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Angels, Reds struggling to score ahead of series opener

The Los Angeles Angels and host Cincinnati Reds will look for a spark to ignite their offenses on Friday night when the teams open a three-game interleague series.

Joey Lucchesi News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9

Angels Re-Sign Joey Lucchesi To Minor League Deal

The Angels announced they’ve re-signed lefty reliever Joey Lucchesi to a minor league contract. He’ll be assigned to Triple-A Salt Lake. Lucchesi was designated for assignment over the weekend when the Halos needed a roster spot to promote George Klassen as a spot starter.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Angels’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

There were incredibly low expectations for the Los Angeles Angels. So far, that has mostly proved true, as the Halos are 6-7 after 13 games. But they have been in the baseball news twice over the last week.

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Robert Stephenson News / ESPN / April 9

Angels' Stephenson out for season due to elbow

Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery on his right elbow.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 9

How Many Games Did MLB Suspend Jorge Soler and Reynaldo Lopez For?

It didn’t take long for tensions to spill over when the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels clashed on April 7. What started as a competitive matchup turned personal.

Jorge Soler News / Fastball on SI / April 9

MLB Announces Puzzling Reynaldo López Suspension Update

There isn't any love lost between the Los Angeles Angels sand Atlanta Braves. On Tuesday, the two sides faced off and the benches cleared centered around Los Angeles Angels slugger Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves hurler Reynaldo López.

Jose Soriano News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Angels pitcher Jose Soriano earns ace designation from MLB Insider

The Los Angeles Angels are gaining attention thanks to Jose Soriano’s dominant start to the 2026 season, as the right-hander is emerging as a legitimate ace.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Angels pitcher dealt crushing injury update

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson will miss the entire 2026 MLB season following ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery on his right elbow, the team announced before Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8

Angels' Jorge Soler suspended 7 games, Braves' Reynaldo Lopez 5 for brawl

Los Angeles Angels outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler has been suspended seven games and fined an undisclosed amount and Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez agreed to a reduced five-game suspension and fine due to the fight that led to their ejections in the fifth inning of Tuesday night's 7-2 Atlanta win in Anaheim, Calif.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 9

MLB suspends multiple players for wild Angels-Braves brawl

Major League Baseball has suspended Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez for their scuffle in Anaheim on Tuesday.

Multiple players throw haymakers in intense Angels-Braves brawl

Watch: 62-year-old Walt Weiss takes down Jorge Soler during a wild brawl

Why Mets made this difficult decision on Juan Soto

Orioles lose key starter for rest of 2026

Phillies get big J.T. Realmuto update

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

MLB hands down suspensions from Angels-Braves brawl

Major League Baseball has handed down suspensions stemming from Tuesday’s brawl between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels.

Jorge Soler, Reynaldo Lopez throw haymakers in wild Angels-Braves brawl

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Jorge Soler News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

Jorge Soler, Reynaldo López Given Seven-Game Suspensions

Major League Baseball has announced that Angels outfielder Jorge Soler and Braves right-hander Reynaldo López have each been suspended for seven games and given undisclosed fines in relation to last night’s brawl.

Robert Stephenson News / Field Level Media / April 8

Angels RHP Robert Stephenson (elbow) out for season

Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson underwent elbow surgery and will miss the rest of the season, manager Kurt Suzuki confirmed Wednesday. Stephenson, 33, has pitched only 10 innings on the three-year, $33 million contract he signed with Los Angeles ahead of the 2024 season.