WALBERT UREÑA’S 2026 SEASON IN REVIEW
In his first full Major League season, the 22-year-old pitched to a 9-11 record and 2.97 ERA (148.1 IP – 49 ER) with 142 strikeouts. Below are some additional accomplishments this season: AMONG ROOKIES
- Led Major League rookies in ground ball rate (55.9%), ranked third in opponent batting average
ANGELS ANNOUNCE 2026 TEAM AWARD WINNERS
ANAHEIM – Today the Angels announced the winners of the 2026 Angels Most Valuable Player and Nick Adenhart Pitcher of the Year Award. OF Mike Trout was voted by his teammates as the 2026 Angels team MVP and RHP Walbert Ureña was selected as the Nick Adenhart Pitcher of the
ZACH NETO NAMED ANGELS NOMINEE FOR THE 2026 ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD
ANAHEIM – Major League Baseball announced that Zach Neto was named the Angels 2026 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, baseball’s most prestigious individual honor to recognize Major Leaguers for their commitment to the community. The Roberto Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a Major League player who best
ANGELS HOST GUARDIANS, PHILLIES, AND YANKEES IN NINE-GAME HOMESTAND
The Angels host their 12th homestand of the year from August 24 – September 2. The homestand will begin with a three-game series against the Guardians, followed by a three-game series against the Phillies and conclude with a three-game set against the Yankees. Below is a look at the notable
ANGELS RELIEVE MIKE MADDUX, DOM CHITI AND DARRYL SCOTT
ANAHEIM – The Angels announced today that the Club has relieved Pitching Coach Mike Maddux, Bullpen Coach Dom Chiti and Assistant Pitching Coach Darryl Scott of their duties. Additionally, Tim Leveque has been named Interim Pitching Coach and Michael Wuertz will serve as Interim Bullpen Coach. Today’s announcements were made
ANGELS HOST RANGERS AND ROYALS IN SEVEN-GAME HOMESTAND
The Angels host their 11th homestand of the year from August 10 – August 16. The homestand will begin with a four-game series against the Rangers and conclude with a three-game set against the Royals. Below is a look at the notable events and ceremonies taking place at Angel Stadium
ANGELS ACQUIRE RHP KYLE ROBINSON FROM PITTSBURGH
ANAHEIM – The Angels today acquired minor league RHP Kyle Robinson from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for RHP Kirby Yates. Robinson, 23, joins the Angels after seeing action with the A’s and Pirates organizations in 2026. The right hander began the year with the A’s where he appeared in
ANGELS ACQUIRE C/DH MOISÉS BALLESTEROS AND RHP MASON McGWIRE FROM CHICAGO CUBS
ANAHEIM – The Angels today acquired C/DH Moisés Ballesteros and minor league RHP Mason McGwire from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for RHP Ryan Zeferjahn. Ballesteros, 22, entered 2026 ranked as the #1 prospect in the Cubs system by MLB Pipeline, and was named the #62 overall prospect in baseball
ANGELS ACQUIRE C JACOB COZART FROM CLEVELAND
ANAHEIM – The Angels today acquired minor league C Jacob Cozart from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for OF Jo Adell. Cozart, 23, is ranked by Baseball America as the #17 prospect in Cleveland’s system and leads the Eastern League with 28 runners caught stealing this season behind the plate.
ANGELS ACQUIRE 3B NACHO ALVAREZ JR. FROM ATLANTA
ANAHEIM – The Angels today acquired minor league 3B Nacho Alvarez Jr. from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for LHP Brent Suter. Alvarez, 23, has batted .236 (34/144) with 22 runs scored, seven doubles, two home runs, 21 RBI and four stolen bases in 37 games for Triple-A Gwinnett this
ANGELS ACQUIRE SS ARJUN NIMMALA, OF EDDIE MICHELETTI JR., AND RHP ANGEL RIVERO FROM TORONTO
ANAHEIM – The Angels today acquired minor league SS Arjun Nimmala, OF Eddie Micheletti Jr., and RHP Angel Rivero from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for RHP José Soriano. Nimmala, 20, was Toronto’s first-round selection (20th overall) in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft. He currently ranks as the Blue
ANGELS ACQUIRE INF ANGEL ARREDONDO FROM TEXAS
ANAHEIM – The Angels today acquired minor league INF Angel Arredondo from the Texas Rangers in exchange for C Logan O’Hoppe and RHP Chase Silseth. Arredondo, 19, has batted .247 (74/300) with 15 doubles, three triples, eight home runs, 47 RBI and a .769 OPS in 86 games this season
ANGELS HOST ASTROS AND BREWERS IN SIX-GAME HOMESTAND DURING BEACH WEEK
The Angels host their 10th homestand of the year from July 27 – August 2. The homestand will begin with a three-game series against the Astros and conclude with a three-game set against the Brewers. Below is a look at the notable events and ceremonies taking place at Angel Stadium
ANGELS SHOWCASE MINOR LEAGUE AFFILIATE GAMES ON ABTV
ANAHEIM – The Angels and Angels Broadcast Television (ABTV) today announced expanded access to Angels minor league broadcasts for fans on ABTV, which will carry 10 Angels affiliate games during the 2026 season. Fans with a cable or satellite subscription that includes ABTV can continue to stream affiliate games through
ANGELS HOST TIGERS AND CARDINALS IN SIX-GAME HOMESTAND DURING THROWBACK WEEK
The Angels host their ninth homestand of the year from July 17 – July 22. The homestand will begin with a three-game series against the Tigers and conclude with a three-game set against the Cardinals. Below is a look at the notable events and ceremonies taking place at Angel Stadium
ANGELS MAKE 16 SELECTIONS ON SECOND DAY OF 2026 MLB FIRST-YEAR PLAYER DRAFT
ANGELS MAKE 16 SELECTIONS ON SECOND DAY OF 2026 MLB FIRST-YEAR PLAYER DRAFT ANAHEIM – The Angels made 16 selections today during the second day of the 2026 First-Year Player Draft. Overall, the Angels picks consisted of 17 college players and three high school players, with eight pitchers, two catchers,
ANGELS MAKE FOUR SELECTIONS ON FIRST DAY OF 2026 MLB FIRST-YEAR PLAYER DRAFT
ANAHEIM – The Angels made four selections today during the first day of the 2026 First-Year Player Draft. Today’s picks consisted of one high school player and three college players. In the first round, the Angels selected OF Jared Grindlinger with the 12th overall selection. Grindlinger batted .376 (41/109) with
ANGELS SELECT OF JARED GRINDLINGER WITH FIRST PICK (12TH OVERALL) IN 2026 MLB FIRST-YEAR PLAYER DRAFT
ANAHEIM – The Angels selected OF Jared Grindlinger from Huntington Beach HS (Huntington Beach, CA) as their first pick (1st round, 12th overall) in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft. The announcement was made by Angels Director, Amateur Scouting Tim McIlvaine. Grindlinger, 17, batted .376 (41/109) with 26 runs, 10 doubles,
MIKE TROUT SELECTED TO START 2026 ALL-STAR GAME
ANAHEIM – Mike Trout has been selected via fan voting to start in the outfield for the American League in the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, to be played Tuesday, July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, which is approximately 45 miles from Trout’s hometown of Millville, NJ.
ANGELS TO CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY DURING THREE-GAME HOMESTAND
The Angels host their eighth homestand of the year from July 3 – July 5. The Angels will play the Red Sox in a three-game series over Fourth of July Weekend. Below is a look at the notable events and ceremonies taking place at Angel Stadium during the next homestand.
ANGELS BASEBALL FOUNDATION AWARDS 25 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Since its inception in 2016, over $5.8 million has been invested in the education of young scholars in Southern California ANAHEIM – The Angels Baseball Foundation (ABF) announced today that it has awarded 25 high school seniors from the Orange County and Los Angeles area with four-year scholarships through its
ANGELS MAKE LEADERSHIP CHANGE IN BASEBALL OPERATIONS
Club hires John Mozeliak as Baseball Operations Consultant, serving as Interim General Manager after dismissing Perry Minasian ANAHEIM – The Angels announced today that the Club appointed John Mozeliak as Baseball Operations Consultant, serving as Interim General Manager after relieving Perry Minasian of his General Manager duties. In this new
ANGELS HOST ORIOLES AND ATHLETICS IN SIX-GAME HOMESTAND
The Angels host their seventh homestand of the year from June 22 – June 28. The homestand will begin with a three-game series against the Orioles and conclude with a three-game set against the Athletics. Below is a look at the notable events and ceremonies taking place at Angel Stadium
ANGELS HOST ASTROS AND RAYS IN SIX-GAME HOMESTAND
The Angels host their sixth homestand of the year from June 8 – June 14. The homestand will begin with a three- game series against the Astros and conclude with a three-game set against the Rays. Below is a look at the notable events and ceremonies taking place at Angel
ANGELS HOST ROCKIES IN THREE-GAME HOMESTAND
The Angels host their fifth homestand of the year from June 1 – June 3. The Angels will play the Rockies in a three-game series. Below is a look at the notable events and ceremonies taking place at Angel Stadium during the next homestand. LOU GEHRIG DAY
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