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In a typical February, Angels outfielder Wade Meckler and his wife, Grace Fetherstonhaugh, will both be in Arizona. Grace, a runner, will go to Flagstaff for altitude training with her fellow Canadian Olympic hopefuls.

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / September 24

Mike Trout, Wade Meckler Lift Angels Past Twins 5-4 in 10 Innings

Mike Trout delivered a game-tying RBI single in the 10th inning before Wade Meckler followed with the winning hit as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18

Angels blow lead in ninth, score twice in 10th to edge Twins

Wade Meckler singled to drive in Zach Neto with the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Angels rallied to defeat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series in Anaheim, Calif.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / September 7

Wade Meckler Is Perry Minasian’s Ultimate Waiver-Wire Parting Gift

At the time, then Angels GM Perry Minasian though he was helping himself when he claimed outfielder Wade Meckler off waivers. San Francisco had made the Orange County native available and the Angels needed some depth on the grass.

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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 / August 22

Angels Place Nolan Schanuel, Wade Meckler On IL

The Angels announced multiple moves ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Rangers. First baseman Nolan Schanuel is heading to the 10-day IL with a right intercostal strain.

Los Angeles Angels News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Angels 26YO Pro Falls on the Ground as Ball Hits Straight on the Face Forcing Him to Leave the Game

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.

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

Angels 2026: Why Trout, Meckler, and Guzman Demand Your Attention

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.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 12

Is Wade Meckler the Angels’ Long-Term Answer at Leadoff?

As a child, Wade Meckler's room was adorned in Angels memorabilia. Playing high school baseball at nearby Esperanza High, Meckler would visit the Big A and dream of playing for the Angels one day.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / August 9

Wade Meckler, Angels aim to leave Miami with series win

Wade Meckler, a left-handed-hitting corner outfielder, is living his dream. Meckler, an Anaheim native who grew up a Los Angeles Angels fan, was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the eighth round in 2022.

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / August 3

Ureña Shines and Wade Meckler’s Early Homer Carries Angels Past Brewers 3-0

Walbert Ureña delivered another standout performance on the mound, and Wade Meckler supplied the key offensive blow as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Sunday afternoon.

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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 / Just Baseball / July 6

Why Did Angels’ Wade Meckler Get So Many All-Star Votes?

Before the 2026 season began, who would have thought that Wade Meckler would be getting consistent playing time while accumulating plenty of All-Star votes?

Los Angeles Angels News / The Lead / June 24

Wade Meckler and Jose Siri Are Bringing Life Back to the Angels

The Angels are 32-47 as of June 21. Even though they are still 15 games under .500, there are some bright spots to note. Those bright spots? Wade Meckler and Jose Siri.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 19

Wade Meckler Interview Part Two: His Approach to Hitting and How He Inspires Kids

Wade Meckler is living the baseball dream of playing for his favorite team. The Anaheim native and Esperanza High School graduate grew up an Angels fan and is now their starting left fielder.

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

From Local Kid to Angels Outfielder: The Wade Meckler Interview

Being awestruck at the sight of a Major League Baseball field and dreaming about one day playing for the hometown team is a nearly universal part of every baseball fan's life.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Angels Set to Call-Up Top Prospect

The Los Angeles Angels have gotten great production from recent call-ups Wade Meckler (.340 AVG, .945 OPS) and Donovan Walton (.250 AVG) thus far. Now, it appears another promotion could provide a spark for the Angels' lineup.

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / June 7

Angels Avoid Sweep As Meckler And Madrigal Lead Offensive Outburst Against Rockies

The Los Angeles Angels broke out offensively Wednesday night, collecting 16 hits in an 11-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Angel Stadium to avoid a three-game sweep.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 2

Angels May Have Found a Much-Needed Spark in Wade Meckler

Josh Lowe got off to a slow start this season and was ultimately optioned back to Salt Lake City on May 22. In a corresponding move, Wade Meckler was called up to replace him in left field.

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / June 7

Meckler’s First Career Grand Slam Powers Angels To 14-3 Rout Of Rays

Wade Meckler delivered a breakthrough performance Saturday night, hitting the first grand slam of his major league career as the Los Angeles Angels rolled to a 14-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / May 30

Wade Meckler's slam helps Angels throttle Rays

Rookie Wade Meckler slugged his first career grand slam in the first inning, and the Los Angeles Angels evened their series with Tampa Bay by pummeling the Rays 14-3 on Saturday afternoon in St.

Los Angeles Angels News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / May 24

Oregon State Alum Wade Meckler Returns to Majors

2026 has marked a career redemption for Oregon State alum Wade Meckler. A month after breaking through to the Giants big league roster in August 2023, Meckler was optioned back to San Francisco's AAA affiliate in Sacramento.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Angels Select Wade Meckler, Donovan Walton

The Angels announced that they have selected the contracts of outfielder Wade Meckler and infielder Donovan Walton. They will take the places of outfielder Josh Lowe and infielder Yoán Moncada.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 2

Angels Outright Wade Meckler

The Angels announced Monday that outfielder Wade Meckler, who’d been designated for assignment last week, went unclaimed on outright waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Salt Lake.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7

Angels Claim Wade Meckler

The Angels announced that they have claimed outfielder Wade Meckler off waivers from the Giants. He had been designated for assignment by San Francisco last month.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 17

Before the Bay: Giants' No. 29 Prospect Wade Meckler

Wade Meckler has flown under the radar before. His rise from undersized, unrecruited walk-on at Oregon State to mid-round pick in 2022 and unexpected Major League rookie in 2023 carried a certain symmetry.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 27, 2025

Surprising San Francisco Giants Outfielder Named Top Breakout Candidate

The San Francisco Giants seem to be in a "win-now" mindset, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for a young player to break out. R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports recently went through each MLB team's roster to search for a player that could break out this season.