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Watch fans battle a literal opossum at Angel Stadium

The Los Angeles Angels found themselves at the center of another bizarre viral moment Sunday afternoon after an opossum unexpectedly appeared during the Freeway Series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium.

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What Kurt Suzuki said about Grayson Rodriguez’s Angels debut vs. Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels have lost six straight games. While the Angels were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, there was some positive news.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 18

The Dodgers Absolute Demolition of the Angels in the Freeway Series By the Numbers

Rivalry games are notorious for upsets and games that are closer than they probably should be. However, that was not the case this weekend as the huge talent gap between the Angels and the Dodgers was on full display in Anaheim.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 17

Angels Swept in the Freeway Series as Same Problems Show Up Again

The Los Angeles Angels closed the Freeway Series with another lopsided reminder of where they stand. In a 10-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Angels

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Grayson Rodriguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Angels’ Grayson Rodriguez makes return to MLB after 655-day injury absence

Before the 2026 season began, the Los Angeles Angels traded Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Grayson Rodriguez. On Sunday, the Angels finally get to see him in action.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Grayson Rodriguez News / Field Level Media / May 17

Angels activate RHP Grayson Rodriguez to face Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels activated Grayson Rodriguez from the injured list in advance of the right-hander's debut with the club in a home start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

Grayson Rodriguez News / Field Level Media / May 17

Grayson Rodriguez to make first start for Angels vs. Dodgers

Grayson Rodriguez is scheduled to make his first start for the Los Angeles Angels as they hope to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Dodgers on Sunday in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 17

Angels vs. Dodgers: How the Freeway Series Blowout Exposes a Wide Talent Gap

In rivalry games when there is a large gap in talent fans will say "throw the records out the window" and hope for some magic to happen. And generally the Freeway Series has been a close and competitive series even as the teams had their ups and downs.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / May 16

Angels select OF Jose Siri, option Bryce Teodosio

The Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of outfielder Jose Siri on Saturday prior to the team's home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In corresponding transactions, outfielder Bryce Teodosio was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake and right-handed reliever Ben Joyce was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Angels Select Jose Siri, Transfer Ben Joyce To 60-Day IL

The Angels are selecting the contract of outfielder Jose Siri, per a team announcement. Reliever Ben Joyce is being transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear space on the 40-man roster.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Angels To Activate Grayson Rodriguez On Sunday

The Angels announced Grayson Rodriguez as their scheduled starter for Sunday’s game with the Dodgers, meaning that Anaheim will officially activate the

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

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

Freeway Series Television Ratings and Attendance Explode as Crosstown Rivalry Boosts LA Teams

Any fan of the Angels or Dodgers can attest the Freeway Series is a special match up. Mixed fan groups pack the stadiums and tune into the local broadcasts.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 16

Dodgers vs. Angels Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 16

Dodgers vs. Angels Game 2 feels way more heated than a random May matchup. The Dodgers rolled through Game 1 with a shutout win, while the Angels are sitting there trying to stop this series from turning into another frustrating weekend spiral.

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MLB News / Angels Nation / May 17

Dodgers Use Three Homers And Bullpen Dominance To Shut Out Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the latest Freeway Series with a 6-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Andy Pages led the offense with a three-run home run, while eight Dodgers pitchers combined for a two-hit shutout in a game that highlighted the growing contrast between the two clubs.

Jose Soriano News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 16

José Soriano Has Dominated the Dodgers Before — Can He Do It Again?

Jose Soriano is on the hill tonight hoping to get the Angels a win. The last time he faced the crosstown rivals he was brilliant. He will need to have a good performance tonight if the Angels are going to have a shot at unseating the defending champions.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / May 15

Angels activate C Logan O’Hoppe; RHP Grayson Rodriguez to pitch Sunday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Anaheim.

Grayson Rodriguez News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Grayson Rodriguez Set to Make Angels Debut

The Los Angeles Angels are set to get their prized offseason acquisition back this weekend. The Angels will activate Grayson Rodriguez off the injured list to make his season debut Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 15

3 Angels Players Who Could Be the Difference vs. the Dodgers

Beating the two time defending World Series champions will not be easy, but the Angels have a couple of players who have excelled when playing the Dodgers.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

Dodgers vs. Angels Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 15

Dodgers vs. Angels: The Los Angeles Dodgers have a three-game rivalry series coming up this weekend against their neighbors, the Los Angeles Angels. Game 1 will take place on Friday night at Angel Stadium.

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

Why Angels Games Have Started to Feel the Exact Same Lately

It is more than just the losses, it is the inevitability and predictability of the games that give the deja vu feeling to Angels fans. A year after leading Major League Baseball in strikeouts, the Angels are at it again and the offense is failing.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Insider Pours Cold Water on Mike Trout Trade Rumors

One of the greatest baseball players to ever live is back healthy and is again performing like one of the league's premier outfielders. Through 43 games, 34-year-old Mike Trout has 11 home runs with a .914 OPS and has already surpassed his 2025 total in fWAR with 2.0.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13