Los Angeles Angels

November 13, 2025 at 3:17 p.m.

It will be tough for the Angels to find a center fielder who is above...

Free agent center fielder Trent Grisham might be a perfect fit for the Angels in their quest for some left-handed production in the lineup, but he might be out of their price range. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Angels in search of left-handed bats to balance lineup

November 12, 2025 at 4:02 p.m.

The Angels lacked production from the left side of the plate in 2025 but solving...

The Angels have hired veteran major league manager John Gibbons, left, to serve as the bench coach under new manager Kurt Suzuki. They also hired former major league outfielder Adam Eaton, right, to be their first base coach and outfield instructor. (Photos by The Associated Press and Michigan State Athletics)

Angels add John Gibbons, Adam Eaton to coaching staff

November 11, 2025 at 6:51 p.m.

Gibbons, who managed the Toronto Blue Jays in two separate stints, will be the bench...

Some of the starting pitchers the Angels could target via free agency or trades include, clockwise from top left, the Minnesota Twins’ Joe Ryan, free agent Tyler Mahle, the Cincinnati Reds’ Brady Singer, free agent Zac Gallen and free agent Merrill Kelly. (Photos by The Associated Press)

Which starting pitchers could be fits for the Angels?

November 11, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.

As usual, the Angels need starting pitching, and they probably can’t compete at the top...

Angels general manager Perry Minasian has plenty of offseason roster improvements to try to make, and that process could begin this week at MLB’s General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)

Angels ready to start shopping at the GM meetings

November 10, 2025 at 8:22 a.m.

With the annual event beginning Monday in Las Vegas, the Angels need to begin pursuing...

Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux heads back to the dugout after a mound visit during the first inning against the Houston Astros on July 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Angels hire Mike Maddux as pitching coach

October 31, 2025 at 2:17 p.m.

Maddux, who led the Texas Rangers to the best ERA in the majors in 2025,...

The Angels introduced Kurt Suzuki as their new manager during a press conference on Wednesday at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

New Angels skipper Kurt Suzuki has shown managerial potential for years

October 26, 2025 at 7:32 p.m.

Major league managers like Stephen Vogt and Mark Kotsay, both former teammates of Suzuki, say...

New Angels manager Kurt Suzuki, left, puts his jersey on after being introduced by General Manager Perry Minasian, right, during a press conference on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

New Angels manager Kurt Suzuki looks to prove himself with 1-year deal

October 23, 2025 at 12:09 a.m.

Suzuki, 42, does have multiple options on the contract for his first managing job but...

Angels’ Mike Trout heads up the first-base line after connecting for a double off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Angels’ Mike Trout testifies about Eric Kay’s behavior, clubhouse bets and warning from staffer before Tyler Skaggs’ death

October 21, 2025 at 3:18 p.m.

Trout acknowledged that he was uncomfortable testifying in court. His answers were generally brief and...

Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki, seen getting emotional following his retirement ceremony prior to a game against the Texas Rangers on Sept. 30, 2022, at Angel Stadium, is being hired as the team’s next manager. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Angels to hire Kurt Suzuki as manager

October 21, 2025 at 5:18 p.m.

The former major-league catcher and Cal State Fullerton star, who was working as a special...

Former Angels employee Eric Kay was found guilty in February of 2022 of federal drug distribution and conspiracy charges for providing providing Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to the pitcher’s overdose death. The Skaggs family has filed a wrongful death suit against the Angels. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Angels employee says he didn’t know of drug use by co-worker who gave counterfeit pill to Tyler Skaggs

October 21, 2025 at 10:34 a.m.

Testimony in the wrongful death trial against the Angels entered its second week.

Albert Pujols acknowledges the crowd ahead of the 94th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Globe Life Field on July 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Pujols is reported to be out of the running for the Angels manager’s job on Monday. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Albert Pujols out of consideration for Angels’ manager job

October 21, 2025 at 10:42 a.m.

Pujols, who at one point was believed to be a favorite for the opening, reached...

Tim Mead, the Los Angeles Angels’ vice president of communications, talks to the media during a news conference in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Mead was named president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

In Skaggs’ trial testimony, former Angels’ VP denies knowing staffer was providing illicit drugs to players

October 16, 2025 at 10:16 a.m.

Tim Mead, a former Angels VP in charge of communications, was the first witness in...

Carli Skaggs, widow of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, center, is embraced by attorney Lara Hollingsworth as attorney Rusty Hardin looks on before opening statements in the trial for the wrongful death lawsuit accusing the Los Angeles Angels baseball team of being responsible for the 2019 drug overdose death Skaggs Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Santa Ana, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

6 years after Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ shocking death, trial against ball club begins

October 15, 2025 at 9:58 a.m.

Jurors will have to decide whether the Angels knew or should have known that an...

Former Angels slugger Albert Pujols has interviewed for their managerial opening. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Albert Pujols interviews for Angels’ manager job

October 10, 2025 at 6:51 p.m.

Pujols, who is considered one of the top candidates for the opening, had an interview...

Angels general manager Perry Minasian looks on during batting practice before a game against the Dodgers on May 16, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)

GM Perry Minasian: Angels ‘can’t miss’ on next manager

October 4, 2025 at 9:44 p.m.

Back as general manager after five straight losing seasons, Minasian says replacing Ron Washington “is...

Los Angeles Angels starter Tyler Skaggs pitches to a Tampa Bay Rays batter during the first inning of a baseball game July 31, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP File Photo/Steve Nesius)

What to know before Tyler Skaggs’ wrongful death trial against Los Angeles Angels begins

October 3, 2025 at 5:38 p.m.

A jury will ultimately have to decide whether the ball club knew, or should have...

The Angels will not be bringing back manager Ron Washington, left, or interim manager Ray Montgomery for the 2026 season. (Washington by Alex Gallardo/AP Photo; Montgomery by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Angels to hire new manager for 2026

October 1, 2025 at 3:07 a.m.

Angels will retain neither Manager Ron Washington, who underwent quadruple bypass surgery over the summer,...

Angels pitcher Kenley Jansen gestures after a strikeout during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Angels’ Kenley Jansen says he wants to pitch ‘4 more years’

September 28, 2025 at 11:19 p.m.

The 38-year-old closer plans to begin offseason training immediately and makes clear he wants to...

Angels’ Mike Trout hits a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)

Angels finish with 90 losses, miss playoffs for 11th straight year

September 28, 2025 at 11:50 p.m.

The Angels drop their finale to the Astros, 6-2, their 13th loss in the final...

Angels starting pitcher Caden Dana throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels’ Caden Dana tosses 7 innings in loss to Astros

September 28, 2025 at 2:14 a.m.

The young right-hander gives up five runs on three homers, then finishes his longest major...

Angels’ Mike Trout hits a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Angels show better record, but progress remains in question

September 28, 2025 at 2:07 a.m.

The team will finish with at least nine more wins than in 2024, yet the...

Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery, right, looks on as Angels star Mike Trout, left, is congratulated by teammate Bryce Teodosio as he returns to the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of their game against the Houston Astros on Friday night at Angel Stadium. Trout homered twice in the Angels’ 4-3 win. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Mike Trout homers twice as Angels hand Astros a costly loss

September 27, 2025 at 8:22 a.m.

Trout, who has hit four homers in his last five games, blasts a tie-breaking shot...

The Angels’ Jo Adell hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Angels’ Jo Adell reflects on what helped him achieve breakout season

September 26, 2025 at 5:44 p.m.

Adell says the swing changes that got him where has been for most of the...

Angels starting pitcher Mitch Farris throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Angels rookie starter Mitch Farris falters in final audition for 2026

September 25, 2025 at 11:14 p.m.

Farris gives up four runs in his final start of the season, as the Angels...

Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery has enjoyed the experience of leading the team while Manager Ron Washington was on medical leave. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Ray Montgomery waits for news while Angels ponder future of manager job

September 25, 2025 at 5:47 p.m.

The Angels are expected to decide shortly after the season whether they’ll bring back Ron...

Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi walks off the field with members of the support staff after suffering a forearm cramp before he threw a pitch in the sixth inning of their game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Angels’ Yusei Kikuchi leaves with finger cramp in victory over Royals

September 25, 2025 at 5:55 a.m.

Kikuchi allows one run on one hit in five innings but leaves before throwing a...

Angels star Mike Trout waves to the crowd before his at-bat during the first inning of their game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at Angel Stadium. It was his first home game since he hit his 400th career home run last weekend in Denver. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Alexander: Do 400 home runs make Mike Trout a sure Hall of Famer?

By Jim Alexander

September 25, 2025 at 8:05 a.m.

History says it’s not a no-doubter, but the three-time AL MVP still has a chance...

The Angels’ Taylor Ward, shown waiting for a pitch during a game against the Minnesota Twins earlier this month, is in favor of MLB’s change to the way balls and strikes will be called next season. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Angels look forward to pitch challenge system in 2026

September 24, 2025 at 5:27 p.m.

Taylor Ward, who has had more pitches out of the zone called strikes than anyone...

The Angels’ Bryce Teodosio hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning of their game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. It was his first career major-league homer. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Angels strike out 13 more times in loss to Royals

September 23, 2025 at 11:58 p.m.

The Angels, who lead the majors in strikeouts, fall 8-4, their 10th loss in the...

Angels star Mike Trout, shown hitting a double during the first inning of their game against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday in Denver, believes he knows the offensive adjustment he needs to make during the offseason and hopes to be back playing the outfield in 2026. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Angels’ Mike Trout believes he’s found the ‘solution’ to his problems this season

September 23, 2025 at 5:06 p.m.

Trout says the mechanics of his swing have caused his head to move in such...

The Automated Ball-Strike System plays on the scoreboard after a pitch call was challenged during the first inning of a spring training game between the Chicago White Sox and the San Diego Padres on Feb. 26, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

MLB approves robot umpires for 2026 as part of challenge system

By The Associated Press

September 23, 2025 at 3:35 p.m.

Following years of testing in the minor leagues, as well as during spring training, MLB...

Judge limits the Angels’ legal options in Tyler Skaggs wrongful death case

By City News Service

September 23, 2025 at 3:49 p.m.

Angels attorneys say they have new evidence indicating Skaggs obtained drugs from sources other than...

Angels star Mike Trout shows his frustration as he walks back to the dugout after striking out during the first inning of a game against the San Francisco Giants in April. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Angels search for ways to solve strikeout problem in 2026

September 23, 2025 at 11:40 a.m.

The Angels strike out more than any team in the majors and while some teams...

Angels starting pitcher Caden Dana works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Angels waste strong outing from Caden Dana, lose series to Rockies

September 21, 2025 at 10:24 p.m.

Dana gives up two runs in six innings, but the Angels’ hitters come up short...

Angels starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Angels’ Kyle Hendricks isn’t ready to decide what’s next

September 21, 2025 at 10:16 p.m.

Hendricks, 35, a free agent after this season who pitched seven scoreless innings against the...

Angels designated hitter Mike Trout hits a home run in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/RJ Sangosti)

Mike Trout blasts 400th career homer as Angels snap 8-game losing streak

September 21, 2025 at 12:58 a.m.

Trout becomes the 59th player in MLB history to reach the milestone, launching a 485-foot...

Angels’ Christian Moore hits a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Angels rookie Christian Moore ‘humbled’ by demotion

September 21, 2025 at 12:44 a.m.

The 22-year-old second baseman has three homers and a 1.148 OPS in six games since...

Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe, left, and starting pitcher Mitch Farris confer on the mound during the fifth inning of their game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Coors Field in Denver. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Angels fall to lowly Rockies, stretching losing streak to 8 games

September 20, 2025 at 2:25 a.m.

The Angels lose, 7-6, to a Colorado team with 112 losses. The eight-game losing streak...

Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe has had a frustrating season on offense and defense, but he is already looking forward to 2025 and doing things the way he believes is right. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Angels’ Logan O’Hoppe says he lost his ‘identity’ during a trying season

September 19, 2025 at 4:36 p.m.

Once thought to be a part of the Angels’ long-term core, the catcher is finishing...

Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Angels’ losing streak reaches 7 games after sweep in Milwaukee

September 19, 2025 at 12:58 a.m.

Yusei Kikuchi pitches into the sixth inning and Luis Rengifo’s two-run homer in the fifth...

Angels starting pitcher José Soriano, shown pitching against the A’s last month in West Sacramento, is finishing his 2025 season on the injured list. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Angels’ Jose Soriano ends season on IL with arm injury

September 18, 2025 at 6:47 p.m.

The right-hander, who was hit by a line drive on Wednesday, has a bruised right...

Angels starting pitcher José Soriano leaves the game after being hit by a line drive off the bat of the Milwaukee Brewers’ Jake Bauers during the second inning on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Angels’ Jose Soriano exits after being hit by line drive in loss to Brewers

September 18, 2025 at 12:30 a.m.

The pitcher is hit on the right forearm by a come-backer off the bat of...

Angels rookie Denzer Guzman runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Milwaukee. It was Guzman’s first major-league homer. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Angels focused on long-term goals in final weeks

September 17, 2025 at 6:08 p.m.

Gaining experience against a playoff-bound team like the Brewers is part of the development process...

The Milwaukee Brewers’ Brice Turang slides safely home to score on a double by Caleb Durbin as Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe waits for a late throw during the seventh inning on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. The Angels lost, 9-2, to clinch their 10th consecutive losing season. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Angels fall to Brewers, clinching 10th straight losing season

September 17, 2025 at 6:58 a.m.

A series-opening 9-2 defeat in Milwaukee extends the longest active streak of sub-.500 finishes in...

Angels shortstop Zach Neto has seen his season come to a premature end because of the left hand strain that had been bothering him for several weeks. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

Angels put Zach Neto on IL, ending his 2025 season