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How The Angels Can Keep Momentum Rolling Against The Tigers

After securing their first series sweep of the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Angels finally have an opportunity to build some momentum. The Angels looked like a more complete team throughout the series, getting help from both the lineup and pitching staff while finding ways to close out games late.

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Three options for the Phillies to improve right field

Right field has been a black hole for the Philadelphia Phillies ever since Bryce Harper made his transition to first base after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2021. Philadelphia signed Nick Castellanos to a five-year ($100 million) contract in March 2022 with the hope of addressing that hole, but he failed to do so.

Phillies' Andrew Painter continues to show growth in loss to Guardians

White Sox back above .500 as Rikuu Nishida shines in MLB debut

Jose Siri News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25

Angels’ Jose Siri used an ABS challenge and the pitcher literally laughed

Sometimes a picture, or in this case, a video, says everything words cannot. Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jose Siri triggered an Automated Ball-Strike challenge on a pitch Sunday, and the reaction from the opposing pitcher summed up the moment better than any postgame quote could.

Mike Trout News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 25

Mike Trout Road Splits: Why You Must Start Him This Week

At his best Mike Trout is one of the best hitters in the game. His hot streaks, like the one he had in New York at the beginning of the season, still remind fans of his dominant prime.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Chris Taylor News / Field Level Media / May 25

Former All-Star Chris Taylor announces retirement

Former All-Star utility player Chris Taylor, a two-time World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers, retired after 12 seasons. Taylor, 35, originally submitted his retirement paperwork Friday and then appeared to change his mind on Saturday before changing it again on Sunday.

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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 / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 25

Angels Walk Off Rangers to Complete First Series Sweep of the Season

The Angels took down the Rangers in walk-off fashion tonight in a 2-1 home win to complete the series sweep. This is the first series sweep of the year for the Angels and their first series win in over a month.

Reid Detmers News / Field Level Media / May 24

Reid Detmers fans 14, then Angels walk off Rangers

Donovan Walton scored on second baseman Justin Foscue's throwing error in the bottom of the ninth and the Los Angeles Angels completed their first three-game series sweep of the season with a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday in Anaheim, Calif.

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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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 24

Reid Detmers posts an Angels' all-time high strikeout total vs. Rangers

Getting it done in dramatic fashion, the struggling Los Angeles Angels secured a rare sweep on Sunday night. Thanks to a walk-off aided by an errant throw, the Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 to win three in a row as a response to losing three straight to the Athletics earlier in the week.

Notable update emerges on Mike Trout’s future

Yankees' Aaron Judge snaps power outage with walk-off HR vs. Rays

Dodgers' Tanner Scott demonstrating elite resurgence following 2025 slump

Blue Jays' Patrick Corbin has best performance of season vs. Pirates

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Mike Trout News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26

Notable update emerges on Mike Trout’s future

Trout, the three-time AL MVP, is finally healthy again and back to performing at an All-Star level.

Angels fans have clear message: 'Sell the team'

Mike Trout, Angels aspire for rare feat in matchup vs. Rangers

Mike Trout homers, Angels get rare back-to-back wins

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / May 24

Angels fans have clear message: 'Sell the team'

Los Angeles Angels fans are making it clear that they want owner Arte Moreno to sell the team. Buoyed by the operators of various Instagram accounts -- such as Angels Boycott and Angels Central -- fans have held organized protests at Angel Stadium recently.

Nolan Schanuel News / Athlon Sports / May 24

Nolan Schanuel Injury: Angels Make Announcement After First Baseman Leaves Rangers Game

The Los Angeles Angels avoided a major scare on Saturday night, but there are concerns over the fitness of first baseman Nolan Schanuel after he exited the team’s game against the Texas Rangers with left calf tightness.

Mike Trout News / Field Level Media / May 24

Mike Trout homers, Angels get rare back-to-back wins

Mike Trout hit a two-run homer to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif. It was the 417th homer of Trout's career.

Chris Taylor News / Ball Exclusives / May 23

Longtime MLB veteran Chris Taylor unretires after one day

After just one day, 12-year MLB veteran utilityman Chris Taylor is reversing his decision and coming out of retirement, per MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger. He initially announced his retirement on Friday, with fans and teams pouring in their tributes on social media.

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23

Angels sign former All-Star pitcher

The Los Angeles Angels are desperate enough for pitching help that they have brought in a former All-Star who has fallen on hard times. The Angels are signing pitcher Taijuan Walker to a minor league contract, according to Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group.

Chris Taylor News / Ball Exclusives / May 23

MLB veteran and former Dodger hero Chris Taylor announces retirement

At 9:27 p.m. today, the MLB posted that Chris Taylor has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. Chris Taylor was drafted in the 5th round of the 2012 MLB Amateur draft by the Seattle Mariners.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Angels' Yoán Moncada Placed on Injured List, May Need Surgery

A disastrous season for Los Angeles Angelsthird baseman Yoán Moncada has gotten even worse. Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register broke that Moncada is going onto the injured list with a knee injury, which the Angels later confirmed and described as right knee inflammation.

Wade Meckler News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Angels Select Wade Meckler, Donovan Walton

The Angels announced that they have selected the contracts of outfielder Wade Meckler and infielder Donovan Walton. They will take the places of outfielder Josh Lowe and infielder Yoán Moncada.

Mike Trout News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Mike Trout speaks out amid growing trade speculation

Superstar outfielder Mike Trout has spent his entire career in the Los Angeles Angels organization ever since being selected 25th overall in the 2009 MLB Draft.

Angels 'seriously' discussed major Shohei Ohtani trade in 2023

Padres monitoring trade market for relief pitching despite other needs

Jeff Hoffman showing signs he could regain closer role for Blue Jays

MLB decides on punishment for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong for fan incident

One prospect each team must promote