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Angels searching for their footing amid recent stretch

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

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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

Surprised by Soriano's start? His teammates aren't

April 27, 2026

CHICAGO -- José Soriano has been the best starting pitcher in baseball early this season with a historic showing through his first six starts, and will look to keep it rolling against the White Sox on Tuesday night. How dominant has Soriano been? The right-hander has allowed just one run

Is this the Majors' most dominant starter? His 0.24 ERA is lowest in over 100 years

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April 22, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Even though José Soriano looked a bit more mortal and didn’t have his best stuff, he was still able to make history against the Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon. Soriano allowed a season-high seven hits, but still got through five scoreless innings in the Angels' 7-3 win over

Kochanowicz adds another good night to impressive turnaround campaign

April 22, 2026

ANAHEIM -- After a sophomore slump last year coming off a solid showing as a rookie, right-hander Jack Kochanowicz seems to have recaptured his form from 2024 early this season. Kochanowicz didn’t have his best stuff and struck out just one but got through 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run

What's gone right -- and not-so-right -- for Halos so far in 2026

April 21, 2026

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Rodriguez faces live hitters as he nears return: 'It's a big step'

April 21, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez reached a milestone in his recovery from right shoulder inflammation, as he faced hitters for the first time since Spring Training before Monday’s 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays at Angel Stadium. Rodriguez, who was first diagnosed with his shoulder ailment in mid-March, came away

Halos prospect Urena dazzles in 'emotional' 1st career start 

April 19, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Walbert Urena wasn’t even supposed to start on Sunday, but the right-hander certainly made the most of his first career big league start on short notice against the Padres.

Kikuchi's mechanical adjustment pays dividends in scoreless start

April 19, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Yusei Kikuchi finally looked more like the version of himself who was an All-Star in 2025, and it wasn’t by coincidence.

Trout's FIFTH homer of series is most by visiting player ever vs. Yankees 

April 16, 2026

NEW YORK -- Mike Trout simply can’t be stopped right now, and he made history in the Bronx with a historic showing in a four-game series at Yankee Stadium. Trout crushed a solo homer in the seventh inning of Thursday's 11-4 win, giving him a homer in four straight games

Adell donates glove from 3-HR robbery game to Cooperstown

April 16, 2026

NEW YORK -- The glove that Jo Adell wore during his historic performance on April 4, which saw him rob three homers in a game, is heading to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Adell originally planned to use that same glove for the rest of the season but

Neto: 'My fault' for missed pop-up that opened door for walk-off loss

April 16, 2026

NEW YORK -- As soon as Jazz Chisholm Jr. made contact on a high pop-up on the infield, Angels closer Jordan Romano pointed to the sky, fully expecting it to be the second out of the ninth inning after Bryce Teodosio made an incredible catch in left to open the

Jersey boy Trout hits fourth HR in three games at Yankee Stadium

April 15, 2026

NEW YORK -- There’s something about hitting at Yankee Stadium for Angels superstar Mike Trout. Trout, who grew up roughly 140 miles southwest of the ballpark in Millville, N.J., has historically fared well in the Bronx and has kept it going over the past three days. Trout crushed a go-ahead