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Angels Walk It Off Against Mets: Key Takeaways From Much-Needed Extra-Inning Win

The Los Angeles Angels finally found a way to finish. After letting a late lead slip away in the series opener, the Angels responded Saturday night with a 4-3 walk-off win in 10 innings over the New York Mets, relying on strong pitching, early offense, and one timely swing to avoid another missed opportunity.

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Angels walk off Mets in 10th, halt 7-game skid

Oswald Peraza hit an RBI single with two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Angels snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Jack Kochanowicz News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 2

Player Spotlight: Jack Kochanowicz Is Giving the Rotation Exactly What It Needed

Jack Kochanowicz entered the season as one of the Angels’ biggest rotation questions. One month in, he has become one of their more important stabilizers.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Angels’ Mike Trout Makes Off-Field Decision

Mike Trout has spent his career building one of baseball’s most decorated resumes as the face of the Los Angeles Angels. The 34-year-old is a 2012 AL Rookie of the Year award winner, a three-time AL MVP, a nine-time Silver Slugger and an 11-time All-Star. Trout has had a great start so far in 2026, reminiscent of his MVP seasons.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 2

Inside the Studio: Angels Radio's Trent Rush Full Interview and Video

This is the final installment of my interview with Angels Radio's Trent Rush. In the first few segments I transcribed the interview. Over time I realized Trent's passion and inflection are more evident in video.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 2

What Happened To Walbert Urena After Bo Bichette’s 102.6 MPH Comebacker?

Walbert Urena is one of the top pitching prospects in the Los Angeles Angels organization. The 22-year-old right-hander is enjoying a bright start to his MLB career.

Joey Lucchesi News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Joey Lucchesi Elects Free Agency

May 1: Lucchesi has again exercised free agency after clearing outright waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. It wouldn’t be surprising if he again returns on a minor league deal.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 30

Could the Angels and Mets Join Forces to Create a Playoff Team?

The Angels and Mets have combined to spend an insane amount of money on 22 wins and 41 losses. Both teams have good players but problems closing out games.

Shaun Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Angels Re-Sign Shaun Anderson To Minor League Deal

The Angels announced they’ve re-signed righty Shaun Anderson to a minor league contract. He elected free agency on Tuesday after being outrighted off the big league roster.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Beckett Sports Cards Hot/Cold List April 27–29 2026: Mike Trout, Ohtani & the Week’s Biggest Movers

The sports card market remains in a state of high-velocity evolution as we close out April 2026. For the three-day window of April 27–29, 2026, this week’s Beckett Hot/Cold List highlights a clear trend: established greatness is currently outperforming speculative potential.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 30

Inside the Studio: Angels Radio's Trent Rush Interview Part 3

This is the third installment of my interview with Trent Rush. Due a bit to familiarity but also Trent's demeanor, this interview turned into more of a conversation than a typical question and answer session.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / April 30

'At his best': Mike Trout showing early signs of resurgence for lowly Angels

Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout was widely regarded as the best player in Major League Baseball until two-way star Shohei Ohtani assumed that mantle. Unfortunately for Trout, injuries have repeatedly disrupted his career since 2021.

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Red Sox season continues to get worse with Garrett Crochet news

True-or-false for first month of 2026 MLB season: Yankees' AL dominance, Ohtani's NL Cy Young candidacy and more

Mets' Juan Soto has big wish about massive inning in win over Nationals

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 30

Angels Nearing Worst Start in Franchise History: How 2026 Compares to the 1999 Team

As the core of a future World Series championship team was starting to form, the Angels got off to the worst start in franchise history in 1999. Not even that team managed to lose 100 games, but the 2026 Angels may not be as fortunate.

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The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

Yusei Kikuchi News / Total Pro Sports / April 30

What Happened To Yusei Kikuchi? A Deeper Look Into His Injury

Yusei Kikuchi enjoyed a solid first season with the Los Angeles Angels in 2025. The Japanese pitcher earned a second All-Star selection of his eight-year MLB career last year.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 29

Will the Angels Lose 100 Games in 2026? A Look at a Potential First in Franchise History

With the Angels losing six games in a row and ten of their last eleven, they are now on pace to secure the first 100 loss season in franchise history. Will they pull off the dubious feat?

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

How Angels’ Mike Trout joined Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts in American League history

Major League Baseball is in a much better spot when Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is playing at the top of his game. Trout is off to a hot start in 2026, and on Wednesday, he hit his 10th home run of the young season.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 29

Key Takeaways From the White Sox Sweep of the Angels

In baseball, as in life, it is important to look at what happened and try to learn from it. For an early season series, this one seemed pretty critical as it gave the Angels an opportunities to either bury themselves or climb fairly close to .500.

Yusei Kikuchi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Why Yusei Kikuchi exited Angels-White Sox game on Wednesday

Los Angeles starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi exited Wednesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox due to left shoulder tightness, the team announced. Kikuchi seemingly noticed something while warming up before the bottom of the third inning.

Los Angeles Angels News / Inside The Diamonds / April 29

Los Angeles Angels Roster Moves 04/29/2026

The Los Angeles Angels conclude their three-game series with the Chicago White Sox tonight. The Angels are looking to avoid being swept by the Chicago after dropping the first two games of the series and being outscored 13-9.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Angels Announce Mike Trout Decision on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels superstar center fielder Mike Trout has been one of the best players in Major League Baseball for nearly his entire career. Playing in his 16th year in the majors, Trout has a career slash line of .293/.407/.570 with an OPS of .977, totaling 413 home runs, 1,038 RBIs and 219 stolen bases.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29

Free-falling Angels staying positive ahead of finale vs. White Sox

While a scuffling pitching staff is one reason the Los Angeles Angels have lost five in a row and nine of their past 10 games, the men charged with guiding them continue to preach patience.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29

Drew Romo's historic night helps White Sox spoil Jose Soriano's dominant run in win over Angels

The Chicago White Sox have struggled to find much consistency this season, but Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels could be something to build off of.

Angels bullpen continues to be one of the worst in MLB

Report: Angel Stadium is dealing with a rodent infestation

The 'MLB all-time saves leaders' quiz

Shaun Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Shaun Anderson Elects Free Agency

The Angels announced Tuesday that right-hander Shaun Anderson, who was designated for assignment a few days ago, passed through waivers unclaimed. The Halos outrighted Anderson to Triple-A, but he rejected the assignment (which is his right as a player who has previously been outrighted in the past).

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27

Report: Angel Stadium is dealing with a rodent infestation

The baseball is not the only revolting thing about the Los Angeles Angels this season. The team’s home ballpark, Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., is dealing with an infestation of rodents.