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David Fletcher News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Veteran MLB infielder to retire

Veteran infielder David Fletcher is retiring. The 31-year-old spent the majority of his seven-year MLB career with the Angels.

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

Angels Predicted to Land All-Star Infielder by Pool of Insiders

The Los Angeles Angels are coming off another season below .500, failing to reach the MLB postseason once again. Recently, they hired Kurt Suzuki as a new manager, hoping that he can optimize a roster with clear talent.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Kyle Hendricks News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Former Cy Young Finalist Kyle Hendricks Retires

Los Angeles Angels starter Kyle Hendricks is retiring after 12 years in the big leagues. Hendricks spent his first 11 years with the Chicago Cubs and finished third in the 2016 Cy Young Award race.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Angels make two impressive hirings

The Angels have added two more coaches to their staff.

Veteran righty Kyle Hendricks to retire after 12 seasons

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

Angels Tabbed as Top Landing Spot for 49-Homer Slugger in Free Agency

The Los Angeles Angels are in the market for a third baseman during the offseason, and MLB.com's Mark Feinsand listed them as a candidate to bring in All-Star Eugenio Suarez.

Kurt Suzuki News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 11

Angels GM Makes Honest Admission About Kurt Suzuki Hire

The Los Angeles Angels hired former player Kurt Suzuki to be their next manager, passing over other candidates. Suzuki is only signed to a one-year deal, giving the Angels a chance to re-evaluate him next season before next season begins.

Kyle Hendricks News / Field Level Media / November 10

Angels RHP Kyle Hendricks, former Cubs star, reportedly retiring

Kyle Hendricks, a key part of the Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series championship team, is set to retire after a 12-year major league career, multiple media outlets reported Monday.

Kyle Hendricks News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Veteran righty Kyle Hendricks to retire after 12 seasons

Veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks is calling it a career. The longtime Chicago Cubs hurler, who spent the 2025 season with the Los Angeles Angels, is retiring, per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Tyler Anderson News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 10

Angels Right-Handed Pitcher Elects Free Agency

Look up the definition of the word "journeyman" in a baseball dictionary, and Shaun Anderson's name is likely to appear. Anderson, 31, has pitched for seven teams since 2020.

Los Angeles Angels News / New Baseball Media / November 10

2025 MLB Season Recap: Los Angeles Angels

The 2025 Los Angeles Angels finished the year with another 90+ loss season, the franchise’s third since 2019. While the Angels did improve by nine games this past year, Los Angeles finished last in the AL West and struggled both on the mound and at the plate.

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

Angels Predicted to Land All-Star Free Agent in $44 Million Deal

The Los Angeles Angels are looking at several positions to upgrade during the offseason, and third base is definitely one of their needs. Both Yoan Moncada and Luis Rengifo entered free agency this offseason after rather disappointing seasons, and the Angels will likely turn their head towards some of free agency's bigger names.

Jack Dashwood News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 9

Angels Pitcher Elects Free Agency

The UC Santa Barbara baseball team went 45-11 in 2019, winning the Big West and producing 10 future MLB draft picks. Others were drafted higher, or reached the majors faster, but none did more for the Gauchos' pitching staff that year than 21-year-old sophomore Jack Dashwood.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 9

Angels Tabbed as Top Fit for All-Star Ace in Free Agency

The Los Angeles Angels are in need of starting pitching ahead of the 2026 season, and ESPN's David Schoenfield believes they could find one of their answers in All-Star starting pitcher Zac Gallen in free agency.

Taylor Ward News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 8

Phillies’ perfect trade offer for Angels’ Taylor Ward

The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves at a critical juncture heading into the 2026 season. After a disappointing postseason exit to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS, the front office must act decisively to address glaring roster deficiencies, particularly in the outfield.

Logan Davidson News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 8

Angels Infielder, Former First-Round Draft Pick, Elects Free Agency

Logan Davidson played 10 games in an Angels uniform in 2025. Those 10 games featured the first home run of Davidson's career, against the Seattle Mariners' Bryce Miller on Sept.

Tyler Anderson News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 8

Angels All-Star Predicted to End Free Agency With $5 Million Deal

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson is entering free agency this season, leaving the Halos' rotation shorthanded. The Angels had Anderson for three seasons, where he posted a 4.53 ERA throughout his time in Anaheim and made an All-Star Game.

Mike Trout News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 7

Angels Receive Major Update on Mike Trout Trade Rumors

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout has become a figurehead for franchise loyalty over the course of his 15-year career. Despite the Angels repeatedly failing to build a roster capable of making it to the playoffs, Trout has refused to be traded.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Phillies Reportedly Fit For Angels Outfielders

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that the Philadelphia Phillies are a trade fit for two Los Angeles Angels outfielders. Morosi reported that the Angels are open to trading at least one of Jo Adell and Taylor Ward this offseason.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 1

Angels Hire Former Rangers Pitching Coach to Same Position

News broke on Friday that the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a one-year deal to bring in former Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux for the same position.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 31

Writer questions Angels’ desire to win in lengthy rant

It was the same story after another year as the Los Angeles Angels missed the playoffs for the 10th straight season. The Angels struggled again, despite the prescience of Mike Trout, as the entire team was unable to win games consistently.

Kurt Suzuki News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Angels gave their new manager a very strange contract

The Los Angeles Angels hired Kurt Suzuki as their new manager, but one of the terms of Suzuki’s new contract sticks out in an unusual way. Sam Blum of The Athletic reported Wednesday that Suzuki only agreed to a 1-year contract with the Angels.

Mike Trout News / Field Level Media / October 22

Mike Trout testifies he confronted Erik Kay about possible drug use

Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout, testifying on Tuesday in the civil trial brought by the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs, accusing the club of wrongful death, said he knew that then-team communications director Eric Kay had a drug problem.

Kurt Suzuki News / Yardbarker / October 22