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Soriano retires 20 in a row, Adell mashes 2 homers in Halos' win

May 10, 2026

TORONTO -- After two straight tough outings against the White Sox, right-hander José Soriano got back on track against the Blue Jays and the offense finally broke out to avoid a three-game sweep. Soriano threw 7 2/3 strong innings, allowing just one run on five hits, while Jo Adell homered

O'Hoppe headed to rehab assignment as Angels ready for his return

May 10, 2026

TORONTO -- Logan O'Hoppe is nearing a return, as the catcher left the club to start a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Monday. O’Hoppe, who has been out with a small fracture in his left wrist since April 25, was with the Angels in Toronto and hit

Kochanowicz's strong stretch slowed in tough outing vs. Blue Jays

May 9, 2026

TORONTO -- Through his first seven starts of the season, right-hander Jack Kochanowicz looked more like the version of himself that produced a solid rookie season in 2024, and not the one that struggled through a sophomore slump last year.

Manoah cruises through first MLB appearance in over 700 days

May 8, 2026

TORONTO -- It had been 709 days since Alek Manoah had pitched in the Major Leagues and the right-hander made the most of it with a strong showing in relief against his former club. Manoah, who was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Angels on Wednesday, made his

d'Arnaud lands on IL as Angels' catching depth dwindles

May 8, 2026

TORONTO -- The Angels’ catching depth took another hit on Friday, as veteran Travis d'Arnaud was placed on the 10-day injured list with right foot plantar fasciitis. Fellow backstop Omar Martinez had his contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake to take his place on the roster.

Mom has always helped Adell 'stay true to who you are'

May 8, 2026

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Ureña, d'Arnaud power Angels to series win over White Sox

May 6, 2026

ANAHEIM -- At long last, the Angels earned a series win and it came by a comfortable margin. Rookie right-hander Walbert Ureña threw six strong innings to pick up his first career win while veteran catcher Travis d’Arnaud hit a three-run homer as part of a five-run second inning to

Angels activate Manoah, set for first MLB appearance since 2024

May 6, 2026

ANAHEIM -- A day after veteran reliever Kirby Yates was reinstated from the 15-day injured list, fellow right-hander Alek Manoah was activated from the IL prior to Wednesday’s series finale against the White Sox. Manoah, who opened the season on the IL after losing the nail on his right middle

Trout found a way to light fire under Angels: Pulling a rare Charizard card

May 6, 2026

ANAHEIM -- As Zach Neto was getting ready to head to Angel Stadium before Tuesday’s game against the White Sox, teammate Mike Trout texted him that he had just received a large box of Pokémon cards and wanted some help opening them pregame. Neto said it helped take his mind

Yates activated to give needed boost to Angels' bullpen

May 5, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The Angels’ bullpen received some much-needed help Tuesday, as veteran Kirby Yates was activated from the 15-day injured list after missing the first 36 games of the season with left knee inflammation. Yates, who signed a one-year deal worth $5 million in the offseason, was reinstated after he

Kikuchi hopes to avoid surgery on injured shoulder

May 5, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Lefty Yusei Kikuchi landed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation on Sunday, but will attempt to rehab his shoulder without undergoing surgery, manager Kurt Suzuki said on Tuesday before the Angels' matchup against the White Sox. Kikuchi, who left his start after two innings with

Angels searching for their footing amid recent stretch

May 5, 2026

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Soriano battles command as Angels drop 4th straight to White Sox

May 5, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Through his first six starts of the season, José Soriano was essentially unhittable, as the right-hander allowed just one run through his first 37 2/3 innings for a miniscule 0.24 ERA that made history. But after dealing with neck stiffness and allowing three runs over five innings against

Minasian talks ways Halos can improve -- and what they're doing right

May 3, 2026

ANAHEIM -- After a tough two-week stretch that saw the Angels lose seven in a row and 11 of 12 before their walk-off win in 10 innings on Saturday, general manager Perry Minasian gave a state of the organization address before Sunday’s 5-1 loss to the Mets. Minasian acknowledged it’s

What to do if ball is stuck in glove? Just throw the glove!

May 3, 2026

ANAHEIM -- After the ball got stuck in his glove as he tried to start a double play, Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel had to get creative in the third inning of an eventual 5-1 loss to Mets on Sunday. With a runner at first base and one out in

Kikuchi (shoulder) lands on 15-day IL with docs still discussing MRI results

May 3, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Lefty Yusei Kikuchi landed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation on Sunday, four days after he left his start after two innings with left shoulder tightness on Wednesday against the White Sox. Kikuchi underwent an MRI exam on Friday, but the results are still being

Johnson (viral infection, hamstring) to join stable of rehabbing Angels arms

May 3, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The list of rehabbing Angels pitchers at Single-A Rancho Cucamonga continues to grow, as right-hander Ryan Johnson will begin his rehab assignment with the Quakes on Sunday. Johnson, who has been on the injured list retroactive to April 3 with a viral infection and hamstring discomfort, is joining

Angels walk off Mets as bullpen delivers to snap 7-game skid

May 3, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Take a deep breath, Angels fans. The seven-game losing streak is finally over. And the bullpen came through this time in a big way with Sam Bachman recording five critical outs and Ryan Zeferjahn getting six more to set the stage for a walk-off RBI single from Oswald

Lead slips away from Halos after Ureña's strong start upended by liner off knee

May 2, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The Angels have been scuffling over the last two weeks, and to make matters worse, they saw their starting pitcher exit due to injury for a second straight game in Friday’s series opener against the Mets. Just two days after lefty Yusei Kikuchi left after two innings with

Manoah, Joyce, Yates back with Halos as trio ramps up rehab

May 1, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Angels right-handers Alek Manoah, Ben Joyce and Kirby Yates are all set to make rehab appearances with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, and they all had positive things to say about the progress they’ve been making in their injury recoveries. The three right-handers were at Angel Stadium prior

Top prospects shine in April, provide hope for Angels' future

May 1, 2026

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Kikuchi leaves with shoulder tightness as Angels drop sixth straight 

April 29, 2026

CHICAGO -- The Angels not only saw their losing streak get extended to six games after a winless road trip, but lefty Yusei Kikuchi exited his start with left shoulder tightness after throwing a warmup pitch before the third inning and could miss time with the injury.

Flamethrowing righty Joyce to begin rehab assignment

April 29, 2026

CHICAGO -- The Angels’ struggling bullpen should get a much-needed boost soon, as flamethrowing right-hander Ben Joyce was assigned to start a rehab assignment with Class A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday.

'That's what aces do': Soriano battles stiff neck as scoreless streak ends 

April 28, 2026

CHICAGO -- José Soriano is human after all. After posting a historic 0.24 ERA through his first six starts with one run allowed in 37 2/3 innings, Soriano gave up three runs on six hits, including two homers, over five innings in a 5-2 loss to the White Sox on

Angels' bullpen unravels after Kochanowicz's strong outing

April 28, 2026

CHICAGO -- It all started so innocently. But with the way things have been going with the Angels and their bullpen lately, it was hardly a surprise to see it unravel the way it did in the series opener against the White Sox on Monday. Up by four runs, the