Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon
news

Rhett Bollinger arrow-downArrow Down icon Arrow Up icon

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

1:39 PM EDT

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

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.

'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

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.

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

Angels-Astros Opening Day starters: Soriano vs. Brown

March 20, 2026

A pair of 27-year-old right-handers will be making their first Opening Day starts on March 26 at Daikin Park in Houston, with ace Hunter Brown starting for the Astros against José Soriano of the Angels. The Astros, who missed the playoffs in 2025 for the first time in eight years,

Rodriguez's comeback may be delayed by IL stint to start season

March 19, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez felt soreness in his pitching arm after his start against the Guardians on Friday, and it could put his availability for the start of the season in jeopardy. Angels manager Kurt Suzuki described it as “dead arm,” but Rodriguez did play catch on Thursday,

Jordan, Angels prospects light up radar gun during Spring Breakout

March 19, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Despite being just 20 years old, right-hander Dylan Jordan displayed an impressive feel for pitching while showing off electric stuff in his start against Guardians prospects in the third annual Spring Breakout on Thursday.

What you need to know for Angels' Spring Breakout game (11 a.m. PT)

March 19, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels released their official roster for Spring Breakout on Wednesday and it includes 18 of their Top 30 Prospects, including No. 1 prospect Tyler Bremner. Bremner, the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s Draft, is the headliner for the Angels’ 26-man roster for Spring Breakout,

Explore Angel Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Angels

March 18, 2026

Welcome to Angel Stadium, home of the “Big A” sign, the rockpile in left field and the Rally Monkey.

What are the biggest AL West takeaways from Spring Training?

March 18, 2026

We are about one week away from Opening Day, and the final rosters are starting to take shape. So we asked the MLB.com beat writers who cover the American League West clubs about what they’ve seen in camp to this point.

Manoah struggles while looking to stay in rotation fight

March 18, 2026

MESA, Ariz. -- It was a big test for both right-hander Alek Manoah and shortstop Zach Neto in Tuesday night's 8-6 loss against the Cubs at Sloan Park. But Manoah, competing for a spot in the rotation, had a rough outing, as he allowed seven runs on eight hits over

Halos reward Soriano's hard work, name righty their Opening Day starter

March 17, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- As manager Kurt Suzuki and the club’s pitching coaches sat down right-hander José Soriano on Monday to tell him he’d be the Opening Day starter this season, Soriano couldn’t help but get emotional. Soriano endured plenty to earn that honor of facing the Astros on March 26,

Neto avoids IL after injury scare, diagnosed with minor left wrist sprain

March 16, 2026

MESA, Ariz. -- Angels shortstop Zach Neto avoided potentially major damage after injuring his left wrist while sliding headfirst into home plate on Saturday. Neto, who led the Angels in wins above replacement in each of the last two seasons, said that tests revealed only a minor sprain in his

Angels still deciding on key roster battles, including closer

March 16, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- With the Angels set to depart Arizona after Friday’s final Cactus League game against the White Sox, manager Kurt Suzuki said the club still needs to decide on a closer, its starting second baseman and the back end of the rotation. The Angels were dealt a blow

Trout back to full form? Biggest takeaways from Angels camp

March 12, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Opening Day is just around the corner for the Angels, who start the regular season in Houston on March 26.

Angels No. 1 prospect Bremner deals heat in Cactus League debut

March 11, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Angels No. 1 prospect Tyler Bremner admitted he had some nerves before his professional debut in a Cactus League start against the White Sox in an eventual 8-4 win on Wednesday at Camelback Ranch. Bremner, the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s Draft out of UC

Manoah's struggles creating potential opening in Angels' rotation

March 11, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- There could be a competition for the fifth spot in the Angels’ rotation, as right-hander Alek Manoah struggled for a second straight start on Wednesday against the White Sox. Manoah, who signed a one-year deal worth $1.95 million this offseason, was projected to be one of the

Angels, Padres shake it up, baby, with Farris-Buehler matchup

March 10, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- As Angels manager Kurt Suzuki began his media session Tuesday morning, he was immediately asked why the pitching matchup between his club and the Padres was so notable. “Ferris Bueller?” Suzuki said with a smile.

Angels take over TV network; games to remain on same channels

March 9, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels announced the details for their new television network on Monday, and it will still be called FanDuel Sports Network West, with the first broadcast coming on March 22 against the Dodgers. The Angels will own and operate the network after buying out Main Street Sports’

These unheralded Angels prospects are making their marks in Classic

March 8, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels’ Minor League system might be deeper than many believe, especially considering the incredible showings so far in the World Baseball Classic by unheralded prospects such as outfielder Lucas Ramirez, right-hander Najer Victor and lefty Sam Aldegheri. Ramirez, the son of 12-time All-Star Manny Ramirez, and