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Tributes Pour in After Angels Announce Death of Former Scouting Director

Bob Fontaine Jr. never wore an Angels uniform. But the fruits of his labor were born out in many of the franchise's greatest players. As the Angels' scouting director from 1987-99, Fontaine scouted the many homegrown players who comprised the Angels' 2002 World Series championship roster.

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MLB’s Most Underrated Starting Pitcher Is Incredible

There’s a future MLB ace blooming on the West Coast, and most baseball fans are unfamiliar with his name. Walbert Ureña is a 22-year-old right-handed starter for the Los Angeles Angels, and he is a star in the making.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 4

How Can the Angels Fix Second Base?

Second base has been a major hole in the Angels lineup for the last several years. Talented youngsters Oswald Peraza and Vaughn Grissom were both given opportunities to solve the problem but neither is a long term solution at the keystone.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 4

Trimming the Dead Weight: The Angels' Toughest Non-Tender and Expiring Contract Decisions

In a previous piece we looked at players who definitely will not be with the Angels next season. Those players will be free agents at the end of the year.

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 3,000-hit club' quiz

The '2026 HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB Playoff-RBIs' quiz

Jo Adell News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 3

How to Watch Former Angels in 2026 MLB Playoffs: Jo Adell & More

October baseball is unrivaled when it comes to passion and intensity. While the Angels squad sits out yet another postseason several former Angels are involved in the action.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

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

One Angels Pitcher Quietly Had the Minors’ Longest Scoreless Streak of 2026

There were plenty of reasons to pay attention to the Angels’ minor-league system in 2026. Italian-born pitcher Nicolo Pinazzi was not necessarily one of them when the season began.

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

LA Angels Center Field Options: In-House Candidates vs. Weak Free Agent Market

Monday's press conference revealed that Mike Trout is finally willing to cede his center field duties to another player. Once a dynamic defender, Trout was a liability in the field this past season and figures to do better covering the smaller left field.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 1

Free Agent Relievers the Angels Should Pursue

By any metric the Angels bullpen was horrible in 2026. But the one that best summarizes the unit's futility is that Ben Joyce led the team in saves with five.

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

Free Agent Outfielders the Angels Outfielders the Angels Should Pursue

John Mozeliak stated on Monday that superstar Mike Trout is ready to follow his mentor Torii Hunter's example and move out of center field so the team can improve defensively.

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

Free Agent Pitchers the Angels Should Pursue

Quality starting pitching is the key to winning at any level of baseball. At baseball's highest level an organization must have an abundance of quality arms to weather the grind of 162 games.

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / September 28

Three questions surrounding the Angels in the offseason

There may be light at the end of the tunnel for the Los Angeles Angels.

Mariners win, hand Angels 100th loss for first time

Three questions surrounding the Rockies in the offseason

Report: Blue Jays expected to pursue Seiya Suzuki this offseason

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer to ponder decision on 2027 in offseason

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Kurt Suzuki News / Athlon Sports / September 28

Kurt Suzuki says the Los Angeles Angels will learn from reaching 100 losses for the first time in franchise history, completing a milestone that now means every MLB team has lost 100 games in a season

Kurt Suzuki knows the Los Angeles Angels have plenty to learn after reaching a milestone the franchise had avoided for 65 years. The Angels finished the 2026 season with a 7-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, dropping them to 62-100 and giving the franchise its first 100-loss season.

Los Angeles Angels News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Mike Trout’s Most Active Season in 10 Years Ends With Angels’ Historic MLB First

For the first time in 66 years, the Angels reached 100 losses—despite Mike Trout’s best season in a decade. The Angels were standing at the precipice with 99 losses before the season finale against the Seattle Mariners.

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The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27

Angels hope to retain unique distinction in finale vs. Mariners

Only one active franchise in Major League Baseball has never had a 100-loss season. That distinction will be on the line for the Los Angeles Angels (62-99) when they wrap up the season Sunday afternoon against the host Seattle Mariners (75-86).

Reid Detmers News / Yardbarker / September 26

Reid Detmers' breakout campaign has been a bright spot amid Angels' lackluster season

Reid Detmers ended his breakout campaign on a high note.

Reid Detmers has stellar outing as Angels defeat Mariners

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / September 26

5 Things the Angels Learned From Their 2026 Season

2026 has been another difficult season for the Los Angeles Angels, but it has been a super important year of growth and change of direction for the organization.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / September 26

Reid Detmers has stellar outing as Angels defeat Mariners

Reid Detmers pitched six scoreless innings of two-hit ball as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the host Seattle Mariners 7-5 Friday night. Christian Moore and Zach Neto homered and Wade Meckler had four hits, including a double and triple, for the Angels (62-98).

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25

Looking to avoid dubious mark, Angels outlast Mariners

Christian Moore had two hits, including a double, and drove in three runs as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-4 Thursday night.

Albert Pujols News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Report: Albert Pujols made a big demand of the Angels

Albert Pujols was apparently trying to secure another bag from the Los Angeles Angels. The legendary former MLB slugger Pujols was in talks last offseason about potentially becoming the new manager of the Angels.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18