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Angels’ Opening Day shutout win a first in 49 years

The Los Angeles Angels started their season with a 3-0 shutout win over the Houston Astros, thanks in part to a <a href="/mlb/players/mike_trout/125861">Mike Trout</a> home run. It was the first opening day shutout win for the team in 49 years, according to Swilly from Jomboy Media.

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What We Got Right - And Wrong - About the Angels During Spring Training

When a team is searching for the right formula to unlock a winner, a lot can change over the course of six weeks out in the Arizona desert. It is tough to predict exactly how the Opening Day roster will emerge, but that didn't stop us from trying.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 27

Angels strive to follow up 'special moment' in rematch vs. Astros

Kurt Suzuki will manage his second major league game on Friday night when his Los Angeles Angels continue their season-opening series against the host Houston Astros.

Mike Trout News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26

Angels’ Mike Trout sounds off on huge Opening Day showing vs. Astros

Mike Trout isn’t done yet. The Los Angeles Angels star had his worst season in a long time in 2025. For the first time in what feels like forever, Trout looked mortal.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 26

Mike Trout blast leads Angels to rare Opening Day road win over Astros

Mike Trout homered, walked three times and stole a base, and Jose Soriano struck out seven over six shutout innings to lead the visiting Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday afternoon in the season opener for both teams.

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

Top Reasons for Angels Fans to Have Hope in 2026

After consecutive 90+ loss campaigns and a decade of losing seasons, the Angels hope to get the team headed back in the right direction in 2026. The team is not admitting this is a rebuild but it is at least a youth movement with an eye towards the future.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

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.

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / March 26

Top Angels Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026

Perry Minasian and his staff employ one of baseball’s more fascinating player development strategies. By emphasizing present value over future value, Anaheim has quickly constructed an intriguing young core at the MLB level at the expense of building a sturdy farm system.

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.

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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.

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.

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 / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 25

Making Sense of the 11 Angels Roster Moves

11 roster moves in one day is quite an accomplishment for any front office. Activity usually picks up as Opening Day nears, but this might be a record for the Angels.

Mike Trout News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25

3 Mike Trout bold predictions for 2026 season

Mike Trout has spent the past several seasons dealing with something once foreign to him. Extended time off the diamond. Injuries have limited his availability, raising legitimate questions about durability, but not his talent.

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.

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

Angels Off Season Moves That Already Look Smart - And Dumb

You can't win them all. When you are the general manager with more roster holes to fill than money to fill them, you have to make a lot of small moves and hope they pan out.

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.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 24

The Good and the Bad from Angels vs. Dodgers Game 2

Exhibition games need to be viewed through a different lens than regular season games. The Freeway Series is as close to a real game as possible, but players and teams are still implementing pitches and adjustments that may or may not carry over to the real games.