In another lost season for the Los Angeles Angels, Thursday’s 18-3 blowout over the Houston Astros was a major bright spot. Not only did the Angels record a season-high 18 runs, but they also won their first road series since May 26-28 against the Detroit Tigers.
As Yusei Kikuchi works his way back from injury, the Angels could soon find themselves with an interesting decision to make. Rather than simply returning to a traditional five-man rotation, Los Angeles has the opportunity to consider a six-man setup that could benefit several members of its pitching staff.
Los Angeles' Zach Neto will try to follow up a career night when the Angels face the Texas Rangers on Friday night in Arlington, Texas. Neto set career highs with five hits and seven RBIs in the visiting Angels' 18-3 drubbing of the Houston Astros on Thursday.
A pitch to the head, a player flat on the ground, and then straight out of the game. The Los Angeles Angels were already embarrassing the Houston Astros 10-2 in the fifth when Bryan King lost the zone at the worst possible time, drilling Wade Meckler in the helmet with a 91 mph sinker.
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Zach Neto paired a five-hit game with a career-best seven RBIs to pace the visiting Los Angeles Angels to an 18-3 dismantling of the Houston Astros in the rubber match of a three-game intradivision series on Thursday.
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.
Hayden Alvarez is flying under the radar of most Angels fans but not with FanGraphs. In their mid season update to their Top 100 list, they slotted the 19 year old centerfielder 55 on the list.
The Los Angeles Angels might not be going anywhere this season, but that's not stopping them from making some moves with regard to their pitching staff.
Any successful rebuild begins with a young, potent rotation. After last night's dominant start against the Houston Astros, Angels rookie George Klassen looks like he will claim a spot in the Angels rotation for years to come.
George Klassen twirled a career-best seven shutout innings in his fifth career start, and the visiting Los Angeles Angels recorded two-out RBIs in three successive innings to defeat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Tuesday.
Trey Mancini, the 2021 American League Comeback Player of the Year after beating cancer, announced his retirement Tuesday. Mancini, 34, played five games for the Los Angeles Angels this season before being designated for assignment on June 17.
A full youth movement is in swing in Anaheim with a rebuilt, powerful bullpen anchored by Ben Joyce, Samy Natera Jr., and Luke Murphy giving Angels fans hope for a brighter future.
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.
One of Major League Baseball’s most inspiring players is ready to call it quits. Veteran hitter Trey Mancini announced on Tuesday that he is retiring from MLB.
Veteran first baseman Trey Mancini tells Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com that he’s decided to retire after playing in parts of eight major league seasons with the Orioles, Cubs, Astros and Angels.
Mancini has officially announced his retirement from MLB following his comeback with the Los Angeles Angels this season.
With 38 games left to go, the Angels are nowhere near playoff contention but surprisingly full of storylines. In an odd twist, it will benefit the Angels if they continue to lose, but there are individual players who definitely are worth watching.
Angels fans are in a no lose situation for the rest of the year. When the Angels win they can enjoy the victory, especially if a young player has a good night.
Right-hander Michael Fulmer is joining the Angels tonight against the Royals. The club announced the selection of Fulmer’s contract, along with the demotion of lefty Sammy Peralta back to Triple-A.
Mike Trout collected three hits and drove in two runs as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. George Klassen delivered six steady innings to earn his first major league wins in his fourth career start.
Baseball stumbled into something terrific five years ago because the night felt unusual. The league did not need to improve it. It needed to avoid wearing it out.
Zach Neto drove in a run and scored another during a decisive third inning as the Los Angeles Angels held off the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Tuesday night. The Angels scored all three of their runs in the third and made the lead stand.
The Los Angeles Angels' decision to clean house should be an opportunity for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Los Angeles Angels fired three coaches on Tuesday, and appear to have gone back on their word in doing so. The Angels announced that pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Don Chiti, and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott have all been fired.
The Angels are cleaning house on the pitching end of their coaching staff.
In the midst of another tough season for the Los Angeles Angels, Mike Trout has still continuously provided reminders of his greatness.
A former batting champion's time in Major League Baseball has come to an end.
Talent without winning is potential, not greatness, and Trout's reaction to the events of the past week cast doubt on whether he is truly pursuing the latter or merely content with the former.
The Los Angeles Angels were heavy sellers ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. One player that drew interest from around the league that was ultimately not traded was outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler.
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