Suzuki ejected for arguing catcher's interference call
ANAHEIM -- Angels manager Kurt Suzuki was ejected from Friday’s 9-3 loss to the Athletics for arguing with third-base umpire Tripp Gibson after Logan O’Hoppe was called for catcher’s interference. The Angels thought that Henry Bolte had struck out on a sinker from lefty Brent Suter, but home plate umpire
Angels dismiss general manager Minasian
ANAHEIM -- The Angels relieved general manager Perry Minasian of his duties on Friday and hired former longtime Cardinals executive John Mozeliak as interim general manager, the club announced before its series opener against the Athletics. The Angels entered Friday with a 34-48 record that was tied for the worst
Trout ahead of expectations with rehab, aims to be ready for All-Star Game
ANAHEIM -- Angels superstar Mike Trout progressed to jogging on the field without any pain before Friday’s series opener against the A’s and is slated to start swinging the bat on Saturday.
Angels' farm is winning at every level, and these are the prospects behind it
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Angels rally twice, walk off O's on 10th-inning hit that went ... 15 feet!
ANAHEIM -- It was a wild game decided by a check swing with an exit velocity of just 18.9 mph, and it wouldn't have been possible without the help of two crazy plays on balls that left the bat at only 67 mph.
'That was awesome': Johnson delivers best start of young career (6 IP, 8 K's)
ANAHEIM -- With a career 9.96 ERA in 28 innings, including 12.83 ERA in 13 1/3 frames this season, right-hander Ryan Johnson finally displayed what made him such a highly regarded pitching prospect.
Suddenly hot Guzman finds eye-popping power he displayed in Triple-A
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Things are starting to click for rookie Denzer Guzman. The 22-year-old has been heating up at the plate after a slow start and crushed a game-tying, three-run blast in the eighth inning on Sunday afternoon, marking his third straight game with a homer. It opened the door
Adell finds father figure in former Angels great Hunter
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Bats back Ureña's continued ascent as Angels shut out A's
WEST SACRAMENTO -- After a frustrating loss in 10 innings that saw them fail to protect a seven-run lead in the sixth inning on Friday, it would’ve been easy for the Angels to let it linger and affect their play on Saturday.
With Trout on IL, former top prospect Moore gets another shot with Angels
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Lost in the shuffle of superstar Mike Trout unfortunately going on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain on Thursday was the Angels calling up former top prospect Christian Moore, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 Draft.
Trout upbeat despite trip to IL with hamstring strain amid resurgent season
WEST SACRAMENTO -- After staying healthy and remarkably playing in 74 of the Angels’ first 75 games this season, superstar Mike Trout unfortunately landed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain prior to Thursday’s 5-0 loss to the Athletics. It’s a major blow for the Angels and
With All-Star Game 40 miles away from hometown, Trout hopeful for 12th nod
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Neto homers, Kerry makes solid debut but Angels can't sustain momentum in Arizona
PHOENIX -- After throwing five strong innings against the Rays on Friday, lefty Sam Aldegheri earned another start against the D-backs on Wednesday. But Aldegheri struggled, allowing six runs over three innings, as the offense was held in check in an 8-1 loss at Chase Field. The Angels couldn’t build
Detmers dominates D-backs with seven scoreless innings
PHOENIX -- Lefty Reid Detmers has been on a remarkable run for more than a month and kept it rolling against the D-backs while Zach Neto and Mike Trout both went deep in an impressive all-around effort for the Angels. Detmers threw seven scoreless innings, scattering three hits with no
Angels' rotation in flux after Rodriguez lands on IL, Pomeranz DFA'd
ANAHEIM -- After leaving his start with low back tightness after 2 1/3 innings on Sunday, right-hander Grayson Rodriguez landed on the 15-day injured list before Monday’s 4-3 loss in the opener against the D-backs. It was part of a flurry of moves for the Angels, who also designated veteran
Rodriguez, Meckler depart due to injuries as Halos have winning streak snapped
ANAHEIM -- The Angels not only saw their four-game win streak come to end but right-hander Grayson Rodriguez and left fielder Wade Meckler both exited due to injuries on Sunday.
Soriano shakes off 1st inning comebacker in scoreless start
ANAHEIM -- Right-hander José Soriano shook off a comebacker that hit off his upper right chest in the first inning to get through five scoreless frames against the Rays on Saturday, but exited after throwing just 76 pitches.
'He certainly made a case': Aldegheri zeroing in on open rotation spot
ANAHEIM -- Growing up in Italy, it would’ve been a much more conventional path for Sam Aldegheri to pick playing soccer over baseball. But Aldegheri took a different route and he’s been making the most of being a rare European-raised Major Leaguer, including throwing five strong innings in a spot
Blast off! Astronaut Victor Glover Jr. launches first pitch to Mike Trout
ANAHEIM -- Despite a highly decorated career as a U.S. Navy captain, test pilot and NASA astronaut that saw him serve as the pilot of the Artemis II mission in April, Victor Glover Jr. admitted he was nervous to throw out the first pitch before Friday’s game between the Angels
Mancini puts retirement thoughts to bed with triumphant return to MLB
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Detmers sets tone with 7 scoreless before Siri walks off Astros in 10th
ANAHEIM -- Lefty Reid Detmers was nearly perfect, but it nearly wasn’t enough for the Angels, who executed late despite not being able to hold a one-run lead in the eighth. Detmers retired the first 15 batters he faced before giving up a solo homer to Shay Whitcomb to open
Rivero to undergo surgery for fractured left hamate
ANAHEIM -- Just as he was starting to heat up at the plate, catcher Sebastián Rivero suffered a fractured left hamate on a swing on Tuesday and will undergo surgery that is expected to keep him out for roughly four weeks. The Angels selected catcher Logan Porter’s contract from Triple-A
Kochanowicz (Tommy John), Moncada (right knee) to undergo surgeries in massive blow to Angels
ANAHEIM -- It was a rough day on the injury front for the Angels on Tuesday, as right-hander Jack Kochanowicz was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament that will require Tommy John surgery and third baseman Yoán Moncada will undergo right knee surgery next week.
1,043 days in the making: Mancini gets 3 hits in return to big leagues
ANAHEIM -- The Angels’ roster has been in flux in recent weeks, and that continued Monday, as the club called up top infield prospect Denzer Guzman from Triple-A Salt Lake and veteran first baseman Trey Mancini was brought up to the Majors for the first time since the 2023 season.
Angels' bottom four hitters go 13-for-15 in historic romp over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES -- After losing the first five games of the Freeway Series, the Angels managed to avoid a season sweep and it came with the help of an incredible showing from the bottom of their order. The bottom four hitters -- Jo Adell, Nick Madrigal, Jose Siri and Sebastián