Los Angeles Angels: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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 / 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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Mike Trout 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.

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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.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 20

Spring Training Planning Guide - Tempe Diablo Stadium

As the calendar prepares to flip to February and players start packing their bags for Arizona, let's take a look at the home ballpark of the Angels. As the calendar inches closer to Cactus League play, I will add reviews and tips on each of the ballparks in the Phoenix area.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 20

Angels Future Payroll Tracker - Huge Drops In Payroll Are Coming

Last week we examined the Angels 2026 payroll and determined it is about $80 million less than it was in 2025. The days of Arte being flush with local TV money and spending big on long term deals appear to be in the rear view mirror.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 19

Do The Angels Have A Direction?

Major League Baseball in the modern era is a lot like Texas Hold 'Em. Players are either all in or unapolgetically sitting on the sidelines until they have a stronger hand.

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.

Predictions for 2026 Baseball HOF

30 biggest Baseball HOF snubs

Clayton Kershaw to suit up for Team USA after MLB retirement

Ex-Astros champion announces his retirement from MLB

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

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.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 16

Angels Pull Off Puzzling Trade

There Angels 2025 bullpen ultimately yielded some pleasant surprises. Kenley Jansen was the anchor the team hadn't had in years. Reid Detmers turned into a bulldog.

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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.

Grayson Rodriguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15

Grayson Rodriguez compares Angels to 101-win Orioles team

The Los Angeles Angels continue reshaping their identity ahead of the 2026 season, and new starter Grayson Rodriguez offered a notable endorsement of the clubhouse culture this week.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 15

Let's Look At Second Base Options for the Angels

A month out from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training, the Angels have several notable holes in the starting roster. While third base and center field have received most of the digital ink, second base is also critical.

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Ron Washington News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Braves Hire Johnny Washington As Hitting Coordinator

The Braves are hiring Johnny Washington as minor league hitting coordinator, reports Sam Blum of The Athletic. The 41-year-old has spent the last two seasons as MLB hitting coach with the Angels.

Taylor Ward News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 14

The Angels Have Gone Backwards This Offseason

In 2025 the Angels finished last in the AL West with a record of 72-90. This was actually a 9 win improvement from the disastrous 2024 season, but a far cry from competing for a playoff spot.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / January 14

MLB Makes Mike Trout Announcement After 15th Season

The Los Angeles Angels are retooling the roster for the 2026 MLB season, and the organization remains hopeful that outfielder Mike Trout can return to his elite offensive form.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 14

The Angels Need To Accept Reality And Rebuild

A month from now pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training. With major holes in the lineup at second and third base, a questionable at best outfield mix, and a complete lack of organizational depth the odds of the Angels fleshing out a competitive roster for 2026 lie somewhere between slim and none.

Shaun Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14

Angels Re-Sign Shaun Anderson To Minor League Deal

The Angels re-signed righty Shaun Anderson to a minor league deal (h/t to Matt Eddy of Baseball America). The MiLB.com transaction log indicates the deal was agreed upon shortly before the New Year.

Perry Minasian News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Reporters say Angels GM Perry Minasian may be ‘gaslighting’ with interview answers

The narrative surrounding the Los Angeles Angels shifted further on Tuesday as criticism of the front office and its public messaging intensified following remarks from a recent interview with general manager Perry Minasian that sparked a viral response across baseball media.

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / January 8