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Why the Angels Shouldn't Panic After Dropping Game 1

The Angels found themselves in a familiar position after dropping the series opener against the Orioles. Just days earlier, they lost the first game of a four game set against the Athletics before responding to split the series and keep their recent stretch of solid baseball intact.

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Trey Mancini elects free agency after stint with Angels

Veteran first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini elected free agency on Monday after the Los Angeles Angels designated him for assignment last week. Mancini passed through waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake, where he began his season, but declined the assignment in favor of free agency.

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / June 22

Angels' Reid Detmers having better season than you would think

Based on the surface stats, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers is having a solid season.

Bryce Harper explains adjustment before hitting for cycle

Bryce Harper is ‘chasing the ghost of himself’

Should Mike Trout compete in the Home Run Derby this year?

Reds get positive news on Elly De La Cruz’s status

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

Trey Mancini News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Angels Outright Trey Mancini

First baseman Trey Mancini passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment by the Angels, per the MLB.com transaction log. He was assigned outright to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Cam Schlittler News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / June 22

The Angels Must Trade Two Key Pieces Now, So They Won’t

The 2023 MLB trade deadline was filled with trade hype for Los Angeles Angels superstar, Shohei Ohtani. He was in his final year of club control and had already made three American League All-Star appearances.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / June 22

Should Mike Trout compete in the Home Run Derby this year?

As we get closer to this year's MLB All-Star Game and the Home Run Derby, which will take place in Philadelphia on July 13-14, the question of whether Trout will make his Derby debut remains.

Orioles eager to continue power display in opener vs. Angels

Zach Neto's 9th-inning homer lifts Angels past Athletics

More injury issues for Angels' Mike Trout as he ends up on IL

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Angels Intend to Keep Top Trade Chips at Deadline

This is a shocking development for the lowly Los Angeles Angels, who are in last place in the American League West once again at 31-47 (worst record in AL).

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 21

Angels Trade Big Board: Top Assets and Rumors Ahead of the Deadline June 21st Edition

With each passing day the Angels fall further out of the playoff hunt and draw closer to the trade deadline. The fact the team is in the AL West cellar while having two really nice pitching trade chips is a bit of an anomaly.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Angels prospect accomplishes wild feat not seen since 2005

Los Angeles Angels prospect Juan Cespedes put on a dazzling display of speed Saturday, stealing eight bases in the Dominican Summer League Angels’ 9-1 win at the Angels DR Complex.

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

17-year-old Angels prospect steals 8 bases in a single game

The Los Angeles Angels are once again the Bad News Bears of Major League Baseball, but salvation might only be a few short years away. Juan Cespedes, a 17-year-old prospect in the Angels organization, made headlines on Saturday with a generational feat on the basepaths.

Taijuan Walker News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Angels Release Taijuan Walker

The Angels have granted right-hander Taijuan Walker his unconditional release, according to an announcement from the team’s Triple-A affiliate at Salt Lake.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Jose Soriano News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 20

Should the Angels Trade Breakout Ace Jose Soriano? Analyzing the High-Stakes 2026 Deadline Decision

After years of development, Jose Soriano is now a solid top of the rotation arm. He is exactly what the Angels need to build around. But he is also slated for free agency before the Angels can realistically hope to contend for the playoffs.

Reid Detmers News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 20

Every MLB Executive is Interested in Trading for One Angels Player, Insider Says

Angels general manager Perry Minasian's phone might not be blowing up yet. But it's just a matter of time. The Angels are 30-46 after Thursday's loss to the A's.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

The 'College World Series winners' quiz

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Your Rotation Is Lying to You: The 2026 ERA-xERA Sell-High Board Every Fantasy Manager Needs

I told you I couldn’t quit Reid Detmers. I hope you listened. His ERA at that time was 4.63 and I told you it was going to get better. 20 innings and only one solo HR later, the ERA is now 3.68.

Wade Meckler News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 19

Wade Meckler Interview Part Two: His Approach to Hitting and How He Inspires Kids

Wade Meckler is living the baseball dream of playing for his favorite team. The Anaheim native and Esperanza High School graduate grew up an Angels fan and is now their starting left fielder.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 19

Angels’ Kurt Suzuki defends Mike Trout after brutal injury in lopsided game

The Los Angeles Angels did not have a great game on Wednesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Los Angeles fell behind early, and by the end of the game, Kurt Suzuki’s team was on the wrong side of an 8-1 loss.

Mike Trout News / Field Level Media / June 18

Angels OF Mike Trout (hamstring) runs into misfortune, placed on IL

Los Angeles Angels star center fielder Mike Trout said Thursday that he was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. Trout told reporters he sustained the injury while running to first base during the Angels' 8-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

Christian Moore News / A to Z Sports / June 18

Brutal news for a future Hall of Famer just became great news for Christian Moore

Vol fans will have a little bit more reason to stay up late at night thanks to some tough injury news for the Angels’ biggest star. Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has had a rough go of things health wise for the last several years.

Trey Mancini News / Yardbarker / June 18

The Phillies need to target one veteran cut loose by the Angels

The Philadelphia Phillies' outfield has been a mismanaged disaster this season, especially after Adolis Garcia's shoulder injury further complicated the issue.

Phillies make necessary move with Andrew Painter after latest catastrophe

Report: MLB says farewell to Home Run Derby clock

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / June 17