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Taking a look back at the Angels' wild first homestand

April 10, 2026

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López, Soler both suspended 7 games after Braves-Angels fracas

April 8, 2026

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler have each received a seven-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for their actions in the benches-clearing incident during the bottom of the fifth inning of Tuesday night’s game at Angel Stadium, Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday. Michael

Shortly after appealing suspension, Soler goes deep for 2nd straight day

April 8, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Less than an hour after Major League Baseball announced that Angels slugger Jorge Soler received a seven-game suspension for his role in Tuesday night’s brawl with the Braves, Soler homered in his first at-bat against Atlanta in the second inning of Wednesday’s eventual 8-2 loss at Angel Stadium.

Stephenson (elbow surgery) out for '26 as injury woes continue

April 8, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The Angels’ bullpen was dealt a big blow, as right-hander Robert Stephenson underwent ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery and will miss the 2026 season, the club announced before Wednesday’s 8-2 loss to the Braves.

Punches thrown between Soler, López as tensions boil over

April 8, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The benches cleared for the Angels and Braves on Tuesday night after Jorge Soler took umbrage with Reynaldo López throwing up and to the backstop after Soler had homered in his first at-bat and was hit by a pitch in his second at-bat. The two stared at each

Trout back in lineup after missing one game with hand contusion

April 8, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Mike Trout was back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Braves, missing just one game with the contusion he suffered after being hit on his left hand by a 94.2 mph fastball from Mariners reliever Casey Legumina on Sunday. Trout's return was fortuitous timing, with the

Adell's glove from 3 HR robbery game headed to Cooperstown

April 7, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The glove that Jo Adell wore during his historic performance on Saturday, which saw him rob three homers in a game, is heading to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. But don’t worry, Angels fans, Adell said he’s going to continue to use that same glove for

Rodriguez, Yates make progress in injury rehabs

April 7, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The Angels received good news on two of their injured pitchers on Tuesday, as right-handed reliever Kirby Yates faced hitters for the first time since landing on the injured list with left knee inflammation on March 22, and right-hander Grayson Rodriguez believes he’ll be throwing off a mound

Adell's 3 HR robberies show years of defensive work paying off 

April 7, 2026

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Soriano continues dazzling start to the year with 10 K's vs. Braves

April 7, 2026

ANAHEIM -- It is too early to wonder if José Soriano is becoming an ace? He’s certainly pitching like one to start the season, as he turned in his third straight dominant performance on Monday, striking out 10 and walking none while allowing just one run over eight innings in

Angels walk it off in extras after Klassen's Major League debut

April 5, 2026

ANAHEIM -- It started with top pitching prospect George Klassen making his big league debut on short notice and ended with a walk-off sacrifice fly from Nolan Schanuel to give the Angels an 8-7 win and a series victory over the Mariners in 11 innings. With fellow right-hander Ryan Johnson

Trout day to day after being hit by pitch on hand; X-rays negative

April 5, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Angels superstar Mike Trout appeared to avoid serious injury on Sunday, as he was hit in the left hand by a 94.2 mph fastball from Mariners reliever Casey Legumina, but X-rays came back negative. He’s day to day with a contusion. Trout exited Sunday’s 8-7 win in 11

'It was the Jo Show': Adell robs 3 home runs

April 5, 2026

ANAHEIM -- It was the Jo Show in front of a sold-out crowd of delirious Angels fans who couldn’t believe what they witnessed Saturday night. Angels right fielder Jo Adell robbed not one, not two, but three home runs in an absolutely unbelievable and unprecedented defensive effort to preserve a

Detmers proving himself in move back to rotation

April 4, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The early returns on Reid Detmers’ move back to the rotation have been promising. After striking out nine without issuing a walk in his first start against the Astros, Detmers followed it with a dominant showing against the Mariners in front of a sold-out crowd in the home

Is the old Trout back? A few games in, looks like it

March 31, 2026

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Angels' opening series provides optimism for bats, as pitching looks to catch up

March 29, 2026

HOUSTON -- After striking out more than any other club in the big leagues, and finishing with the sixth-lowest run total among MLB’s 30 teams last year, the Angels' offense wasn’t expected to be a major strength this season.

Urena optioned to Triple-A to 'get back in a groove' after first taste of Majors

March 29, 2026

HOUSTON -- A day after he struggled in his second career Major League appearance, the Angels optioned right-hander Walbert Urena to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Series of unfortunate events in 6th leads to Angels' first loss

March 28, 2026

HOUSTON -- For the first two games of the year and the first half of the third, the Angels looked like a much-improved team from recent seasons. But after taking a 6-0 lead in the fifth inning on Saturday, the wheels completely fell off for the Angels, who committed three

2 G, 2 HR, 2 W: Trout (3-for-4), Angels turn back clock

March 28, 2026

HOUSTON -- The Angels are 2-0 for the first time since 2007, and nobody on the club is off to a hotter start than superstar Mike Trout. After going 1-for-2 with a homer, three walks and a stolen base in a 3-0 win on Opening Day, Trout went 3-for-4 with

What Angels' Opening Day roster says about the club

March 27, 2026

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'It's Mike Trout': 3-time MVP socks 5th Opening Day HR in stellar return to CF

March 26, 2026

HOUSTON -- It was just the first game of the season, but veteran Mike Trout proved he’s still among the game’s superstars and right-hander José Soriano showed why he’s on his way to becoming a star himself. Trout went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, three walks and a stolen base

Watch LIVE: Angels, Astros clash on Opening Day

March 26, 2026

HOUSTON -- It was the Angels who helped make sure the Astros didn’t reach the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons last September when they rallied from three runs down to beat Houston in the third-from-last game of the regular season.

Halos set 2026 Opening Day roster, with some pitching surprises

March 26, 2026

HOUSTON -- The Angels finalized their 26-man roster to start the 2026 season on Opening Day on Thursday, and it included a few surprises, especially with pitching prospects Ryan Johnson and Walbert Urena both making the club. Johnson, the club’s No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is in the rotation,

Predictions for the 2026 Halos ahead of Opening Day

March 24, 2026

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These are the biggest lingering roster questions for the Angels before Opening Day

March 20, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Opening Day roster for the Angels became a little clearer on Friday, as right-handers Ryan Johnson and Jack Kochanowicz were both told they will make the club. But their roles are yet to be determined, as the Angels are still working out how their rotation and