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Ward heats up with crucial grand slam ahead of Trade Deadline

July 28, 2024

ANAHEIM -- With the Angels out of contention and sellers ahead of Tuesday’s 3 p.m. PT Trade Deadline, outfielder Taylor Ward has heard his name bandied about in potential trade rumors. But Ward has done his best to block out the outside noise and has been displaying signs of snapping

Angels acquire a pair of top pitching prospects for Estévez

July 28, 2024

ANAHEIM -- The Angels made their first move as sellers ahead of Tuesday’s 3 p.m. PT Trade Deadline, acquiring pitching prospects Samuel Aldegheri and George Klassen from the Phillies for closer Carlos Estévez on Saturday before falling 3-1 to the Athletics at Angel Stadium. It’s considered quite a haul for

Injuries & Moves:  Estévez traded; Marte recalled

July 27, 2024

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Trout trending in the right direction after minor setback

July 27, 2024

ANAHEIM -- After feeling discomfort in his left knee during the first game of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, Angels superstar Mike Trout decided to shut it down after two innings. After still not feeling right and experiencing a popping sensation while trying to loosen his

Analyzing possible moves prior Trade Deadline

July 26, 2024

This story was excerpted from Rhett Bollinger's Angels Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Angels' struggles vs. A's continue as Rosenberg has tough outing

July 26, 2024

ANAHEIM -- While the Angels have been beating up on the contending Mariners over the past two weeks, winning six of seven against them, the last-place A’s have been giving the Angels fits recently and it continued in Thursday’s series opener. The Angels jumped out to an early lead with

Canning leads Angels in sweep-securing win in Seattle

July 24, 2024

SEATTLE -- It was all about redemption for the Angels in the series finale against the Mariners on Wednesday. Right-hander Griffin Canning bounced back from a rough outing that saw him leave with elbow irritation to throw five strong innings, lefty José Quijada threw a scoreless frame in his first

Soriano uses sinker to impress and prove worth

July 24, 2024

SEATTLE -- Right-hander José Soriano keeps proving it was the right call to convert him back to a starting pitcher this season after a breakout rookie year in relief in 2023. Last time out, on July 13, Soriano hung in there for six strong innings in a pitchers’ duel against

MLB Network available as standalone stream for fans

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July 24, 2024

MLB Network has offered baseball lovers everything they could desire since it launched in 2009. And now, it has never been easier to enjoy the Emmy Award-winning network, because beginning today, MLB Network is available directly to consumers in the United States. Fans can now stream select live out-of-market games,

Trout exits first rehab game with left knee soreness

July 24, 2024

SEATTLE -- Angels superstar Mike Trout sustained a setback in the first game of his rehab assignment, as he left Tuesday’s game with Triple-A Salt Lake after two innings because of left knee soreness. The Angels announced on Wednesday that Trout is headed back to Southern California to get re-evaluated.

Back to basics: Adell plays key role in Angels' victory

July 23, 2024

SEATTLE -- Right fielder Jo Adell has not only been heating up at the plate recently, but he's been delivering in clutch situations as well. He came through again on Monday, ripping a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning that brought home another run on an error for a

Growing pains 'something to build on' for Kochanowicz

July 20, 2024

OAKLAND -- After struggling in his Major League debut against the Mariners on July 11, Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz was given another shot against the A’s on Saturday. But Kochanowicz had another rough outing in his first career road start, allowing seven runs on seven hits and three walks over

Pillar brings Washington 'joy' with key hit, game ball

Halos beat A's for 5,000th franchise win in last game at Coliseum, a special place for manager
July 21, 2024

OAKLAND -- The Angels had their share of good moments at the Coliseum, including clinching American League West titles there in 2004 and ‘05, but it was ultimately a tough place for them to play over the years -- especially in recent seasons. Playing their final scheduled regular-season game at

Angels agree with top Draft pick Moore

July 19, 2024

OAKLAND -- The Angels agreed to terms with infielder Christian Moore on a signing bonus worth $4,997,500 on Friday, just five days after the club selected him with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Moore, the No. 13-ranked Draft prospect by MLB Pipeline, is coming off

Each team's prospect to watch in second half of season

July 20, 2024

With the 2024 MLB Draft in the rear-view mirror, it’s a convenient time to look at the scope of prospects across MLB’s organizations. Who should we be looking out for in the months to come? Here’s a look at one prospect to watch for each club during the rest of

Canning's tough night capped by elbow issue

July 20, 2024

OAKLAND -- A rough day became even worse for Angels right-hander Griffin Canning on Friday. Canning scuffled through 3 1/3 innings before leaving with right elbow irritation in a 13-3 loss to the A’s at the Coliseum. He was hit hard, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks,

Angels look to keep building in the second half

July 19, 2024

This story was excerpted from Rhett Bollinger’s Angels Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. ANAHEIM – The Angels head into the second half with some momentum after taking three out of four against the first-place Mariners last weekend,

One second-half goal for every club

July 18, 2024

With the All-Star break over and the second half of the 2024 season beginning Friday, overlying goals have come into focus for all 30 MLB teams. Some clubs will make major moves at the July 30 Trade Deadline, going all in and dreaming of a World Series title. Others are

AL tops NL as MLB's best put on a show during 94th All-Star Game

July 17, 2024

ARLINGTON -- The blend was beautiful. Power pitching that overwhelmed the opposition, and power hitting that answered back. Established superstars shining on summer’s biggest stage, and emerging superstars making their presence known in front of an ample audience.

Late rounds again offer Angels chances for high-end talent

July 16, 2024

ANAHEIM -- The Angels have had a clear strategy in recent Drafts of taking a premium prospect on Day 3 to sign to a large bonus with their savings from signing other players taken in earlier rounds to underslot deals. In 2021, it was prep lefty Mason Albright selected in

A team-by-team look at how each All-Star fared

July 17, 2024

The 94th MLB All-Star Game featured triple-digit heat from various pitchers, some dazzling defensive plays across the diamond and plenty of big-time power. The Midsummer Classic, held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, ended in a 5-3 final score as the American League avenged its 2023 loss and won