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Angels prospect accomplishes wild feat not seen since 2005

Los Angeles Angels prospect Juan Cespedes put on a dazzling display of speed Saturday, stealing eight bases in the Dominican Summer League Angels’ 9-1 win at the Angels DR Complex.

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17-year-old Angels prospect steals 8 bases in a single game

The Los Angeles Angels are once again the Bad News Bears of Major League Baseball, but salvation might only be a few short years away. Juan Cespedes, a 17-year-old prospect in the Angels organization, made headlines on Saturday with a generational feat on the basepaths.

Taijuan Walker News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Angels Release Taijuan Walker

The Angels have granted right-hander Taijuan Walker his unconditional release, according to an announcement from the team’s Triple-A affiliate at Salt Lake.

Jose Soriano News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 20

Should the Angels Trade Breakout Ace Jose Soriano? Analyzing the High-Stakes 2026 Deadline Decision

After years of development, Jose Soriano is now a solid top of the rotation arm. He is exactly what the Angels need to build around. But he is also slated for free agency before the Angels can realistically hope to contend for the playoffs.

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Reid Detmers News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 20

Every MLB Executive is Interested in Trading for One Angels Player, Insider Says

Angels general manager Perry Minasian's phone might not be blowing up yet. But it's just a matter of time. The Angels are 30-46 after Thursday's loss to the A's.

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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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Your Rotation Is Lying to You: The 2026 ERA-xERA Sell-High Board Every Fantasy Manager Needs

I told you I couldn’t quit Reid Detmers. I hope you listened. His ERA at that time was 4.63 and I told you it was going to get better. 20 innings and only one solo HR later, the ERA is now 3.68.

Wade Meckler News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 19

Wade Meckler Interview Part Two: His Approach to Hitting and How He Inspires Kids

Wade Meckler is living the baseball dream of playing for his favorite team. The Anaheim native and Esperanza High School graduate grew up an Angels fan and is now their starting left fielder.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 19

Angels’ Kurt Suzuki defends Mike Trout after brutal injury in lopsided game

The Los Angeles Angels did not have a great game on Wednesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Los Angeles fell behind early, and by the end of the game, Kurt Suzuki’s team was on the wrong side of an 8-1 loss.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Angels Announce Seven Roster Moves

The Angels announced seven roster moves before tonight’s series opener in West Sacramento. MLBTR already covered the most notable, with Mike Trout heading to the injured list due to a right hamstring strain and Christian Moore being recalled from Triple-A.

Mike Trout News / Field Level Media / June 18

Angels OF Mike Trout (hamstring) runs into misfortune, placed on IL

Los Angeles Angels star center fielder Mike Trout said Thursday that he was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. Trout told reporters he sustained the injury while running to first base during the Angels' 8-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

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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.

Mike Trout News / Yardbarker / June 18

More injury issues for Angels' Mike Trout as he ends up on IL

Another year, and another trip to the injured list for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout.

Angels To Place Mike Trout On Injured List

The Phillies need to target one veteran cut loose by the Angels

Angels activate Vaughn Grissom from IL, DFA Trey Mancini

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Christian Moore News / A to Z Sports / June 18

Brutal news for a future Hall of Famer just became great news for Christian Moore

Vol fans will have a little bit more reason to stay up late at night thanks to some tough injury news for the Angels’ biggest star. Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has had a rough go of things health wise for the last several years.

Mike Trout News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Angels To Place Mike Trout On Injured List

The Angels are going to place outfielder Mike Trout on the injured list with a hamstring injury, report Sam Blum and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Infielder Christian Moore will be recalled to take his place on the roster.

Reid Detmers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Angels Reportedly Receiving Early Interest In Reid Detmers

The trade deadline is still more than six weeks away, but pitching-hungry clubs have already been checking in with Angels GM Perry Minasian about the potential availability of breakout lefty Reid Detmers, writes Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 18

The Phillies need to target one veteran cut loose by the Angels

The Philadelphia Phillies' outfield has been a mismanaged disaster this season, especially after Adolis Garcia's shoulder injury further complicated the issue.

Phillies make necessary move with Andrew Painter after latest catastrophe

Report: MLB says farewell to Home Run Derby clock