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The offseason is underway, and the Los Angeles Angels have already made one of their annual surprise moves, only this time it was a pleasant surprise. The Angels (finally) traded outfielder Taylor Ward, with one more year of team control, to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for former top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez.

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Analyst says quiet part out loud about Angels-Orioles Grayson Rodriguez trade

The Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles stunned MLB fans with a deal built on risk, confusion, and a loud ripple of disbelief, leaving supporters on both sides trying to make sense of a swap that felt more puzzling than predictable.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 25

Angels Could Be 'Big Spenders' This Offseason, Says Key Insider

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minisian reportedly has substantial financial resources for MLB free agency. The Angels have never hesitated to invest in their roster, but their choices about which players to bring in have led them to waste money in the market.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 24

Angels Predicted to Overhaul Rotation With 2 Blockbuster Moves

The Los Angeles Angels took their first steps towards repairing their broken starting rotation on Tuesday, trading 36-homer slugger Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Grayson Rodriguez.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 23

Angels Sign 23-Year-Old Pitcher in Free Agency

The Los Angeles Angels signed right-handed pitcher Sandy Gaston to a minor league contract Nov. 7. The Tampa Bay Rays signed Gaston as an international free agent in 2018, and he stayed with the organization for several years.

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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 / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Tiger Woods and Mike Trout’s Most Hyped Golf Project

Golf legend Tiger Woods and baseball icon Mike Trout have teamed up to bring to life one of the world’s most hyped golf projects, Trout National – The Reserve, a private, luxury golf club in southern New Jersey.

Grayson Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22

Grayson Rodriguez discusses health issues after trade to Angels

Rodriguez has battled injuries for the majority of his career.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22

Orioles' Mike Elias speaks out on shocking Grayson Rodriguez trade

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias held a video conference with reporters on Friday to discuss the major one-for-one swap earlier this week that sent Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels in exchange for Taylor Ward.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 22

Angels Legend to Manage Pro Team in Southern California

The Angels hired one of their former players, Kurt Suzuki, to manage the team in October after interviewing two others. And while neither Torii Hunter nor Albert Pujols will manage a professional team in Southern California in 2026, at least another Angels legend will.

Kenley Jansen News / Just Baseball / November 22

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Kenley Jansen

What a career it has been for Kenley Jansen so far. To think that he truly made a name for himself in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, as a catcher nonetheless, makes his journey heading into his 16th season in Major League Baseball that much more impressive.

Grayson Rodriguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 22

Grayson Rodriguez ‘hopeful’ after most recent elbow procedure

There’s no way Grayson Rodriguez could know it at the time but an innocuous start in July 2024 would be his last for the Baltimore Orioles. Rodriguez would be a late injury scratch the following week.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21

Angels add former All-Star Brady Anderson to coaching staff

The Los Angeles Angels are hiring Brady Anderson as hitting coach and John Mabry as an assistant hitting coach.

New Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez reveals interesting health update after Orioles trade

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Los Angeles Angels News / ESPN / November 21

Ex-All-Star Anderson named Angels hitting coach

Brady Anderson, a former All-Star with the Baltimore Orioles, is joining the Los Angeles Angels as their new hitting coach, the team confirmed on Friday.

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Kurt Suzuki News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21

Angels hire former 50 HR slugger as their new hitting coach

The Los Angeles Angels are bringing in a former 50 home run slugger as their new hitting coach. Former Baltimore Orioles All-Star Brady Anderson will join Kurt Suzuki’s staff with the Angels.

Grayson Rodriguez News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 21

Angels Didn’t Require Grayson Rodriguez to Take Medical Test Before Trade

The Los Angeles Angels made a big trade Tuesday, shipping outfielder Taylor Ward out to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Grayson Rodriguez.

Taylor Ward News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 20

Here’s what Taylor Ward texted Angels teammates after learning of Orioles trade

The first major trade of the MLB offseason occurred on Tuesday night, as the Los Angeles Angels sent outfielder Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles for starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 20

Angels Could Bring Back All-Star Reliever in Big Free Agent Move, Says Insider

The Los Angeles Angels made their first big move of the offseason Tuesday, trading Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Grayson Rodriguez to reinforce their starting pitching — a huge need for the Halos this offseason.

Grayson Rodriguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 20

1 specific reason Grayson Rodriguez is excited to join Angels after trade

After another disappointing season in 2025, the Los Angeles Angels have a new manager in Kurt Suzuki. Although the former big-league catcher is signed to just a one-year deal, respected veteran pitching coach Mike Maddux elected to join him at Angel Stadium.

Los Angeles Angels News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

How the Angels’ Newest Pitcher Fits in Their Rotation

In some late-breaking news on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Angels acquired pitcher Grayson Rodriguez from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfielder Taylor Ward.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 20

Grayson Rodriguez reveals health update after Orioles trade

New Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez reveals interesting health update after Orioles trade

Acquired in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, new Los Angeles Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez believes there is a big reason why he is ready to put his injury history behind him in Anaheim.

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