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The Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher revealed whether or not Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon would stay with the team in the 2026 season.

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Angels Notes: Pitcher Elects to Leave Organization, Halos Make Fun of Shohei Ohtani Joke, More

The Los Angeles Angels got a rest day Thursday after completing a season sweep over the Dodgers on Wednesday. After completing said sweep, the Angels took to X to respond to a viral meme which has floated around the site since 2021.

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

Shohei Ohtani Reacts to Facing Angels and Mike Trout, Pitching at Angel Stadium

Former Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani commented on his return to the mound at Angel Stadium and pitching against former teammate Mike Trout.

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MLB News / Angels Nation / August 15

O’Hoppe’s Late Heroics Lift Angels Over Dodgers 6-5 to Complete Freeway Series Sweep

Shohei Ohtani pitched into the fifth inning and tripled in his first start at Angel Stadium since 2023. Still, Logan O’Hoppe’s two-run single in the eighth propelled the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, sealing a season sweep in the Freeway Series.

Shaun Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Veteran pitcher elects free agency after Angels DFA

It wouldn’t be a surprise if he returns to the Angels on a new deal.

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Kenley Jansen News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 14

Angels' Kenley Jansen Reacts to Sweeping Dodgers, Making Playoff Push

Los Angeles Angels closing pitcher Kenley Jansen spoke out after the Halos swept the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second time in 2025, expressing his belief in the team to make the postseason.

Tyler Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Angels southpaw Tyler Anderson makes injury admission

Angels left-hander Tyler Anderson has had a shaky season, and the 35-year-old southpaw tells Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register that he’s been playing through a back injury throughout the year.

Shohei Ohtani News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 14

Angels Make Fun of Long-Standing Shohei Ohtani Joke After Sweep of Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels took to X (formerly Twitter) after they completed their season sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, poking fun at a meme centered around Shohei Ohtani's time with the Halos.

Jack Kochanowicz News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 14

Angels Manager Reveals Rationale Behind Demoting Jack Kochanowicz

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz got demoted to Triple-A as he tries to work on his stuff and regain his confidence pitching in Major League Baseball.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 14

Angels Notes: Halos Sweep Dodgers, Ex-Angel DFA’d By Rival, Major Injury Updates

The Los Angeles Angels beat the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers, 6-5, on Wednesday night after clawing back from a 5-2 deficit. The Halos improved to 59-62 on the year and have swept the Dodgers twice this season, making it seven wins in a row dating back to 2024.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / August 14

Los Angeles Angels Complete Historic Season Sweep Over Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be the reigning World Series champions with a higher payroll and more superstars than previously thought possible, but they don't even hold the belt in their own city this year.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14

Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe’s instant reaction to game-winning hit vs. Dodgers

Logan O’Hoppe stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning on Wednesday night with the bases loaded, two outs, and the game tied. The Los

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 14

MLB Umpire Facing Intense Criticism For Missed Calls in Angels-Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels completed a six-game season sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-5 win on Wednesday night. It knocked the Dodgers out of first place in the National League West and gave the Angels a glimmer of hope in trying to snag a Wild Card spot.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 14

Angels complete season sweep of Dodgers with late rally

Logan O'Hoppe hit a go-ahead two-run single with two outs in the eighth inning, rallying the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14

Angels make history with season sweep of Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels just made history on Wednesday night, as they took care of business in thrilling fashion against the Los Angeles Dodgers. By pulling off a come-from-behind 6-5 win over Shohei Ohtani and the reigning World Series champions, the Halos have the absolute bragging rights over the Dodgers in their 2025 MLB regular-season series.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 13

Angels' Zach Neto Reacts to Incredible Triple Play on Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels are 5-0 against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers this season, and have won six straight dating back to last season. Just

MLB News / Angels Nation / August 15

Adell’s Walk-Off Single in 10th Lifts Angels Over Dodgers 7-6 Despite Ohtani’s Homer

Shohei Ohtani hit into a triple play in the sixth inning and later crushed a go-ahead home run in the ninth, but the Los Angeles Angels rallied to stun the Dodgers 7-6 in 10 innings on Tuesday night, capped by Jo Adell’s walk-off single.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Angels outright veteran infielder

He had been designated for assignment earlier this week.

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Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Angels Complete Extremely Rare Feat Seen For First Time in Mike Trout Era

The Los Angeles Angels appear to have the Los Angeles Dodgers' number. On Tuesday night, the Angels moved a win away from sweeping Shohei Ohtani and company

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 13

Angels walk-off Dodgers in 10th for 6th straight win in series

Jo Adell bounced a single into left field to drive in Taylor Ward from third base in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Los Angeles Angels, who earlier turned the eighth triple play in team history, a wild 7-6 walk-off Freeway Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13

Shohei Ohtani hits into triple play against Angels

Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday made the wrong kind of history at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. The Los Angeles Dodgers star had a golden opportunity to break a 5-5 tie against the Los Angeles Angels with two runners on and nobody out in the top of the sixth inning.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Angels designate veteran righty for assignment

He was just selected to the Angels roster on Monday.

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / August 12

MLB Pipeline Reveals Angels New Top-30 Prospects List

Now that the 2025 MLB Draft and Trade Deadline have passed, it’s a perfect time for MLB Pipeline to re-rank each team’s top 30 prospects. That could mean adding new top draft selections or trade acquisitions, or removing players who were sent out in deals.

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / August 12

Tracking the Angels’ Wild Card Odds: Key Matchups Remaining

With the Los Angeles Angels sitting at 56-62 ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Dodgers, hopes of an October playoff run are slipping but not completely extinguished.

Arte Moreno News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6