Dana stands out at Spring Breakout, as do pair of teens
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The future was on display Saturday night, as MLB’s Spring Breakout showcase arrived at Tempe Diablo Stadium with a matchup between top prospects from the Angels’ and Dodgers’ organizations. The Angels dropped this unique version of the Freeway Series, 8-1, but there were plenty of positives players
LIVE: Dodgers-Angels Spring Breakout
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The rivalry between the Angels and Dodgers was taken up a notch this offseason when superstar Shohei Ohtani made the switch from red to blue and signed a 10-year deal worth $700 million to leave Anaheim for Los Angeles. But now there’s another wrinkle to the rivalry,
A primer on what to expect from the Angels Spring Breakout action
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Here's the Angels' Spring Breakout roster
Prospects Nelson Rada and Caden Dana both offered glimpses of their potential this spring in their first taste of Major League Spring Training. Their talent will be on full display when the Angels host the Dodgers in the Spring Breakout game featuring top prospects from both clubs on March 16.
Top prospect Schanuel making big strides with power, glove
TEMPE, Ariz. -- In his new role as the club’s No. 2 hitter, the Angels want rookie first baseman Nolan Schanuel to continue to display his impressive contact skills and patience at the plate. But they're also encouraging him to pick out his spots to show off his power. Ranked
3 takeaways from Angels Spring Training so far
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Angels put Joyce through 'chaos' to maintain composure
PEORIA, Ariz. -- After hard-throwing relief prospect Ben Joyce struggled in his Cactus League debut on Feb. 26, allowing a grand slam after walking three batters, Angels pitching coaches Barry Enright and Steve Karsay came up with a plan to help him drown out any outside noise. They created what
Here are the Angels' 2024 Top 30 prospects
The biggest challenge in ranking the top 30 prospects in the Angels system is getting them in the right place before they graduate. Zach Neto, the 2022 first-round pick, played 37 Minor League games after signing and then 11 in 2023 before making his big league debut on April 15.
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'I just cleared my mind': Prospect Dana's chill approach pays off in first start
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Given that it was his first-ever Cactus League start, it’s understandable if top pitching prospect Caden Dana was dealing with some nerves in the Angels' 3-1 win over the White Sox at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The 20-year-old opened his outing with a four-pitch walk
Youthful Rada soaking in 1st big league camp
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. TEMPE, Ariz. -- Despite being four years younger than his average competition at Single-A and never facing a pitcher younger than him all season,
Schanuel hoping offseason prep will pay off in ’24
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Dana pumped for first taste of SoCal rivalry in Spring Breakout
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Despite being only 20 years old and in his first Major League camp, it’s hard for top Angels pitching prospect Caden Dana not to stand out. Standing 6-foot-4 and sporting flowing blonde hair reminiscent of Noah Syndergaard, the burly right-hander is already an intimidating presence. He’s also
Plan a trip to see Minor League Baseball's newest ballparks
Several Minor League ballparks are currently under construction, and even more are in the planning stages. Nonetheless, 2024 will mark the third straight season in which no new facilities open their doors. But lest we forget: A mere three years ago, a whopping six Minor League ballparks debuted for the
Angels land No. 37 international prospect
The Angels added a talented prospect to their system, signing shortstop Joswa Lugo, MLB.com’s No. 37 international prospect, as the 2024 international signing period opened on Monday. Overall, the club inked 15 international free agents, including seven prospects from the Dominican Republic, six from Venezuela and two from Panama. The
Halos rookie thinking baseball when head hits pillow
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Former No. 1 and No. 2 prospects capture MVP rare air
Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. made history on Thursday when they were announced as the unanimous American League and National League MVPs, respectively. It marked the first time two players who were ranked No. 1 and No. 2 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 list
Friday's top prospect performers
Here's a look at Friday's top performers from Arizona Fall League and Winter League action.
Saturday's top prospect performers
Here's a look at Saturday's top performerrs from Arizona Fall League and Winter League action.
Saturday's top prospect Fall League performers
Here's a look at Saturday's top performers from the Arizona Fall League, including four Top 100 prospects.
Daniel becomes first AFL pitcher to complete 6 innings in a start
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Most Arizona Fall Leaguers dream of making the Majors. Davis Daniel has already seen the spotlight of The Show, and on Saturday, he sure pitched like it. The Angels right-hander struck out 10 and allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks over six frames
Resilient DiChiara headlines Angels in Fall League
Brain surgery. Tommy John surgery. Ankle surgery. A right labrum issue. Sonny DiChiara's path to playing professional baseball and his subsequent journey to stay on the field once getting there has been far from linear. After spending extensive time this year at the club’s complex in Tempe, Ariz., rehabbing, DiChiara
Who are next Angels prospects to shine?
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