signed Rendon to a 7-year $245 million deal, the thought they would be getting a star third baseman capable of leading the Angels to a postseason win. That has not happened, as many obstacles got in the way. It […]

The New York Yankees’ willingness to explore trade options for All-Star infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. has opened an intriguing dialogue across the league. With Brian Cashman indicating openness to proposals, the Los Angeles Angels are uniquely positioned to capitalize on this opportunity by offering a package centered on three promising assets: Taylor Ward, Talon Haley, […]

The Los Angeles Angels are looking to reach the postseason for the first time since 2014. With uncertainty swirling around third baseman Anthony Rendon’s future in Anaheim, however, the Halos may be looking to bring in a new player to handle duties at the hot corner. According to a recent report, third baseman Nolan Arenado […]

The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement with the family of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs on Friday, resolving a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit tied to his fatal overdose in 2019, according to ESPN’s Michael Rothstein. The agreement ended a civil trial in Orange County, California, after jurors had deliberated for more than two […]

The Los Angeles Angels thought Anthony Rendon would be their long-term third baseman of the future when they signed him to a contract after the 2019 season. Rendon has dealt with no shortage of injury trouble in Anaheim, however. While initial rumors of Anthony Rendon potentially retiring have since quieted, the veteran infielder and the […]

The Los Angeles Angels recently agreed to a contract with veteran reliever Drew Pomeranz. After not pitching at the big league level from 2022-2024, Pomeranz had a resurgent season in 2025 with the Chicago Cubs. The southpaw turned in a stellar 2.17 ERA across 57 appearances. Pomeranz made time for an interview with MLB Network […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been busy in the offseason, hiring Kurt Suzuki as their new manager, along with other small moves to help a team that went 73-99 last season. After the Angels bolstered their bullpen with the signings of Drew Pomeranz and Jordan Romano, General Manager Perry Minasian explained why the Halos signed players […]

The Los Angeles Angels continued their active 2025 offseason by targeting bullpen upgrades, with the club’s strategy now centered on short-term upside. Relief options Jordan Romano and Drew Pomeranz quickly surfaced as part of Los Angeles’ reshaped late-inning plans. The Angels agreed to terms with the two veteran relievers Tuesday, adding depth and experience to […]

Between injuries and underperformance, Anthony Rendon’s tenure with the Los Angeles Angels has been a disappointment so far. With one year remaining on his contract, rumors have suggested that Rendon may retire before the 2026 MLB season. New Angels manager Kurt Suzuki is not assuming anything until he hears news from a reliable source, however. […]

Cody Bellinger is one of the big names available in MLB free agency after a strong season with the New York Yankees. Bellinger’s agent is Scott Boras, a super agent known for his quirky press conferences. According to Boras, there are eight teams vying for the outfielder. The way he told everyone, per MLB.com’s Bryan […]

The Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox agreed on a trade on Tuesday evening. Vaughn Grissom is going to the Angels from the Sox, according to MLB Insider Jeff Passan. The Red Sox have been wheelin’ and dealin’ since the start of the offseason by making a handful of trades. The most notable trade […]

The Los Angeles Angels have failed to reach the postseason over the past decade. LA hasn’t played meaningful October baseball since 2014. Pitching has long been a problem for the Halos. While the Angels have added some pitching already this offseason, there are three specific pitchers who they should consider singing amid their pursuit of […]

The Los Angeles Angels have already made a few significant moves to start the offseason. They traded Taylor Walls to the Baltimore Orioles for the oft-injured pitcher Grayson Rodriguez. On Tuesday, they made a similar gamble on a pitcher. The Angels have signed former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah to a one-year deal. “Right-hander […]

The Los Angeles Angels could be losing one of their key players, as Anthony Rendon is expected to retire, according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. “NEWS: The Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his contract, according to a source. The expectation is that he will retire,” Gonzalez wrote […]

The Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles stunned MLB fans with a deal built on risk, confusion, and a loud ripple of disbelief, leaving supporters on both sides trying to make sense of a swap that felt more puzzling than predictable. One year of Taylor Ward for four years of Grayson Rodriguez is a strange […]

There’s no way Grayson Rodriguez could know it at the time but an innocuous start in July 2024 would be his last for the Baltimore Orioles. Rodriguez would be a late injury scratch the following week. And then he’d sit out the rest of his sophomore season and the entire 2025 campaign with a string […]

The Los Angeles Angels are seemingly trying to obtain a strong pitching identity, hiring former catcher Kurt Suzuki to be their manager, bringing in World Series-winning pitching coach Mike Maddux and trading slugging outfielder Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles for promising right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. However, this squad still has plenty of offensive issues that […]

The Los Angeles Angels started their offseason with a surprising trade, acquiring Grayson Rodriguez from the Baltimore Orioles for Taylor Ward. Perhaps the only thing more shocking was Rodriguez’s recent revelation. The right-hander dealt with numerous injuries throughout his Orioles career. And yet, the Angels didn’t have him take a physical before agreeing to the […]

The first major trade of the MLB offseason occurred on Tuesday night, as the Los Angeles Angels sent outfielder Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles for starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez. As both teams look to put a disappointing 2025 behind them, Ward and Rodriguez are prepared to travel to their new homes. After the deal, […]

After another disappointing season in 2025, the Los Angeles Angels have a new manager in Kurt Suzuki. Although the former big-league catcher is signed to just a one-year deal, respected veteran pitching coach Mike Maddux elected to join him at Angel Stadium. The presence of Maddux is one major reason why new starting pitcher Grayson […]

The Los Angeles Angels made an eye-opening trade to open their offseason, acquiring right-hander Grayson Rodriguez from the Baltimore Orioles. While he has shown flashes of potential, injuries have ultimately cast a grey cloud over Rodriguez’s MLB career. But as prepares to start anew with the Angels, Rodriguez claims he is now fully healthy. After […]