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Angels Projected to Pick Shortstop in Latest Baseball America Mock Draft

Baseball America's latest mock draft has the Angels using the second overall selection in July on a college shortstop. Oregon State's Aiva Arquette would

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Angels Castoff Named Top Trade Candidate After Thriving With New Team

Bleacher Report named current Chicago White Sox catcher and 2016 Los Angeles Angels first-round draft pick Matt Thaiss as a possible trade target for top teams due to his stellar performances during the 2025 season.

Kenley Jansen News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 16

Angels' Kenley Jansen Opens Up on Mental Struggles of Being a Closer

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Kenley Jansen is an MLB veteran of 16 seasons, and he believes mindset plays a big role in his prolific career as a closer.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 16

Angels Manager Urges Front Office to Make Additions Amid Struggles

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said the team needs help from the front office after Ben Joyce underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Wednesday.

Ben Joyce News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 16

Angels Star Reacts to 'Heartbreaking' Season-Ending Injury for Teammate

When Angels pitcher Ben Joyce was told he needed season-ending surgery, it came as a blow not just to fans, but to Joyce's teammates as well. Joyce, 24, isn't expected back until 2026.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Angels Predicted to Make Trade After Season-Ending Announcement

The Los Angeles Angels are just 17-25, which is last in the American League West standings. This comes after a franchise record 99 losses last season. As they attempt to climb back into postseason contention, the Angels have also been hit by injuries.

Kyren Paris News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 15

Angels' Kyren Paris Opens Up on Brutal Slump After Red-Hot Start

The Los Angeles Angels had an electric start to the 2025 campaign, and much of it was due to the unprecedented rise of Kyren Paris. During the Halos' 9-5 start, Paris was batting .400 with a 1.402 OPS to go with eight RBIs and five home runs.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Angels Predicted to Trade All-Star Pitcher to Rival Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers (28-15) and Los Angeles Angels (17-25) are trending in opposite directions right now. Throughout the 2025 MLB campaign, the defending-champion Dodgers are playing elite baseball despite a depleted pitching rotation.

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

Angels Outfielder Linked to NL Powerhouse in Potential Blockbuster Trade

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward has been linked to a midseason move to the San Diego Padres. The 31-year-old left fielder leads the Angels with 10 home runs this season, the most important of which was a go-ahead grand slam in the ninth inning against the Padres Monday night.

George Klassen News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 15

Angels Pitcher Released From Hospital, Placed on Concussion Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels announced right-handed pitcher George Klassen is out of the hospital and is making strides in his improvement. Klassen is on the concussion injured list after taking a line drive to the head during a Double-A Rocket City game Sunday.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 15

Angels All-Star Pens 3-Word Tribute to Former Teammate Shockingly Cut By Dodgers

Austin Barnes was behind the plate for all or part of Kenley Jansen's first three All-Star seasons in the major leagues. Although catchers are generally well-known to contribute to a pitcher's success by calling a good game behind the plate, individual recognition can be hard to attain.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 15

Padres Reliever Throws Shade at Angels After Blowing Lead

The Los Angeles Angels scored three runs in the seventh inning on Tuesday, taking the lead over the Padres, 4-2. This occurred when the Padres removed Dylan Cease from the game for a reliever.

Ben Joyce News / Angels Nation / May 15

Ben Joyce Out For Season After Undergoing Shoulder Surgery

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Wednesday that flamethrowing reliever Ben Joyce is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 season after undergoing shoulder surgery.

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Giants, Drew Ellis agree to minor league contract

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Kenley Jansen News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Kenley Jansen Sends 3-Word Message After Major Dodgers News

Kenley Jansen is the latest Los Angeles Angels signee with an elite resume on a losing team. Future Hall of Famer Shohei Ohtani never made the playoffs with the team from 2018-23, while fellow modern legend and career Angel Mike Trout's only postseason appearance was in 2014.

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Angels Rookie Achieves Insane Feat Not Accomplished in More Than 50 Years

Winston Llenas was a relatively marginal player in Angels history, more famous for sitting than playing. Llenas, who appeared in 300 games for the California Angels from 1968-75, entered a remarkable 198 of those games as a pinch hitter.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Angels' Top Pitching Prospect Out For 2025 After Surgery Announcement

Other than a 3-1 record in March, not much has gone well for the Los Angeles Angels this season. It's now mid May, and the franchise from Orange County, California has since dropped to 17-24, leaving them in last place of the AL West.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 14

Angels' Mike Trout Making Slow Progress Amid Return From Knee Injury

Even Mike Trout himself has been forced to acknowledge his new reality. Whatever optimism he feels in the wake of a new injury — such as the left knee bone bruise that currently has him on the Angels' 10-day injured list — Trout must at the same time acknowledge that he's a slow healer.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Angels Make Devastating Injury Announcement After Loss to Padres

The Los Angeles Angels lost to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday and now head into Wednesday's series finale tied 1-1. Los Angeles is 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Ben Joyce News / Total Apex Sports / May 14

Los Angeles Angels Lose Ben Joyce for 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Angels received some terrible news as it was reported that reliever Ben Joyce will miss the remainder of the 2025 season with a shoulder injury.

Los Angeles Angels News / Fastball on SI / May 14

Los Angeles Angels on Track For Poor History Not Seen Since 1910 Season

The Los Angeles Angels enter play on Wednesday night at 17-24 and in last place in the American League West. With Mike Trout on the injured list, the Halos have had an extremely tepid offense so far this season, and it's on track to make some unwanted history not seen in more than 100 years.