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Angels Rookie Achieves Insane Feat Not Accomplished in More Than 50 Years

Winston Llenas was a relatively marginal player in Angels history, more famous for sitting than playing. Llenas, who appeared in 300 games for the California Angels from 1968-75, entered a remarkable 198 of those games as a pinch hitter.

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Angels' Top Pitching Prospect Out For 2025 After Surgery Announcement

Other than a 3-1 record in March, not much has gone well for the Los Angeles Angels this season. It's now mid May, and the franchise from Orange County, California has since dropped to 17-24, leaving them in last place of the AL West.

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

Angels' Mike Trout Making Slow Progress Amid Return From Knee Injury

Even Mike Trout himself has been forced to acknowledge his new reality. Whatever optimism he feels in the wake of a new injury — such as the left knee bone bruise that currently has him on the Angels' 10-day injured list — Trout must at the same time acknowledge that he's a slow healer.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Angels Make Devastating Injury Announcement After Loss to Padres

The Los Angeles Angels lost to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday and now head into Wednesday's series finale tied 1-1. Los Angeles is 5-5 in their last 10 games.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

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The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The first six weeks of the MLB season have been full of surprising player performances. These 25 players stand out for their hot and surprising starts early in 2025.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

Angels righty undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

The Angels announced today that right-hander Ben Joyce underwent surgery on his right shoulder this morning and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 14

Angels All-Star 'Annoyed' After Walk-Off Loss to Padres

About 24 hours after the Los Angeles Angels were propelled back into the win column by way of a Taylor Ward go-ahead grand slam in the ninth inning, they lost to the San Diego Padres via a Fernando Tatis Jr.

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

Angels Will Face Future Hall of Famer Making 2025 Debut This Week

The famed freeway series will kick off for the first time in 2025 later this week. The Halos will head north to play at Dodger Stadium versus the defending World Series champs over the weekend.

Logan O'Hoppe News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 14

Angels' Logan O'Hoppe Makes Unconventional Change to Game

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe is altering his approach in a significant way that defies a trend of modern baseball. One of the biggest changes adopted by most baseball catchers is using one knee on the ground while catching the ball behind the plate.

Los Angeles Angels News / Fastball on SI / May 14

Los Angeles Angels on Track For Poor History Not Seen Since 1910 Season

The Los Angeles Angels enter play on Wednesday night at 17-24 and in last place in the American League West. With Mike Trout on the injured list, the Halos have had an extremely tepid offense so far this season, and it's on track to make some unwanted history not seen in more than 100 years.

Luis Rengifo News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 14

Angels Veteran Appears to Have Been Benched Amid Struggles

Though the Angels have been playing better baseball of late, the same can't be said for Luis Rengifo. As of May 14, Rengifo is hitting .209 with only one home run and an anemic .539 OPS.

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

Angels Notes: Major Injury Announcements, Halos Urged to Make Big Upgrade, Brutal Walk-Off Loss

The Los Angeles Angels lost in walk-off fashion, 6-4, to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday evening as they fell to 17-24. Ahead of the defeat, the Angels made a major announcement about two currently injured bullpen pieces ramping up toward a return.

MLB News / Angels Nation / May 14

Tatis Crushes Walk-Off Homer to Lift Padres Over Angels 6-4

Fernando Tatis Jr. blasted a towering two-run walk-off home run to center field, powering the San Diego Padres to a dramatic 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Zach Neto News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 13

Angels' Zach Neto Shouts Out His 'Biggest Fan' in Touching Tribute

It has been an up-and-down year for the Los Angeles Angels — and a season that started with the later stages of shoulder surgery recovery for Zach Neto — but he recently revealed to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger that a major source of grounding and consistency in his life is his mother, Maggie.

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

Angels Make Massive Announcement Regarding 2 Injured Pitchers

The Angels delivered good news Tuesday regarding two of their injured pitchers. Sam Bachman, who made two minor league rehabilitation appearances for Class-A Inland Empire, had his assignment transferred to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

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

Angels Castoff Proving Halos Made Big Mistake By Giving Up on Him

When spring training camps opened their doors in February, Griffin Canning was not among the Top 5 starting pitchers on the New York Mets' depth chart.

Ron Washington News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 13

Angels' Ron Washington Named Among Managers On the 'Hot Seat' as Struggles Continue

The Los Angeles Angels manager, Ron Washington, could be on the hot seat after the team has started with a poor 17-23 record, as both the offense and defense are struggling to perform.

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

Angels Urged to Upgrade One Key Position Amid Major Struggles

FOX Sports MLB writer Deesha Thosar stated the Los Angeles Angels needed to make a change to increase the offensive production of their outfield during their free fall in the American League West standings.

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

Angels Have 2 Top 100 Prospects in Latest Re-Ranking

Los Angeles Angels No. 1 prospect Christian Moore and No. 2 prospect Caden Dana maintained their positions in the MLB Top 100 Prospect Rankings after the re-ranking May 11.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 13

As Angels revel in comeback win, Padres bullpen looks to restore order

Taylor Ward did Monday night what few opponents have been able to this year: silence the crowd at Petco Park. His two-out grand slam capped a come-from-behind, six-run ninth inning that gave the visiting Los Angeles Angels a 9-5 win over the San Diego Padres.

Taylor Ward News / Angels Nation / May 13

Taylor Ward’s Grand Slam Highlights 6-Run Ninth as Angels Rally to Defeat Padres 9-5

Taylor Ward crushed a grand slam to cap a stunning six-run ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-5 comeback win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.

Taylor Ward News / Field Level Media / May 13

Taylor Ward's 9th-inning slam carries Angels past Padres

Taylor Ward's ninth-inning grand slam capped a six-run rally that led the visiting Los Angeles Angels to a 9-5 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Angels Predicted to Make Major Trade After Mike Trout News

The Los Angeles Angels enter Monday with a 16-23 record that ranks last in the American League West. This is despite a promising 9-5 start that had many in Anaheim hopeful a bounce-back season could follow a franchise record 99 losses in 2024.

MLB News / Just Baseball / May 12

3 Cardinals Who Need to Heat Up Soon If They Want to Contend

All stats and rankings taken prior to play on May 12. The St. Louis Cardinals have spent the last couple years in a state of transition. After making the playoffs for four straight years from 2019 to 2022, the team finished dead last in the NL Central in 2023 and started looking toward the future.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Angels’ Mike Trout calms fears with injury update

The Los Angeles Angels have been scuffling through the first two months of the MLB season. While the team has struggled, their star player has been out.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / May 11

Angels strike early, knot series with 5-2 win vs. O's

Jack Kochanowicz threw 5 2/3 solid innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Saturday night, evening the series in Anaheim, Calif.