Taylor Ward: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 14

The Angels Have Gone Backwards This Offseason

In 2025 the Angels finished last in the AL West with a record of 72-90. This was actually a 9 win improvement from the disastrous 2024 season, but a far cry from competing for a playoff spot.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / January 8

Orioles news: 2026 contract settlement information

The Orioles entered Thursday’s deadline for teams and their arbitration-eligible players to either settle on deals or exchange figures on a path towards an arbitration hearing with 11 players still to settle.

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Orioles Avoid Arbitration With Taylor Ward

The Orioles and outfielder Taylor Ward have agreed to a $12.175MM salary for the 2026 season, FanSided’s Robert Murray reports. The two sides avoided

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / January 4

Craig Albernaz predicted to win AL Manager of the Year

The Baltimore Orioles are heading into the 2026 season looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 campaign in which they finished 75-87 and last in the American League East.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / December 10

Should the Orioles Consider Shopping Tyler O’Neill?

After the surprising trade for Taylor Ward sent the team’s first round pick from 2018 in Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim, the Baltimore Orioles’ very important offseason is starting to take shape.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

Orioles president discusses payroll, offseason targets

The Orioles have made a few moves this offseason but are still looking for a big rotation upgrade and an impact bat. President of baseball operations Mike Elias spoke to the media Monday about the club’s offseason and was asked if the O’s had enough spending capacity to address both needs via free agency.

Miami Marlins News / Just Baseball / December 9

Why Edward Cabrera is the Pitcher the Marlins Should Trade

If you were to poll Marlins fans and ask them who has been one of the more frustrating players on the roster over the past couple of years, I would bet the majority would say Edward Cabrera.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Orioles claim outfielder Will Robertson, catcher Drew Romo

The Orioles have claimed outfielder Will Robertson off waivers from the Pirates, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. The O’s have also claimed catcher Drew Romo off waivers from the Rockies.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 3

Baltimore Orioles showing interest in superstar slugger

New Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz has got to be feeling good about the roster he inherited. And Albernaz conveyed as much when he said, “The talent just jumps right out at you.

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.

MLB News / Just Baseball / November 30

The 2025 MLB Winter Meetings: Everything You Need To Know

Technically, the 2025-26 MLB offseason began almost a month ago, but the action is only just getting started. Four notable free agents accepted qualifying offers, and a few more – including, Josh Naylor, Dylan Cease, and Ryan Helsley – have signed multi-year deals.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 26

Why Royals Missed Out On Taylor Ward Trade With Angels, Per Insider

The Kansas City Royals are perhaps the No. 1 team looking for corner outfielders this winter, but so far, they've missed out on those who have come off the board.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 24

Taylor Ward makes bold claim about 2026 Orioles

For the first time since being traded last week, Taylor Ward spoke to the media as a member of the Baltimore Orioles. On a Zoom call Monday, Ward said he had no idea the Orioles had interest in him, despite hearing his name in trade rumors for years.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 24

Angels Predicted to Overhaul Rotation With 2 Blockbuster Moves

The Los Angeles Angels took their first steps towards repairing their broken starting rotation on Tuesday, trading 36-homer slugger Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Grayson Rodriguez.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22

Orioles' Mike Elias speaks out on shocking Grayson Rodriguez trade

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias held a video conference with reporters on Friday to discuss the major one-for-one swap earlier this week that sent Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels in exchange for Taylor Ward.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19

Angels still hoping to add CF, 3B after trade with Orioles

The Angels crossed one item off their winter to-do list on Tuesday night, but they're not done yet.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / November 19

Angels, Orioles fill needs with this surprising trade

The Baltimore Orioles were looking to add a right-handed hitting outfielder during the offseason. The Los Angeles Angels, meanwhile, needed to add talent to a thin pitching staff. A trade between the two teams has begun the process of filling those holes on the roster.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / October 23

Taylor Ward and the Pirates Are a Match Made in Heaven

With one of the most exciting and talented rotations in baseball, the Pittsburgh Pirates had real pressure to take a significant step forward this season.

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / October 7

Three areas for Angels to focus on during offseason

Three areas for Los Angeles Angels to focus on during offseason

Another year, another losing record for the Los Angeles Angels.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / September 1

Taylor Ward Cleared Of Concussion After Scary Collision Vs. Astros

The Los Angeles Angels had one of their most complete wins of the season on Sunday against the Houston Astros. Tehy won 3-0 behind a dominant pitching performance from Jose Soriano and some late offense by Oswald Peraza, Mike Trout and Luis Rengifo.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / August 31

Angels OF Taylor Ward carted off after collision with wall

Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward was carted off the field and transported to a nearby hospital after crashing into the metal out-of-town scoreboard during Sunday's game against the host Houston Astros.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Angels call out Astros’ field conditions after Taylor Ward injury

The Los Angeles Angels let their displeasure be known after Taylor Ward suffered an injury in the outfield during Sunday’s game.

Jose Soriano's dominant scoreless outing puts Angels over Astros

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Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / August 4

Ward’s Walk-Off Homer Caps Angels’ Comeback Win Over White Sox, 8-5

Taylor Ward crushed a three-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Los Angeles Angels to a dramatic 8-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, avoiding a series sweep.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 30

Blue Jays trade deadline target: Taylor Ward

The Toronto Blue Jays need a right-handed power bat. One player who fits the bill who could be available before Thursday’s trade deadline is Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward.

Los Angeles Angels 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.