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There Angels 2025 bullpen ultimately yielded some pleasant surprises. Kenley Jansen was the anchor the team hadn't had in years. Reid Detmers turned into a bulldog.

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Grayson Rodriguez compares Angels to 101-win Orioles team

The Los Angeles Angels continue reshaping their identity ahead of the 2026 season, and new starter Grayson Rodriguez offered a notable endorsement of the clubhouse culture this week.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 15

Let's Look At Second Base Options for the Angels

A month out from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training, the Angels have several notable holes in the starting roster. While third base and center field have received most of the digital ink, second base is also critical.

Ron Washington News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Braves Hire Johnny Washington As Hitting Coordinator

The Braves are hiring Johnny Washington as minor league hitting coordinator, reports Sam Blum of The Athletic. The 41-year-old has spent the last two seasons as MLB hitting coach with the Angels.

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Shaun Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14

Angels Re-Sign Shaun Anderson To Minor League Deal

The Angels re-signed righty Shaun Anderson to a minor league deal (h/t to Matt Eddy of Baseball America). The MiLB.com transaction log indicates the deal was agreed upon shortly before the New Year.

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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.

Perry Minasian News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Reporters say Angels GM Perry Minasian may be ‘gaslighting’ with interview answers

The narrative surrounding the Los Angeles Angels shifted further on Tuesday as criticism of the front office and its public messaging intensified following remarks from a recent interview with general manager Perry Minasian that sparked a viral response across baseball media.

Nolan Arenado News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 13

Nolan Arenado Trade Leaves the Angels in a Tough Spot

There is no more obvious of a hole in the Angels lineup than at third base. Coming into this off season every publication and pundit expected the Angels to address the hot corner in one way or another.

Jo Adell News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 13

Are The Key Reasons for Jo Adell's Power Surge Sustainable?

Players have career seasons in major league baseball for a variety of reasons. Same thing for breakout seasons. In 2025 Jo Adell went on a power tear and put 37 baseballs over the fence for home runs.

Kyren Paris News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 12

Kyren Paris Showing More Patience And Playing Third Base In Winter Ball

For established Major League players, the off season is a chance to recover and spend time with family and friends. For many players on the fringes, it is an opportunity to earn a little more money while continuing to to hone their craft.

Anthony Rendon News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 11

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 11

Angels must make this trade offer for Tigers’ Tarik Skubal

It’s been 11 seasons since the Los Angeles Angels last appeared in the postseason. That period spans the majority of franchise star Mike Trout’s career.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10

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.

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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.

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

Angels 2026 Payroll Is Currently $80 Million+ Lower Than 2025 Payroll

There is a difference between a team's salary for payroll tax calculations and a team's actual payroll expenses. The former is calcuated using the average annual value of a contract.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Angels' Mike Trout Makes Announcement on Monday

Center fielder Mike Trout wrapped up his 15th season with the Los Angeles Angels in September. The 33-year-old veteran endured a down year at the plate for his standards, finishing with a .232 batting average, .359 on-base percentage, .797 OPS, 26 home runs and 64 RBIs across 130 games.

Anthony Rendon News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Angels finally get rid of Anthony Rendon

The Los Angeles Angels are finally putting an end to the Anthony Rendon era. The Angels have agreed to restructure Rendon’s contract and end his time with the Angels, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic.

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.

Padres have unexpected option to boost their outfield

Guardians to sign Pedro Avila

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

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

How AL teams have addressed their weakest positions of 2025

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