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Angels' Kurt Suzuki Responds to Getting One-Year Deal as Manager

The Los Angeles Angels made a unique decision when hiring their new manager, giving first-time manager Kurt Suzuki a one-year, prove-it deal to become the organization's sixth manager in the past eight seasons.

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Veteran Announces Immediate Retirement After One Year in Angels Organization

After one season in the Angels organization, Travis Blankenhorn announced his retirement from professional baseball in an Instagram post Wednesday. The Angels signed Blankenhorn to a minor league contract in March.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 25

Angels Clearing House, Hiring Almost Entirely New Coaching Staff: Report

The Kurt Suzuki era will begin with almost an entirely new coaching staff, according to a recent report from The Athletic. The news of the restructuring of the Angels coaching staff comes just days after the Angels' official announcement that Kurt Suzuki would replace Ron Washington as the leader of the clubhouse.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 24

Vladimir Guerrero Jr Reveals He Never Received Offer From Angels

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is undoubtedly one of the game's brightest stars. With a powerful swing from the right side, elite plate discipline, and the hand-eye coordination shown by his father, the 26-year-old is currently playing at the highest level of his career.

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MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 24

Angels Lose Pitcher to Brewers in the Midst of Postseason

The Angels needed a total of 37 pitchers to get through the 2025 season. That group does not include the six position players (Nicky Lopez, Logan Davidson, Niko Kavadas, Scott Kingery, Kevin Newman and Oswald Peraza) who completed the arduous but necessary task of recording outs when the game had already gotten out of reach.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Robert Stephenson News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 24

Angels Still Have No News on Robert Stephenson's Elbow Injury

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian didn't have any update on the elbow injury which landed right-handed relief pitcher Robert Stephenson on the injured list towards the end of the 2025 season.

Kurt Suzuki News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 23

Angels to make significant changes to coaching staff

Manager Kurt Suzuki won’t be the only fresh face in the Angels’ dugout next season. Sam Blum of The Athletic reports that Los Angeles is expected to have an almost entirely new coaching staff in 2026.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 23

Angels Outfielder Named Prime Trade Target for Reds

The Los Angeles Angels remain in a very interesting spot. The team has been caught in-between a situation where they want to contend for a playoff spot — yet also prioritize promoting young players as quickly as possible.

Carter Kieboom News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 23

Angels Infielder Elects to Leave Organization, Head to Free Agency

Los Angeles Angels infielder Carter Kieboom cleared waivers on Wednesday, electing free agency. The Angels signed Kieboom to a minor league contract ahead of the 2025 season, and he spent a majority of the season in Triple-A.

Mike Trout News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23

Angels rumors: LA may trade outfielder, and it’s not Mike Trout

The Los Angeles Angels did not have the season they wanted, finishing last in the AL West with a 72-90 record. Going into the offseason, there’s a good chance that they could make some moves as they try to reset their roster.

Yusei Kikuchi News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 23

Yusei Kikuchi Doesn't Hold Back in Calling Out Angels Facilities That Need to Be Fixed

Yusei Kikuchi is one of the better left-handed pitchers in baseball. Signing a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels as a free agent last year, he was the team's ace this past season.

Sammy Peralta News / New Baseball Media / October 23

2025 Transactions: Angels Outright 4 off 40-Man, Peralta to Brewers

It’s been a busy week for the Angels. Los Angeles hired Kurt Suzuki as manager, and the Angels also cleared space on their 40-man roster before November.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22

Angels outright Carter Kieboom, Logan Davidson from roster

This was the first career outright for Davidson, who therefore had no choice but to accept the assignment. Kieboom, however, was outrighted by the Nationals in March 2024. So, he had the right to reject the assignment in favor of free agency, a right he quickly exercised.

Kurt Suzuki News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Angels gave their new manager a very strange contract

The Los Angeles Angels hired Kurt Suzuki as their new manager, but one of the terms of Suzuki’s new contract sticks out in an unusual way. Sam Blum of The Athletic reported Wednesday that Suzuki only agreed to a 1-year contract with the Angels.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 22

Angels' Logan O'Hoppe Claps Back at Now Ex-Manager Over Comments Calling Him Out

Despite a decent start to the 2025 season, the wheels quickly fell off for the Los Angeles Angels. It was understandably a tough time when Ron Washington left due to a medical issue.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 22

Angels Tabbed as Best Fit for All-Star Infielder in Free Agency

While only two teams still remain in pursuit of a World Series title, the other franchises are hard at work in preparation for the offseason. This includes

Mike Trout News / Field Level Media / October 22

Mike Trout testifies he confronted Erik Kay about possible drug use

Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout, testifying on Tuesday in the civil trial brought by the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs, accusing the club of wrongful death, said he knew that then-team communications director Eric Kay had a drug problem.