Los Angeles Angels: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Robert Stephenson News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Angels Decline Club Option On Robert Stephenson

The MLBPA announced that Robert Stephenson is now a free agent, indicating that the Angels declined their $2.5MM club option on his services for 2027. Stephenson’s tenure in Los Angeles will now end with only 10 innings pitched over three seasons.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 30

Rebuilding the Lineup: Two Low-Strikeout Free Agent Outfielders the Angels Should Target

Watching the Milwaukee Brewers win a title by putting the ball in play was like watching an entirely dfferent game than Angels fans have seen the last two season.

Anthony Rendon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29

Anthony Rendon enters free agency as nightmare Angels contract finally ends

The Los Angeles Angels decided to move on from manager Kurt Suzuki last week after just one season in charge. Now, the Angels can finally move on from Anthony Rendon after seven disastrous years with the team.

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Kyren Paris News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Mets Claim Kyren Paris From Angels

The Mets announced they’ve claimed infielder/outfielder Kyren Paris off waivers from the Angels. New York also designated outfielder Cristian Pache for assignment.

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Sammy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Angels Outright Sammy Peralta, Sebastián Rivero

The Angels announced Thursday that left-hander Sammy Peralta and catcher Sebastián Rivero both went unclaimed on waivers and were assigned outright to Triple-A Salt Lake.

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

Angels Immediately Clear 2 Roster Spots, Outright Pitcher and Catcher to Minors

On the same day four Angels officially became free agents — a procedural transaction that had been expected long before the World Series ended Wednesday — two other players were freed from the Angels' 40-man roster.

Alec Bohm News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 28

Why Alec Bohm is The Obvious Free Agent Target for the Angels

The Los Angeles Angels’ brutal 100-loss season exposed several massive roster holes, but none more dire than the lack of production at third base. For interim General Manager John Mozeliak and the incoming front office, upgrading the hot corner is a mandatory offseason objective.

Darin Erstad News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 28

Is Darin Erstad the Answer? Why the Ultimate Angel is a Legitimate Managerial Candidate

"Erstad say's he's got it," brings goosebumps to Angels fans who were around for the magical 2002 World Series run. It was fitting that Darin Erstad, the heart and hustle of that Angels team, caught the final out to clinch the Angels lone title.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 28

MLB Loses a Veteran as Ex-Angels and Red Sox Pro Sadly Passes Away at 88

A $25,000 bonus once kept George Thomas, a versatile utility player, stuck on a big-league bench as a teenager, yet he turned that odd start into 685 games and 46 home runs across 13 seasons, playing everywhere but the mound.

Los Angeles Angels News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Former Los Angeles Angels Outfielder Has Died

The Los Angeles Angels family is remembering George Edward Thomas Jr., a versatile outfielder and utility player who helped establish the expansion franchise in its inaugural 1961 season.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

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Nick Martinez News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 27

Why Nick Martinez Is the Under-the-Radar Pitching Coup the Angels Desperately Need

A lot of digital ink will be spilled discussing the Angels need for a true front of the line pitcher this off season. The prospect of landing a top tier starter like Freddy Peralta should get Angels fans excited.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 27

Angels’ 2002 World Series champion ‘open’ to team’s manager job

The Los Angeles Angels have not reached the postseason since 2014. Angels fans haven’t seen winning baseball in a long time. Two-time All-Star Darin Erstad knows a thing or two about winning, though, as he played a significant role in helping the Angels win their only World Series championship in franchise history back in 2002.

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MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 27

Angels vs. Brewers: How Two Chilling Statistical Gaps Separated Anaheim from Elite Status in 2026

The contrast between a 100-loss season and a 100-win powerhouse never comes down to bad luck. In modern baseball, it is a reflection of organizational execution, depth, and the fundamental approaches of the franchises.

Ryan Jeffers News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 26

Why the Angels Should Target Ryan Jeffers in Free Agency to Bolster Their Catching Depth

The Angels are coming off a franchise-worst 100-loss season and have plenty of holes to fill as they continue to rebuild. After sending Logan O’Hoppe to the Rangers at the deadline, the Angels have a hole at catcher.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 26

Utility Player for Expansion Angels, 13-Year MLB Veteran, Dies at 88

George Thomas, a versatile utility player who helped launch the Los Angeles Angels franchise in 1961 before becoming a valued utility player on Boston’s “Impossible Dream” Red Sox, died Friday, according to Minneapolis Star-Tribune sports columnist Patrick Reusse.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 26

Inside the Angels' Farm System: How Joel Hurtado Is Replicating Walbert Urena’s Rise

Developing a deep, home grown pitching staff is a neccessity to create a consitent winner in Major League Baseball. In the last couple of years the Angels have developed Reid Detmers and Walbert Urena in to quality rotation arms.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 26

Astros hire Conner Watson as director of hitting

The Astros have hired Conner Watson as their new director of hitting, The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reports. Watson heads to Houston after spending the last two seasons as the Guardians’ assistant director of hitting development.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers

While speaking with reporters on Friday, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed some expected news.

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Kurt Suzuki News / EssentiallySports / October 23

'Definitely Wasn’t Surprising': Angels’ Kurt Suzuki Breaks Silence After Being Fired Following 100-Loss Season

When new ownership arrives, managers rarely survive the transition. Under Kurt Suzuki’s leadership, the Los Angeles Angels lost their longstanding distinction of being the only MLB team to never suffer a 100-loss season.

Jose Santana News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Los Angeles Angels Officially Release Disappointing Shortstop

The Los Angeles Angels’ Dominican Summer League affiliate released shortstop Jose Santana on October 21, 2026, according to the MiLB transaction log. The move ends the 18-year-old right-handed hitter’s brief affiliation with the organization after he posted anemic offensive numbers across two seasons in the DSL.

Kurt Suzuki News / The Lead / October 22

Who Will the Los Angeles Angels Hire To Replace Kurt Suzuki?

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Wednesday that they will not be retaining Kurt Suzuki as their manager for the 2027 MLB season. The Angels Baseball Operations Consultant, John Mozeliak, said that he’s had internal conversations with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment’s leadership about the future of Angels baseball.