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Angels Lose Veteran on Waivers to A's

The A's claimed Donovan Walton off waivers on Sunday, formally ending his brief but productive tenure in the Angels' organization. Walton was designated for assignment Wednesday, a corresponding 26-man roster move when the Angels activated Mike Trout from the injured list.

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Angels 2026 MLB Draft Recap: Tim McIlvaine Sets a New Course in Anaheim

Angels scouting director Tim Mcllvaine had the freedom to run the scouting office the way he prefers and left his mark on the 2026 draft. Not only did Mcllvaine help the Angels reverse their trend of selecting low ceiling college players in the first round, he fundamentally changed the Angels approach to drafting talent.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 12

SEC Tested, Contact Approved: Inside the Angels’ New Draft Blueprint

Scouting Director Tim Mcllvaine was empowered by new head of baseball operations John Mozeliak to run the room the way Mcllvaine envisioned. Not only is the dynamic of how the room operates changed, it is also clear Mcllvaine has a very different philosophy when scouting players and evalutating talent.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Angels Lose Player to Division Rival on Sunday

The Los Angeles Angels lost a member of their infield depth on Sunday after Donovan Walton was claimed off waivers by the Athletics, ending his brief stint with the organization. The move comes as the Angels continue evaluating their roster before the All-Star break under first-year manager Kurt Suzuki.

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Los Angeles Angels News / 5 GOATs / July 12

Los Angeles Angels select Oklahoma SS Jaxon Willits in 2026 MLB Draft

Oklahoma shortstop Jaxon Willits was selected by the Los Angeles Angels with the No. 141 (5th round) overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Willits, a native of Fort Cobb, Okla., played three seasons for the Sooners.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 12

The Angels Can Head Into the All-Star Break on a High Note

The Angels have one more opportunity to head into the All-Star break on a positive note. After enduring a frustrating losing streak that followed one of their best stretches of the season, Los Angeles now has a chance to secure a much needed series victory over the Twins.

Mike Trout News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Angels star Mike Trout explains why this year’s All-Star game is ‘more special’

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has played in plenty of All-Star Games, but this one carries a different weight. Trout earned his 12th career selection and will start for the American League in Philadelphia.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 11

Former MLB Executive Has Surprising Take on Angels' Front Office Job

The Milwaukee Brewers have won division titles in four of the last five seasons. The Angels, in a mild understatement, have not. Yet one Brewers special advisor believes that whoever succeeds interim general manager John Mozeliak will inherit an enviable situation.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11

Angels' Ryan Johnson aims to turn around fortunes vs. Twins

Ryan Johnson will look for a rare positive result on Saturday afternoon when he takes the mound for the Los Angeles Angels in their game against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / July 10

Vaughn Grissom, Grayson Rodriguez guide Angels over Twins

Vaughn Grissom hit a solo home run and sacrifice fly and Grayson Rodriguez threw 5 1/3 solid innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 10

Los Angeles Angels 2026 MLB Mock Draft Review: Who Experts Predict at No. 12 Overall

With the 2026 MLB Draft just around the corner, plenty of eyes are on the Los Angeles Angels at No. 12 overall. Under the new leadership John Mozeliak but with holdover scouting director Tim McIlvaine, this draft marks a critical turning point for the franchise's rebuilding efforts.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Mike Trout Net Worth: How Much Is the Los Angeles Angels Star Worth?

Mike Trout could be argued as the steal of the MLB draft in 2009, going No. 25 in the first round, a class that also included Zack Wheeler, Stephen Strasburg, Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, and Randal Grichuk.

John Mozeliak News / The Lead / July 10

What Does Interim Manager John Mozeliak Bring to the Angels?

Prior to the Angels‘ 5-2 win against the Athletics, the team introduced interim general manager John Mozeliak. The decision to fire Perry Minasian became public on June 26. Club president Molly Jolly began the process of bringing Mozeliak in weeks before the news went public.

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Mike Trout News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 10

Angels Draft Debate: Who Ranks #2 All-Time Behind Trout?

2009 first round draft pick Michael Nelson Trout is by far the greatest player in franchise history. Any list of greatest Angels draft picks would automatically end with Mike Trout firmly entrenched in the top position.

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / July 9

Mike Trout Returns With Home Run as Angels Rout Rangers 13-1 Behind Jo Adell’s Career Night

Mike Trout made an immediate impact in his return from the injured list, while Jo Adell delivered the best offensive performance of his career as the Los Angeles Angels rolled to a 13-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.

Reid Detmers News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 9

Angels Trade Package: Inside the Rumored Reid Detmers Blockbuster Deal

Reid Detmers stands out as an obvious trade chip on an Angels team again destined to miss the playoffs. The homegrown lefty is enjoying a breakout season in the rotation and has two full seasons of club control beyond 2026.

Pablo Reyes News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9

Angels Sign Pablo Reyes To Minor League Deal

The Angels have signed infielder/outfielder Pablo Reyes to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Salt Lake and should make an appearance for the Bees in the near future.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Angels' Major Offseason Trade Has Not Panned Out

The Los Angeles Angels made a major gamble on Grayson Rodriguez. In the first big trade of the offseason, Los Angeles acquired the 26-year-old right-hander from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfielder Taylor Ward.

Donovan Walton News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Angels Designate Donovan Walton For Assignment

The Angels announced that outfielder Mike Trout has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. It was reported a few days ago that Trout would likely be back this week.

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The 'Last solo no-hitter by MLB team' quiz

Can you name the last pitcher to throw a no-hitter for every MLB team? We're looking for solo no-hitters only, not combined no-hitters. Five minutes are on the clock.

Wade Meckler News / Just Baseball / July 6

Why Did Angels’ Wade Meckler Get So Many All-Star Votes?

Before the 2026 season began, who would have thought that Wade Meckler would be getting consistent playing time while accumulating plenty of All-Star votes?

Mike Trout News / Yardbarker / July 4

Angels' Mike Trout named All-Star Game starter for first time since 2019

As has typically been the case throughout his career, Mike Trout has been one of the few bright spots for the Los Angeles Angels this season, and it has earned him his 12th career All-Star Game appearance.

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