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6 players competing for final 3 spots in Angels' infield mix this spring

February 17, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- With the signing of veteran Adam Frazier to a Minor League contract that became official on Tuesday, the Angels added some competition to their infield mix this spring. The Angels have three locks in their infield with Zach Neto at shortstop, Nolan Schanuel at first base and

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February 10, 2026

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Here's a fun fact for one Minor League team in every farm system

@BensBiz and @JoshJacksonMiLB
February 17, 2026

Farm systems are huge. In addition to Rookie-level leagues at complexes in the Dominican Republic and the grounds where big league Spring Training camps are held, there are four under-the-lights, ticket-selling affiliates for every single Major League Baseball organization, amounting to 120 Minor League Baseball teams. Many of these teams

Fully healthy, Trout wants to play CF again in 2026

February 16, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Mike Trout in right field experiment appears over. Trout, a three-time American League MVP and 11-time All-Star, told general manager Perry Minasian and manager Kurt Suzuki that he prefers to return to center field this season after moving to right last year. Trout, 34, said he’s

Angels add veteran bat Frazier on Minor League deal

February 16, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels are set to add veteran infield depth and a much-needed bat from the left side, as they agreed to a Minor League deal with Adam Frazier on Monday. Frazier arrived at Angels camp on Monday, but he still has to pass his physical before it

Players with the most to prove for each team this spring

February 17, 2026

Full-squad workouts in Spring Training have begun, and there will be several players looking to prove themselves after injuries, underperformance or other factors put them in a more precarious position than they'd like to be entering the 2026 season.

Latest Angels injuries & transactions

February 17, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Angels injury news and transactions.

Ex-teammates heap praise on Suzuki as he joins managers' fraternity

February 15, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- As Kurt Suzuki begins his stint as Angels manager this spring, he’ll see some familiar faces in his opponents’ dugouts during Cactus League play. Suzuki was teammates with Athletics manager Mark Kotsay (2007 A’s), Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt (‘13 A’s) and Padres manager Craig Stammen (‘12-13 Nationals).

Fully healthy, Rodriguez set to make pitch for Halos' rotation

February 14, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz -- Grayson Rodriguez couldn’t help but crack a wide smile when asked if he feels any different throwing after having bone spurs removed from his right elbow last August.

Angels add more depth, re-sign utilityman Taylor

February 13, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels are bringing back veteran utilityman Chris Taylor after his stint with the club last year, as he signed a Minor League deal and reported to camp on Friday. Taylor, 35, joined the club as a free agent last year after he was released by the

'He can be a perennial All-Star:' O'Hoppe primed for breakout year

February 12, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Coming off a frustrating year that saw him both struggle at the plate and behind it, Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe spent the offseason reflecting on what he needs to improve while actively making changes to his routine and mentality. He was also thrilled when he heard that

The next generation of players following in footsteps of Kikuchi, Ohtani

@AyakoOikawa
February 13, 2026

Yusei Kikuchi and Shohei Ohtani — two stars who rose from Iwate Prefecture to the world stage — have been named to Japan’s roster for this spring’s World Baseball Classic. Both graduates of Hanamaki Higashi High School, what impact have the two had on their hometown of Iwate and their

Angels brass stamps belief in young core

February 11, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz -- While the Angels acquired several players via free agency and trade this offseason, they never made a huge splash financially to improve the ballclub. But general manager Perry Minasian, speaking on Wednesday with pitchers and catchers holding their first official workouts of the spring, said he believes

New manager Suzuki wants intense competition for Angels' roster battles

February 10, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- As Kurt Suzuki begins his first season as the Angels' manager, he said his main message this spring will be an emphasis on players competing and earning their roles after a 72-win season in 2025. Suzuki, speaking to the media on Tuesday ahead of the club’s first

Predicting each club's No. 1 prospect in 2028

@SamDykstraMiLB
February 11, 2026

The point of prospecting is to gaze into our collective crystal ball and predict who will be the best and most productive Major Leaguers years down the line. But every winter, we also take another tack: We gaze into that same crystal ball and predict who will be the best

Taking an early crack at the Halos' 2026 Opening Day roster

February 9, 2026

The Angels made several additions to their roster this offseason, but they never made a big splash, instead acquiring right-hander Grayson Rodriguez and outfielder Josh Lowe in trades and signing a slew of veterans to one-year deals. They signed right-hander Alek Manoah to a one-year pact to compete for a

13 must-watch pitchers in Spring Training

February 9, 2026

The nastiest pitchers in the world are about to be back on the mound. With pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training this week, let's highlight some of the arms who are worth keeping an eye out for. These could be the top pitching prospects in the Majors, stars with

Kikuchi to pitch for Team Japan in World Baseball Classic

February 5, 2026

Twenty years ago, the first World Baseball Classic in history began, forever reshaping the global game. Plenty of superstars and future Hall of Famers took the field that year, with Ken Griffey Jr., Ichiro Suzuki, Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltrán (the latter two being elected to the Hall of Fame

Each team's top storyline entering Spring Training

February 9, 2026

After a long and busy offseason, in a matter of days, all 30 clubs will have their full Spring Training squads on hand and the official push to Opening Day will begin. With all that in mind, it's a good time to take stock of where everyone stands. To warm

Every MLB team's participants in 2026 World Baseball Classic

February 16, 2026

Below is a list of the players in every Major League organization who have been included on the rosters for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Pitchers denoted with ^ are part of the Designated Pitcher Pool (DPP), a reserve of up to six pitchers per federation that can be called

Here are the Top 100 prospects heading to big league camp

@benweinrib and @RobTnova24
February 9, 2026

With pitchers and catchers set to report to Spring Training in the coming days and full-squad workouts beginning shortly thereafter, the beginning of the baseball season continues to get that much closer. Spring Training provides the opportunity for players to potentially earn spots on the Opening Day roster. Additionally top

A full breakdown of the top prospects at the World Baseball Classic

@RobTnova24
February 5, 2026

The full rosters for the 2026 World Baseball Classic were revealed Thursday on MLB Network, so let's take a deeper dive into the top young talent who will be representing their roots on the world stage in a few weeks. There will be 30 prospects from organizational Top 30 Prospects

One intriguing prospect from each team who can make a run at an Opening Day spot

@SamDykstraMiLB
February 6, 2026

Frosty weather may be gripping much of the nation, but Spring Training is right around the corner. Players start officially reporting to camps next week and the exhibition schedule kicks off with seven games on Feb. 20. To further whet your appetite, we're going to highlight an interesting prospect from