Los Angeles Angels Articles - Page 22

The Los Angeles Angels have placed Lucas Giolito, Matt Moore, Reynaldo Lopez, Hunter Renfroe and Randal Grichuk on waivers, per Jeff Passan. This is a massive decision for the Angels, who just acquired Giolito, Lopez and Grichuk before the Aug. 1 trade deadline. The Angels are throwing in the towel on the 2023 season, and […]

The baseball world was shook when it was announced that Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani suffered an elbow injury and might need Tommy John surgery, but his former manager Joe Maddon was on the Starkville podcast with Jayson Stark and Ken Rosenthal and explained why he expects Ohtani’s rehab to go smoothly. “What I […]

The Philadelphia Phillies look to extend their winning streak to five games today as they face the Los Angeles Angels. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Phillies prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. Last night the Angels struck first, scoring in the first inning on a Luis Rengifo single that scored Shohei […]

If the 2023 MLB season is to be remembered for one thing, it would undoubtedly be the incredible performance of Shohei Ohtani. Right from the outset of the season, baseball fans found themselves captivated by this two-way superstar. A significant part of this intrigue stemmed from the anticipation of witnessing something unprecedented — observing him […]

The Los Angeles Angels can take the most drastic step involving the oft-injured Anthony Rendon, and that’s by getting rid of him without even seeking a trade, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “Rendon, who received a seven-year, $245 million contract with the Angels, will have missed 338 games in the past three full […]

In life, there’s always a benefit to the glass half-full approach. But in the Los Angeles Angels’ case, such a thought may be hard to stomach, especially in the aftermath of Shohei Ohtani’s torn UCL. But given the Angels’ failed push for the postseason, silver linings may be all they have to cling onto, especially […]

When a pitcher has a UCL injury, teams usually don’t see them on the playing field for a while. Los Angeles Angels ace Shohei Ohtani is not like other pitchers, though. Even though the possibility exists that he won’t take the mound again for a long time, he’s still providing value as the designated hitter. […]

The Los Angeles Angels head to the City of Brotherly Love to begin their series with the Philadelphia Phillies. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Phillies prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Angels took two of three games from the Mets over the weekend. It has been a disappointing season for […]

Shohei Ohtani got the devastating news of a torn UCL last week, with the Los Angeles Angels star being rendered unable to pitch for the rest of the season. Despite that injury, he is determined to continue hitting to close out the season, and has put up a ridiculous 1.500 OPS in the week since. […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Chase Silseth was taken to the hospital after getting hit in the head on a weird play in the fourth inning of a 5-3 victory over the host New York Mets on Saturday night. Angels manager Phil Nevin gave an optimistic update on Silseth’s situation after the game, per ESPN. “He […]

Shohei Ohtani is one of the best players in baseball because of the fact that he is an elite pitcher and hitter. There are very few baseball players in the history of the game that compare to Ohtani because of that. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Angels star will not be able to pitch for the […]

Los Angeles Angels fans are going through a rough time. This, after a 2023 MLB season full of devastating blows. And that follows seven years of futility. So, perhaps a rough decade might be more appropriate. Whatever anguish they are suffering through has been made exponentially worse by the Shohei Ohtani injury situation. Following speculation […]

Los Angeles Angels superstars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are both dealing with injuries. Trout was placed on the IL, while Ohtani will not pitch for the remainder of the season. For now, Ohtani will continue to hit, however. Questions have surfaced about Ohtani’s future as a pitcher following his torn UCL injury. Trout isn’t worried […]

The MLB regular season is winding down as there is just over a month remaining before the playoffs begin. It’s a crucial part of the year and the race for the postseason is heating up in both the American League and the National League. One team that is the hunt for an AL wild card […]

Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon have both missed a significant amount of time due to injuries. Trout remains beloved among the fans though, while many have become frustrated with Rendon. Rendon reportedly hasn’t handled his injury situation well, something that Angels writer Sam Blum of The Athletic pointed out during a recent podcast. “I don’t […]

The projections for Shohei Ohtani’s next contract have to be recalibrated following the news that he has a tear in his UCL. With his future as a true two-way player in question, the Los Angeles Angels star is no longer a given to receive offers of $500 million-plus in free agency. However, the latest MLB […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani won’t appear on a mound anytime soon after suffering a torn UCL. Tommy John surgery isn’t guaranteed but remains a possibility. Even if he doesn’t opt for the surgery, Ohtani won’t pitch again in 2023. However, what is Ohtani’s status as a hitter? Alden Gonzalez of ESPN reports that […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected by many to receive a $600 million dollar contract in free agency following the 2023 season. However, the Angels two-way phenom was diagnosed with a torn UCL injury on Wednesday. Since Ohtani’s value stems from his abilities as both a pitcher and a hitter, will the looming […]

The foreseeable future of Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels has been flipped upside down. The two-way superstar suffering a tear in the UCL of his pitching arm will keep him off the mound for the remainder of the season. When addressing Ohtani’s injury, Angels general manager Perry Minasian doesn’t believe that this injury […]

It’s the worst day of the season for the Los Angeles Angels faithful, and perhaps for all MLB fans in general. This is after it was revealed that Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout have sustained injuries that will sideline them for a significant period. Ohtani left Wednesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds due to what […]

The Los Angeles Angels can’t get a break. Both of their superstars in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout got devastating injury updates late Wednesday. Ohtani, who exited the Cincinnati Reds game, has been diagnosed with a UCL tear, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Shohei Ohtani has a tear in his UCL, Angels GM Perry […]

The Cincinnati Reds take on the Los Angeles Angels in Game 2 of a Wednesday doubleheader. Our MLB odds series has our Reds Angels prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Reds Angels. The Los Angeles Angels are, like the New York Yankees, unofficially removed from the American League wild card race. They haven’t […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was forced to leave Wednesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds due to an arm problem. There were high expectations on Ohtani as he made his first start with the Angels since August 9, but his return to the mound was cut short when the team removed him as a […]

Shohei Ohtani has no shortage of fans, even when it comes to fellow MLB players. The Los Angeles Angels superstar receives autograph requests daily, but he might not have expected the recent request he got from a former Angels pitcher. Dan Haren, who pitched in the MLB for 13 years, three of those with the […]

The Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels square off in the first game of a double-header Wednesday afternoon. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Reds-Angels prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Reds won a close one during game one […]

Mike Trout is back. For the first time since July 3, the 3x American League MVP suits up for the Los Angeles Angels. He’s in tonight’s lineup, starting in center field and batting second against the Cincinnati Reds. This means everything to the Angels, as making the playoffs could persuade Shohei Ohtani to re-sign with […]

A pair of unfamiliar foes will go head-to-head for some inter-league play as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Los Angeles Angels in Southern California. Let’s check out our MLB odds series where our Reds-Angels prediction and pick will be unveiled. At the surface, the Reds still have a heartbeat in a hectic playoff race. With […]

Nothing is guaranteed when it comes to Shohei Ohtani’s future in MLB. The general belief is that Ohtani wants to win, something his current team hasn’t done much of. In fact, Ohtani’s only real competitive baseball since signing with the Angels came in the World Baseball Classic. With the Angels likely to miss the postseason […]

The Cincinnati Reds are on the west coast to take on the Los Angeles Angels for the start of a three game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Reds-Angels prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Reds are in […]

If you thought that things couldn’t get more embarrassing for the reeling New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels, think again. With the Yankees getting swept at the hands of the Boston Red Sox, and with the Angels getting thrashed 18-4 by the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, the two teams are now further away from […]

Double the trouble! Game two of a Saturday double-header between a pair of American League squads will be front and center as the AL East Tampa Bay Rays go head-to-head on the diamond with the AL West Los Angeles Angels. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Rays-Angels prediction and pick will be revealed. […]

It is difficult to recall a baseball team more desperate to reach the MLB postseason than the Los Angeles Angels (60-63, 7.5 games back). They have made every unconventional move imaginable to stay in the American League Wild Card hunt. It has resulted in further anguish and excessive mockery. There might still be one white […]

The Los Angeles Angels might’ve lost in extra innings to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, but they turned a very rare triple play that hasn’t been seen in the Majors in more than a half-century. In the top of the ninth, the Rays had runners on the corners with no outs and Harold […]

Hurricane Hilary is making its way to the west coast. As a result, MLB has reportedly moved the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, and San Diego Padres scheduled Sunday home games to Saturday due to potential inclimate weather, per MLB.com. All three teams will complete their originally scheduled series via doubleheaders on Saturday. California […]

The Los Angeles Angels made a flurry of roster moves Friday. On the positive side of things, The Angels promoted prospect Nolan Schanuel. Additionally, catcher Logan O’Hoppe was reinstated from the injured list, per Angels PR. However, catcher Chad Wallach was designated for assignment, 1B CJ Cron was placed on the 10-day IL, and 3B […]

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Los Angeles Angels. Our MLB odds series has our Rays Angels prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rays Angels. The Los Angeles Angels have roughly 40 games — one-fourth of their 162-game schedule — left in the season. That’s 40 games over a month and a […]

The Los Angeles Angels, prior to the MLB trade deadline, pulled off some moves to help bolster the team in preparation for a playoff push. To that end, the Angels, desperate to make the most out of what could be Shohei Ohtani’s final few months with the team, traded for the likes of Lucas Giolito, […]

The Los Angeles Angels went for it. They could easily have traded Shohei Ohtani, perhaps the greatest baseball player of his generation and even beyond but also a pending free agent after this season, for an absolute treasure trove bounty of a haul. But, with a wild card spot within their grasp, they bought. They […]

Every single professional sports team in Southern California including the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers decided to combine and donate some money to the Maui wildfire victims on Thursday. It was a very generous gesture, but fans weren’t happy with how little each organization offered considering the boatloads of money they all have. […]