The Angels 2026 season has largely been defined by losing and kickstarting a long overdue organizational rebuild. But over the final weeks of August, the team’s starting pitching staff authored a complete metamorphosis.
The Philadelphia Phillies (74-60) travel to Angel Stadium to open a cross-league series against the Los Angeles Angels (52-82) tonight, Friday, August 28, 2026.
Starting pitching wins games and ultimately championships, which is exactly why Grayson Rodriguez’s development holds the key to the Angels' rebuild. Over his recent stellar stretch, he is flashing the elite velocity and sharp command that made him look like his 2024 pre-injury self with Baltimore.
After spending two months on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation, Yusei Kikuchi returned to the mound in Texas. Brought in as a veteran stabilizing presence in a young rotation, the veteran left hander's next several starts could be an audition for an off season trade.
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Outfielder Cade Marlowe has exercised the opt-out in his minor league deal with the Angels, reports Ari Alexander of Boston 7 News. The Halos will either need to select him onto the 40-man roster or grant him a release.
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
The Los Angeles Angels may not be playing for much this season (certainly no postseason aspirations), but the ballclub does have a handful of young players who are doing their best to show why they deserve a spot on the 2027 roster.
Christian Moore is getting another shot to prove he belongs at the MLB level. Last season Moore struggled mightily when facing the best pitching on the planet but he had no business playing in the big leagues at that time.
Coming off his finest outing in a comeback season, Los Angeles Angels right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will try to cool off the Cleveland Guardians in the finale of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.
Michael Fulmer went unclaimed on waivers and elected free agency, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The Angels designated the veteran reliever for assignment on Sunday when Yusei Kikuchi returned from the injured list.
Zach Neto has made his preference clear amid continued speculation about his future with the Los Angeles Angels. The shortstop addressed the trade talk during an interview with MLB Network, expressing a desire to remain with the organization and help turn the franchise around rather than seek a move to a contender.
Our final August 2026 farm report focuses on the five teams in the American League West. Several of the five teams had their 2026 first-rounders debut, and there were fireworks, to say the least.
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Logan O’Hoppe apparently seems very pleased to be out of Anaheim. The Texas Rangers catcher O’Hoppe addressed reporters this week after being promoted to the MLB roster.
There hasn’t been much to cheer about for the Los Angeles Angels this year. The team will once again miss the MLB playoffs and have the third-worst record in the majors.
The Angels have reshaped their coaching staff. The team announced on August 11 that it fired pitching coach Mike Maddux. Along with Maddux, the Halos relieved Bullpen Coach Dom Chiti and Assistant Pitching Coach Darryl Scott of their respective duties.
The Los Angeles Angels designated right-hander Michael Fulmer for assignment on Sunday to clear a roster spot for the reinstatement of left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the injured list.
The Angels are getting one of their injured starters back from the injured list today, as Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register writes that left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will come off the 60-day IL to start today’s game against the Rangers.
Ryan Johnson allowed one hit over seven shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.
George Brett, move over. Mike Trout is officially the biggest pain in the Texas Rangers' history.
You don’t bunt and then start running inside the grass line, and the Angels just found out the hard way. Facing the Astros at Daikin Park, Los Angeles’ $1.7 million second baseman Adam Frazier appeared to cross that line.
A pitch to the head, a player flat on the ground, and then straight out of the game. The Los Angeles Angels were already embarrassing the Houston Astros 10-2 in the fifth when Bryan King lost the zone at the worst possible time, drilling Wade Meckler in the helmet with a 91 mph sinker.
Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.
The Los Angeles Angels' decision to clean house should be an opportunity for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
In the midst of another tough season for the Los Angeles Angels, Mike Trout has still continuously provided reminders of his greatness.
A former batting champion's time in Major League Baseball has come to an end.
Talent without winning is potential, not greatness, and Trout's reaction to the events of the past week cast doubt on whether he is truly pursuing the latter or merely content with the former.
The Los Angeles Angels were heavy sellers ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. One player that drew interest from around the league that was ultimately not traded was outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler.
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