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Every Angels Home Run Derby Performance, Ranked: From Anderson to Ohtani

Back, back, back, back....gone! Baseball fans will tune in tonight to watch the game's biggest sluggers compete in the annual Home Run Derby. This year's field does not feature an Angels player, although Mike Trout is at the festivities.

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Angels Lose Veteran on Waivers to A's

The A's claimed Donovan Walton off waivers on Sunday, formally ending his brief but productive tenure in the Angels' organization. Walton was designated for assignment Wednesday, a corresponding 26-man roster move when the Angels activated Mike Trout from the injured list.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 12

Angels 2026 MLB Draft Recap: Tim McIlvaine Sets a New Course in Anaheim

Angels scouting director Tim Mcllvaine had the freedom to run the scouting office the way he prefers and left his mark on the 2026 draft. Not only did Mcllvaine help the Angels reverse their trend of selecting low ceiling college players in the first round, he fundamentally changed the Angels approach to drafting talent.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 12

SEC Tested, Contact Approved: Inside the Angels’ New Draft Blueprint

Scouting Director Tim Mcllvaine was empowered by new head of baseball operations John Mozeliak to run the room the way Mcllvaine envisioned. Not only is the dynamic of how the room operates changed, it is also clear Mcllvaine has a very different philosophy when scouting players and evalutating talent.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Angels Lose Player to Division Rival on Sunday

The Los Angeles Angels lost a member of their infield depth on Sunday after Donovan Walton was claimed off waivers by the Athletics, ending his brief stint with the organization. The move comes as the Angels continue evaluating their roster before the All-Star break under first-year manager Kurt Suzuki.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Los Angeles Angels News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Los Angeles Angels select Tennessee LHP/OF commit Jared Grindlinger in 2026 MLB Draft

Elite two-way prep prospect Jared Grindlinger, a 2026 Tennessee signee, was selected by the Angels with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Grindlinger, who is both a left-handed pitcher and outfield prospect, is the younger brother of Vols freshman catcher Trent Grindlinger.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Angels star Mike Trout explains why this year’s All-Star game is ‘more special’

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has played in plenty of All-Star Games, but this one carries a different weight. Trout earned his 12th career selection and will start for the American League in Philadelphia.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 11

Former MLB Executive Has Surprising Take on Angels' Front Office Job

The Milwaukee Brewers have won division titles in four of the last five seasons. The Angels, in a mild understatement, have not. Yet one Brewers special advisor believes that whoever succeeds interim general manager John Mozeliak will inherit an enviable situation.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11

Angels' Ryan Johnson aims to turn around fortunes vs. Twins

Ryan Johnson will look for a rare positive result on Saturday afternoon when he takes the mound for the Los Angeles Angels in their game against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / July 10

Vaughn Grissom, Grayson Rodriguez guide Angels over Twins

Vaughn Grissom hit a solo home run and sacrifice fly and Grayson Rodriguez threw 5 1/3 solid innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 10

Los Angeles Angels 2026 MLB Mock Draft Review: Who Experts Predict at No. 12 Overall

With the 2026 MLB Draft just around the corner, plenty of eyes are on the Los Angeles Angels at No. 12 overall. Under the new leadership John Mozeliak but with holdover scouting director Tim McIlvaine, this draft marks a critical turning point for the franchise's rebuilding efforts.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Mike Trout Net Worth: How Much Is the Los Angeles Angels Star Worth?

Mike Trout could be argued as the steal of the MLB draft in 2009, going No. 25 in the first round, a class that also included Zack Wheeler, Stephen Strasburg, Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, and Randal Grichuk.

John Mozeliak News / The Lead / July 10

What Does Interim Manager John Mozeliak Bring to the Angels?

Prior to the Angels‘ 5-2 win against the Athletics, the team introduced interim general manager John Mozeliak. The decision to fire Perry Minasian became public on June 26. Club president Molly Jolly began the process of bringing Mozeliak in weeks before the news went public.