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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.

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Reid Detmers Has a 4.63 ERA and One of the 10 Best Pitching Seasons in Baseball. Both Are True.

I can’t quit Reid Detmers. He has been a major fantasy baseball crush of mine for years now and finds a way on my roster every single season. No-hitter in 2022, check.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Angels Set to Call-Up Top Prospect

The Los Angeles Angels have gotten great production from recent call-ups Wade Meckler (.340 AVG, .945 OPS) and Donovan Walton (.250 AVG) thus far. Now, it appears another promotion could provide a spark for the Angels' lineup.

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.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8

Angels lineup makes wild history in Dodgers series finale

The 2026 season is getting out of hand for the Los Angeles Angels yet again, as they continue to be the little brother to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ big brother.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Field Level Media / June 8

After historic outbreak, Angels look to keep runs coming vs. Astros

After avoiding a six-game Freeway Series sweep with a historic 13-5 victory over the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers on Sunday, the Los Angeles Angels return home down the 5 Freeway to Anaheim to open a three-game series with the Houston Astros on Monday night.

Sebastian Rivero News / Field Level Media / June 7

Sebastian Rivero breaks out for 5 hits, 6 RBIs as Angels rout Dodgers

Sebastian Rivero drove in a career high six runs with five hits, Jo Adell had a home run among his four hits and the visiting Los Angeles Angels avoided a season sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 13-5 victory on Sunday.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7

Angels Place Jack Kochanowicz On 15-Day IL, Recall Sam Aldegheri

The Angels announced that they have placed right-hander Jack Kochanowicz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Lefty Sam Aldegheri is being recalled from Triple-A in place of Kochanowicz.

Jack Kochanowicz News / Field Level Media / June 7

Angels place RHP Jack Kochanowicz (elbow) on IL

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz went on the injured list with right elbow inflammation Sunday, one day after giving up seven runs in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Angels Place Struggling Pitcher on the IL

Less than 24 hours after Los Angeles Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said that his rotation spot could be in jeopardy, starter Jack Kochanowicz was placed on the 15-day IL on Sunday.

Kurt Suzuki News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Angels Have Decision to Make After Kurt Suzuki’s Comments

The Los Angeles Angels face a rotation decision after Kurt Suzuki confirmed the team will review Jack Kochanowicz’s place in the starting staff following another difficult outing against the Dodgers on Saturday.

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.

MLB News / Angels Nation / June 7

Dodgers Look To Continue Home Dominance Against Struggling Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to extend their home winning streak and strengthen their position atop the National League West when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7

Everything went wrong for the Angels in embarrassing 1st inning vs. Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels had a first inning to forget on Saturday against their crosstown rivals. The Angels struck first with a run in the top of the inning to take an early 1-0 lead on the road at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

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The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / June 6

Angels reinstate Nolan Schanuel, place Jorge Soler on IL

The Los Angeles Angels made a flurry of moves on Saturday. The club reinstated infielder Nolan Schanuel from the IL, placed outfielder Jorge Soler (oblique) on the IL (retroactive to June 4), selected the contract of outfielder Gustavo Campero and placed him on the 10-day IL and designated catcher Omar Martinez for assignment.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Angels Announce Several Roster Moves

The Angels made several roster decisions ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Dodgers. First baseman Nolan Schanuel is back from the IL. Outfielder Jorge Soler heads to the IL with an oblique strain.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 5

Former Angels Pitcher, 7-Year MLB Veteran, Dies at 72

The Angels saw plenty of Bob Lacey as an opposing pitcher on the Oakland A's teams of the late 1970s. In fact, no American League reliever made more appearances from 1977-78 than the left-hander from Tucson, Arizona.

Kurt Suzuki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

Angels analyst calls out Kurt Suzuki’s ‘command of the room’

The Los Angeles Angels are tied for last in Major League Baseball, and at least one reporter is pointing the finger at first-year manager Kurt Suzuki. Suzuki, who played his final two seasons in MLB with the Angels, became a front-office special assistant after retiring, and last October, he became the team’s manager.

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / June 5

Three potential trade candidates for the Los Angeles Angels

Although the Angels have typically been loath to trade significant parts of the roster, it is long past time.

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki hopes to bedevil Angels with new pitch

Angels pile up 16 hits to capture series finale vs. Rockies

Mike Trout may be saving Angels from a big mistake

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / June 7

Angels Avoid Sweep As Meckler And Madrigal Lead Offensive Outburst Against Rockies

The Los Angeles Angels broke out offensively Wednesday night, collecting 16 hits in an 11-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Angel Stadium to avoid a three-game sweep.

Nolan Schanuel News / The Lead / June 3

What Does Nolan Schanuel’s Injury Mean for the Angels?

On May 27, the Angels placed 1st baseman Nolan Schanuel on the 10-day injured list with ankle inflammation after he missed the previous two games. Schanuel

Walbert Urena News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 3

It's Hard To Deny What Angels Walbert Urena Is Becoming

One of the biggest surprises for the Angels this season has been the emergence of Jose Soriano, who has quickly established himself as an important piece of the team's future.

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Jo Adell pulls a Jose Canseco in the outfield

Jo Adell now knows what it is like to dine on the other end of the table. Adell and the Los Angeles Angels played Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies.