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If There Was Ever a Time To Trade Mike Trout, It Would Be Now

A tale as old as time itself, the notion the Los Angeles Angels should trade future Hall of Fame outfielder Mike Trout. Yet, here we are, presented with the scenario again.

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One Angels Trade Chip is Already Clear After One Month

Buried in the standings and far from looking like a contending team in the near future the Angels will be sellers at the trade deadline. The media will focus on Mike Trout, but that trade will be difficult if not impossible to facilitate.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Angels’ Logan O’Hoppe shares crucial update amid injury recovery

The Los Angeles Angels finally received an encouraging injury update on Logan O’Hoppe as the young catcher continues working through his recovery process.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 9

Angels Shut Out by Blue Jays as Offensive Struggles Continue

The Los Angeles Angels wasted one of their better bullpen performances of the season tonight, falling 2-0 to the Toronto Blue Jays in a game that reinforced several of the team’s growing problems.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Alek Manoah News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Ex-Blue Jays star Alek Manoah gets 100% real on returning with Angels

Toronto Blue Jays fans will hopefully look back on Alek Manoah’s time with the team fondly when he returns with the Los Angeles Angels this weekend. He

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Angels make Travis d’Arnaud injury decision before Blue Jays game

The Los Angeles Angels placed catcher Travis d’Arnaud on the 10-day injured list due to right foot plantar fasciitis on Friday ahead of their game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced. The move is retroactive to Thursday.

Dylan Cease News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 8

Angels vs. Blue Jays Prediction: Can Dylan Cease Shut Down the Halos?

On April 20th Dylan Cease shut down the Angels in the opening game of a series in Anaheim. The Blue Jays went on to win that series 2 games to 1 and held the Angels to 2 runs in each of the first 2 games; both Blue Jays wins.

Mike Trout News / Trade Talk Sports / May 7

Blue Jays Seen as Trade Landing Spot for Mike Trout

Trade rumors have swirled around Mike Trout for years, but now that he’s back to full health and playing at an MVP level on yet another struggling Los Angeles Angels team, they’ve reached new heights.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Angels’ win over White Sox sets painful MLB record not seen in 70 years

The Los Angeles Angels moved to 15-23 with a win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. During the matchup, both sides manage to make MLB history. On three different occasions, a batter was hit with the bases loaded.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 7

Why Oswald Peraza and Vaughn Grissom Deserve Every-Day Roles for the Angels

Oswald Peraza and Vaughn Grissom came to the Angels as former top prospects who had yet to perform well at the Major League level. Thus far in 2026 they have lived up to their potential and played quite well.

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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.

Los Angeles Angels News / HITC / May 7

Zach Neto thanks pulling a Charizard while opening Pokemon packs with Mike Trout for HR

Zach Neto found the strangest possible way out of a slump, and Mike Trout somehow called the entire thing before it happened. The Los Angeles Angels shortstop had been searching for a spark during a rough stretch at the plate.

Mike Trout News / Total Apex Sports / May 7

Is Mike Trout Being Traded Despite Amazing Performance?

The Angels have been doing painfully badly as of late. This season, they have dealt with injuries, brawls, and overall poor performance. The sad thing is, many of these terrible players have really expensive contracts.

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MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 7

Key Takeaways From the Angels vs. White Sox Series

For the first time in a while the Angels won a series. The 2 wins against Chicago combined Saturday night's victory over the Mets add up to a 3 and 3 home stand.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Angels’ Travis d’Arnaud injury gets update after exiting White Sox game

Despite being last in the AL West at the moment, the Los Angeles Angels are starting to crawl their way back. Wednesday’s 8-2 win over the Chicago White Sox gave the Angels a series win in front of their home crowd.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 6

Angels rout White Sox for rare consecutive wins

Travis d'Arnaud hit a three-run home run to highlight a five-run second inning and Walbert Urena allowed one run on two hits over six innings to pick up his first major league win as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-2 in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Yusei Kikuchi News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 6

How the Angels Roster Moves Reshape the Pitching Staff after Yusei Kikuchi's Injury

Heading into the season an injury to Yusei Kikuchi seemed to be one the Angels could not easily absorb. The Japanese veteran was expected to be the leader of a young Angels rotation and one of their few reliable sources of quality innings.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Angels’ Joe Maddon makes completely honest Mike Trout trade admission

The Los Angeles Angels are not having the best season, as they’re currently 14-23 and are in last place in the AL West. It’s uncertain if they’ll be able to get out of the hole anytime soon, which has led some to think that they should move on from Mike Trout.

Alek Manoah News / Field Level Media / May 6

Angels reinstate RHP Alek Manoah from injured list

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated right-hander Alek Manoah from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. The former All-Star has not pitched in the major leagues since the 2024 season with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / May 6

Angels Hold Off White Sox As Trout Homers And Zeferjahn Escapes Late Jam

The Los Angeles Angels held on for a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, surviving a tense ninth inning behind reliever Ryan Zeferjahn.

Joey Lucchesi News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Angels Re-Sign Joey Lucchesi To Minor League Contract

The Angels re-signed lefty reliever Joey Lucchesi to a minor league contract, according to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. He’ll report back to Triple-A Salt Lake after electing free agency last week.

Yusei Kikuchi News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5

Yusei Kikuchi Shut Down For 3-4 Weeks

The Angels are shutting down Yusei Kikuchi for the next three to four weeks, manager Kurt Suzuki tells reporters (link via Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com).

Yusei Kikuchi News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3

Angels Place Yusei Kikuchi On 15-Day Injured List

Prior to today’s game with the Mets, the Angels placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 30) due to left shoulder inflammation. Left-hander Tayler Saucedo had his contract selected from Triple-A to fill Kikuchi’s 26-man roster spot and fill the open spot on the Halos’ 40-man roster.

Oswald Peraza News / Angels Nation / May 6

Peraza Delivers In 10th As Angels Edge Mets To End Losing Streak

The Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 4-3 extra-inning win over the New York Mets on Saturday night. Oswald Peraza drove in the winning run with a two-out single in the 10th inning, lifting the Angels after a tightly contested game that shifted repeatedly late.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28