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Angels send stumbling Yankees to sixth straight loss

Mike Trout scored the tiebreaking run on an eighth-inning error by Anthony Volpe as the visiting Los Angeles Angels handed the reeling New York Yankees a 3-2 loss.

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Angels Make Unfortunate Jorge Soler Announcement Before Yankees Game

The Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees on Monday and Tuesday, but it was no thanks to outfielder Jorge Soler. The 33-year-old is just 1-for-9 in the series and is slashing .119/.196/.119 with three RBI over 13 games in June.

Mike Trout News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 18

Angels' Mike Trout Breaks Silence on Potentially Only Being Designated Hitter

Mike Trout is back. Partially. The 11-time American League All-Star center fielder sustained a bone bruise in his left knee on April 30, resulting in a month-long stint on the injured list.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

3 Angels who must be on trade block ahead of 2025 deadline

The Los Angeles Angels are having another rough season, currently sitting in fourth place in the American League West with a 35-37 record. The Angels are in a situation where a full-scale rebuild is likely, and might require them to put players on the trade block ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

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Yusei Kikuchi News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 18

Angels' $63 Million Star Opens Up on Recent Whirlwind Performance

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi spoke about his start Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, for which he received a loss despite his dominant showing.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 18

MLB Insider Floats Angels’ Ace as a Fit for Cubs

The largest concern the Chicago Cubs are facing this season is the demise of their starting rotation. With Shota Imanaga returning in the coming weeks, this should alleviate a good portion of the problem; however, the absence of Justin Steele might prove to be an Achilles’ heel in an otherwise World Series-caliber team.

Robert Stephenson News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 18

Angels Manager Provides 3-Word Update on Injured $33 Million Reliever

Robert Stephenson has only pitched one full inning since joining the Los Angeles Angels last season. And in his second outing of 2025, Stephenson threw just three pitches against the Cleveland Guardians before the Angels removed him from the game with pain in his right biceps.

Kyle Hendricks News / Angels Nation / June 18

Hendricks Dominates as Angels Hand Yankees Third Straight Shutout in 4-0 Victory

Kyle Hendricks delivered a vintage performance and teamed up with three relievers to blank the New York Yankees 4-0 on Tuesday night, extending the Yankees’ scoreless drought to three consecutive games.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Angels Make Historic Announcement After Win Over Yankees

The Los Angeles Angels are showing why quality pitching will always be essential for winning baseball games. They shut out the first-place New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Monday and Tuesday, winning by a combined score of 5-0.

Kyle Hendricks News / Field Level Media / June 17

Kyle Hendricks excels, Angels blank Yankees again

Kyle Hendricks stuck out nine and pitched six solid innings as the Los Angeles Angels earned their fourth straight win at Yankee Stadium with a 4-0 victory over the slumping New York Yankees Tuesday night.

Shaun Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Angels bring back veteran righty on another minor league deal

The Angels brought back righty Shaun Anderson on another minor league contract, as reflected on the MiLB.com transaction log. The tracker also indicates that the Halos released Buck Farmer and Andrew Vasquez from their minor league deals.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Yankees Receive Exciting News Before Angels Game

The New York Yankees' pitching staff did its job against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, but it wasn't enough. They lost 1-0 in 11 innings, wasting starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt's 7.2-inning shutout.

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Shaun Anderson News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 17

Angels Veteran Pitcher Elects to Leave Organization

Los Angeles Angels right-handed relief pitcher Shaun Anderson elected free agency on Saturday. The Angels signed him to a minor league contract in February.

Tyler Anderson News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 17

Angels' Struggling Pitcher Believes He's Getting Unlucky

Just weeks ago, Tyler Anderson seemed to have found his rhythm, turning in one dependable start after another. Early in the season, his pitches induced grounders and lazy fly balls that reliably found gloves.

Mike Trout News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 17

Angels' Mike Trout Third in Great Position to Earn All-Star Nod in 2025

Mike Trout was selected to play in every All-Star Game from 2012-23, a streak that was interrupted only by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. All good things must come to an end, and Trout's streak of All-Star appearances ended in 2024, a casualty of the injuries that piled up like the center field rocks at Angel Stadium.

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

Angels Rise in Latest MLB Power Rankings From National Outlet

The Los Angeles Angels are enjoying a better stretch of baseball recently, resulting in their moving up the power rankings. The Angels started the season hot, cooled off later on, but the team is playing more consistently, and results are reflecting the newfound success.

Nolan Schanuel News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 17

Angels Not 'In A Panic' After Being Swept by Orioles

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel stated he isn't worried about the state of his team's season after the Baltimore Orioles completed a three game-sweep over them on Sunday.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 17

Angels Notes: Major Trade Updates, Blockbuster Idea, Shutout Win Over Yankees

The Los Angeles Angels shut out the New York Yankees in extra innings, 1-0, behind seven shutout innings from Jose Sorriano, a clutch Nolan Schanuel double in the top of the 11th inning to break the deadlock, and a Christian Moore throw home from second to keep the Angels in the lead in the bottom of the extra frame.

Nolan Schanuel News / Angels Nation / June 18

Schanuel’s 11th-Inning Double Pushes Angels Past Yankees 1-0, Extends New York’s Skid to Four

Nolan Schanuel delivered a clutch RBI double in the 11th inning, helping the Los Angeles Angels edge the New York Yankees 1-0 on Monday night and hand the AL East leaders their fourth straight loss.

Christian Moore News / A to Z Sports / June 17

Former Tennessee Vol Christian Moore had some big career firsts in Angels' win over Yankees

Christian Moore didn't have the greatest start to his MLB career in for the Angels during their series in Baltimore, which was a sweep by the Orioles. However, the former Tennessee Vol and Brookyln native had a big day in the Angels' first game in the Big Apple on Monday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 16

Angels outlast Yankees in extra innings of pitchers' duel

Nolan Schanuel hit a tiebreaking broken-bat double with one out in the 11th inning and the Los Angeles Angels hung on for a 1-0 victory over the host New York Yankees on Monday night.

Nolan Schanuel News / Angels Nation / June 16

Nolan Schanuel: Angels ‘Not In A Panic’ After Being Swept By Orioles

The Los Angeles Angels went into the weekend with real momentum. They had won seven of their previous nine games, were facing a Baltimore Orioles team that has been struggling all season long and were welcoming in top prospect Christian Moore into the lineup to join the young core of Nolan Schanuel, Zach Neto and Logan O’Hoppe.

Jo Adell News / Just Baseball / June 16

Has the Angels’ Jo Adell Finally Found His Footing?

If you ask any Los Angeles Angels fan about Jo Adell, they will likely have strong feelings. At the same time, I’m not sure anyone is 100% confident in how they feel about Adell as a player, due to his frustrating blend of hot stretches and power, followed by a level of play that will leave you scratching your head.

Shaun Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13

Angels designate right-hander for assignment

The Angels announced today that they have selected the contract of infield prospect Christian Moore and recalled right-hander Sam Bachman. In corresponding moves, outfielder Matthew Lugo has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake and righty Shaun Anderson has been designated for assignment.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 9