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Albert Pujols News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16

Angels’ latest update on manager pursuit amid Albert Pujols rumors

The Los Angeles Angels have intensified their managerial search following the mutual parting with Ron Washington, and a familiar face is leading the early conversations.

Chad Wallach News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 16

Angels Catcher Elects to Leave Organization, Head to Free Agency

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chad Wallach elected free agency following the end of the 2025 regular season. Wallach returned to the Halos after an unsuccessful few months in the Texas Rangers organization, and returned to the Angels.

Jose Soriano News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 16

Jose Soriano Receives Major Honor From Angels

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano received an end-of-season award from his teammates. He was voted the Nick Adenhart Pitcher of the Year, cementing his season as the best among the Halos pitching staff.

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Los Angeles Angels News / ESPN / October 15

Ex-Angels official searched Kay's desk for drugs

Tim Mead, the former head of communications for the Angels, admitted Wednesday to searching the desk of his former employee, Eric Kay, three times looking for potential illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia in Kay's final years with the franchise.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15

Report: New team wants to interview Albert Pujols for manager job

Albert Pujols is widely considered the favorite to become the next manager of the Los Angeles Angels, but there is at least one other team that is reportedly looking to make its pitch to the future Hall of Famer.

Angels would take big risk by hiring Albert Pujols as manager

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Tyler Skaggs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Angels’ Tyler Skaggs’ overdose death blamed on LA in lawyer’s opening statement

Jurors in the wrongful death civil trial of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs began hearing opening statements Tuesday, marking the start of a high-stakes battle over whether the team bears responsibility for his fatal overdose during a 2019 road trip to Texas, per ESPN.

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

Angels Tabbed as Top Landing Spot for Breakout Yankees Outfielder in Free Agency

The Los Angeles Angels had a rough 2025, going 72-90 in response to a franchise-worst 99 loss season the year prior. After manager Ron Washington stepped away towards the end of June due to health complications, the Angels were just two games under .500.

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

Angels Notes: Pitcher Expected to Retire, Halos Linked to Cy Young Winner, Ex-Angel Dies

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is expected to retire over the offseason after a long MLB career, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Tyler Skaggs News / Field Level Media / October 14

Family of Tyler Skaggs, Angels clash as wrongful-death trial opens

Four years after Tyler Skaggs' widow and parents sued the Los Angeles Angels over his drug- and alcohol-related death during a 2019 road trip, both sides delivered lengthy opening statements on Tuesday in a California courtroom, with each side blaming the other.

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The 25 greatest baseball players who never played in the MLB

Before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947, black players weren’t allowed in Major League Baseball. Before the recent advances in the United States’ relationship with Cuba, it was rare for Cuban players to escape their homeland.

Kyle Hendricks News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 14

Angels Pitcher Expected to Retire This Offseason: Report

The brief homecoming for veteran pitcher Kyle Hendricks reportedly is coming to a close. According to longtime MLB insider Jon Heyman, Hendricks is allegedly set to retire this offseason after what's been a fantastic professional career.

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / October 14

What We Learned From the 2025 Los Angeles Angels’ Season

Another baseball season has come and gone in Anaheim without much to celebrate. The Los Angeles Angels failed to reach 80 wins for the seventh straight season, leading to this dismissal of manager Ron Washington.

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

Angels Linked to Cy Young Winning Free Agent as Potential Target

Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter named former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber as a logical target for the Los Angeles Angels to pursue in free agency this winter.

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

Former Angels All-Star, Father of Hall of Famer, Passes Away

Former Angels infielder Sandy Alomar Sr., whose fame a player was eclipsed when he became a coach and the father of a famous baseball family, died Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 13

Who could Padres target as Mike Shildt's dugout successor?

The 57-year-old veteran manager informed the Padres on Monday that he would be retiring ahead of the 2026 season.

Shildt steps down as Padres manager

Phillies retain Rob Thomson

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Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 13

Angels rumors: ‘Couple others’ in mix with Albert Pujols to become next manager

The Los Angeles Angels’ search for a manager continues under the watchful eye of owner Arte Moreno. Former Angels star Albert Pujols is still viewed as the leading candidate.

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

Longtime Manager Shockingly Picks Angels Star as Player He Would Start Franchise With

Former MLB manager Bobby Valentine named Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto as the single player in the league he would start a franchise around on the MLB Network Podcast with Matt Vasgersian.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 13

Nathan Lukes exits ALCS Game 1 due to knee contusion

Outfielder Nathan Lukes exited Game 1 of the ALCS during the fourth inning on Sunday after fouling a ball off of his knee earlier in the game. He was replaced

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 12

MLB Analyst Says Yankees' Aaron Judge is Better All-Time Than Angels' Mike Trout

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout and fellow superstar Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees have given fans some of the best baseball the public has seen in this century, from Trout making a name for himself in 2012, Judge's electric rookie campaign in 2017, and what they still do in the present day.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 12

Angels' Strikeout Numbers Were Historically Bad in 2025

The Los Angeles Angels struggled with strikeouts all season long, and nearly set a new record for the most by a team in a single season. The Angels' 1,627 strikeouts were the second most by a team in MLB history, finishing only behind the 2023 Minnesota Twins, who had 1,654.

Albert Pujols News / Sporting News / October 11

Could Albert Pujols be the next Angels manager?

Certainly would be an interesting hire.

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

Albert Pujols is first choice for MLB manager job

Albert Pujols appears to be the increasingly inevitable choice for one of Major League Baseball’s open managerial positions. Pujols had a positive meeting with Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno regarding the team’s managerial job, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.