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With Harrison Bader a Giant, Who Plays Center Field for the Angels?

Center field has long been a bright spot for the Angels. Jim Edmonds, Darin Erstad, Torii Hunter, then a kid named Mike Trout. Before those greats was Fred Lynn and just below them were really solid players like Devon White and a young Garrett Anderson.

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Angels claim pitcher off waivers from Marlins with latest roster move

The Los Angeles Angels continued reshaping their roster Tuesday with a low-risk pitching addition. The team added pitcher Osvaldo Bido through waivers in a move aimed at bolstering rotation stability.

Trey Mancini News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Angels taking chance on former 35-HR hitter

The Los Angeles Angels are hoping a former slugger can regain his form in Anaheim. The Angels on Monday agreed to sign Trey Mancini to a contract. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Mancini is joining the team on a minor-league deal.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 26

Trey Mancini continues comeback attempt with Angels

First baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini has not appeared in the majors since 2023. That does not mean he is ready to call it a career.

Giants add Gold Glove defense in center with Harrison Bader agreement

Three teams that should take a chance on Max Scherzer

Predicting destinations for top five remaining MLB free agents

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The 'MLB all-time saves leaders' quiz

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Hector Neris News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26

Royals, Hector Neris Agree To Minor League Deal

The Royals are in agreement with veteran righty Héctor Neris on a minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The Octagon client gets a non-roster invite to MLB camp.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Trey Mancini News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26

Trey Mancini, Angels Agree To Minor League Deal

The Angels have agreed to a minor league contract with first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Presumably, the Frontline client will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee next month.

Tayron Guerrero News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23

Red Sox Sign Tayron Guerrero To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox announced the signing of reliever Tayron Guerrero to a minor league deal with an invite to MLB camp. Andrew Parker of Sox Prospects first reported the agreement earlier this month.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 23

How The Angels Could Use a 2027 Lockout to Their Advantage

The Angels organization is light on talent at every level. Not only is the big league team coming off consecutive 90+ loss seasons, USA Today ranked the Angels farm system 29th out of 30 clubs.

Yoan Moncada News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 22

Angels Sign Yoan Moncada - What is Next?

Angels General Manager Perry Minasian brought back third baseman Yoan Moncada on a 1 year $4 million deal yesterday. Third base was an obvious black hole for the club heading into the off season but that has been patched over for 2026.

Yoan Moncada News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 22

Yoan Moncada lands new contract with Angels

The Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday reached an agreement to bring back third baseman Yoan Moncada on a one-year contract worth $4 million, pending a physical.

Los Angeles Angels News / New Baseball Media / January 22

2026 Transactions: Mets Sign Garcia, Angels Bring Back Moncada

This winter, the Mets have rebuilt their bullpen, drained thanks to free agent defections & injuries, by bringing in Devin Williams and Luke Weaver.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Yoan Moncada News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21

Angels to re-sign Yoan Moncada

Moncada is back for a second season with the Halos.

Yankees, Cody Bellinger standoff comes to a close with five-year agreement

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The 'MLB all-time saves leaders' quiz

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 20

Spring Training Planning Guide - Tempe Diablo Stadium

As the calendar prepares to flip to February and players start packing their bags for Arizona, let's take a look at the home ballpark of the Angels. As the calendar inches closer to Cactus League play, I will add reviews and tips on each of the ballparks in the Phoenix area.

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The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 20

Angels Future Payroll Tracker - Huge Drops In Payroll Are Coming

Last week we examined the Angels 2026 payroll and determined it is about $80 million less than it was in 2025. The days of Arte being flush with local TV money and spending big on long term deals appear to be in the rear view mirror.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 19

Do The Angels Have A Direction?

Major League Baseball in the modern era is a lot like Texas Hold 'Em. Players are either all in or unapolgetically sitting on the sidelines until they have a stronger hand.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 19

Baseball Hall of Fame voter explains his ballot

Being a Hall of Fame voter is one of the greatest privileges a baseball writer can have. It can also be one of the most difficult tasks.

Predictions for 2026 Baseball HOF

30 biggest Baseball HOF snubs

Clayton Kershaw to suit up for Team USA after MLB retirement

Ex-Astros champion announces his retirement from MLB

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

Josh Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16

Angels Open To Playing Josh Lowe In Center Field

The Angels added outfielder Josh Lowe in last night’s three-team trade that sent reliever Brock Burke to Cincinnati. General manager Perry Minasian held a Zoom call once the trade was finalized this morning, revealing that Lowe could compete for the center field job.

Perry Minasian News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 16