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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 25

Angels Opening Day Lineup Prediction - Balance and Power

Right hander Hunter Brown will be on the hill for the Houston Astros tomorrow. This gives the Angels an opportunity to present a very balanced lineup the team hopes to use many times throughout the year.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 25

Angels vs. Astros Series Preview: How to Watch and What to Know

Opening Day is finally here! The Angels start their 2026 campaign against AL West rival Houston today at 1:10 PM Pacific time. Here's the rundown on what you need to know.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 25

What We Learned from the Freeway Series Finale

Facing a solid Dodgers lineup, the last two pitchers in the Angels rotation fared well last night. With pitching being the Angels biggest question heading into the 2026 regular season it was a good sign to see both Jack Kochanowicz and Ryan Johnson blank the Blue Crew.

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Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25

Angels’ Kurt Suzuki gives positive Kirby Yates update despite IL decision

The Los Angeles Angels face an early injury concern as Kirby Yates lands on the injured list just days before Opening Day. Still, Kurt Suzuki offered a steady, reassuring tone.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Total Pro Sports / March 25

Los Angeles Angels Make Huge 11-Man Roster Change Right Before Opening Day

Although the Los Angeles Angels have not challenged for a playoff berth in quite some time, the team has taken a sharp downturn since Shohei Ohtani departed at the end of the 2023 season.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Angels Announce 11 Roster Moves

The Angels announced nearly a dozen roster moves as they prepare their Opening Day lineup. The team confirmed the signing of lefty reliever Joey Lucchesi to a one-year free agent deal.

Joey Lucchesi News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Angels To Sign Joey Lucchesi

The Angels are going to sign left-hander Joey Lucchesi, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman adds that the CAA Sports client is expected to be on the Opening Day roster, suggesting it’s a major league deal.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 24

Angels Players Who Helped Themselves Most in Spring Training

Each year players show up to Spring Training hoping to move their way up the depth charts. And each year a handful play themselves onto the Opening Day roster.

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

Key Roles the Angels Quietly Locked in this Spring

Coming off a second consecutive 90+ loss season, Angels general manager Perry Minasian had some heavy lifting to do this off season. Not only did he need to fill multiple holes in the roster, he had to do so with a payroll that shrunk nearly $80 million from 2025.

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

The Angels Opening Day Rotation Is Clear Now

Yesterday's news that Grayson Rodriguez will start the year on the injured list clarified the last lingering question regarding the Angels rotation. The bullpen picture is not yet crystal clear, but there is not a ton of mystery either.

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The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Reid Detmers News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 22

Why Reid Detmers Curve ball Matters More than His Spring ERA

Coming out of college, Reid Detmers was noted for his wicked curve ball. Graded a 60 on the scouts 20-80 scale it was projected to be a plus pitch at the Major League level.

Grayson Rodriguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 22

Angels’ Grayson Rodriguez gets crushing Opening Day injury update

In an effort to bolster their pitching staff, the Los Angeles Angels acquired Grayson Rodriguez in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles. However, the Angels will now need to wait a little longer before seeing Rodriguez in action.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 22

Roster Moves the Angels Need to Make Before Opening Day

After a slew of roster decisions on Friday, the Angels have given a clear indication of their Opening Day position player lineup. However, there are still procedural moves to be made to shore up that roster.

George Klassen News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 22

Freeway Series Game 1 Preview: George Klassen vs. The Champs

If you ask any high level athlete they will say they want to face the best. There is an internal fire to prove themselves against the highest level of competition possible.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 21

Freeway Series: Throw The Records Out of the Window

The Angels and Dodgers renew their on field rivalry tonight in the Freeway Series. For two teams so close together geographically the franchises could not be further apart.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / March 21

Angels release UTL Chris Taylor, RHP Hunter Strickland

The Los Angeles Angels released utility player Chris Taylor and right-hander Hunter Strickland on Saturday. Both players had signed minor league contracts with the club.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 21

The Angels Opening Day Lineup is Now Obvious

As the team prepared to leave its Spring Training home in Tempe, Arizona, the Angels made a flurry or roster moves yesterday. In looking at who is returning to Anaheim for the Freeway Series and who was sent to minor league camp, the Angels roster is starting to take shape.

Hunter Strickland News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Angels Release Hunter Strickland

The Angels announced that right-hander Hunter Strickland and utilityman Chris Taylor have been released. Taylor was known to be on the way out after he opted out of his minor league deal with the team yesterday, and Strickland may well be in the same situation as another veteran player in camp as a non-roster invite.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Angels Receive Mike Trout News After Leaving Spring Training Game

The Los Angeles Angels are preparing for another season in which they hope their current group can finally reach the MLB playoffs. The Angels are still led by center fielder Mike Trout, who has spent the last 15 years trying to carry the organization into October but has rarely had a roster strong enough around him.