Mozeliak happy to assist Angels' new ownership in GM search, offseason
With the annual General Managers Meetings taking place in Las Vegas this week, Angels interim general manager John Mozeliak said the franchise's new ownership group is starting the process of reaching out to potential candidates regarding their GM position. Mozeliak, speaking to reporters on Tuesday at the Aria Resort and
Bob Boone, Angels franchise leader in games caught, dies at 78
Bob Boone, a member of the famed Boone baseball family and known as one of the best defensive catchers of his generation with seven Gold Gloves and four All-Star Game selections during his storied 19-year career, died on Monday. He was 78. Boone, the son of former Major Leaguer Ray
Where does Angels' roster stand entering offseason?
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'27 Rookie of the Year candidates -- one from each team
Sometimes rookies can be seen a mile away and it's clear they will make a big splash once they hit the big leagues full time. Others can sneak up on you, flying under the radar until they're given the opportunity to show what they can do. A year ago, we
Trout seeks 10th Silver Slugger Award, Neto his first
The Silver Slugger Award is presented to the best hitter at each position in each league annually, and it is voted on by MLB managers and coaches (who are not allowed to vote for players on their own teams). The coveted honor was established in 1980, with new categories for
Here's how every prospect fared in the AFL Fall Stars Game
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The 20th annual Fall Stars Game is in the books and it was a tightly contested showdown indicative of the considerable talent on both the American League and National League rosters. It was an eighth-inning breakout from the NL squad that firmly swung the pendulum its way
Latest Angels injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates.
Here are the top performers from Week 5 of AFL action
Just in time for Fall Star Weekend, several players made their mark in Arizona Fall League action this week. Leaders across the stat sheets are cementing their productive falls and earning real attention around the sport. Welbyn Francisco (CLE No. 19) is a frequent customer in this discussion after another
Consistency will be key as Neto carries strong 2nd half of '26 into '27
While the Angels have plenty of areas where they need to improve in 2027 on the heels of losing 100 games for the first time in franchise history, shortstop isn’t one of them, with the consistency of Zach Neto. Neto, 25, has led the Angels in Wins Above Replacement in
Breaking down the Fall Stars Game participants by organization
The Arizona Fall League created a Fall Stars Game in 2006 to highlight the most talented players in a circuit full of top prospects. The first 19 contests spotlighted several future big league notables such as Ronald Acuña Jr., Pete Alonso, Mookie Betts, Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, Francisco Lindor, Andrew
Important Angels dates for offseason awards, Hot Stove and more
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Watch Angels prospects in Arizona Fall League action
The calendar may have flipped to November, but you can still watch live baseball featuring many of baseball's top up-and-coming players. The 34th annual Arizona Fall League season enters its home stretch as it gears for playoffs, and you can watch top prospects from all 30 MLB organizations throughout November
Here are the rosters for Sunday's AFL Fall Stars Game
In last year’s Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game, Kevin McGonigle led off for the American League, Hagen Smith struck out a pair in a scoreless inning of relief and Sam Antonacci picked up two RBIs, including the game-winner on a walk-off sacrifice fly in the ninth inning of the
Angels' Nimmala ends lull at the plate with five-hit night in the Fall League
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- You can’t keep Arjun Nimmala down for long, especially in an Angels uniform. MLB Pipeline's No. 34 overall prospect went 5-for-7 with a homer, a double, three runs scored, two RBIs and a stolen base on Thursday in Mesa's 21-5 rout of Salt River at Salt River
With Suzuki out and Mozeliak done after December, what's next for Angels?
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Here's how Angels prospects are performing in Arizona Fall League
With the Arizona Fall League in full swing, it’s time to check in on how Angels prospects have been faring with the Mesa Solar Sox this year. Shortstop Arjun Nimmala is the headliner, and he’s been on an incredible run since being acquired from the Blue Jays in exchange for
Angels decline Suzuki's option, will seek new manager, permanent GM
ANAHEIM -- Kurt Suzuki will not be returning as Angels manager in 2027 but was offered a position to remain in the organization as a special assistant, the club announced on Wednesday. Additionally, interim general manager John Mozeliak will not be the club’s full-time GM in 2027. He said the
With Trout moving to left field, who could replace star in center?
ANAHEIM -- While it’s still unclear what changes are coming for the Angels heading into next season, including who will be the club’s general manager and manager, it is known that the club will have a new center fielder in 2027. Superstar Mike Trout returned to that position last season,
Each team's top performer from the 2026 Draft
You can only make one first impression. Organizations handle recent Draft picks in all sorts of ways. Sometimes, they’ll hold them back for lighter work at the Spring Training complex, work that continues into fall instructs or bridge-league play. Sometimes, they’ll push them out to an affiliate to get their
Angels 6-foot-11 prospect Olejnik looking to reach new heights in Arizona Fall League
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Peyton Olejnik knows what you’re thinking. How in the world did a 6-foot-11 kid -- 7 feet in cleats! -- from basketball-mad Indiana become a full-time baseball player, forgoing the hardwood for the pitching rubber? The rest of the Olejnik clan is vertically inclined, but Peyton’s growth
Angels begin new era with prospects on the radar and youngsters on the cusp
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Here are MLB's 7 best 17-year-old prospects
MLB Pipeline's latest Top 100 Prospects list is full of youth. That’s always the case when it comes to Minor League players, but that’s especially true currently. Of the top 25 players ranked, 17 are not legally allowed to drink yet in the United States (under 21) and eight are
Top prospect Nimmala named AFL Hitter of the Week
The Arizona Fall League is entering its third full week and players have found their groove. Last week, several pitchers twirled not only scoreless but hitless outings, batters while combined for 18 homers -- including two grand slams -- and dozens of multihit performances. Numerous prospects shined under the Arizona