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Los Angeles Angels third baseman, Anthony Rendon, is needing hip surgery and will be out for the foreseeable future. That’s another blow for the Angels, who are in the sixth season of his massive seven-year, $245 million contract—one that’s been nothing short of a disaster. The team hasn’t had a winning season since 2015 or […]

Anthony Rendon has not lived up to expectations with the Los Angeles Angels since signing a seven-year, $245 million contract. This time around, Rendon didn’t even make it to spring training. The third baseman will be undergoing hip surgery and is set to miss, “a long amount of time,” via Sam Blum of The Athletic. […]

The Los Angeles Angels look to have more success after one of their worst seasons ever. We will talk Angels Baseball as we continue our MLB odds series and make a Los Angeles Angels over/under win total prediction and pick. The Angels went 63-99 last season, finishing last in the American League West. Ultimately, Ron Washington […]

The Los Angeles Angels have made an attention-grabbing move on Tuesday morning, with Jon Heyman of the New York Post reporting that the Halos have landed veteran closer Kenley Jansen in MLB free agency. “Breaking: Kenley Jansen to the Angels,” Heyman shared on X (formerly Twitter). Added Heyman in a follow-up post on the social […]

Heading into spring training, it’s clear that there are still plenty of areas of improvement for the Los Angeles Angels. Manager Ron Washington is entering year two at the helm. The team hopes that superstar Mike Trout, once considered to be the best player in baseball, can return to full health. If that happens, then […]

On Wednesday, news broke that the Los Angeles Angels inked Yoan Moncada to a one-year contract worth $5 million. Then, on Friday evening, Jon Heyman reported that the Angels are expected to start Moncada at third base this season. Moncada will take the starting job from Anthony Rendon, who has built a lengthy injury history […]

The Los Angeles Angels have added a veteran presence to their infield, agreeing to a one-year, $5 million contract with third baseman Yoán Moncada, pending a physical. The deal, first reported by The New York Post’s Jon Heyman, gives Moncada a fresh start after an injury-plagued tenure with the Chicago White Sox. Moncada, who turns […]

The Los Angeles Angels made a push for Anthony Santander before the former Baltimore Orioles outfielder signed a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Angels offered him a shorter-term deal, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, while the slugger went to Toronto for five years and $92.5 million. Rosenthal reports Los Angeles was willing […]

Jack Flaherty may have played a huge part in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series run in 2024, but there he remains as a free agent waiting for the team he’ll be playing for in 2025. With there being less than a month to go before Spring Training begins, however, it is expected that Flaherty […]

The Los Angeles Angels lost Shohei Ohtani to their crosstown rivals the Los Angeles Dodgers last offseason. After his departure the Angels went from a 73-win team to a 63-win team. Determined to come out swinging in 2025, the Angels signed former Chicago White Sox All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson to a minor league deal. As […]

With Spring Training just weeks away, Pete Alonso remains unsigned. The two-time Home Run Derby winner and lifelong New York Met doesn’t seem to be on the same page as his former club in terms of contract negotiations, leaving his ultimate destination wide open. Coming off of three straight All-Star appearances, Alonso brings plenty to […]

The Los Angeles Angels and infielder JD Davis are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Robert Murray of FanSided. It is a minor league deal that includes an invitation to spring training. Angels, JD Davis agree to contract in MLB free agency Davis, 31, offers versatility. He can play either corner infield position as […]

The Los Angeles Angels are allowing former All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson to revive his career. The team has signed Anderson to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Anderson, 31, was once among baseball’s premier shortstops. He spent eight seasons with the Chicago White Sox, earning the 2019 American League batting title […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine apparently has an interest in moving from the hardwood to the diamond at some point in the future. LaVine was asked what sport he would play professionally if he did not play basketball when entering the arena before the Bulls’ 110-94 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. LaVine […]

The Philadelphia Phillies did their part in the regular season, winning the NL East with a 95-67 record. This led to a first-round bye in the postseason, and home-field advantage against the New York Mets in the Division Series. Unfortunately, the Phillies did not rise to the occasion, as the Mets beat them 3-1. Once […]

As this off season’s hot stove continues to simmer, a couple of thoughts began to illuminate what could happen next winter. One major storyline could be the free agency of first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Toronto Blue Jays, his current team, would love to have him back. So would at least two thirds of […]

Southern California is experiencing a devastating wildfire crisis, with strong Santa Ana winds fueling blazes across the region. Among the hardest-hit areas are Los Angeles and its surrounding communities, where thousands have been forced to evacuate. The sports world has also been significantly impacted. Amid the chaos, Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout shared a heartfelt […]

The dust has mostly settled on this edition of MLB’s free agency period, but there remains a few quality players on the market. One of them is outfielder Anthony Santander, who is coming off a career-best season with the Baltimore Orioles. Santander is a reliable source of power, and in 2024, he put up 44 […]

The Los Angeles Angels have made offseason moves to improve on the worst season in franchise history. Yusei Kikuchi and Kyle Hendricks are there to top the rotation. Jorge Soler is the power bat they needed in the lineup and Travis D’Arnaud will be their backup catcher. But Jon Heyman of the New York Post […]

Shohei Ohtani’s wife is Mamiko Tanaka. Ohtani is one of the most private superstar athletes in sports, trying to keep most of his life out of the public eye. Ohtani said that a team would be left out of his free-agency sweepstakes if they revealed any information about negotiations. Shohei is a pitcher and designated […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been more active than many expected throughout the offseason, while the Atlanta Braves are seemingly always open to a trade. Their most recent deal will fly under the radar, but will affect both team’s pitching depth. The Braves have traded left-handed pitcher Davis Daniel to the Angels for right-hander pitcher […]

Taylor Ward has a surprising car collection. Ward is a left fielder for the Los Angeles Angels. There’s no doubt that the Fresno State baseball standout is one of the more promising players for the Angels. While he isn’t a superstar on the field, Ward will certainly play competitive baseball and keep up with the […]

Let’s go ahead and preface this with the almost certain fact that this trade won’t happen. The Los Angeles Angels despise their crosstown neighbors, the Los Angeles Dodgers. That hatred likely grew even more when former Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers last offseason. If the Halos then […]

Big news for New Jersey golfers dropped this week as Trout National-The Reserve has reached a milestone. Tiger Woods has designed the golf course owned by Mike Trout and now construction is complete. Trout’s brother Tyler Trout spoke about the recent development with Golf.com. “The course itself was finished in October, and, thanks to a […]

Less than two months ago, Gleyber Torres was leading off for the New York Yankees in the World Series. Now, they have publicly said they are moving on from Torres in free agency. So the second baseman is at the Winter Meetings looking for a new home. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported that the Los […]

There was a time when Mike Trout was considered to be the best player in MLB. He was winning MVPs, making jaw-dropping plays and leading the Los Angeles Angels. Although Trout only has one postseason appearance, his greatness cannot be denied. However, injuries have unfortunately limited Trout in recent years. Angels manager Ron Washington revealed […]

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has been called as a witness in the upcoming civil trial concerning the wrongful death of former teammate Tyler Skaggs. Trout is scheduled to give his deposition on January 15, where he is expected to address the team culture and his relationship with Skaggs, a close friend. The trial, […]

The Los Angeles Angels continued their active offseason by signing Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year contract. Jon Heyman of the New York Post broke the news on Monday morning. It is the third significant move the team has made, following a trade for Jorge Soler and the signing of Travis D’Arnaud. “Yusei Kikuchi to the […]

Undoubtedly, Mike Trout is one of the greatest players to ever step on a baseball field. Yet, despite his extraordinary individual accomplishments, the Los Angeles Angels have consistently failed to build a contending team around him. With Trout now 33 years old, battling injury concerns, and the Angels mired in mediocrity, it’s time to consider […]

Shohei Ohtani is the best player in MLB right now. He hits at an elite level, can steal bases and is expected to return to pitching in 2025. Former Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia received the opportunity to witness Ohtani’s greatness early in the two-way phenom’s career, as he was Ohtani’s first MLB manager. […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been one of, if not the busiest teams so far this offseason. They have signed starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, catcher Travis d’Arnaud and infielder Kevin Newman and traded for outfielder Jorge Soler. The Angels have been linked to another free agent. They have shown interest in Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano […]

The San Diego Padres locked horns with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS and almost took them down. Their offense faltered in the final two games, blowing a 2-1 series lead and losing in five games. After a fantastic regular season, it was another disappointing postseason for San Diego. The Padres must improve by […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout had another disappointing season in 2024. After tearing his meniscus in April, then re-tearing it during his rehab assignment later in the season and being ruled out for the year, there are now serious concerns about Trout’s ability to play every day. It is undeniable that Trout is one […]

The Los Angeles Angels continue to be one of the most active teams this offseason. After having already signed catcher Travis d’Arnaud and pitcher Kyle Hendricks and trading for outfielder Jorge Soler and utilityman Scott Kingery, they just made another splash. The Angels are signing veteran infielder Kevin Newman, who spent the 2024 season with […]

The Los Angeles Angels and former Atlanta Braves All-Star catcher Travis d’Arnaud recently agreed to a contract. LA has been fairly aggressive to begin the offseason, adding a number of veterans already in MLB free agency or via trade. The Angels, though, already have a catcher with a bright future in Logan O’Hoppe, so d’Arnaud […]

The Los Angeles Angels are responding to the worst season in franchise history with big offseason moves. They made the first significant trade of the offseason, picking up Jorge Soler from the Braves. Now, the Angels have dipped their toe in the free agency pool with former Braves and Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud. ESPN’s Jeff […]

Longtime Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks officially joined the Los Angeles Angels this week, signaling a decisive shift from his former team. The Angels completed a $2.5 million, one-year deal with Hendricks on Thursday. Although Hendricks has a deep affection for Chicago, he’s also a realist. Aware of how his recent struggles — particularly a […]

An MLB franchise does not languish in irrelevance for a decade without having a slew of organizational problems, but the biggest issue that has faced the Los Angeles Angels in their lengthy run of incompetence is an inability to build a formidable starting pitching rotation. Signing Kyle Hendricks to a one-year $2.5 million contract is […]

While it was a down year for the Los Angeles Angels, shortstop Zach Neto developed into one of the more pivotal hitters in the team’s lineup. However, he may not have an opportunity to double down on his success to start the 2025 season. Neto underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday and is in danger of […]