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The Los Angeles Angels needed a strong outing to complete a sweep, and Yusei Kikuchi delivered with his best performance of the season. The veteran left-hander dominated in the Angels vs. Boston Red Sox 3-game series finale, striking out a season-high 12 batters over seven scoreless innings to lead Los Angeles to a 5-2 win […]

The Los Angeles Angels found their spark in rookie Christian Moore, who delivered the best night of his young career in a dramatic 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. The electrifying moment came in the 10th inning at Angel Stadium, when the former Tennessee Volunteer product blasted a two-run walk-off homer […]

Baseball is much better when Mike Trout is healthy and playing baseball. Over the last few years, the baseball community has not been able to see one of the best players of all time roam the outfield and smash extra-base hits. In fact, Trout has not played 120 games in a season since 2019. His […]

The Los Angeles Angels accomplished something Monday night not seen in over three decades, delivering a powerful reminder of their long-term investment in player development. In a 9-5 win over the Boston Red Sox, the Halos fielded a lineup that featured eight former first-round picks drafted by the franchise, a remarkable feat not achieved by […]

At the moment, things are looking a bit bleak when it comes to the playoff odds for the Los Angeles Angels. They are in fourth place in the AL West, six and a half games behind the division leading Houston Astros. The wild card hunt looks a bit better, as they are just two games […]

Tensions flared dramatically on Friday night when the Houston Astros faced off against their divisional rivals, the Los Angeles Angels. In an already tense Astros vs. Angels matchup, pitcher Hunter Brown drilled shortstop Zach Neto with a 94.8 mph sinker, leading to a dramatic benches clearing incident. With a runner on second and one out […]

The Los Angeles Angels were one of the worst teams in the MLB last season, but they are already playing much better this season than last year and currently have a 36-38 record. Manager Ron Washington has been a key reason in holding the Angels together this season and has been a steadying force since […]

The Los Angeles Angels are having another rough season, currently sitting in fourth place in the American League West with a 35-37 record. The Angels are in a situation where a full-scale rebuild is likely, and might require them to put players on the trade block ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Halos have […]

Los Angeles Angels top prospect and No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, Christian Moore, delivered a memorable debut at Yankee Stadium by ripping a triple in the eighth inning of a tight game. The ball soared into the right-center gap just beyond Aaron Judge’s reach, rolling all the way to the wall […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers expect a pitching return from Shohei Ohtani shortly, there could be another avenue where they can get help in the rotation. With the Dodgers preparing ahead of the trade deadline next month, the one pitcher that is a unique storyline in the trade market is Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara. […]

Los Angeles Angels designated Mike Trout missed a month with a left knee bruise earlier this season. Since his return to Ron Washington’s lineup, though, the 33-year-old has been as dominant as ever. While Trout said that he is not ready to get back into the outfield, his power at the plate has been more […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a quiet but meaningful move to bolster their pitching depth, reclaiming left-handed pitcher Garrett McDaniels after a recent Los Angeles Angels roster move. The 25-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week and returned to the Dodger Blue under MLB Rule 5 Draft rules — a process that requires a […]

The Los Angeles Angels have won seven of their last nine games and sit at 33-34. They are tied for second in the American League West behind the Houston Astros. Ahead of their weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles, manager Ron Washington made the decision to give Christian Moore his first shot in the big […]

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley is alleged to be an early source of prescription drugs used by Tyler Skaggs, who died after an overdose in 2019 while a member of the Los Angeles Angels. Skaggs, who died at the age of 27 in July 2019, was teammates with Miley in 2012 and 2013 when they […]

The Los Angeles Angels are still hanging around in the playoff race, but the injury to Mike Trout continues to hang over their season. Trout missed a month with a knee injury before returning on May 30, but he is still not back at full strength. Trout is back in the batting lineup for the […]

The Los Angeles Angels have an open roster spot after putting outfielder Chris Taylor on the 10-day injured list. Los Angeles filled it by having LaMonte Wade Jr. join the team’s active Major League Baseball roster. The Angels traded for Wade Jr. and cash with the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a future player. […]

At the bottom of the first inning, Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel thought he’d hit himself a dinger against the Athletics. The ball, thrown down the middle at 87 mph by Grant Holman, flew off the bat and went right to left-center field, where the Halos have a notoriously short fence. Nine times […]

The San Francisco Giants officially parted ways with longtime fan favorite LaMonte Wade Jr. on Sunday, sending the struggling first baseman and cash considerations to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for a player to be named later or additional cash. The move comes just days after Wade was designated for assignment and hours after […]

Gold Glove catcher Cal Raleigh got the Seattle Mariners on the board early against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Raleigh hit a three-run bomb off Jack Jochanowicz in the first inning. It was his 25th home run of the season. He then went yard again late in the game. Raleigh extended his major league […]

The Los Angeles Angels picked up the 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners in the series opener Friday as starter Kyle Hendricks and closer Kenley Jansen both reached major career milestones. However, on Saturday, the Angels lost their starting right fielder to an apparent injury. Jorge Soler exited the game against the Mariners before taking […]

The Los Angeles Angels have an opportunity to pick up some ground on the teams above them in the AL West standings, as they began a three-game set against the Seattle Mariners, the team sitting in second in the division. And it was as good of a start to the three-game series as the Angels […]

Angels All-Star Mike Trout continues to defy expectations. Just days after returning from a left knee injury that sidelined him for nearly a month, Trout delivered a statement performance. He blasted a three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning. He also made Los Angeles Angels history by recording his 1,675th […]

The Los Angeles Angels are scuffling at six games below .500, but it took all of one half inning in Boston on Monday night for them to make a statement. Mike Trout, Zach Neto and Jo Adell all homered in the top half of the first for the Angels against the Red Sox, marking the […]

Los Angeles Angels fans are waiting on pins and needles for Mike Trout to recover from a recent injury. Meanwhile, they got a lot of bang for their bucket, seeing one of their most significant step up to the plate most unexpectedly.  On Friday, former Angel Troy Glaus pinched a hit for the exhibition team, […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ wait is finally over. After being without him for a month, Ron Washington and the Angels welcome star outfielder Mike Trout back from injury. The former American League MVP suffered a bone bruise at the end of April that kept him out of the lineup. His return to the order is […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been without Mike Trout since late April after placing him on the injured list with a knee injury. He’s finally due to return, and couldn’t help but share his excitement to get back on the field on Friday. Before officially returning to action for the Angels, the 33-year-old outfielder posted […]

The Los Angeles Angels got off to a hot start to the season. The addition of Jorge Soler to Ron Washington’s lineup gave Angels fans hope in March. However, injuries across the roster have them back near the bottom of the American League West. However, Mike Trout will soon retake the field after suffering a […]

On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees visited the Los Angeles Angels as part of their three-game series. While the Yankees won a hard-fought game 1-0 on the road with almost everyone on offense, besides Aaron Judge, struggling at the plate, the story of the game was not the play on the field but the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently traded utility player Chris Taylor across town to the Los Angeles Angels. Even though he is now on the red team, he still has some allegiance to the blue team. Especially when it comes to the Dodgers defeating the Yankees in last year’s World Series. At the time, Taylor hit […]

Not too long ago, Tim Anderson was one of the best shortstops in baseball, and the Chicago White Sox were viewed as World Series contenders with him on the team. Anderson ended up leaving Chicago in 2023 after he and the team took a big step in the wrong direction, and the White Sox are […]

The Los Angeles Angels have steadied themselves after a difficult start to the season in 2025, even without star outfielder Mike Trout. Trout is once again struggling with an injury, something that has become somewhat of a theme of his career in the last few years. On Tuesday, however, Trout got a crucial injury update […]

The Los Angeles Angels received a timely update on catcher Logan O’Hoppe ahead of Tuesday’s game against the New York Yankees. It came after a frightening moment in Monday’s matchup when the 25-year-old was forced to exit after taking a bat to the head on a backswing. O’Hoppe was visibly shaken, and the Angels decided […]

The Los Angeles Angels find themselves at a crossroads as the 2025 MLB season approaches the midway point. After a series of aggressive offseason moves and the lingering effects of a 99-loss campaign in 2024, the club is still searching for a clear direction. With the postseason looking increasingly out of reach and a roster […]

The Los Angeles Angels made headlines with the recent signing of veteran utility man Chris Taylor, who spoke about his departure from the Los Angeles Dodgers after nine seasons. The move, which adds valuable depth to the Angels lineup, comes as the club looks to stay competitive in a tightly packed AL West. The Angels […]

With the Los Angeles Angels fighting to remain within reach of the AL West, the organization made a move on Monday to improve the roster. Mike Trout is still ruled out with a knee injury, despite receiving some good news recently. However, L.A. signed a veteran utility player to fill the void until Trout’s return. […]

As the 2025 MLB season approaches its midpoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Despite a roster brimming with both established stars and promising young talent, the D-backs’ ambitions to contend in a competitive National League West hinge on making tough decisions to optimize their roster for the stretch run. With the […]

Mike Trout is getting close to a return from a significant injury for the Los Angeles Angels. Trout has been absent since the Angels’ April 30 matchup against the Seattle Mariners, suffering a knee injury that sidelined him for 23 games. Team reporter Sam Blum provided an update on the star outfielder. Trout appears to […]

The Los Angeles Angels have had a storied history that has included nine division titles, one American League pennant, and one World Series championship. While recent history has not been kind to them, they still have a rich history of talented players who have helped them achieve great feats. Many talented players are in team […]

The Los Angeles Angels are riding a red-hot wave, but even during an eight-game winning streak, they’re not afraid to shake things up. On Saturday, the team designated right-hander Shaun Anderson for assignment and recalled top pitching prospect Caden Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake to bolster the bullpen. Anderson, 30, struggled during his brief tenure […]