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Mike Trout, Angels aspire for rare feat in matchup vs. Rangers

The Los Angeles Angels will try to finish their first three-game series sweep of the season on Sunday when they close their 10-game homestand with a contest against the Texas Rangers in Anaheim, Calif.

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The Los Angeles Angels Continue To Have a Disastrous Season

It is not really a secret at this point. The Angels are having a horrible season. Yes, they have Mike Trout, who is great, but he cannot save the team.

Mike Trout News / Field Level Media / May 24

Mike Trout homers, Angels get rare back-to-back wins

Mike Trout hit a two-run homer to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif. It was the 417th homer of Trout's career.

Chris Taylor News / Ball Exclusives / May 23

Longtime MLB veteran Chris Taylor unretires after one day

After just one day, 12-year MLB veteran utilityman Chris Taylor is reversing his decision and coming out of retirement, per MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger. He initially announced his retirement on Friday, with fans and teams pouring in their tributes on social media.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 23

Halos in the Community: Zach Neto, Brent Suter, Adam Eaton Honor Troops at LA Fleet Week

Angels star shortstop Zach Neto joined reliever Brent Suter and coach Adam Eaton in San Pedro to honor the US Navy and learn more about their roles during Fleet Week.

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23

Angels sign former All-Star pitcher

The Los Angeles Angels are desperate enough for pitching help that they have brought in a former All-Star who has fallen on hard times. The Angels are signing pitcher Taijuan Walker to a minor league contract, according to Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group.

Jo Adell News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 23

Angels Trade Rumors: Should LA Finally Deal Jo Adell?

Once rated at the top of prospect boards, Jo Adell has turned into decent right fielder with solid pop in his bat. With the Angels mired in last place and due to set a franchise record in losses, trading players with limited team control for assets for the future makes a lot of sense.

Chris Taylor News / HITC / May 23

Chris Taylor retirement reminds Dodgers dynasty needed more than stars

Chris Taylor has called time on his 12-year Major League career, having spent time with the Mariners, Dodgers and Angels. His CV is quietly impressive.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 23

Angels seek elusive back-to-back wins in rematch vs. Rangers

After slamming four home runs in their best offensive output in nearly a month while winning Friday's series opener with Texas, the Los Angeles Angels will try to win back-to-back games for the first time since early May when they face the Rangers on Saturday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Zach Neto News / Field Level Media / May 23

Zach Neto (2 HRs), Angels tee off on Jacob deGrom, Rangers

Zach Neto hit two home runs and Anaheim native Wade Meckler hit a three-run home run in his first career Angels at-bat to lead Los Angeles to a 9-6 victory over the Texas Rangers in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Chris Taylor News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Chris Taylor Retires

Two-time World Series winner Chris Taylor is retiring, according to the MiLB.com transaction log. He had been in Triple-A with the Angels. Taylor played parts of 12 seasons in the big leagues.

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Josh Lowe News / ESPN / May 22

Angels demote Lowe, place Moncada on 10-day IL

The Angels optioned struggling left fielder Josh Lowe to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday and placed third baseman Yoán Moncada on the 10-day injured list because of right knee inflammation.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Angels' Yoán Moncada Placed on Injured List, May Need Surgery

A disastrous season for Los Angeles Angelsthird baseman Yoán Moncada has gotten even worse. Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register broke that Moncada is going onto the injured list with a knee injury, which the Angels later confirmed and described as right knee inflammation.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Angels Select Wade Meckler, Donovan Walton

The Angels announced that they have selected the contracts of outfielder Wade Meckler and infielder Donovan Walton. They will take the places of outfielder Josh Lowe and infielder Yoán Moncada.

Mike Trout News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Angels’ Mike Trout declines to ‘even talk about’ swirling trade rumors

The Mike Trout trade rumors are beginning once again. It seems to happen every season at this point. With Trout playing well this season, the rumors could be even more discussed before the trade deadline.

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Mike Trout speaks out amid growing trade speculation

Superstar outfielder Mike Trout has spent his entire career in the Los Angeles Angels organization ever since being selected 25th overall in the 2009 MLB Draft.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21