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Suzuki sticking with Angels as special assistant

Whether pitching coaches Leveque, Wuertz remain on MLB staff to be determined
November 11, 2026

Kurt Suzuki will remain in the Angels organization as a special assistant despite not having his option picked up to return as manager in 2027, interim general manager John Mozeliak said at the annual GM Meetings in Las Vegas. Additionally, pitching coaches Tim Leveque and Michael Wuertz will be retained

Mozeliak happy to assist Angels' new ownership in GM search, offseason

November 10, 2026

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

Former MLB, NBA stars and more hit the links to celebrate 20 years of Compton Youth Academy

November 10, 2026

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- MLB’s annual Youth Academy Celebrity Golf Invitational is always a memorable event filled with current and former players, celebrities and other professional athletes -- but it was even more special on Monday, as it celebrated the 20th year of the first Academy opened in Compton in

Bob Boone, champ with 1980 Phils and father of Aaron and Bret, dies at 78

November 10, 2026

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

The Angels' best of all time, by uni number

November 7, 2026

ANAHEIM -- MLB.com is ranking the top players to wear each uniform number for all 30 clubs. The Angels have had 77 different numbers issued in their history, while they have retired No. 11 for Jim Fregosi, No. 26 for former owner Gene Autry, No. 29 for Rod Carew, No.

Where does Angels' roster stand entering offseason?

November 7, 2026

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Consistency will be key as Neto carries strong 2nd half of '26 into '27

November 4, 2026

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

Important Angels dates for offseason awards, Hot Stove and more

October 31, 2026

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Here's how Angels prospects are performing in Arizona Fall League

October 28, 2026

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

With Suzuki out and Mozeliak done after December, what's next for Angels?

October 24, 2026

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Angels decline Suzuki's option, will seek new manager, permanent GM

October 21, 2026

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?

October 21, 2026

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,

Angels begin new era with prospects on the radar and youngsters on the cusp

October 17, 2026

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One pitch -- and a good one -- was the difference for Burke, White Sox season

October 11, 2026

CLEVELAND -- It was just a single pitch, and it went exactly where White Sox right-hander Sean Burke wanted it to go. But in the critical fourth inning of the deciding Game 5 of the American League Division Series, Burke served up a game-winning two-run homer to Guardians superstar José

The five biggest questions facing the Angels this offseason

October 10, 2026

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Burke gets ball first for White Sox in Game 5, with rest of plan in flux

October 9, 2026

CHICAGO -- The White Sox had the chance to close out the American League Division Series two different times in front of their frenzied home fans at Rate Field, but they couldn’t get it done. And so, the big question becomes -- what now? The team already provided one answer:

Where does Chicago's pitching staff stand after 5 bullpen-heavy games?

October 7, 2026

CHICAGO -- After their unorthodox and reliever-heavy pitching plans worked through the first four games of their postseason run, things finally went a bit haywire for the White Sox in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday.

Newcomb gets Game 3 start as White Sox aim to ride unconventional pitching to ALDS clinch

October 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- While the White Sox pitching plans have been far from conventional this postseason, they have worked to perfection so far and there’s been no reason to deviate from them.

How did Chicago's pregame dugout dance ritual begin?

October 6, 2026

CHICAGO -- There’s no team in baseball having more fun right now than the White Sox. Despite losing at least 100 games in three straight seasons, the White Sox have reeled off four straight postseason victories and are one win away from eliminating the Guardians in the American League Division

Lights out: Burke sets down 13 straight to aid Game 2 comeback

October 5, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Even though things didn’t exactly go to plan for the White Sox early on Monday night, right-hander Sean Burke more than made up for it with a dominant showing in a bulk relief role.

Bobby Fontaine Jr., scout of several Hall of Famers, dies at 73

October 5, 2026

Bobby Fontaine Jr., a longtime baseball executive, scout and scouting director who spent 48 years in the industry, died on Friday, the Angels announced. He was 73. Fontaine, the son of former Padres general manager Bob Fontaine Sr., worked for several clubs, getting his start with the Padres as a

After 8 K's in WC start, Burke set for bulk role behind Kay in ALDS Game 2

October 4, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The White Sox unorthodox pitching strategy will continue in Game 2 of the American League Division Series, as manager Will Venable confirmed they will utilize lefty Anthony Kay as an opener ahead of right-hander Sean Burke on Monday at Progressive Field.

White Sox secret weapon? Smith excelling in any and every role

October 3, 2026

CLEVELAND -- After excelling in relief in his first taste of the Majors, rookie lefty Hagen Smith has become a secret weapon of sorts for the White Sox with his ability to both serve as an effective short-term starter in bullpen games and possibly even as a reliever going forward.

Antonacci fell on purpose, and the White Sox have been rising ever since

October 2, 2026

CLEVELAND -- As the White Sox undisputed sparkplug and offensive catalyst during their surprising run to the AL Division Series, Sam Antonacci knows when he needs to fire his teammates up and when to keep them loose. So when he sensed his teammates were a bit tense ahead of Game

Mozeliak shares status of Angels' GM, manager roles -- plus plan for Trout in '27

September 28, 2026

ANAHEIM -- A day after the Angels suffered their first 100-loss season in franchise history, interim general manager John Mozeliak met with the media at Angel Stadium on Monday and said his future beyond December is undetermined, but that he’d like to keep Kurt Suzuki as manager. Mozeliak, who joined