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Former Angels Pitcher Steps Away From Baseball for Sad Reason

Former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Packy Naughton has announced his retirement from professional baseball at the age of 30. While baseball careers are often measured by statistics, milestones, and longevity, Naughton’s journey represented something much more difficult to quantify: perseverance.

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Fresh off bitter loss, Cards take aim at MLB-worst Angels

Coming in off arguably their worst loss of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Kurt Suzuki News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 19

Kurt Suzuki Brings Maui Magic to Angels Stadium with Special Pre-Game Guests

Nearly every Little Leaguer dreams of one day being a Big Leaguer. For one day Angels manager Kurt Suzuki gave a team from his home island of Maui the big league treatment by bringing them on field for Angels batting practice and to meet some players.

Los Angeles Angels News / New Baseball Media / July 20

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Los Angeles Angels

For Mike Trout & Zach Neto, the first half of their respective seasons went very well. But for the Angels as a whole, not so much. The Angels ended the first half as the only AL team not to have at least 40 wins, as subpar pitching and a lack of offensive depth hurt the club.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 19

Angels salvage series finale vs. Tigers to snap 4-game skid

Rookie Ryan Johnson allowed one run on two hits over five innings and Oswald Peraza went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored as the Los Angeles Angels salvaged the final game of a three-game series with the Detroit Tigers with a 3-2 victory on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Mike Trout News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Is Angels’ interim GM open to trading Mike Trout to Phillies?

Rumors about a potential Mike Trout trade have swirled for years now. The Philadelphia Phillies have often been mentioned as a potential fit for the Los Angeles Angels star, as Philadelphia needs a right-handed hitting outfielder and Trout’s hometown isn’t far from the city.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 17

From Athens to Anaheim: GA Bulldogs Star Rylan Lujo on His Journey to the Angels

Georgia Bulldogs center fielder Rylan Lujo brings a combination of speed, contact, and defense to the Angels organization. Part of the Angels new emphasis on contact rate, Lujo was selected in the fourth round of last weekend's draft.

Joey Lucchesi News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Joey Lucchesi Signs With NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines

Veteran left-hander Joey Lucchesi is headed to Japan. The Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball announced this week that they’ve signed the 33-year-old CAA client for the remainder of the 2026 season (via Yuri Karasawa of Yakyu Cosmopolitan).

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 16

What I Got Right, and Wrong, About the Angels at the All Star Break

The All Star Break signals the beginning of the postseason scramble in baseball. It is more than half way through the season and by this time of the year the pack of title contenders is apparent.

Mike Trout News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

How Angels’ Mike Trout can join exclusive home run club during second half of season

As the second half of the MLB season is about to begin, Mike Trout just played in the All-Star Game, which was close to his hometown. Now, the Los Angeles Angels’ slugger has a chance to join an exclusive home run club over the next couple of months, according to MLB.com.

Jo Adell News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 16

MLB Trade Deadline: Top 5 Teams Most Likely to Trade for Jo Adell

Right handed power is in short supply across Major League Baseball which means the Angels have an interesting trade chip in Jo Adell. Whether new head of baseball operations John Mozeliak embarks on a full rebuild or not remains to be seen, but with Adell set for free agency after 2027 he could be on the move.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Mike Trout Is Back. His Expected Stats Say He Never Left.

Mike Trout hit 17 home runs in his first 74 games of the season and was on pace to have his most productive season since 2022. Unfortunately, a hamstring strain forced him to the IL and caused him to miss approximately three weeks of the season.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 15

Breaking Down the Angels’ Best Picks From the 2026 MLB Draft

The Los Angeles Angels just completed their first draft with interim general manager John Mozeliak at the helm after a pretty disappointing stretch of seasons with Perry Minasian running the team.

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The '2K-yard NFL rushers' quiz

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Mike Trout News / Larry Brown Sports / July 16

Mike Trout’s son had a bold answer about his baseball future

Mike Trout may have to look over his shoulder one day when it comes to being the greatest baseball player in the family. Before Tuesday’s 2026 MLB All-Star

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Derek Jeter Explains Why Mike Trout Should Finish His Career with Angels

Mike Trout may be playing in his first All-Star Game in three years, but that will be his only big appearance on the national stage this season. The Los Angeles Angels are once again in the midst of a brutal season, currently in last-place in the AL West at 38-59.

Nolan Schanuel News / Just Baseball / July 14

Nolan Schanuel Is the Angels’ Latest Development Failure

Over the last decade or so, the Los Angeles Angels have made a name for themselves for failing to develop high draft picks to their full potential and rushing them to the majors.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 13

Three relievers the Pirates should target ahead of trade deadline

There is no question that the Pittsburgh Pirates are better this season than they have been in recent memory.

Mason Miller’s future gets a notable update ahead of the trade deadline

Yankees are eyeing one All-Star trade target

Mets are expected to trade away one All-Star

There might be a front-runner to trade for Tarik Skubal

The 'MLB 2024 strikeout leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Angels Lose Player to Division Rival on Sunday

The Los Angeles Angels lost a member of their infield depth on Sunday after Donovan Walton was claimed off waivers by the Athletics, ending his brief stint with the organization. The move comes as the Angels continue evaluating their roster before the All-Star break under first-year manager Kurt Suzuki.

Vaughn Grissom News / Angels Nation / July 16

Vaughn Grissom Homers, Drives In Two as Angels Edge Twins 4-3

Vaughn Grissom hit a home run and drove in two runs as the Los Angeles Angels held off the Minnesota Twins for a 4-3 win on Friday night, ending a five-game losing streak at Target Field.

Los Angeles Angels News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Los Angeles Angels select Tennessee LHP/OF commit Jared Grindlinger in 2026 MLB Draft

Elite two-way prep prospect Jared Grindlinger, a 2026 Tennessee signee, was selected by the Angels with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Grindlinger, who is both a left-handed pitcher and outfield prospect, is the younger brother of Vols freshman catcher Trent Grindlinger.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / July 10

Vaughn Grissom, Grayson Rodriguez guide Angels over Twins

Vaughn Grissom hit a solo home run and sacrifice fly and Grayson Rodriguez threw 5 1/3 solid innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.

John Mozeliak News / The Lead / July 10

What Does Interim Manager John Mozeliak Bring to the Angels?

Prior to the Angels‘ 5-2 win against the Athletics, the team introduced interim general manager John Mozeliak. The decision to fire Perry Minasian became public on June 26. Club president Molly Jolly began the process of bringing Mozeliak in weeks before the news went public.