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Angels Veteran Pitcher Elects to Leave Organization

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. has chosen to become a free agent after rejecting his assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake. A player may reject their outright assignment if they have at least three years of service in MLB or have been outrighted previously in their career.

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Angels Notes: Halos Make Multiple Signings, Mike Trout Injury Update, Ben Joyce Nowhere Near Return

The Los Angeles Angels lost, 9-1, to the Detroit Tigers Friday evening as they dropped their seventh straight and fell to 12-19 on the year. Ahead of the loss, the Halos made a few exciting signings.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3

Tarik Skubal, Zach Neto get heated after strikeout

Tempers flared and benches cleared after Tarik Skubal struck out Zach Neto in the third inning of a game between the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

Ron Washington News / Field Level Media / May 3

Angels manager Ron Washington asks players to 'step up' against Tigers

The Los Angeles Angels were struggling offensively before Mike Trout landed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a bone bruise in his left knee. Now, as they prepare to meet the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night in the third game of their four-game series in Anaheim, Calif., the Angels need to figure out how to score more.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3

Tigers’ Riley Greene makes MLB history with unreal ninth-inning feat

Greene had himself a ninth inning to remember Friday against the Los Angeles Angels.

Angels manager Ron Washington asks players to 'step up' against Tigers

Riley Greene (2 HRs) leads late onslaught as Tigers rip Angels

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MLB News / Angels Nation / May 2

Tigers Score 8 Runs in Final 2 Innings of 10-4 Comeback Win Over Angels

Dillon Dingler delivered a three-run homer to cap a five-run eighth inning, and the Detroit Tigers stormed back late to beat the slumping Los Angeles Angels 10-4 on Thursday night.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 2

Benches Clear in Angels vs Tigers After Zach Neto, Tarik Skubal Exchange Words

Benches cleared in the third inning of the Los Angeles Angels vs. Detroit Tigers game on Friday night at Angel Stadium. After Tigers ace Tarik Skubal struck out Zach Neto — who homered off Skubal to lead off the game — the two players started jawing at each other leading to both teams leaving the dugout.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 2

Angels Plummet in Latest MLB Power Rankings After Dreadful Week

The Los Angeles Angels opened the season as one of the most home run happy lineups in baseball. However, as the month of May begins, the Halos have looked more and more like the same team that lost 99 games in 2024.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Angels' Mike Trout Provides Expected Recovery Timeline After Latest Injury

Another MLB season, another stint on the injured list for Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout. The three-time MVP and 11-time All-Star was officially placed on the 10-day IL on May 2, although the roster move will be retroactive to May 1.

Torii Hunter News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 2

Former Angels Outfielder Has Ambitions to Manage in MLB

Angels special assistant Torii Hunter has kept baseball at arm's length in retirement. His current role keeps him around the team he played for from 2008-12.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 2

Angels Sign Veteran Utility Man in Exciting Move

A few days after J.D. Davis elected free agency, the veteran utility player re-signed with the Angels. The Angels announced Friday that Davis has been assigned to Triple-A Salt Lake, keeping him with the organization that signed him to a minor league contract in January.

Mike Trout News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2

Mike Trout lands on injured list with latest ailment

Los Angeles Angels fans are being left to say, “Here we go again.” Angels manager Ron Washington revealed to reporters on Thursday night that star outfielder Mike Trout is going on the 10-day injured list.

Ben Joyce News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 2

Angels' Ben Joyce Appears Nowhere Near Return From Injury

Ben Joyce made some serious headlines last season. The Tennessee native threw the third-fastest pitch in the Statcast Era — registering at 105.5 miles per hour.

Mike Trout News / Angels Nation / May 2

Mike Trout To Go On Injured List With Bone Bruise In Left Knee

Mike Trout simply has not been able to catch a break when it comes to injury news. He has been no stranger to the injured list over the last few seasons, playing in just about 41.0% of possible games for the Los Angeles Angels between 2021-24.

Brett Phillips News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 2

Former Angels Outfielder Lands In Independent Ball — As a Pitcher

Brett Phillips carved out a seven-year major league career with the Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Rays, Baltimore Orioles and Angels despite a paltry .619 OPS (71 OPS+).

Ron Washington News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Angels news: Ron Washington’s honest admission on questionable bullpen move

The Los Angeles Angels had a win in their grasp on Thursday night — until it unraveled in catastrophic fashion. Leading 4-2 going into the eighth inning, the Angels saw the Detroit Tigers erupt for eight unanswered runs to snatch a 10-4 victory at Angel Stadium.

Taylor Ward News / Angels Nation / April 30

Taylor Ward ‘Frustrated’ By Current Performance

It has been a rough go for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward to begin the 2025 season. He’s played in all 28 games so far this year, but has looked unlike himself in virtually every facet of the game.

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.