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Prospect Tracker: Who to Watch in Salt Lake and How to Watch Them

The AAA season begins tonight and the Angels have a far more interesting team in Salt Lake City than they have fielded in several years. Generally AAA is a mix of promising prospects and veterans sprinkled in for depth on the big league club.

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One Injury the Angels Can Not Afford Besides Mike Trout

Losing Mike Trout for an extended period of time would torpedo any chance the Angels have of competing in 2026 and there is one more player on that list.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 27

What the Angels Opening Day Win Told Us - And What It Did Not

Winning the first game of the 2026 season was a nice step for the Angels. While it was only one game out of 162 it did give us some early indications about the 2026 team.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27

Angels’ Opening Day shutout win a first in 49 years

The Los Angeles Angels started their season with a 3-0 shutout win over the Houston Astros, thanks in part to a Mike Trout home run. It was the first opening day shutout win for the team in 49 years, according to Swilly from Jomboy Media.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 27

What We Got Right - And Wrong - About the Angels During Spring Training

When a team is searching for the right formula to unlock a winner, a lot can change over the course of six weeks out in the Arizona desert. It is tough to predict exactly how the Opening Day roster will emerge, but that didn't stop us from trying.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 27

Angels strive to follow up 'special moment' in rematch vs. Astros

Kurt Suzuki will manage his second major league game on Friday night when his Los Angeles Angels continue their season-opening series against the host Houston Astros.

Mike Trout News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26

Angels’ Mike Trout sounds off on huge Opening Day showing vs. Astros

Mike Trout isn’t done yet. The Los Angeles Angels star had his worst season in a long time in 2025. For the first time in what feels like forever, Trout looked mortal.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 26

Mike Trout blast leads Angels to rare Opening Day road win over Astros

Mike Trout homered, walked three times and stole a base, and Jose Soriano struck out seven over six shutout innings to lead the visiting Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday afternoon in the season opener for both teams.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

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

Top Reasons for Angels Fans to Have Hope in 2026

After consecutive 90+ loss campaigns and a decade of losing seasons, the Angels hope to get the team headed back in the right direction in 2026. The team is not admitting this is a rebuild but it is at least a youth movement with an eye towards the future.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / March 26

Top Angels Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026

Perry Minasian and his staff employ one of baseball’s more fascinating player development strategies. By emphasizing present value over future value, Anaheim has quickly constructed an intriguing young core at the MLB level at the expense of building a sturdy farm system.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 25

Angels Opening Day Lineup Prediction - Balance and Power

Right hander Hunter Brown will be on the hill for the Houston Astros tomorrow. This gives the Angels an opportunity to present a very balanced lineup the team hopes to use many times throughout the year.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 25

Angels vs. Astros Series Preview: How to Watch and What to Know

Opening Day is finally here! The Angels start their 2026 campaign against AL West rival Houston today at 1:10 PM Pacific time. Here's the rundown on what you need to know.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 25

What We Learned from the Freeway Series Finale

Facing a solid Dodgers lineup, the last two pitchers in the Angels rotation fared well last night. With pitching being the Angels biggest question heading into the 2026 regular season it was a good sign to see both Jack Kochanowicz and Ryan Johnson blank the Blue Crew.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25