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This year, the Los Angeles Angels have their hopes set on at least two things. First, they hope Mike Trout will have an MVP season, and the other, to keep their Los Angeles moniker from the Mayor of their former host city. Mayor Ashleigh Aitken announced on Friday her intentions to request that the team reverts […]

The Cleveland Guardians will stay in Southern California for a showdown with the Los Angeles Angels. It will be a battle at the Big A as we continue our MLB odds series and make a Guardians-Angels prediction and pick. Guardians-Angels Projected Starters Gavin Williams vs. Jose Soriano Gavin Williams (0-0) with a 3.60 ERA. Last […]

The St. Louis Cardinals earned a 12-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon and they have Iván Herrera to thank. Herrera became the first catcher in Cardinals history to hit three home runs in one game. The accomplishment meant a lot to Herrera who knows a lot of kids from his home […]

The Los Angeles Angels are 3-1 and sit in first place in the American League West. The Atlanta Braves own an 0-5 record and are enduring one calamity after another. The disparity in strength of schedule and the ridiculous early nature of the campaign are obviously worth noting, but this is not a universe fans […]

Mike Trout was on track to be the greatest player in the history of MLB through the first decade of his career, only for him to slow down in recent years due to injury woes. Trout wasted no time proving he was a generational talent once the Los Angeles Angels handed him the reigns, and […]

The Los Angeles Angels play the second of three games against the St Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. While neither team is expected to do much this year, it is still a special moment for one star. Angels outfielder Mike Trout says he loves playing against the Cardinals because of one of his former teammates’ love […]

The 2025 season is underway and the Los Angeles Angels hope Mike Trout can bounce back from his injury-riddled season a year ago. After bouncing back from a torn meniscus in 2024, the 33-year-old outfielder seemingly has high hopes for the season ahead. In an interview with Chris Rose, who is an affiliate with Jomboy […]

Yusei Kikuchi heads to the mound for the Los Angeles Angels as they face the St. Louis Cardinals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Cardinals prediction and pick. The Angels took game one of the series with the Cardinals on Monday. Lars Nootbar got the scoring going on a solo home […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Cardinals prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Angels-Cardinals. The Los Angeles Angels are in a weird position through the first four games of this young MLB season. They have not looked especially strong so far. They aren’t hitting the ball consistently. They are […]

Returns are memorable, for better or for worse, and Los Angeles Angels infielder Yoan Moncada felt the gray area. After he signed with the Angels, Moncada was uncertain for the 2025 opening series against the Chicago White Sox. He sustained a thumb injury, which was a deep bruise in March. However, he overcame it and […]

The Los Angeles Angels suffered an embarrassing loss to the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day. The teams matched up again on Saturday and while the Angels picked up the 1-0 victory, evening the series, they did not escape unscathed. Los Angeles’ center fielder Jo Adell was forced to leave the game in the fifth […]

Tim Anderson played with the Chicago White Sox from 2016-2023 before joining the Miami Marlins for the 2024 campaign. This past offseason, Anderson signed with the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels are currently in Chicago to play the White Sox during Opening Weekend, and Anderson recently commented on his time with his former ball club, […]

The Chicago White Sox look to move to 2-0 on the young season as they host the Anaheim Angels. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-White Sox prediction and pick. Game one of the series saw the White Sox dominate the Angels. Austin Slater hit a solo home run in the […]

The Los Angeles Angels suffered an embarrassing loss to the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day. The 8-1 defeat to a White Sox team coming off a historically terrible 2024 season was bad enough. But Chicago nearly added injury to insult. In Mike Trout’s first at-bat of the season, White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke […]

The Los Angeles Angels got embarrassed by the Chicago White Sox in what was undoubtedly the least appealing matchup of Opening Day. Last season the Angels and White Sox combined to win just 104 games as both teams missed the playoffs. This season, White Sox GM Chris Getz set a low bar for the team, […]

Will the Los Angeles Angels trade Mike Trout? It is a question that has become increasingly common in recent seasons. Due to Trout’s injury trouble, though, the question has remained on the back-burner during past trade deadlines. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic recently detailed a potential scenario in which Trout trade rumors could […]

A year ago, Ryan Johnson was pitching as a junior at Dallas Baptist University. Now, without having thrown a single professional pitch in the minor leagues, he’s officially a Major Leaguer. The Los Angeles Angels announced Tuesday that Johnson, their 2024 second-round draft pick, has made the Opening Day roster. It’s a rare and rapid […]

The Angels start the season in Chicago against the White Sox! The Angels can make a statement against the White Sox on Opening Day! It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-White Sox prediction and pick. The Angels struggled last season toward a 63-99. The offense struggled, finishing 28th in batting average […]

Even with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels being in two different leagues, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wants nothing but the best for the Angels. Ron Washington took the Angels manager job in late 2023. This off-season, Roberts spoke about how the veteran’s leadership can ultimately propel the Angels back to the top […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ infield is banged up as the team prepares for the season opener. Starting shortstop Zach Neto is still recovering from shoulder surgery with no timeline for his return to the lineup. Third baseman Anthony Rendon underwent hip surgery and is out indefinitely. And his replacement at the hot corner, Yoan Moncada […]

There was a time when Mike Trout was regarded as the best player in the sport of baseball. Some even compared Trout to New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle. Trout will still reach the Hall of Fame, but injuries have impacted his career in recent seasons. As a result, former MLB player Trevor Plouffe believes […]

The Los Angeles Angels have released outfielder Mickey Moniak, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Tuesday. The former first overall pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2016 MLB Draft, Moniak has never caught on in the Major Leagues like expected. He debuted with the Phillies in 2020 but never played in more than 85 games […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers will begin the 2025 season in the bullpen, Ron Washington recently announced via Bill Shaikin of The Los Angeles Times. “Reid Detmers will open this season in the Angels bullpen, Ron Washington said. Jack Kochanowicz will be the fifth starter,” Shaikin wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Adding pitching has […]

The Los Angeles Angels are adding a seasoned arm to their pitching depth just ahead of Opening Day.  “The Angels and RHP Carl Edwards Jr. have agreed to a minor league deal.” via Aram Leighton on X, formerly Twitter. The signing gives the Halos a potentially valuable bullpen piece with years of MLB experience, even […]

The Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves have made a late spring trade. They already connected on a trade this offseason that sent Jorge Soler to the City of Angels. Now, they are switching pitchers. The Angels sent long reliever Jose Suarez to the Braves in exchange for starter Ian Anderson, per New York Post […]

The Los Angeles Angels are hungry to turn things around and put a contending team on the field that can compete with the best teams in the American League on a consistent basis. One of the keys to doing that is having a healthy Mike Trout for a full season. The three-time Most Valuable Player […]

The Los Angeles Angels took a flier on Yoan Moncada this offseason. The often banged up veteran was expected to start at third base for LA but a spring training thumb injury is worse than the Angels anticipated, throwing Moncada’s availability into question. While the team has serious concerns, Moncada is confident that he’ll be […]

Yoan Moncada has had a troubling history of injuries throughout his Major League career. He was hoping to turn the page this season with the Los Angeles Angels where he was slated to be the team’s 3rd baseman. However, a thumb injury could keep Moncada out of the Angels’ lineup on Opening Day and beyond. […]

The Los Angeles Angels suffered a barrage of injuries in 2024, accentuating the organizational flaws and depth issues that have long existed. This offseason, general manager Perry Minasian made it a top priority to lengthen the roster and specifically acquired multiple infielders who can occupy various parts of the diamond if necessary. It is good […]

When Albert Pujols returned to the St Louis Cardinals in 2022, he had 700 home runs on his mind. He needed 21, which he had not reached since 2019 but he hit 24 to land at 703. As one of four players ever with 700 homers, he is already entrenched in the record books. But […]

Things have not gone according to plan for Tim Anderson in recent seasons. The 2020 Silver Slugger is looking to get back on track and the first step is making the Los Angeles Angels during spring training. “They’re really emphasizing to me to remember who I am,” Anderson said via USA TODAY Sports. “You know […]

Mike Trout is preparing to begin his 15th season in the majors, having spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Angels. After suffering injuries in four consecutive years and missing all but 29 games last season, Trout feels he has something to prove. The three-time NL MVP is fired up entering 2025, hoping to […]

Former Atlanta Braves star Jorge Soler is now a player for the Los Angeles Angels. Soler is tasked with helping the Angels become a power player in Major League Baseball, like city rival the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soler is opening up about taking his talents to L.A. Jorge Soler had a .493 SLG% and 134 […]

​The Los Angeles Angels have taken a significant step toward ending their decade-long postseason drought by signing veteran closer Kenley Jansen to a one-year, $10 million contract. Jansen, 37, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to a bullpen in need of stability. With 447 career saves, he stands fourth on MLB’s […]

The Los Angeles Angels are trying to ignite a new era of Halos baseball this year. They are relying heavily on a young core of players that includes Zach Neto, Logan O’Hoppe and Nolan Schanuel while also adding veterans like Yusei Kikuchi, Jorge Soler, Kenley Jansen and Kyle Hendricks. Manager Ron Washington wanted some “real […]

The Los Angeles Angels have suffered through several difficult years and many of their issues have been linked to injury problems suffered by superstar outfielder Mike Trout. The three-time American League Most Valuable Player has been limited in each of the last four years. He played 36 games in 2021, 119 in ’22, 82 in […]

With spring training officially underway, the Los Angeles Angels are without shortstop Zach Neto. Manager Ron Washington confirmed that Neto will not be available to begin the season, but could join the lineup before too much time passes. “Ron Washington said that Zach Neto is not going to be ready for Opening Day, which is […]

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is trying to bounce back from several injury-filled seasons, and his first home run of spring training on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds was an encouraging sign after knee surgery. Trout was the designated hitter in the game, and he spoke on how it felt to hit one out. […]

Mike Trout spent nearly a decade as one of baseball’s premier players. The three-time league MVP manned center field for the Los Angeles Angels throughout his 14-year career. But injuries began piling up, forcing Trout to miss time. He’s played in just 111 games over the last two seasons. In an effort to keep Trout […]