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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 17

Los Angeles Angels Roster Construction: Is a Homegrown Strategy Finally Emerging?

For nearly a decade, the Los Angeles Angels have navigated a identity crisis in roster construction. Caught between the desire to field an immediate contender around generational talents and the stark reality of a thin farm system, multiple general managers have frequently relied on the waiver wire, mid-tier free agency, and opportunistic trades.

Brandon Woodruff News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 17

This Crucial NL Central Pitcher Could Be the Angels' Ultimate Offseason Steal

After toppling the big budget behemoth just to the north of Angels Stadium, the Milwaukee Brewers are the feel good story in baseball. And for fans of the Brew Crew that story could get even better as longtime hurler Brandon Woodruff is pushing to pitch in the Fall Classic.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 16

Angels Emerge as Stunning Destination for $400 Million Star

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ bid for a third straight World Series title ended in the National League Championship Series, closing the book on a season that included a midseason trade for left-handed starter Tarik Skubal.

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

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The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

Zach Neto News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 16

Zach Neto’s Late Season Surge: Inside the Numbers of the Angels Shortstop’s Elite Power Shift

The first four months of the 2026 season were the most challenging of Zach Neto's career. Thrust into the leadoff spot, the 26 year old shortstop was simply out of his element and spent most of that time leading the league in strikeouts.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 15

The Desert Bloom: How the Angels' Trade Deadline Haul is Already Dominating the Arizona Fall League

Last month the Angels AA affiliate Rocket City Trash Pandas brought home the Southern League championship largely thanks to an influx of talent acquired at the MLB trade deadline.

Wade Meckler News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 15

LA Angels 2027: How a Wade Meckler, Tyrone Taylor Platoon Solves Center Field

For years the brightest stars in baseball played center field with Mike Trout being a prime example. After a healthy season in 2026 that was brutal defensively, Trout has announced he will move to a corner outfield spot in 2027 opening up a considerable hole for the Angels.

Reid Detmers News / New Baseball Media / October 14

Looking at Reid Detmers’ Breakout 2026 Season

Our latest piece on 2026 MLB breakout starts takes a look at Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers, one of the few pitchers with 200+ strikeouts this season.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 13

Making Contact: Two Free Agents Who Can Fix the Angels’ Strikeout Crisis

The first step in correcting a problem is admitting you have one. For the second consecutive season the Angels have led Major League Baseball in strikeouts which is the primary reason they have also finished the past two seasons in the AL West cellar.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 13

The Free Agent Mistake the Angels Must Avoid this Off Season

Free agent season is like an extended Christmas for baseball fans. The lists of goodies available are widely known and rumors fly about which team might bring a prized player home for their fanbase.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Mike Trout Launches New Business Venture in Booming Industry

Mike Trout is known for launching balls for long distances. His excellence at the plate has earned him 1,878 hits, 1,072 RBIs, and 426 home runs in 16 Major League Baseball seasons.

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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 / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 10

Will Stan Kroenke Hire Albert Pujols? Why New Angels Ownership Alters 'The Machine' Rumors

From the moment former Cardinals lead man John Mozeliak took over the reins in Anaheim speculation swirled he would bring in longtime colleague Albert Pujols as the Angels next manager.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 10

3 Angels Prospects Who Could Play Major Roles in 2027

The Los Angeles Angels are in a pivotal transitional phase, heavily relying on young talent to build a sustainable future. While the major league roster undergoes a major rebuild, the farm system is quietly brewing the next core of Angels baseball.

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Jeimer Candelario News / Viral Sports News / October 8

Los Angeles Angels Lose Long-Time MLB Veteran to Free Agency

Jeimer Candelario has elected free agency, ending a one-year stay in the Los Angeles Angels organization that never developed into a regular big-league role.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 8

Predicting the Angels Starting Rotation for 2027

Over the course of the second half of the season the Angels rotation was among the best in baseball. A dynamic overhaul of the pitching program included both firing three coaches and incorporating new data and analytics.

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / October 7

Los Angeles Angels Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Los Angeles Angels News / EssentiallySports / October 5

Angels Mourn as Key Scouting Member Passes Away at the Age of 73

Baseball was in Bob Fontaine Jr.’s blood long before he began scouting the players who would become stars. His father, Robert Fontaine, was a pitcher for the Montreal Royals and a minor league teammate of Jackie Robinson, and Fontaine Jr.

Los Angeles Angels News / Stadium Rant / October 4

MLB’s Most Underrated Starting Pitcher Is Incredible

There’s a future MLB ace blooming on the West Coast, and most baseball fans are unfamiliar with his name. Walbert Ureña is a 22-year-old right-handed starter for the Los Angeles Angels, and he is a star in the making.

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / September 28

Three questions surrounding the Angels in the offseason

There may be light at the end of the tunnel for the Los Angeles Angels.

Mariners win, hand Angels 100th loss for first time

Three questions surrounding the Rockies in the offseason

Report: Blue Jays expected to pursue Seiya Suzuki this offseason

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer to ponder decision on 2027 in offseason

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

Nolan Schanuel News / The Lead / September 28

What Nolan Schanuel’s Injury Means for the Angels

Nolan Schanuel was officially shut down on Sep. 18 by the Los Angeles Angels after aggravating a strain in his right intercostal area. Schanuel has been out since Aug.

Reid Detmers News / Yardbarker / September 26

Reid Detmers' breakout campaign has been a bright spot amid Angels' lackluster season

Reid Detmers ended his breakout campaign on a high note.

Reid Detmers has stellar outing as Angels defeat Mariners

Albert Pujols News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Report: Albert Pujols made a big demand of the Angels

Albert Pujols was apparently trying to secure another bag from the Los Angeles Angels. The legendary former MLB slugger Pujols was in talks last offseason about potentially becoming the new manager of the Angels.