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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 31

Should The Angels Pursue Japanese Ace Kaima Taira via the Posting System?

Elite pitching in the key to winning in baseball. Look no further than the deep staffs of Milwuakee and Tampa Bay as they prepare to face off in this year's World Series.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 31

Angels Promote 27-Year-Old Pitcher to 40-Man Roster

Nicolo Pinazzi was out of affiliated baseball a year ago. He never made the Angels' Top 30 prospects list on MLB.com. Yet as of Friday, Pinazzi is a member of the 40-man roster, and will presumably get a look at a role in the Angels' major league bullpen in spring training.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / October 31

In 2003, Arte Moreno paid $180 million for the Anaheim Angels; 23 years later, he agreed to sell it in a deal valuing the team at an MLB-record $4 billion

Arte Moreno bought the Anaheim Angels from the Walt Disney Company in 2003, shortly after the team captured its first World Series title. The $180 million purchase at the time made him the first Mexican-American majority owner of a major U.S.

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Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Angels Select Nicolò Pinazzi

The Angels announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Nicolò Pinazzi. They also announced they have turned down a club option on righty Robert Stephenson, a move that was covered earlier today.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Robert Stephenson News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Angels Decline Club Option On Robert Stephenson

The MLBPA announced that Robert Stephenson is now a free agent, indicating that the Angels declined their $2.5MM club option on his services for 2027. Stephenson’s tenure in Los Angeles will now end with only 10 innings pitched over three seasons.

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

Rebuilding the Lineup: Two Low-Strikeout Free Agent Outfielders the Angels Should Target

Watching the Milwaukee Brewers win a title by putting the ball in play was like watching an entirely dfferent game than Angels fans have seen the last two season.

Anthony Rendon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29

Anthony Rendon enters free agency as nightmare Angels contract finally ends

The Los Angeles Angels decided to move on from manager Kurt Suzuki last week after just one season in charge. Now, the Angels can finally move on from Anthony Rendon after seven disastrous years with the team.

Kyren Paris News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Mets Claim Kyren Paris From Angels

The Mets announced they’ve claimed infielder/outfielder Kyren Paris off waivers from the Angels. New York also designated outfielder Cristian Pache for assignment.

Sammy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Angels Outright Sammy Peralta, Sebastián Rivero

The Angels announced Thursday that left-hander Sammy Peralta and catcher Sebastián Rivero both went unclaimed on waivers and were assigned outright to Triple-A Salt Lake.

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

Angels Immediately Clear 2 Roster Spots, Outright Pitcher and Catcher to Minors

On the same day four Angels officially became free agents — a procedural transaction that had been expected long before the World Series ended Wednesday — two other players were freed from the Angels' 40-man roster.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

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

The First Week of the MLB Offseason: What Los Angeles Angels Fans Should Expect

With the Brewers wrapping up the World Series last night, the 2026 Major League Baseball season is in the books and teams can now begin to focus on the future.

Alec Bohm News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 28

Why Alec Bohm is The Obvious Free Agent Target for the Angels

The Los Angeles Angels’ brutal 100-loss season exposed several massive roster holes, but none more dire than the lack of production at third base. For interim General Manager John Mozeliak and the incoming front office, upgrading the hot corner is a mandatory offseason objective.

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Darin Erstad News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 28

Is Darin Erstad the Answer? Why the Ultimate Angel is a Legitimate Managerial Candidate

"Erstad say's he's got it," brings goosebumps to Angels fans who were around for the magical 2002 World Series run. It was fitting that Darin Erstad, the heart and hustle of that Angels team, caught the final out to clinch the Angels lone title.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 28

MLB Loses a Veteran as Ex-Angels and Red Sox Pro Sadly Passes Away at 88

A $25,000 bonus once kept George Thomas, a versatile utility player, stuck on a big-league bench as a teenager, yet he turned that odd start into 685 games and 46 home runs across 13 seasons, playing everywhere but the mound.

Los Angeles Angels News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Former Los Angeles Angels Outfielder Has Died

The Los Angeles Angels family is remembering George Edward Thomas Jr., a versatile outfielder and utility player who helped establish the expansion franchise in its inaugural 1961 season.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 27

Angels’ 2002 World Series champion ‘open’ to team’s manager job

The Los Angeles Angels have not reached the postseason since 2014. Angels fans haven’t seen winning baseball in a long time. Two-time All-Star Darin Erstad knows a thing or two about winning, though, as he played a significant role in helping the Angels win their only World Series championship in franchise history back in 2002.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers

While speaking with reporters on Friday, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed some expected news.

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Kurt Suzuki News / EssentiallySports / October 23

'Definitely Wasn’t Surprising': Angels’ Kurt Suzuki Breaks Silence After Being Fired Following 100-Loss Season

When new ownership arrives, managers rarely survive the transition. Under Kurt Suzuki’s leadership, the Los Angeles Angels lost their longstanding distinction of being the only MLB team to never suffer a 100-loss season.

Jose Santana News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Los Angeles Angels Officially Release Disappointing Shortstop

The Los Angeles Angels’ Dominican Summer League affiliate released shortstop Jose Santana on October 21, 2026, according to the MiLB transaction log. The move ends the 18-year-old right-handed hitter’s brief affiliation with the organization after he posted anemic offensive numbers across two seasons in the DSL.

Kurt Suzuki News / The Lead / October 22

Who Will the Los Angeles Angels Hire To Replace Kurt Suzuki?

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Wednesday that they will not be retaining Kurt Suzuki as their manager for the 2027 MLB season. The Angels Baseball Operations Consultant, John Mozeliak, said that he’s had internal conversations with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment’s leadership about the future of Angels baseball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

5 candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager

Suzuki's only season at the helm ended with a 62-100 record, the first 100-loss season in franchise history.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / October 21

Why Angels moved on from Kurt Suzuki and who could replace him as manager

The Los Angeles Angels are making a change. The team announced that Kurt Suzuki will not be returning as manager.

Brian Cashman announces a big update on his Yankees future

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Hal Steinbrenner throws Yankees players under the bus while confirming returns of Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman

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Reid Detmers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 21

Cubs faced ‘astronomical’ asking price from Angels in Reid Detmers trade pursuit

The Los Angeles Angels traded a number of players away during the regular season. Starting pitcher Reid Detmers was among the trade candidates, but he ultimately was not moved before the deadline in early August.