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The 2026 MLB Pipeline Rankings are Another Indictment of the Angels Farm

Since the departure of Eddie Bane in 2010, the Angels farm system has consistently ranked at or near the bottom in all of baseball. A succession of front offices with undersized scouting and development teams have produced the same underwhelming results.

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Trey Mancini, Angels Agree To Minor League Deal

The Angels have agreed to a minor league contract with first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Presumably, the Frontline client will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee next month.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 26

Bargain Bin Players the Who Might Help the Angels

The theme for this off season is one year, low cost deals. Yoan Moncada got one. Alek Manoah got one. Three guys in the bullpen got one. The only thing nobody has received is a multi year deal.

Tayron Guerrero News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23

Red Sox Sign Tayron Guerrero To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox announced the signing of reliever Tayron Guerrero to a minor league deal with an invite to MLB camp. Andrew Parker of Sox Prospects first reported the agreement earlier this month.

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

How The Angels Could Use a 2027 Lockout to Their Advantage

The Angels organization is light on talent at every level. Not only is the big league team coming off consecutive 90+ loss seasons, USA Today ranked the Angels farm system 29th out of 30 clubs.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Yoan Moncada News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 22

Angels Sign Yoan Moncada - What is Next?

Angels General Manager Perry Minasian brought back third baseman Yoan Moncada on a 1 year $4 million deal yesterday. Third base was an obvious black hole for the club heading into the off season but that has been patched over for 2026.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 22

Yoan Moncada lands new contract with Angels

The Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday reached an agreement to bring back third baseman Yoan Moncada on a one-year contract worth $4 million, pending a physical.

Los Angeles Angels News / New Baseball Media / January 22

2026 Transactions: Mets Sign Garcia, Angels Bring Back Moncada

This winter, the Mets have rebuilt their bullpen, drained thanks to free agent defections & injuries, by bringing in Devin Williams and Luke Weaver.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21

Angels to re-sign Yoan Moncada

Moncada is back for a second season with the Halos.

Yankees, Cody Bellinger standoff comes to a close with five-year agreement

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The 'MLB all-time saves leaders' quiz

Chris Cortez News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 21

Angels Prospect Chris Cortez Talks with Angels On SI

Chris Cortez is one of the most interesting Angels prospects. He might be a starter. He might be a reliever. But no matter which role he takes on, he will bring serious heat and attack hitters one at a time.

Mike Trout News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 21

Angels’ Mike Trout announces new partnership that may help him better avoid injury trouble

Mike Trout is without a doubt one of the greatest players of his generation, and at 34 years old, he still certainly wants to keep playing the game he loves.

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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 / Athlon Sports / January 21

Angels' Mike Trout Makes Off-Field Announcement Amid MLB Offseason

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has had a career to remember in Major League Baseball thus far. Across 15 years in the big leagues, Trout has a batting average of .294 with an unbelievable .976 OPS, 404 home runs and 1,018 RBIs.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 19

Baseball Hall of Fame voter explains his ballot

Being a Hall of Fame voter is one of the greatest privileges a baseball writer can have. It can also be one of the most difficult tasks.

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Clayton Kershaw to suit up for Team USA after MLB retirement

Ex-Astros champion announces his retirement from MLB

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Josh Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16

Angels Open To Playing Josh Lowe In Center Field

The Angels added outfielder Josh Lowe in last night’s three-team trade that sent reliever Brock Burke to Cincinnati. General manager Perry Minasian held a Zoom call once the trade was finalized this morning, revealing that Lowe could compete for the center field job.