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Jose Soriano's Hot Start Could Signal a 2026 Breakout

Jose Soriano's Hot Start Could Signal a 2026 Breakout

Jose Soriano has been dealing to start the 2026 season, and the early domination could be a sign of what is in store for the rest of the year. Entering the season, the combination of Soriano's youth and raw stuff plus the quality coaching of Mike Maddux created tantalizing potential.

Jeimer Candelario News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13
Angels Outright Jeimer Candelario

Angels Outright Jeimer Candelario

The Angels announced that Jeimer Candelario was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake after being designated for assignment on Saturday. The team didn’t specify whether the veteran infielder will accept the assignment or elect free agency.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 13
Angels at Yankees Series Preview - Predictions, Pitching Matchups and How to Watch the Games

Angels at Yankees Series Preview - Predictions, Pitching Matchups and How to Watch the Games

Mike Trout and the Angels visit the home of Aaron Judge this week for a four game set. Here are the pitching match ups, game times, and broadcast networks for the games.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13
Four surprise players to open the MLB season

Four surprise players to open the MLB season

The MLB season is still young, but there are already trends around the sport. That includes players who are trending upwards and already having excellent seasons. Here are four players who have surprised so far in 2026.

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Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
Alek Manoah News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13
Will Alek Manoah pitch soon? Latest injury update on Angels pitcher

Will Alek Manoah pitch soon? Latest injury update on Angels pitcher

The Los Angeles Angels are off to an 8-8 start in the young season. Still, they have already been dealing with injuries, as Angels pitcher Robert Stephenson has been ruled out for the year, and Alek Manoah has yet to pitch this year.

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

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.

Mike Trout News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13
Mike Trout gets struck by a foul ball in frightening moment

Mike Trout gets struck by a foul ball in frightening moment

Mike Trout’s comically bad luck almost struck again on Sunday. The Los Angeles Angels star Trout had a very scary moment during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Jose Soriano News / Field Level Media / April 12
Jose Soriano still dealing as Angels defeat Reds

Jose Soriano still dealing as Angels defeat Reds

Jose Soriano continued his hot start with 10 strikeouts over seven shutout innings and Oswald Peraza homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-6 victory over the host Cincinnati Reds in the rubber-game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 12
What Went Right - And Wrong- For the Angels Against the Reds

What Went Right - And Wrong- For the Angels Against the Reds

The Angels wrapped up a nice series win in Cincinnati today thanks to several notable performances. Starting pitching and a really solid offense propelled the team to 2 wins in 3 games but there were some reasons for concern as well.

George Klassen News / ESPN / April 12

Angels send struggling rookie Klassen to Triple-A

Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday, a day after leaving a start in the third inning with a bruised right index finger.

Nick Sandlin News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12
Angels Select Nick Sandlin

Angels Select Nick Sandlin

The Angels announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Nick Sandlin.  Right-hander George Klassen was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake in the corresponding move, and no 40-man transaction was required since the Halos had an open space on their 40-man roster.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

Mike Trout News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 12
Mike Trout is Hitting Well Even if His Batting Average Doesn't Say It

Mike Trout is Hitting Well Even if His Batting Average Doesn't Say It

Mike Trout is hitting the ball harder and on the barrel more often than almost anyone in baseball despite sporting a batting average of .174 and slugging percentage of .326.

Jose Soriano News / Field Level Media / April 12
Angels turn to sizzling Jose Soriano in rubber game at Reds

Angels turn to sizzling Jose Soriano in rubber game at Reds

The Los Angeles Angels are sending the right man to the mound against the host Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, when they'll rely on new-found ace Jose Soriano to try to win the finale and the three-game series.

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 The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
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 The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
George Klassen News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 11
How Can the Angels Replace George Klassen?

How Can the Angels Replace George Klassen?

Clearly talented and on the cusp of a Major League job, Klassen simply is not yet ready for The Show. However, the Angels are in the midst of 13 consecutive games and will play 19 games in 20 days.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 11
The Angels Offense is Improving In One Key Area - It is Sustainable?

The Angels Offense is Improving In One Key Area - It is Sustainable?

Last year the Angels had the third worst on base percentage in all of Major League Baseball. They were only a few thousandths of a point ahead of the Colorado Rockies for the worst in the league due to a team record number of strikeouts.

Jeimer Candelario News / Field Level Media / April 11
Angels DFA INF Jeimer Candelario

Angels DFA INF Jeimer Candelario

The Los Angeles Angels designated infielder Jeimer Candelario for assignment on Saturday after seven games and just two hits. In a corresponding move, the team reinstated infielder Vaughn Grissom from the injured list.

Jeimer Candelario News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11
Angels Designate Jeimer Candelario For Assignment

Angels Designate Jeimer Candelario For Assignment

The Angels announced that infielder Jeimer Candelario has been designated for assignment.  The move creates roster space for fellow infielder Vaughn Grissom, who has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 9
MLB suspends multiple players for wild Angels-Braves brawl

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
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Mike Trout News / Total Pro Sports / April 6
'You Shouldn’t Do It' – Mike Trout Vents Frustration After Injury During Angels Showdown

'You Shouldn’t Do It' – Mike Trout Vents Frustration After Injury During Angels Showdown

The Los Angeles Angels can harbor strong hopes at the start of the 2026 campaign with Mike Trout on the field. The three-time MVP looks in good shape, with the Angels making a positive start to the season.

George Klassen News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 5
How Angels' Hard-Throwing Prospect George Klassen Pitched in MLB Debut

How Angels' Hard-Throwing Prospect George Klassen Pitched in MLB Debut

The Los Angeles Angels made a relatively unexpected decision on Sunday when they called up one of the team's top pitching prospects for his first major league start.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27
Angels' Mike Trout achieves career-first through two games

Angels' Mike Trout achieves career-first through two games

After a string of subpar seasons, Mike Trout has been red-hot to start 2026 and has actually already accomplished a first for his career just two games in. 

Mike Trout goes deep again as Angels knock off Astros
Yordan Alvarez bizarrely gets robbed of a potential HR by Daikin Park roof
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Dodgers owner says the quiet part out loud in stunning take on MLB's parity issue
The 'MLB 400 home runs, 200 steals' quiz

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