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On YouTubeLos Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 9
Angels 2026 Payroll Is Currently $80 Million+ Lower Than 2025 Payroll
There is a difference between a team's salary for payroll tax calculations and a team's actual payroll expenses. The former is calcuated using the average annual value of a contract.
Reid Detmers News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 9
Angels Agree To Terms With Entire Arbitration Class Except Reid Detmers
This year the Angels had six players on their roster who were eligible for arbitration. Generally a player must have three years of MLB service time to qualify for arbitration.
Zach Neto News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 8
Angels Agree To Terms With Zach Neto and Logan O'Hoppe For 2026
Arbitration eligible players and teams traded salary figures today and several contracts for 2026 were finalized. Among them, the Angels finalized deals with two important young players in Zach Neto and Logan O'Hoppe.
The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz
MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 8
Angels Part Ways With FanDuel Sports Operator. What Next?
The Angels have left Main Street Sports Group, the parent company of FanDuel Sports networks. This is the latest step in a drawn out saga that has left multiple teams across MLB, the NBA, and the NHL unsure of their local television revenue.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / January 8
Playing GM: 4 Moves To Complete the Angels Roster for 2026
The Los Angeles Angels kicked off their offseason by trading outfielder Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles for the talented but oft-injured starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez.
Wade Meckler News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 7
Angels Add Interesting Outfield Prospect in Wade Meckler
The Angels claimed Wade Meckler from the San Francisco Giants today, adding a very interesting young player to the outfield mix. The 25 year old Meckler has consistently produced at the minor league level but has yet to get much playing time in the big leagues.
Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 7
Angels’ GM’s third base revelation may fuel Nolan Arenado trade rumors
The Los Angeles Angels have made some moves over the winter, including the end of Anthony Rendon’s contract. Now, Angels’ general manager Perry Minasian has indicated that there is still a need at third base, which has led to rumors about Nolan Arenado, according to Angels’ beat writer Taylor Blake Ward.
Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / January 7
Angels Announce Roster News Amid Bo Bichette Report
The Los Angeles Angels are entering the 2026 MLB season with a talented young core, hopeful to return to postseason contention. The offseason has been an intriguing one for the Angels, as the team has added several players with high ceilings but also considerable risk.
Anthony Rendon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 7
GM all but confirms Anthony Rendon has played last game with Angels
It was previously reported that third baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a contract restructure. The agreement seemingly ended his time with the Halos — although that technically was not official.
Walbert Urena News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 7
Angels Prospect Profile: Walbert Urena Took Huge Strides in 2025
Prior to this year's Rule V draft, Angels general manager Perry Minasian added right hander Walbert Urena to the 40 man roster. This prevented other MLB clubs from poaching him and represented a major step forward for the Venezuelan hurler.
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.
Los Angeles Angels News / The Forkball / January 7
Angels Bolster Bullpen With One-Year Gamble on Kirby Yates
The Los Angeles Angels continued reshaping their bullpen by signing veteran reliever Kirby Yates to a one-year, $5 million deal, betting that experience and upside can outweigh recent inconsistency.
Anthony Rendon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6
Former Angels All-Star says Anthony Rendon ‘fell short’ in media communication
The Los Angeles Angels have not made it to the postseason since 2014, although it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. They have spent lavishly on the free-agent
Kirby Yates News / Field Level Media / January 6
Angels sign RHP Kirby Yates to one-year, $5M deal
The Los Angeles Angels signed veteran right-handed reliever Kirby Yates to a one-year contract worth $5 million on Tuesday. Yates, 38, does not have to leave Los Angeles for his next job after spending 2025 with the Dodgers.
Willi Castro News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 6
Angels Should Bring In Willi Castro
The Angels roster is severely lacking in depth. With pitchers and catchers reporting in just over six weeks there are serious holes at second base, third base, and in the outfield.
Kirby Yates News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6
Angels Sign Kirby Yates
January 6: Los Angeles officially announced the signing on Tuesday evening. Their 40-man roster count climbs to 38. December 30: The Angels have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $5MM contract with free agent reliever Kirby Yates.
MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 6
Harrison Bader Fits Perfectly on the Angels
Center field is an area of the club GM Perry Minasian has stated he is looking to improve. In looking at the Angels depth chart, that will likely require a free agent signing.
Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / January 5
Angels' Mike Trout Makes Announcement on Monday
Center fielder Mike Trout wrapped up his 15th season with the Los Angeles Angels in September. The 33-year-old veteran endured a down year at the plate for his standards, finishing with a .232 batting average, .359 on-base percentage, .797 OPS, 26 home runs and 64 RBIs across 130 games.
Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 4
Angels Sign Donovan Walton To Minors Deal
The Angels signed infielder Donovan Walton to a minor league contract last month, according to Walton’s MLB.com profile page. Walton has been outrighted off 40-man rosters multiple times in his career, so he was eligible to elect minor league free agency and depart the Phillies organization once the season was over.
Anthony Rendon News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 31
Anthony Rendon restructure will finally end Los Angeles' $245M mistake
It’s easy to forget, but Rendon’s Angels tenure started out quite well.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 28
Market for NPB infielder Kazuma Okamoto heating up
The posting window for Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto is set to close at 5:00 PM on January 4. His market is starting to heat up as the deadline approaches.
Tyler Skaggs News / Field Level Media / December 19
Angels settle wrongful death lawsuit with Tyler Skaggs’ family
More than six years after the overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, the Los Angeles Angels reached a settlement Friday of the wrongful death lawsuit brought against them by his family.
Nolan Arenado News / Yardbarker / December 18
Why the Angels don't make sense as a Nolan Arenado landing spot
The St. Louis Cardinals are rebuilding this offseason with Chaim Bloom in charge. And their top priority has been finding a new spot for Nolan Arenado.
Mike Trout News / Yardbarker / December 18
Angels' possible plan for Mike Trout isn't the answer
The Los Angeles Angels attempted to transition outfielder Mike Trout to right field in 2025 in an attempt to keep him healthy for a full season.
Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / December 22
Angels Agree To One-Year Deals With Drew Pomeranz & Jordan Romano
The Los Angeles Angels agreed to terms on one-year contracts with relievers Drew Pomeranz and Jordan Romano on Tuesday, the team announced. Pomeranz, 37, becomes one of two left-handed relievers currently slated to begin the season on the Major League roster, joining Brock Burke.
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