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Mike Trout may have to look over his shoulder one day when it comes to being the greatest baseball player in the family. Before Tuesday’s 2026 MLB All-Star

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Angels star Mike Trout gets 100% real on playing All-Star game close to his hometown

Mike Trout returned to the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night with the Midsummer Classic staged near his South Jersey hometown, giving the Los Angeles Angels superstar a meaningful family homecoming at Citizens Bank Park.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Derek Jeter Explains Why Mike Trout Should Finish His Career with Angels

Mike Trout may be playing in his first All-Star Game in three years, but that will be his only big appearance on the national stage this season. The Los Angeles Angels are once again in the midst of a brutal season, currently in last-place in the AL West at 38-59.

Mike Trout News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Mike Trout’s son says he will be better than his dad someday

Mike Trout has accomplished just about everything a baseball player can dream of. Three American League MVP awards. Eleven All-Star selections. More than a decade as one of the sport’s most feared hitters.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

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The 'No.1-overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Nolan Schanuel News / Just Baseball / July 14

Nolan Schanuel Is the Angels’ Latest Development Failure

Over the last decade or so, the Los Angeles Angels have made a name for themselves for failing to develop high draft picks to their full potential and rushing them to the majors.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 14

Why Angels Fans Still Have Reasons for Optimism After the First Half

Even though the Angels didn't come away with the series victory they were hoping for before the All-Star break, there were still a few encouraging signs to take away from the finale.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 13

Three relievers the Pirates should target ahead of trade deadline

There is no question that the Pittsburgh Pirates are better this season than they have been in recent memory.

Mason Miller’s future gets a notable update ahead of the trade deadline

Yankees are eyeing one All-Star trade target

Mets are expected to trade away one All-Star

There might be a front-runner to trade for Tarik Skubal

The 'MLB 2024 strikeout leaders' quiz

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

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.

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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 / 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.

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 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

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.

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

Inside the Angels' 2026 Draft: What Day 1 Means for the New Front Office Era

For nearly a decade, watching the Los Angeles Angels navigate the first round of the MLB Draft felt like watching a franchise trapped in a self-imposed loop.

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

Why Drafting Jared Grindlinger Proves the Los Angeles Angels Are Finally Rebuilding Intelligently

With the 12th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft the Angels selected Jered Grindlinger, a 17 year old two way prospect out of Huntington Beach High School. Grindlinger was announced as an outfielder although his pitching can not be discounted.

Los Angeles Angels News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Los Angeles Angels select Tennessee LHP/OF commit Jared Grindlinger in 2026 MLB Draft

Elite two-way prep prospect Jared Grindlinger, a 2026 Tennessee signee, was selected by the Angels with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Grindlinger, who is both a left-handed pitcher and outfield prospect, is the younger brother of Vols freshman catcher Trent Grindlinger.

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.

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.