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Who Could the Angels Sign with the Rendon Savings?

Details about the Anthony Rendon contract buyout were disclosed this weekend and we now know Rendon will receive his final $38,571,428 over the course of five equal annual salaries of $7,714,2850.60.

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Angels agree to contract with former White Sox star prospect

The Los Angeles Angels added infield depth by signing former Chicago White Sox top prospect Nick Madrigal to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training.

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

How To Plan Your Angels 2025 Spring Training Trip

Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training in just over a month and fans will flock to the greater Phoenix area to enjoy some sunshine and baseball.

Anthony Rendon News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Anthony Rendon’s 2026 Salary To Be Paid Over Five Years

The Angels finalized their buyout with Anthony Rendon shortly before the New Year. That was known to include some kind of contract restructure to defer his $38MM salary for the upcoming season, the final of his seven-year contract.

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Reid Detmers News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 9

Angels Agree To Terms With Entire Arbitration Class Except Reid Detmers

This year the Angels had six players on their roster who were eligible for arbitration. Generally a player must have three years of MLB service time to qualify for arbitration.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Zach Neto News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 8

Angels Agree To Terms With Zach Neto and Logan O'Hoppe For 2026

Arbitration eligible players and teams traded salary figures today and several contracts for 2026 were finalized. Among them, the Angels finalized deals with two important young players in Zach Neto and Logan O'Hoppe.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 8

Angels Part Ways With FanDuel Sports Operator. What Next?

The Angels have left Main Street Sports Group, the parent company of FanDuel Sports networks. This is the latest step in a drawn out saga that has left multiple teams across MLB, the NBA, and the NHL unsure of their local television revenue.

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / January 8

Playing GM: 4 Moves To Complete the Angels Roster for 2026

The Los Angeles Angels kicked off their offseason by trading outfielder Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles for the talented but oft-injured starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez.

Wade Meckler News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 7

Angels Add Interesting Outfield Prospect in Wade Meckler

The Angels claimed Wade Meckler from the San Francisco Giants today, adding a very interesting young player to the outfield mix. The 25 year old Meckler has consistently produced at the minor league level but has yet to get much playing time in the big leagues.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 7

Angels’ GM’s third base revelation may fuel Nolan Arenado trade rumors

The Los Angeles Angels have made some moves over the winter, including the end of Anthony Rendon’s contract. Now, Angels’ general manager Perry Minasian has indicated that there is still a need at third base, which has led to rumors about Nolan Arenado, according to Angels’ beat writer Taylor Blake Ward.

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / January 7

Angels Announce Roster News Amid Bo Bichette Report

The Los Angeles Angels are entering the 2026 MLB season with a talented young core, hopeful to return to postseason contention. The offseason has been an intriguing one for the Angels, as the team has added several players with high ceilings but also considerable risk.

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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.

Anthony Rendon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 7

GM all but confirms Anthony Rendon has played last game with Angels

It was previously reported that third baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a contract restructure. The agreement seemingly ended his time with the Halos — although that technically was not official.

Walbert Urena News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 7

Angels Prospect Profile: Walbert Urena Took Huge Strides in 2025

Prior to this year's Rule V draft, Angels general manager Perry Minasian added right hander Walbert Urena to the 40 man roster. This prevented other MLB clubs from poaching him and represented a major step forward for the Venezuelan hurler.

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Los Angeles Angels News / The Forkball / January 7

Angels Bolster Bullpen With One-Year Gamble on Kirby Yates

The Los Angeles Angels continued reshaping their bullpen by signing veteran reliever Kirby Yates to a one-year, $5 million deal, betting that experience and upside can outweigh recent inconsistency.

Anthony Rendon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6

Former Angels All-Star says Anthony Rendon ‘fell short’ in media communication

The Los Angeles Angels have not made it to the postseason since 2014, although it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. They have spent lavishly on the free-agent

Kirby Yates News / Field Level Media / January 6

Angels sign RHP Kirby Yates to one-year, $5M deal

The Los Angeles Angels signed veteran right-handed reliever Kirby Yates to a one-year contract worth $5 million on Tuesday. Yates, 38, does not have to leave Los Angeles for his next job after spending 2025 with the Dodgers.

Willi Castro News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 6

Angels Should Bring In Willi Castro

The Angels roster is severely lacking in depth. With pitchers and catchers reporting in just over six weeks there are serious holes at second base, third base, and in the outfield.

Kirby Yates News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6

Angels Sign Kirby Yates

January 6: Los Angeles officially announced the signing on Tuesday evening. Their 40-man roster count climbs to 38. December 30: The Angels have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $5MM contract with free agent reliever Kirby Yates.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 6

Harrison Bader Fits Perfectly on the Angels

Center field is an area of the club GM Perry Minasian has stated he is looking to improve. In looking at the Angels depth chart, that will likely require a free agent signing.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 4

Angels Sign Donovan Walton To Minors Deal

The Angels signed infielder Donovan Walton to a minor league contract last month, according to Walton’s MLB.com profile page. Walton has been outrighted off 40-man rosters multiple times in his career, so he was eligible to elect minor league free agency and depart the Phillies organization once the season was over.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 28

Market for NPB infielder Kazuma Okamoto heating up

The posting window for Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto is set to close at 5:00 PM on January 4. His market is starting to heat up as the deadline approaches.

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LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

Athletics continue to lock in core with an eye to Las Vegas

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Tyler Skaggs News / Field Level Media / December 19

Angels settle wrongful death lawsuit with Tyler Skaggs’ family

More than six years after the overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, the Los Angeles Angels reached a settlement Friday of the wrongful death lawsuit brought against them by his family.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 18

Why the Angels don't make sense as a Nolan Arenado landing spot

The St. Louis Cardinals are rebuilding this offseason with Chaim Bloom in charge. And their top priority has been finding a new spot for Nolan Arenado.

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Mike Trout News / Yardbarker / December 18

Angels' possible plan for Mike Trout isn't the answer

The Los Angeles Angels attempted to transition outfielder Mike Trout to right field in 2025 in an attempt to keep him healthy for a full season.

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Bo Bichette's latest decision could save his slow market

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Two-time Cy Young winner commits to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Cubs to sign Tyler Austin to major league deal after six seasons in Japan

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / December 22

Angels Agree To One-Year Deals With Drew Pomeranz & Jordan Romano

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to terms on one-year contracts with relievers Drew Pomeranz and Jordan Romano on Tuesday, the team announced. Pomeranz, 37, becomes one of two left-handed relievers currently slated to begin the season on the Major League roster, joining Brock Burke.