Los Angeles Angels: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jeimer Candelario News / Viral Sports News / October 8

Los Angeles Angels Lose Long-Time MLB Veteran to Free Agency

Jeimer Candelario has elected free agency, ending a one-year stay in the Los Angeles Angels organization that never developed into a regular big-league role.

Stan Kroenke News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 8

LA Angels Offseason: Why Stan Kroenke’s Front Office Decision Will Define the Franchise's Future

When a team's season ends the natural path for fans and media outlets is to look for on field improvements. Over the last week we have looked at outfielders the Angels should target in free agency and even gone so far as to predict the Opening Day rotation.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 8

Predicting the Angels Starting Rotation for 2027

Over the course of the second half of the season the Angels rotation was among the best in baseball. A dynamic overhaul of the pitching program included both firing three coaches and incorporating new data and analytics.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 7

How the Angels Can Fix Their Third Base Hole Before the Jake Munroe Era Begins

Third base has been an issue for the Angels since Chone Figgings succeeded Troy Glaus. The power of Glaus and later the base running mayhem of Figgins were valuable in vastly different ways and neither has been fully replaced.

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / October 7

Los Angeles Angels Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 6

How the Yankees’ Postseason Defensive Meltdown Proves the Angels Must Fix Their Biggest Flaw

Defense is easily the most overlooked part of baseball. That is, until it isn't. Last night the Yankees defense played horribly and led directly to a loss in a critical playoff game.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 6

Three Internal Candidates to Solve One of the Angels Biggest Needs

For years, the Los Angeles Angels have tried (and largely failed) to patch their volatile bullpen unpredictable veteran free agents, generally shopping in the bargain bin.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 5

Angels Rebuild Crossroads: Is Zach Neto or Arjun Nimmala the Shortstop of the Future?

Following a grueling 100 loss campaign in 2026, the Los Angeles Angels are entering an offseason defined by franchise altering decisions. While new owner Stan Kroenke and interim General Manager John Mozeliak look to overhaul the roster, the biggest question mark sits directly at premium position on the infield dirt.

Los Angeles Angels News / EssentiallySports / October 5

Angels Mourn as Key Scouting Member Passes Away at the Age of 73

Baseball was in Bob Fontaine Jr.’s blood long before he began scouting the players who would become stars. His father, Robert Fontaine, was a pitcher for the Montreal Royals and a minor league teammate of Jackie Robinson, and Fontaine Jr.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Stadium Rant / October 4

MLB’s Most Underrated Starting Pitcher Is Incredible

There’s a future MLB ace blooming on the West Coast, and most baseball fans are unfamiliar with his name. Walbert Ureña is a 22-year-old right-handed starter for the Los Angeles Angels, and he is a star in the making.

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / September 28

Three questions surrounding the Angels in the offseason

There may be light at the end of the tunnel for the Los Angeles Angels.

Mariners win, hand Angels 100th loss for first time

Three questions surrounding the Rockies in the offseason

Report: Blue Jays expected to pursue Seiya Suzuki this offseason

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer to ponder decision on 2027 in offseason

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

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The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

Nolan Schanuel News / The Lead / September 28

What Nolan Schanuel’s Injury Means for the Angels

Nolan Schanuel was officially shut down on Sep. 18 by the Los Angeles Angels after aggravating a strain in his right intercostal area. Schanuel has been out since Aug.

Los Angeles Angels News / Athlon Sports / September 28

Kurt Suzuki says the Los Angeles Angels will learn from reaching 100 losses for the first time in franchise history, completing a milestone that now means every MLB team has lost 100 games in a season

Kurt Suzuki knows the Los Angeles Angels have plenty to learn after reaching a milestone the franchise had avoided for 65 years. The Angels finished the 2026 season with a 7-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, dropping them to 62-100 and giving the franchise its first 100-loss season.

Los Angeles Angels News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Mike Trout’s Most Active Season in 10 Years Ends With Angels’ Historic MLB First

For the first time in 66 years, the Angels reached 100 losses—despite Mike Trout’s best season in a decade. The Angels were standing at the precipice with 99 losses before the season finale against the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27

Angels hope to retain unique distinction in finale vs. Mariners

Only one active franchise in Major League Baseball has never had a 100-loss season. That distinction will be on the line for the Los Angeles Angels (62-99) when they wrap up the season Sunday afternoon against the host Seattle Mariners (75-86).

Reid Detmers News / Yardbarker / September 26

Reid Detmers' breakout campaign has been a bright spot amid Angels' lackluster season

Reid Detmers ended his breakout campaign on a high note.

Reid Detmers has stellar outing as Angels defeat Mariners

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / September 26

5 Things the Angels Learned From Their 2026 Season

2026 has been another difficult season for the Los Angeles Angels, but it has been a super important year of growth and change of direction for the organization.

Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / September 26

Reid Detmers has stellar outing as Angels defeat Mariners

Reid Detmers pitched six scoreless innings of two-hit ball as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the host Seattle Mariners 7-5 Friday night. Christian Moore and Zach Neto homered and Wade Meckler had four hits, including a double and triple, for the Angels (62-98).

Albert Pujols News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Report: Albert Pujols made a big demand of the Angels

Albert Pujols was apparently trying to secure another bag from the Los Angeles Angels. The legendary former MLB slugger Pujols was in talks last offseason about potentially becoming the new manager of the Angels.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 18

Mets' Juan Soto's latest HR places him among MLB legends

While the 2026 season may be one New York Mets fans plan to forget, Juan Soto has reason to remember it as a special one for his career.

Cade Cavalli reaches 200 strikeouts as Nationals rout Cardinals

Nationals to sign Cavalli to four-year contract extension

Sonny Gray reportedly could pull a shocker this offseason

Dodgers make big Edwin Diaz decision

Roman Anthony sparks offense as Red Sox stop Rays' streak

Jose Ramirez reaches 1,000 career RBI as Guardians top Athletics

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / September 16

Ryan Johnson, Josh Lowe Lead Angels Past Mariners 2-1

Ryan Johnson delivered six strong innings, and Josh Lowe broke a tie with a sixth-inning home run as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Tuesday night.