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Why Trading Nolan Schanuel to the Diamondbacks is the Perfect Spark for the Angels Rebuild

The Los Angeles Angels find themselves at a critical crossroads, needing a definitive direction for their franchise. For years, the front office has made futile efforts to win by trying to patch together an MLB roster but never embraced a full rebuild.

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John Mozeliak provides big update on Angels’ general manager search

The Los Angeles Angels’ front office will have a new look in 2027. The team has already decided to move on from manager Kurt Suzuki, while the Angels’ new ownership group, led by Stan Kronke, will also have to hire a new general manager.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 4

Angels Payroll Outlook 2027: How Much Spending Power Does LA Have After TV Deal Shift?

The Los Angeles Angels are entering an entirely new financial era. For years, the franchise has been handcuffed by top-heavy contracts that limited flexibility and stripped the depth of the roster.

J.P. Crawford News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 3

Angels Rumors: Why J.P. Crawford is a Great Free Agent Fix for Second Base

The Los Angeles Angels enter the offseason needing to aggressively reshape an infield that heavily contributed to a franchise record 100 loss campaign.

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Nolan Schanuel News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 2

The Angels Stealth Trade Chip: Why Nolan Schanuel Holds Massive Offseason Value

Heading into the 2026 trade deadline many Angels players names were in the rumor mill. Reid Detmers and Zach Neto were often cited as players who could be moved (Detmers was even rumored to be moved at one point) but a fellow cost controlled player never joined the rumor mill.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 2

Could KBO Star Si-Hwan Roh Solve Third Base?

Third base has been a problem for the Angels for most of the organization's existence and remains one of the biggest roster holes today. Last year the Angels signed free agent Yoan Moncada to a one year deal only to see him get injured and replaced by a rotating crew led by Denzer Guzman.

Tyler Skaggs News / EssentiallySports / November 2

Ex-Angels Employee Makes Attempt to Overturn Conviction for His Role In Tyler Skaggs’ Death

Prosecution must prove that Tyler Skaggs would have been alive if he had not ingested the fentanyl distributed by Eric Kay, demanded Kay’s attorneys in their latest 75-page appeal.

Jake Bauers News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 1

Why the Angels Should Target Jake Bauers in Free Agency Following His Breakout Season

As the MLB season shifts from the postseason to the offseason, the Angels need a roster shakeup to avoid another 100-loss season. The offense struggled this past season, but has several promising young players to build around; adding an established hitter could provide some much-needed consistency.

Sammy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Angels Outright Sebastián Rivero; Sammy Peralta Elects Free Agency

Nov. 1: Peralta has indeed elected free agency, as announced by the club. Oct. 29: The Angels announced Thursday that left-hander Sammy Peralta and catcher Sebastián Rivero both went unclaimed on waivers and were assigned outright to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 31

Should The Angels Pursue Japanese Ace Kaima Taira via the Posting System?

Elite pitching in the key to winning in baseball. Look no further than the deep staffs of Milwuakee and Tampa Bay as they prepare to face off in this year's World Series.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / October 31

In 2003, Arte Moreno paid $180 million for the Anaheim Angels; 23 years later, he agreed to sell it in a deal valuing the team at an MLB-record $4 billion

Arte Moreno bought the Anaheim Angels from the Walt Disney Company in 2003, shortly after the team captured its first World Series title. The $180 million purchase at the time made him the first Mexican-American majority owner of a major U.S.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Angels Select Nicolò Pinazzi

The Angels announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Nicolò Pinazzi. They also announced they have turned down a club option on righty Robert Stephenson, a move that was covered earlier today.

Robert Stephenson News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Angels Decline Club Option On Robert Stephenson

The MLBPA announced that Robert Stephenson is now a free agent, indicating that the Angels declined their $2.5MM club option on his services for 2027. Stephenson’s tenure in Los Angeles will now end with only 10 innings pitched over three seasons.

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Kyren Paris News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Mets Claim Kyren Paris From Angels

The Mets announced they’ve claimed infielder/outfielder Kyren Paris off waivers from the Angels. New York also designated outfielder Cristian Pache for assignment.

Sammy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Angels Outright Sammy Peralta, Sebastián Rivero

The Angels announced Thursday that left-hander Sammy Peralta and catcher Sebastián Rivero both went unclaimed on waivers and were assigned outright to Triple-A Salt Lake.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 28

MLB Loses a Veteran as Ex-Angels and Red Sox Pro Sadly Passes Away at 88

A $25,000 bonus once kept George Thomas, a versatile utility player, stuck on a big-league bench as a teenager, yet he turned that odd start into 685 games and 46 home runs across 13 seasons, playing everywhere but the mound.

Los Angeles Angels News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Former Los Angeles Angels Outfielder Has Died

The Los Angeles Angels family is remembering George Edward Thomas Jr., a versatile outfielder and utility player who helped establish the expansion franchise in its inaugural 1961 season.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 27

Angels’ 2002 World Series champion ‘open’ to team’s manager job

The Los Angeles Angels have not reached the postseason since 2014. Angels fans haven’t seen winning baseball in a long time. Two-time All-Star Darin Erstad knows a thing or two about winning, though, as he played a significant role in helping the Angels win their only World Series championship in franchise history back in 2002.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers

While speaking with reporters on Friday, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed some expected news.

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Kurt Suzuki News / EssentiallySports / October 23

'Definitely Wasn’t Surprising': Angels’ Kurt Suzuki Breaks Silence After Being Fired Following 100-Loss Season

When new ownership arrives, managers rarely survive the transition. Under Kurt Suzuki’s leadership, the Los Angeles Angels lost their longstanding distinction of being the only MLB team to never suffer a 100-loss season.

Jose Santana News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Los Angeles Angels Officially Release Disappointing Shortstop

The Los Angeles Angels’ Dominican Summer League affiliate released shortstop Jose Santana on October 21, 2026, according to the MiLB transaction log. The move ends the 18-year-old right-handed hitter’s brief affiliation with the organization after he posted anemic offensive numbers across two seasons in the DSL.

Kurt Suzuki News / The Lead / October 22

Who Will the Los Angeles Angels Hire To Replace Kurt Suzuki?

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Wednesday that they will not be retaining Kurt Suzuki as their manager for the 2027 MLB season. The Angels Baseball Operations Consultant, John Mozeliak, said that he’s had internal conversations with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment’s leadership about the future of Angels baseball.