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Angels Make Major Change to Starting Rotation

The Los Angeles Angels have made a few edits to their pitching rotation. Per the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher, Tyler Anderson and Kyle Hendricks have been split up, as have Jose Soriano and Jack Kochanowicz to spread around the 'soft throwers' and sinker-throwing pitchers.

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Angels Not Projected to Draft Second-Generation Star in New Baseball America Mock

The Los Angeles Angels find themselves in a very strong position ahead of the 2025 MLB Draft. Possessing the second overall pick, the Halos will add an impact talent to a farm system in need of some replenishing.

Christian Moore News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 30

Former Angels First-Round Draft Pick Has Breakthrough Week in Minors

The writing was on the wall. Christian Moore was the Angels' first-round pick in the 2024 MLB draft. Their Opening Day second baseman, Brandon Drury, was the worst position player in baseball last year.

Kyren Paris News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 30

Angels Notes: Halos Make Roster Move, Manager Calls Out Players, Kyren Paris Pranked

The Los Angeles Angels lost their fourth straight game as they fell to the Seattle Mariners, 5-3. They are 12-16 on the season. Ahead of the loss, the Angels made a roster move, recalling an outfielder from Triple-A and designating a veteran infielder for assignment.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / April 30

Statistics don't tell the whole story of Mike Trout's season

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Angels designate sparsely used OF for assignment

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Christian Moore News / A to Z Sports / April 30

Former Tennessee Vols star Christian Moore had a very familiar performance in Knoxville on Tuesday night

Former Tennessee Vols star Christian Moore likes to swing the bat in Knoxville. In case anyone forgot, he proved that again on Tuesday night. The VFL

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 29

Former Angels Pitcher Cut By New Team One Day After Joining Them

Ian Anderson's second stint with the Atlanta Braves was somehow shorter than his first stint with the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels acquired Anderson, a right-handed reliever looking for a change of scenery, in a March 23 trade from Atlanta for left-hander Jose Suarez.

Gustavo Campero News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Angels designate sparsely used OF for assignment

The Angels announced that outfielder Gustavo Campero has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake. In a corresponding move, infielder J.D. Davis has been designated for assignment.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 29

Angels' Ron Washington Pranked Kyren Paris: 'He Got Me Good'

Kyren Paris thought he was starting the season in the minor leagues. The 23-year-old infielder/outfielder batted .400 in Cactus League action this year, seemingly guaranteeing his place on the Angels' Opening Day roster for the first time in his young professional career.

Yusei Kikuchi News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 29

Angels Manager Gets Brutally Honest About Starting Pitcher's Struggles

The Angels were aggressive out of the gate during the free agent period. Their first big signing came in late May when they inked established pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year deal worth $63 million.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 29

Angels Manager Says Players Are to Blame for Offensive Struggles, Not Coaches

The Los Angeles Angels offense has been utterly abysmal to begin the 2025 MLB season. Over their last 15 games, the Halos have scored more than four runs in a game only once.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 29

Angels Struggling Veterans 'May Never Pan Out' Says MLB Insider

The Los Angeles Angels currently have a record of 12-15 and a 0.4 percent chance of making it to the playoffs, according to Baseball Reference, largely due to the struggles of some key veterans.

Los Angeles Angels News / TV Insider / April 29

What Happened to ‘Bringing Up Bates’? Why the Show Was Canceled

Bringing Up Bates aired for 10 seasons on UPtv before coming to an end in 2021. However, the cancellation came as quite a shock to fans, as the series had already been renewed for Season 11 at the time the news was announced.

Nolan Schanuel News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 29

Angels Notes: All-Star Trade to Halos Shut Down, Huge Nolan Schanuel Injury update

The Los Angeles Angels have made a lot of changes from 2024 to 2025 to ensure that they get as far from last season's franchise worst 99-loss mark as possible.

Carl Edwards Jr News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Angels outright Carl Edwards Jr.

Veteran righty Carl Edwards Jr. went unclaimed on waivers following his recent DFA and has been assigned outright to the Angels’ Triple-A affiliate, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.

Jorge Soler News / Total Apex Sports / April 29

Jorge Soler Has Splendid Career, Reaches 10 Years Service Time

Jorge Soler hit a career milestone last week, reaching 10 years of service time in the Majors. After debuting with the Chicago Cubs in 2014, he still hits balls into the stratosphere.

Nolan Arenado News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 28

MLB Insider Reveals 8-Time All-Star Shut Down Angels Trade This Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals want to trade eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado. Trading him would cut the Cardinals’ payroll and give the 13-season MLB veteran a chance to win his first World Series title.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Mike Trout’s Struggling Angels Compiling Incredibly Dreadful Streak After Strong Start

Since getting out to a fast start, Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels have cooled off quite a bit. After beginning the season 8-4, the Angels have gone

Nolan Schanuel News / Angels Nation / April 27

Nolan Schanuel Getting Testing On Knee

The Los Angeles Angels suffered a potentially tough loss on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins, as first baseman Nolan Schanuel left the game in the fourth inning after fouling a ball off of his right knee.

Los Angeles Angels News / Fastball on SI / April 27

Los Angeles Angels' Infielder Does Something Almost Never Seen in Team History on Saturday

The Los Angeles Angels lost to the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Saturday afternoon at Target Field, falling to 12-14 on the season. That's currently good enough for last in the American League West.

Los Angeles Angels News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 26

Salt Lake Bees Manager Keith Johnson Reaches Major Milestone in Angels' Farm System

Three weeks into the 2025 regular season, a showdown between the Salt Lake Bees and Oklahoma City Comets typically wouldn't carry much fanfare. But when the Los Angeles Angels' Triple-A affiliate bested the Los Angeles Dodgers' minor league squad 9-4 on Friday, the Bees got to celebrate their skipper in a big way.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Angels make four roster moves

The Angels announced four roster moves Saturday.

Mike Trout News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Angels’ Mike Trout delivers powerful message after iron man start to 2025

The Los Angeles Angels are part of Major League Baseball’s tightest division so far this season. As Ron Washington tries to navigate his team to their first playoff berth in more than a decade, he is leaning on Jorge Soler, Luis Rengifo, and a healthy Mike Trout.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Angels Star Sends Message After Major News on Thursday

The Los Angeles Angels have been on an offensive skid recently. After winning nine of their first 15 games, the Angels have fallen to 12-12 and fourth place in the American League West division.

Ron Washington News / Angels Nation / April 24

Ron Washington: Angels Aren’t Down On Themselves Amid Slump

The Los Angeles Angels began the season with a 7-3 record, and looked to have actually made some strides in their goal to be competitive for the postseason in 2025.