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Josh Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16

Angels Open To Playing Josh Lowe In Center Field

The Angels added outfielder Josh Lowe in last night’s three-team trade that sent reliever Brock Burke to Cincinnati. General manager Perry Minasian held a Zoom call once the trade was finalized this morning, revealing that Lowe could compete for the center field job.

Perry Minasian News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 16

Angels Add Highly Rated International Prospects

Angels GM Perry Minasian wasted no time in signing some of the international market's highest rated prospects this week. Armed with a $6,679,000 allotment, the team set out and landed highly rated players at multiple positions.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16

Angels GM Perry Minasian reveals Josh Lowe’s potential role in L.A. after trade

The Los Angeles Angels traded for Josh Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team deal that included the Cincinnati Reds. It was a move that should help improve L.A.’s outfield for the 2026 season.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 16

Angels Pull Off Puzzling Trade

There Angels 2025 bullpen ultimately yielded some pleasant surprises. Kenley Jansen was the anchor the team hadn't had in years. Reid Detmers turned into a bulldog.

Grayson Rodriguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15

Grayson Rodriguez compares Angels to 101-win Orioles team

The Los Angeles Angels continue reshaping their identity ahead of the 2026 season, and new starter Grayson Rodriguez offered a notable endorsement of the clubhouse culture this week.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 15

Let's Look At Second Base Options for the Angels

A month out from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training, the Angels have several notable holes in the starting roster. While third base and center field have received most of the digital ink, second base is also critical.

Ron Washington News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Braves Hire Johnny Washington As Hitting Coordinator

The Braves are hiring Johnny Washington as minor league hitting coordinator, reports Sam Blum of The Athletic. The 41-year-old has spent the last two seasons as MLB hitting coach with the Angels.

Taylor Ward News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 14

The Angels Have Gone Backwards This Offseason

In 2025 the Angels finished last in the AL West with a record of 72-90. This was actually a 9 win improvement from the disastrous 2024 season, but a far cry from competing for a playoff spot.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / January 14

MLB Makes Mike Trout Announcement After 15th Season

The Los Angeles Angels are retooling the roster for the 2026 MLB season, and the organization remains hopeful that outfielder Mike Trout can return to his elite offensive form.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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Shaun Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14

Angels Re-Sign Shaun Anderson To Minor League Deal

The Angels re-signed righty Shaun Anderson to a minor league deal (h/t to Matt Eddy of Baseball America). The MiLB.com transaction log indicates the deal was agreed upon shortly before the New Year.

Jo Adell News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 13

Are The Key Reasons for Jo Adell's Power Surge Sustainable?

Players have career seasons in major league baseball for a variety of reasons. Same thing for breakout seasons. In 2025 Jo Adell went on a power tear and put 37 baseballs over the fence for home runs.

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Kyren Paris News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 12

Kyren Paris Showing More Patience And Playing Third Base In Winter Ball

For established Major League players, the off season is a chance to recover and spend time with family and friends. For many players on the fringes, it is an opportunity to earn a little more money while continuing to to hone their craft.

Anthony Rendon News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 11

Who Could the Angels Sign with the Rendon Savings?

Details about the Anthony Rendon contract buyout were disclosed this weekend and we now know Rendon will receive his final $38,571,428 over the course of five equal annual salaries of $7,714,2850.60.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 11

Angels must make this trade offer for Tigers’ Tarik Skubal

It’s been 11 seasons since the Los Angeles Angels last appeared in the postseason. That period spans the majority of franchise star Mike Trout’s career.

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

How To Plan Your Angels 2025 Spring Training Trip

Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training in just over a month and fans will flock to the greater Phoenix area to enjoy some sunshine and baseball.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Anthony Rendon’s 2026 Salary To Be Paid Over Five Years

The Angels finalized their buyout with Anthony Rendon shortly before the New Year. That was known to include some kind of contract restructure to defer his $38MM salary for the upcoming season, the final of his seven-year contract.

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / January 8

Playing GM: 4 Moves To Complete the Angels Roster for 2026

The Los Angeles Angels kicked off their offseason by trading outfielder Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles for the talented but oft-injured starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez.

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / January 7

Angels Announce Roster News Amid Bo Bichette Report

The Los Angeles Angels are entering the 2026 MLB season with a talented young core, hopeful to return to postseason contention. The offseason has been an intriguing one for the Angels, as the team has added several players with high ceilings but also considerable risk.