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Angels Tabbed as Top Fit for All-Star Ace in Free Agency

The Los Angeles Angels are in need of starting pitching ahead of the 2026 season, and ESPN's David Schoenfield believes they could find one of their answers in All-Star starting pitcher Zac Gallen in free agency.

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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.

Jo Adell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 8

The perfect trade Phillies must offer Angels for Jo Adell

The Philadelphia Phillies face a critical juncture entering the 2025-26 offseason. With Harrison Bader declining his mutual option and Max Kepler departing as a free agent, Philadelphia’s outfield has crumbled into uncertainty.

Logan Davidson News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 8

Angels Infielder, Former First-Round Draft Pick, Elects Free Agency

Logan Davidson played 10 games in an Angels uniform in 2025. Those 10 games featured the first home run of Davidson's career, against the Seattle Mariners' Bryce Miller on Sept.

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Tyler Anderson News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 8

Angels All-Star Predicted to End Free Agency With $5 Million Deal

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson is entering free agency this season, leaving the Halos' rotation shorthanded. The Angels had Anderson for three seasons, where he posted a 4.53 ERA throughout his time in Anaheim and made an All-Star Game.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

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.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 6

Angels Add Pitcher From Twins in First Move of Offseason

The Los Angeles Angels made their first move of the offseason Thursday, claiming right-handed relief pitcher Cody Lawyerson off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.

Cody Laweryson News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Angels claim righty Cody Laweryson off waivers from Twins

The Los Angeles Angels announced that they’ve claimed right-handed reliever Cody Laweryson off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. That’ll bring the Halos’ 40-man roster count to 34 players while dropping the Twins to 38.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Braves decline option on David Fletcher, outright four players

The Atlanta Braves have declined their $8M club option on infielder David Fletcher, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The team also announced Thursday that they have outrighted LHP Austin Cox, RHP Joel Payamps, catcher Chuckie Robinson and outfielder Carlos Rodríguez to Triple-A Gwinnett.

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.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 5

Angels Linked to Mariners' Breakout Star in Free Agency

The Los Angeles Angels have been caught between a rock and a proverbial hard place over the last decade. Saddled with the longest postseason drought in the big leagues, the aim this offseason should be trying to acquire veteran players with proven track records.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 4

Angels Lose 10 Players to Free Agency

With the 2025 MLB season officially over with the Dodgers securing their second World Series title in as many years, it's time for the mixing and matching that is MLB free agency.

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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 / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 4

Angels Tabbed as Top Fit for Projected $168 Million All-Star Outfielder in Free Agency

The Los Angeles Angels are in the market for an outfielder this offseason, and The Athletic's Jim Bowden believes New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is a prime candidate to fill the holes in their lineup.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 3

Angels Pegged as Top Landing Spot for All-Star Batting Champion in Free Agency

The Los Angeles Angels have several holes to address in their lineup this offseason, and MLB.com's Mark Feinsand believes they could make a move on All-Star and three-time batting champion Luis Arraez.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 3

Angels Tabbed as Best Fit for Projected $92 Million All-Star Third Baseman

There's no secret the Los Angeles Angels need to add more thump to their lineup. The Jorge Soler experiment did not pan out. Taylor Ward could be on his way out, Logan O'Hoppe regressed badly, Mike Trout still remains injury-prone, and the lack of a true run-producing threat in the heart of the order has to be solved one way or another.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 2

Angels Targeting 4 Key Position Upgrades This Offseason, Says Insider

Los Angeles Angels insider Rhett Bollinger revealed the Halos are looking to improve upon four specific areas on their roster in the upcoming offseason.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 1

Angels Hire Former Rangers Pitching Coach to Same Position

News broke on Friday that the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a one-year deal to bring in former Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux for the same position.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 31

Angels Poach Pitching Coach From AL West Rival in Splash Move

The Los Angeles Angels made their first big addition to the coaching staff following the appointment of Kurt Suzuki as manager, bringing in pitching coach Mike Maddux from the Texas Rangers.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 31

Writer questions Angels’ desire to win in lengthy rant

It was the same story after another year as the Los Angeles Angels missed the playoffs for the 10th straight season. The Angels struggled again, despite the prescience of Mike Trout, as the entire team was unable to win games consistently.

Kurt Suzuki News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 23

Angels to make significant changes to coaching staff

Manager Kurt Suzuki won’t be the only fresh face in the Angels’ dugout next season. Sam Blum of The Athletic reports that Los Angeles is expected to have an almost entirely new coaching staff in 2026.

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.

Mike Trout 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.

Kurt Suzuki News / Yardbarker / October 22

Angels make decision on their manager for 2026

Los Angeles has decided on one of its former players to take the reins.

Dodgers linked to All-Star free agent

Cardinals open door for Yadier Molina's return in surprising way

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Albert Pujols News / Angels Nation / October 17

Albert Pujols Reportedly Leading Long List Of Angels Managerial Candidates

Shortly after the Los Angeles Angels announced they would not be retaining Ron Washington or Ray Montgomery as managers for the 2026 season, a short list was revealed for Arte Moreno’s new skipper.

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / October 10