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Angels' $39 Million All-Star Linked to Dodgers in Potential Major Trade Deadline Move

The Los Angeles Angels could move one of their veteran arms at the MLB trade deadline to their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Left-handed starting pitcher Tyler Anderson signed with the Angels two years ago after making the All-Star team for the Dodgers.

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Angels Notes: Halos Expected to Cut Ties With All-Star, Major Trade Deadline Updates, Taylor Ward Trade?

The Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers, 8-5, on Tuesday evening and improved to 53-55 on the year after they notched their third straight victory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30

Angels, Rangers meet again, eye wild-card position

Heading into a 13-game homestand, it appeared the Los Angeles Angels would be sellers at Thursday's trade deadline, with veteran closer Kenley Jansen drawing significant interest.

Mike Trout News / Fastball on SI / July 30

Mike Trout Just Tied a Painful Record in Los Angeles Angels Team History

The Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 8-5 on Tuesday night, winning their second consecutive game against the American League West rivals. The win moved the Angels to 53-55 and gave them three straight victories, while the loss dropped Texas to 56-52.

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MLB News / Angels Nation / July 30

Moncada’s Pinch-Hit Sparks Four-Run Rally as Angels Top Rangers 8-5

Yoán Moncada came off the bench with a clutch two-run single during a decisive four-run sixth inning, helping the Los Angeles Angels rally past the Texas Rangers 8-5 on Tuesday night.

Mike Trout News / FirstSportz / July 30

Watch: Benches Get Clear in Angels-Rangers Game After Mike Trout Becomes 4th Player to Get Hit by Pitch

Things got heated between the Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night after Mike Trout got hit by a pitch. He was the 4th player to be hit, which led to the benches being cleared at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.

Mike Trout News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Mike Trout HBP clears benches in Angels-Rangers game

The Los Angeles Angels (53-55) are hovering near the danger zone with the MLB trade deadline around the corner. If they are going to avoid dealing away players like Taylor Ward, Tyler Anderson and Kenley Jansen, then they have to overpower one of the teams ahead of them in the American League Wild Card standings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30

Angels erupt for 4 runs in 6th, coast to win over Rangers

Yoan Moncada hit a two-run, go-ahead single to highlight a four-run sixth inning and Jo Adell went 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs scored to lead the Los Angeles Angels to their third straight victory, 8-5, over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Taylor Ward News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 29

Angels' Taylor Ward Gets Very Honest About Trade Deadline

Taylor Ward has been one of the biggest names thrown around in Los Angeles Angels’ trade rumors. With two games remaining before the July 31 trade deadline, Ward has revealed he does not want to be traded from the team he has spent his entire eight-season career with.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 29

Angels Pitcher Linked to Yankees, 4 Other Contenders in Potential Major Trade Deadline Move

The Los Angeles Angels are seen as an unpredictable team ahead of the MLB trade deadline, since they are not clear-cut buyers nor sellers, despite there being around 48 hours until the deadline commences.

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

Angels Expected to Cut Ties With $10 Million All-Star at Trade Deadline

It was reported last week that the Los Angeles Angels were open to trading their pending free agents at the trade deadline. While recent reporting suggests the Angels may have had a change of heart, if the Halos do sell, closer Kenley Jansen seems to be at the top of the list of Angels players to be traded.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Jo Adell, Taylor Ward drawing trade interest

The Angels still haven’t picked a firm lane with the trade deadline just over 48 hours away, but they’re getting “significant” interest in outfielders Jo Adell and Taylor Ward, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

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

Angels Appear to Be Having Change of Heart as Trade Deadline Nears

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Angels are one of four major league teams that have not committed to either buying or selling in advance of MLB's trade deadline, which is Thursday at 3 p.m.

Arte Moreno News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 29

Angels’ Arte Moreno Unlikely to Trade With Specific Team Despite Interest at Deadline

MLB insider Robert Murray believes Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno will avoid trading with the Los Angeles Dodgers at all costs during the trade deadline.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / July 29

How Much Trade Value Does Taylor Ward Have for the Angels?

The trade deadline season was jump-started earlier this month, with the Mariners acquiring Josh Naylor, the Yankees landing Ryan McMahon, and the Mets dealing for lefty Gregory Soto before the weekend started.

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

Angels Notes: Massive Roster Move, Trade Unlikely With Dodgers, Major Deadline Updates

The Los Angeles Angels won their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday, 6-4. Luis Rengifo broke a 116-at-bat homer streak to give the Angels a 6-3 lead, which they saw out through the remainder of the game.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 29

Angels heating up, look for series win vs. Rangers

The Los Angeles Angels will try to accomplish something they haven't done in over a month when they face the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Angels Nation / July 30

Angels Snap Rangers’ Win Streak with 6-4 Victory Behind Trio of Homers

The Los Angeles Angels halted the Texas Rangers’ six-game winning streak on Monday night with a 6-4 victory, fueled by home runs from Kevin Newman, Taylor Ward, and Luis Rengifo.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 29

Angels bash three homers, end Rangers' winning streak

Kevin Newman and Luis Rengifo hit two-run homers and Taylor Ward added a solo shot on Monday, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers in the opener of a three-game series at Anaheim, Calif.

Taylor Ward News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 28

Angels Outfielder Has 60 Percent Chance of Being Traded, Linked to 5 Teams by Insider

ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan believe Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward has a 60 percent chance of being traded at the deadline this season.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 28

Angels Unlikely to Trade $10 Million All-Star to Dodgers in Major Update

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a trade in place to acquire utility player Luis Rengifo from the Angels five years ago. The deal was nixed at the insistence of owner Arte Moreno, for reasons that included his own impatience with the process.

Mike Trout News / Angels Nation / July 28

Trout Reaches 1,000 RBIs with Home Run as Angels Defeat Mariners 4-1

Mike Trout hit a milestone two-run homer as part of a four-run fifth inning, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday and a split of their four-game series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 27

Mariners' Cal Raleigh makes history with 40th home run

With his 40th home run, Raleigh became both the first catcher and the first switch-hitter in baseball history to reach the 40 home run mark before the end of July.

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Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 26

Angels place two players on IL

The Angels announced that both outfielder Jorge Soler and utility man Chris Taylor have been placed on the injured list this evening. Soler is suffering from low back inflammation, and his stint on the shelf is retroactive to July 24.

Zach Neto News / Fastball on SI / July 26

Los Angeles Angels' Zach Neto Comes Through in Clutch on His Bobblehead Night

Dating back to January, Zach Neto was penciled in as a primary figure for Friday night's game between the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners. Neto made sure to etch his name in stone when the contest finally rolled around.