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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 […]

The Los Angeles Angels are currently in the early stages of a 2025-26 offseason that could be very consequential for the future direction of the franchise. The Angels are coming off a disappointing 2025 campaign in which they missed the playoffs altogether, finishing the season at 72-90, good for last place in the competitive AL […]

It’s been a big week in Orange County, as the Los Angeles Angels made a Taylor Ward trade this week, sending him to the Baltimore Orioles for Grayson Rodriguez. Now, the Halos received some big news about their newest starting pitcher, according to Baseball America’s managing editor, Taylor Blake Ward. “Perry Minasian says Grayson Rodriguez […]

The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels made the first significant trade of the offseason on Tuesday. Baltimore sent starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim for outfielder Taylor Ward. It is a one-for-one swap that puts Baltimore in a bind for free agency, but could lead to a bounce-back season. And what does this mean […]

A dispute over testimony from Los Angeles Angels vice president for human resources Deborah Johnston has intensified as the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs enters its sixth week. The conflict stems from a perjury accusation raised by the Skaggs family’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, regarding Johnston’s statements about the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves at a critical juncture heading into the 2026 season. After a disappointing postseason exit to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS, the front office must act decisively to address glaring roster deficiencies, particularly in the outfield. According to MLB Network insider Jon Morosi, the Phillies represent a realistic trade […]

The Philadelphia Phillies face a critical juncture entering the 2025-26 offseason. With Harrison Bader declining his mutual option and Max Kepler departing as a free agent, Philadelphia’s outfield has crumbled into uncertainty. Yet the Los Angeles Angels possess the exact solution the Phillies desperately need: Jo Adell. After years of frustrating underperformance, Adell finally broke […]

The MLB offseason is here, and the Philadelphia Phillies look to do better after falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. Now, there is a chance they might trade for Angels’ outfielders Taylor Ward or Joe Adell, according to MLB insider Jon Morosi. “I would say a better than 50/50 chance they (Angels) move […]

Mike Maddux has been a key part of the Texas Rangers during the most important moments in the franchise’s history, but he is ready for a fresh start in his career. The longtime pitching coach is heading to the Los Angeles Angels to serve the same post, according to Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports. He […]

It was the same story after another year as the Los Angeles Angels missed the playoffs for the 10th straight season. The Angels struggled again, despite the prescience of Mike Trout, as the entire team was unable to win games consistently. Now, MLB and Angels writer Sam Blum has questioned the team’s desire to win […]

The Philadelphia Phillies appear poised to make significant roster changes this offseason, and third baseman Alec Bohm is emerging as one of the most likely trade candidates. After averaging 16 home runs and 89 RBIs over a 162-game span during his five-year tenure in Philadelphia, the 29-year-old has essentially plateaued as a slightly above-average player. […]

The Los Angeles Angels did not have the season they wanted, finishing last in the AL West with a 72-90 record. Going into the offseason, there’s a good chance that they could make some moves as they try to reset their roster. The first person that some would think of is Mike Trout, but instead, […]

The Los Angeles Angels recently stunned the MLB by signing longtime catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager. Suzuki ended his 15-year career with the Angels, playing two seasons. He then became a special assistant in the front office. Now, Suzuki is in control and hopes to get this Angels team back on track, though […]

The Los Angeles Angels have reportedly picked Kurt Suzuki to be their next manager, choosing their former catcher over other big-name candidates, including Albert Pujols. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal seems to think Suzuki has all the tools necessary to succeed as a manger, though he’s not sure if Suzuki — or anyone — can succeed […]

The Los Angeles Angels wasted no time hiring a new manager. One day removed from seeing their rival Seattle Mariners bounced from the ALCS, LA decided to close the deal on their new manager. Kurt Suzuki, the longtime catcher who played for the Angels, is now the manager, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “The […]

As their former two-way superstar helps their crosstown rivals’ quest to repeat as World Series champions, the Los Angeles Angels are keeping busy too. LA is on the hunt for a new manager. And, for a moment, it appeared the Angels had something exciting in the works. Albert Pujols was the top candidate to become […]

Once considered the favorite to be the next manager of the Los Angeles Angels, Albert Pujols is no longer a candidate for the job, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “Pujols was the Angels’ top choice at the start but the sides differed on coaches, resources and compensation,” Heyman wrote. “Parameters were […]

The Los Angeles Angels are still looking for a manager, and former Houston Astros skipper Bo Porter has publicly expressed interest in the role. Porter has spent the last two seasons on the Angels’ coaching staff, serving as third base coach in 2025. “I would enjoy managing the Angels because I’ve been there the last […]

The Los Angeles Angels have intensified their managerial search following the mutual parting with Ron Washington, and a familiar face is leading the early conversations. Albert Pujols has quickly emerged as a favorite to take over, though the organization appears committed to a broad and methodical approach. The Angels, long searching for consistency and direction, […]