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Angels Lose 2 More Pitchers to Free Agency

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitchers Carson Fulmer and Connor Brogdon both elected free agency after clearing waivers following the 2025 season. With the pair of right-handers leaving, the Angels' bullpen has become even more shorthanded ahead of the 2026 campaign.

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Kay's ex-wife: Saw pills passed on Angels' plane

The ex-wife of former Angels employee Eric Kay testified she saw players and team employees passing around pills on the team plane, and that the team was aware of his drug use.

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

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.

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

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.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

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 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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.

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MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 23

Angels Outfielder Named Prime Trade Target for Reds

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.

Kurt Suzuki News / ESPN / October 22

'Born to do this': Suzuki gets his shot with Angels

Kurt Suzuki may only have a one-year deal to be the new manager of the Angels, but he said he's excited to prove himself and that he was "born to do this."

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.

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.

Kurt Suzuki News / Yardbarker / October 22

Angels make decision on their manager for 2026

Los Angeles has decided on one of its former players to take the reins.

Dodgers linked to All-Star free agent

Cardinals open door for Yadier Molina's return in surprising way

Ranking the pending MLB free agents: American League edition

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Four prospects who are standing out in the Arizona Fall League

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 20

Angels remove one candidate from managerial consideration

A pair of former Angels’ stars looked like the front-runners to be the club’s next manager. Now, both are out of the race. Torii Hunter is no longer a candidate in the Angels’ managerial search, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20

Albert Pujols is reportedly no longer a candidate for the Angels job

Albert Pujols had been viewed for weeks as the favorite to become the next manager of the Los Angeles Angels, but he is reportedly no longer in consideration for the job.

Los Angeles Angels News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

The Only Angels Gold Glove Finalist Is…Who?

MLB announced the finalists for the 2025 Gold Glove Awards a few days ago, and if you had five guesses who the only finalist on the Los Angeles Angels would be, there is no way you would have thought of Luis Rengifo.