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By any metric the Angels bullpen was horrible in 2026. But the one that best summarizes the unit's futility is that Ben Joyce led the team in saves with five.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / September 18

Is Ben Joyce the Angels' Closer of the Future After Latest Blown Save?

Ben Joyce entered the game tonight with an opportunity to close out Walbert Urena's gem but was unable to do so. After the rookie starter tossed seven innings of shutout baseball to further his Rookie of the Year case he handed a 3-0 lead to the bullpen.

Los Angeles Angels News / A to Z Sports / July 27

Former Tennessee flamethrower Ben Joyce just gave Angels fans something to finally get excited about

It’s been another rough season in Anaheim, but Angel fans should soon have one of their most exciting players back. It’s been a very forgettable season, once again, in Anaheim for the fans of the Los Angeles Angels.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Angels Provide Injury Update on Right-Hander Ben Joyce

Ben Joyce is set to take another step in his comeback from right shoulder surgery, with the Los Angeles Angels announcing the right-hander will begin a rehab assignment with the Arizona Complex League Angels on Tuesday night.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Angels Select Jose Siri, Transfer Ben Joyce To 60-Day IL

The Angels are selecting the contract of outfielder Jose Siri, per a team announcement. Reliever Ben Joyce is being transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear space on the 40-man roster.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Angels flame-throwing pitcher takes big step as injury recovery continues

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ben Joyce is recovering from shoulder surgery. According to Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group, the hard-throwing right-hander faced hitters for the first time since his surgery on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 18

Who Will be the Angels Closer in 2026?

Nine days from now the Angels open the 2026 season in Houston. For the last couple of weeks the team has been stating Robert Stephenson would be ready to go against the Astros.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 9

Angels Receive Good News on the Injury Front

Heading into the Cactus League the Angels bullpen lacked an anchor at the back end. It also lacked depth in the middle innings. The team really needed Robert Stephenson and Ben Joyce to get healthy and probably needed to an an arm in the middle innings.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 26, 2025

Angels' Ben Joyce Provides Major Update on 2026 Availability

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ben Joyce is set to miss the season after undergoing shoulder surgery in May, and is unsure if he will be at full strength by the time spring training rolls around before the 2026 season.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 16, 2025

Angels Manager Doesn't Know if Ben Joyce Will Be Healthy By Start of 2026 Season

When the initial shock wore off from Wednesday's news that Angels pitcher Ben Joyce would miss the remainder of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair his right shoulder, the next question was obvious: When will he be back?

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 16, 2025

Angels Manager Urges Front Office to Make Additions Amid Struggles

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said the team needs help from the front office after Ben Joyce underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Wednesday.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 16, 2025

Angels Star Reacts to 'Heartbreaking' Season-Ending Injury for Teammate

When Angels pitcher Ben Joyce was told he needed season-ending surgery, it came as a blow not just to fans, but to Joyce's teammates as well. Joyce, 24, isn't expected back until 2026.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / May 15, 2025

Angels Predicted to Make Trade After Season-Ending Announcement

The Los Angeles Angels are just 17-25, which is last in the American League West standings. This comes after a franchise record 99 losses last season. As they attempt to climb back into postseason contention, the Angels have also been hit by injuries.

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / May 15, 2025

Ben Joyce Out For Season After Undergoing Shoulder Surgery

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Wednesday that flamethrowing reliever Ben Joyce is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 season after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / May 14, 2025

Angels' Top Pitching Prospect Out For 2025 After Surgery Announcement

Other than a 3-1 record in March, not much has gone well for the Los Angeles Angels this season. It's now mid May, and the franchise from Orange County, California has since dropped to 17-24, leaving them in last place of the AL West.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 14, 2025

Angels Make Devastating Injury Announcement After Loss to Padres

The Los Angeles Angels lost to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday and now head into Wednesday's series finale tied 1-1. Los Angeles is 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14, 2025

Angels righty undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

The Angels announced today that right-hander Ben Joyce underwent surgery on his right shoulder this morning and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12, 2025

Angels place righty pitcher on 15-day IL

The Angels placed right-hander Ben Joyce on the 15-day injured list Friday, prior to the club’s 14-3 loss to the Astros. Joyce is dealing with inflammation in his throwing shoulder, and the IL placement is retroactive to April 9.

Los Angeles Angels News / A to Z Sports / February 25, 2025

Former Tennessee Vols star Ben Joyce, who has touched 105 MPH, reveals the top speed he thinks he could throw a baseball

Los Angeles Angels RHP Ben Joyce, a former Tennessee Vols standout, has touched 105 MPH on the radar gun multiple times during his career. Joyce, a Knoxville native who was a third round selection by the Angels in the 2022 MLB Draft, first touched 105 MPH during his time at Tennessee.

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / February 17, 2025

Angels flamethrower Ben Joyce setting crazy goal for 2025

Ben Joyce appears to be gunning for the history books. The Los Angeles Angels fireballing reliever Joyce revealed in a recent interview with Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com that he has set a wild goal for the 2025 campaign.

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / September 3, 2024

Ben Joyce is a Bright Spot in a Lost Angels Season

We all saw the PitchingNinja highlight of Ben Joyce at Tennessee. Fastballs reaching 104 mph blowing hitters away will make most highlight reels. However, velocity is just one aspect of pitching.

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21, 2024

Angels reliever hurls pair of insane 105-mph fastballs

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Ben Joyce nearly hits 105 mph on the final out of the Tennessee alum’s first career MLB save

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher and Tennessee Volunteers alum Ben Joyce recorded his first career save against the New York Mets. To cap it off, he nearly

Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4, 2024

Angels reliever throws fastest pitch of MLB season

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Los Angeles Angels News / A to Z Sports / July 14, 2024

Former Tennessee Vols flamethrower Ben Joyce has turned a big corner in the major leagues

With the kind of arm talent that Ben Joyce has, it was going to just be a matter of time before the former standout for the Tennessee Vols developed into

Los Angeles Angels News / A to Z Sports / June 6, 2024

Former Tennessee Vols baseball standout Ben Joyce just returned to the major leagues with a strong performance

Ben Joyce, despite his mind-boggling talent, had his struggles his rookie season, same as any other rookie. Baseball is a humbling sport, and even the