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Angels Pitcher Announces Immediate Retirement From MLB

After reports came out he would retire earlier in the week, starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks announced his retirement from MLB on Friday. Hendricks spent 12 seasons in MLB, spending 11 of those with the Chicago Cubs and the final season with the Los Angeles Angels.

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Angels seeking multiple starters, left-handed bat

The Angels have quite a bit to achieve this offseason. Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com writes that the club would like to add multiple starting pitchers and bullpen help.

Kyle Hendricks News / Athlon Sports / November 14

MLB Pays Tribute to Former Cubs Playoff Hero Kyle Hendricks Following Retirement

Major League Baseball honored longtime Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks with a social media post on Friday as the veteran righty moves into retirement.

Perry Minasian News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 14

Perry Minasian's Contract Status Will Influence Angels' Offseason Plans

Whenever a team looks to attract free-agent talent, it's common for a player to weigh his own long-term future against that of the organization. To that end, the chips are stacked against the Angels this winter.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 13

Former Angels Legend Gets Honest on Not Being Picked as Manager

The Los Angeles Angels recently named longtime MLB veteran Kurt Suzuki as their next manager. He succeeded MLB coaching legend Ron Washington, who was at the helm in 2024, but had to step away due to health problems after starting off the 2025 campaign with a 36-38 record.

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Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Max Stassi News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Angels hire Max Stassi as catching coach

Stassi, 34, had not officially announced his retirement as a player. He’s apparently moving into the next phase of his career after playing parts of ten seasons in the big leagues.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 12

Former Angels Catcher Retires, Immediately Joins Coaching Staff

The Angels tapped into their recent history when they named former catcher Kurt Suzuki as their new manager in October. Of course, why only bring back one of your former catchers into the dugout when you can have two?

David Fletcher News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Veteran MLB infielder to retire

Veteran infielder David Fletcher is retiring. The 31-year-old spent the majority of his seven-year MLB career with the Angels.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 12

Angels Predicted to Land All-Star Infielder by Pool of Insiders

The Los Angeles Angels are coming off another season below .500, failing to reach the MLB postseason once again. Recently, they hired Kurt Suzuki as a new manager, hoping that he can optimize a roster with clear talent.

Kyle Hendricks News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Former Cy Young Finalist Kyle Hendricks Retires

Los Angeles Angels starter Kyle Hendricks is retiring after 12 years in the big leagues. Hendricks spent his first 11 years with the Chicago Cubs and finished third in the 2016 Cy Young Award race.

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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.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Angels make two impressive hirings

The Angels have added two more coaches to their staff.

Veteran righty Kyle Hendricks to retire after 12 seasons

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

Angels Tabbed as Top Landing Spot for 49-Homer Slugger in Free Agency

The Los Angeles Angels are in the market for a third baseman during the offseason, and MLB.com's Mark Feinsand listed them as a candidate to bring in All-Star Eugenio Suarez.

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Kyle Hendricks News / CBSSports.com / November 11

Kyle Hendricks retires: 2016 World Series champion will always be a legendary part of Cubs history

Hendricks may not have had the pedigree but his legacy was what matters in the end

Kurt Suzuki News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 11

Angels GM Makes Honest Admission About Kurt Suzuki Hire

The Los Angeles Angels hired former player Kurt Suzuki to be their next manager, passing over other candidates. Suzuki is only signed to a one-year deal, giving the Angels a chance to re-evaluate him next season before next season begins.

Kyle Hendricks News / Field Level Media / November 10

Angels RHP Kyle Hendricks, former Cubs star, reportedly retiring

Kyle Hendricks, a key part of the Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series championship team, is set to retire after a 12-year major league career, multiple media outlets reported Monday.

Los Angeles Angels News / Sporting News / November 10

Angels' 164-inning pitcher heads to retirement from MLB

The reliable righty is signing off.

Kyle Hendricks News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Veteran righty Kyle Hendricks to retire after 12 seasons

Veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks is calling it a career. The longtime Chicago Cubs hurler, who spent the 2025 season with the Los Angeles Angels, is retiring, per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times.

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Tyler Anderson News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 10

Angels Right-Handed Pitcher Elects Free Agency

Look up the definition of the word "journeyman" in a baseball dictionary, and Shaun Anderson's name is likely to appear. Anderson, 31, has pitched for seven teams since 2020.

Los Angeles Angels News / New Baseball Media / November 10

2025 MLB Season Recap: Los Angeles Angels

The 2025 Los Angeles Angels finished the year with another 90+ loss season, the franchise’s third since 2019. While the Angels did improve by nine games this past year, Los Angeles finished last in the AL West and struggled both on the mound and at the plate.

Taylor Ward News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 8

Phillies’ perfect trade offer for Angels’ Taylor Ward

The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves at a critical juncture heading into the 2026 season. After a disappointing postseason exit to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS, the front office must act decisively to address glaring roster deficiencies, particularly in the outfield.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Phillies Reportedly Fit For Angels Outfielders

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that the Philadelphia Phillies are a trade fit for two Los Angeles Angels outfielders. Morosi reported that the Angels are open to trading at least one of Jo Adell and Taylor Ward this offseason.

Kurt Suzuki News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Angels gave their new manager a very strange contract

The Los Angeles Angels hired Kurt Suzuki as their new manager, but one of the terms of Suzuki’s new contract sticks out in an unusual way. Sam Blum of The Athletic reported Wednesday that Suzuki only agreed to a 1-year contract with the Angels.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / October 22

Mike Trout testifies he confronted Erik Kay about possible drug use

Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout, testifying on Tuesday in the civil trial brought by the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs, accusing the club of wrongful death, said he knew that then-team communications director Eric Kay had a drug problem.

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