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New manager Suzuki wants intense competition for Angels' roster battles

12:19 PM PST

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

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

Angels add veteran lefty Suter on 1-year deal 

February 6, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The Angels added another experienced arm to their bullpen, as they signed veteran lefty Brent Suter to a Major League deal, the club announced on Friday. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, right-hander Kaleb Ort was designated for assignment.

Here's your guide to Angels Spring Training

February 5, 2026

ANAHEIM -- It’s just about time for the Angels to start Spring Training under new manager Kurt Suzuki and his coaching staff. Coming off a 72-win season, the Halos never made a big splash this offseason but they did make some intriguing moves, acquiring players with upside and past success

Top prospects Bremner, Klassen headline Halos' non-roster invitees

February 4, 2026

ANAHEIM -- With exactly a week before Angels pitchers and catchers hold their first Spring Training workouts, the club announced its list of non-roster invitees to camp on Wednesday, highlighted by top prospect Tyler Bremner (No. 81 overall, per MLB Pipeline). Bremner, the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s

Parsing the revamped Halos ahead of Spring Training

February 3, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Spring Training is right around the corner, with Angels pitchers and catchers set for their first workouts on Feb. 11 in Tempe, Ariz. The Angels head into spring with a new manager in Kurt Suzuki and a coaching staff that now notably includes bench coach John Gibbons, pitching

'Win one for the cowboy': How owner Gene Autry shaped the Angels

February 2, 2026

ANAHEIM -- By 1960, Gene Autry was long known as one of the most famous entertainers in the United States, earning his nickname “the Singing Cowboy.” His career started in the 1930s, as he appeared in 93 movies from 1934-1953 before hosting "The Gene Autry Show" on television from 1950-56.

Moncada returning to Angels on one-year deal

February 2, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The Angels will have a familiar face at third base in 2026, as they have agreed to bring back Yoán Moncada on a one-year deal worth $4 million, the team officially announced on Monday. Right-hander Cody Laweryson was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Breaking down the Angels' closer options

January 30, 2026

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Angels acquire lefty reliever Sandridge from Yankees for cash

January 29, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The Angels made a trade with the Yankees on Thursday, acquiring left-handed reliever Jayvien Sandridge for cash considerations.

Angels have internal options to fill out 2026 rotation

January 27, 2026

ANAHEIM -- One of the top priorities for the Angels this offseason was to improve a rotation that had the third-worst ERA in the Majors and walked the most batters in baseball last season. So far with Spring Training just two weeks away, the Angels traded for right-hander Grayson Rodriguez

Here's how Halos are shaping up before heading to Tempe

January 23, 2026

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A new Angel for the outfield leaves Suzuki with a puzzle to solve

January 19, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The Angels again added a potential bounce-back candidate with past success in the Majors with their acquisition of Josh Lowe in a trade with the Rays last week, but now they have to figure out how he factors into a crowded outfield situation. Lowe, acquired for lefty reliever

Payroll flexibility could have big impact on Halos' offseason plans

January 15, 2026

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Angels confirm Rendon won't play in '26 after contract was restructured

January 8, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The Angels and third baseman Anthony Rendon have agreed to restructure the last year of his contract and he won’t play in 2026, general manager Perry Minasian confirmed on Wednesday. Rendon, who signed a seven-year deal worth $245 million before the 2020 season, is owed $38 million in

Angels add veteran reliever Yates on 1-year deal

January 7, 2026

Right-handed reliever Kirby Yates and the Angels have agreed to terms on a one-year, $5 million contract, the club announced on Tuesday. Yates, 38, marks the latest veteran addition to the Angels' bullpen this offseason after they signed Jordan Romano and Drew Pomeranz to one-year deals on Dec. 16. Yates

Halos, wings & more: All the official caps in Angels history

January 7, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The last time the Angels changed their baseball cap, they won the World Series. The Angels have been using the same red hat with a red “A” encircled by a silver halo since 2002, the same year they won the only title in franchise history. It’s the team’s

Why the Angels believe O'Hoppe can turn into an All-Star catcher

December 29, 2025

ANAHEIM -- It all started out so promising for catcher Logan O'Hoppe last season. Coming off his first full season as a catcher that saw him hit a respectable .244/.303/.409 with 20 homers and 56 RBIs in 136 games in '24, O'Hoppe got off to a blistering start in ’25.

He's just 20, but this prospect could be the Angels' next star in center

December 22, 2025

ANAHEIM -- While the Angels are in the market for a center fielder this offseason, their potential center fielder of the future isn’t considered too far away from the Majors. Nelson Rada, ranked as their No. 7 prospect by MLB Pipeline, reached Triple-A Salt Lake last year for the first

Halos' buy-low moves could set up a big one

December 21, 2025

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Skaggs family, Angels reach settlement

December 19, 2025

The Angels reached a settlement with the family of deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs on Friday, as the jury deliberated the verdict of a civil trial that lasted almost three months with 31 days in court. The terms of the settlement, however, were not immediately disclosed. The Angels released the following

Angels add relievers Pomeranz, Romano on 1-year deals

December 17, 2025

ANAHEIM -- The Angels made two veteran additions to their bullpen, agreeing to terms with left-hander Drew Pomeranz and righty Jordan Romano on one-year deals on Tuesday. Pomeranz will earn $4 million, while Romano will earn $2 million. They represent the first two relievers signed by the Angels this offseason,

How much will Trout factor into Angels' CF plans in 2026?

December 16, 2025

ANAHEIM -- While the Angels moved superstar Mike Trout from center field to right field in an effort to keep him healthy last season, they’re open to him playing some center field again in 2026. Trout played in 130 games, his most since 2019 when he won his third AL

The top 10 debuts in Angels history

December 12, 2025

There are few things in baseball that are more nerve-wracking and exciting than a Major League debut. Sometimes an incredible performance in a player’s first career game can be a sign of things to come but other times it’s a high point in an otherwise undistinguished career. The Angels have

Angels ready to make more moves as Winter Meetings wrap up

December 10, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Angels made a trade at the Winter Meetings by acquiring utility man Vaughn Grissom from the Red Sox on Tuesday, but general manager Perry Minasian expects to make several more moves this offseason to improve the club. Minasian wouldn’t say where the payroll will be heading