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Angels Outright Omar Martinez

The Angels announced that catcher Omar Martinez has cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Salt Lake. The backstop was designated for assignment last week in a series of moves that included outfielder Gustavo Campero being added to the 40-man roster.

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MrBeast Angels Buyout Rumor Sourced: Why It’s Not Going to Happen

Angels fans would give just about anything for the Angels to have a new owner right now. A mix of hope and desperation can lead to an innocuous social media post turning into a full scale online rumor and some dreams.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 13

Angels grab early edge, hold off Rays' comeback attempt

Trey Mancini hit a two-run triple and Logan O'Hoppe had two hits and an RBI to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Mike Trout News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 12

Angels rumors: 2 LA players mentioned as trade candidates, but Mike Trout isn’t included

Trade season in Major League Baseball is just around the corner. Teams are making minor trades to fill holes, but the real action will start in the coming weeks.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / June 12

Angels' southpaw Reid Detmers is a trade candidate on the rise

Los Angeles Angels starting left-handed pitcher Reid Detmers has emerged as a potential trade candidate who is on the rise with the trade deadline less

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 12

Angels-Rays Series Preview: 4 Players Who Could Make the Difference

Fresh off a series victory against the Astros, the Angels will look to carry that momentum into their upcoming matchup with the Rays. While Tampa Bay presents a different challenge than their division rivals, the Angels have an opportunity to build on some recent positives.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Angels re-sign veteran starter to minor league contract

The Los Angeles Angels announced Thursday they have re-signed veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker to a minor league contract. Walker had previously opted out of a non-roster deal with the team on Monday, but after exploring options, he returned to the organization and has been assigned back to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Taijuan Walker News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Angels Re-Sign Veteran Starter to Minor League Deal

Just a few days after being granted his release by the Los Angeles Angels, Taijuan Walker is back in the organization. On Thursday, the Angels announced they had re-signed Walker to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Perry Minasian News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 11

Los Angeles Angels Rebuild: Why Perry Minasian's Scouting History Is a Concern

Yet another trade deadline looms and yet again the Angels are so far out of contention they will be one of the most obvious sellers on the market. Considering the large chasm between the Angels and contending teams, a full scale rebuild could make a lot of sense for the club.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 11

Angels Passed Up Drafting 4 of Top 10 Prospects On New Top 100 List

The Angels' front office doesn't put much stock into prospect ranking lists. Most such lists have been unkind to the Angels for years; ESPN, for example, has ranked their farm system between 25th and 30th every year since the end of the 2021 season.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Jose Siri News / Field Level Media / June 11

Jose Siri's walk-off helps Angels outlast Astors

Jose Siri singled in automatic runner Nick Madrigal from third in the bottom of the 10th to give the Los Angeles Angels a 3-2 walk-off victory over the visiting Houston Astros in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday night.

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Sebastian Rivero News / Field Level Media / June 10

$Angels put C Sebastian Rivero (fractured hamate bone) on IL$

Angels put C Sebastian Rivero (fractured hamate bone) on IL

Los Angeles Angels catcher Sebastian Rivero was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, one day after fracturing his left hamate bone during a game against the Houston Astros.

Trey Mancini News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Trey Mancini Mulled Retirement Before Angels Call-Up

Before being called up by the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, Trey Mancini thought about hanging up his baseball cleats for good. During an appearance on

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

Major League Milestone: Angels Award $10,000 College Scholarships to Eight Standout Eighth Graders

Prior to last night's game against the Astros, the Angels introduced eight recipients of their AVID Scholarship on the field at the Big A. The program funds $10,000 scholarships for each recipient now, providing much needed financial assistance but also hope and motivation as the students navigate high school.

Sebastian Rivero News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 10

Angels' Sebastian Rivero Injured, 30-Year-Old Catcher Will Be Promoted

The Angels didn't plan to promote Logan Porter to the major leagues immediately after signing him to a minor league contract on Monday. The 30-year-old journeyman is the unlikely beneficiary of Sebastian Rivero's bad luck.

Chris Taylor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Ex-Dodgers star Chris Taylor breaks silence after retirement confusion

It has been an interesting past few weeks for veteran Chris Taylor. The former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star most recently appeared in the minor leagues with the Los Angeles Angels.

Kurt Suzuki News / The Lead / June 10

Did the Angels Make a Mistake in Hiring Kurt Suzuki?

Kurt Suzuki was announced as the Angels’ new skipper on Oct 21, 2025. Almost a month following the end of the 2025 season. Suzuki spent 16 years in the majors, playing for five teams, including the Halos in 2021 and 2022. Suzuki has been tasked with turning around a franchise that holds the longest playoff drought in the sport.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10

How the Yusei Kikuchi trade has become a massive win for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays' decision to trade Yusei Kikuchi in 2024 has panned out to be a major breakthrough for the team this season.

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Shaun Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9

Angels Re-Sign Shaun Anderson To Minor League Deal

The Angels announced another minor league deal with Shaun Anderson. He’s back at Triple-A Salt Lake in a non-roster capacity. Halos fans are familiar with the shuffle at this point.

Jack Kochanowicz News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9

Jack Kochanowicz To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz told members of the media, including Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, that he will be undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Trey Mancini News / Inside The Diamonds / June 9

Trey Mancini Returns to the Big Leagues With Three Three-Hit Night

Last night, the Los Angeles Angels dropped their series opener to the Houston Astros 5-4. The loss came in extra innings as the Astros tied the game in the top of the ninth and scored in the tenth while keeping the Angels on the board for the win.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Angels Player Set to Undergo Surgery

Yoán Moncada will undergo right knee surgery that will sideline him for at least five weeks. The third baseman’s return to the Los Angeles Angels lineup is in doubt for the rest of the season after the Angels moved him to the 60-day injured list, which keeps him out until at least mid-July.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Shaun Anderson Elects Free Agency

Right-hander Shaun Anderson has elected free agency after being sent outright to Triple-A Salt Lake, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after the Angels designated him for assignment a few days ago.

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / June 8

The Angels’ Middle Infield Duo Is Their Best Source of Hope

The Los Angeles Angels have once found themselves again in the midst of a season where there doesn’t seem to be a set direction. While their rotation has been surprisingly good thus far, their offense has seen some bad lows and the bullpen remains a serious issue for the club.