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Canning leads Angels in sweep-securing win in Seattle

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SEATTLE -- After exiting his last start with right elbow irritation, it was fair to wonder how right-hander Griffin Canning would fare against the Mariners on Wednesday. But Canning proved his elbow is just fine, as he threw five strong innings in a 2-1 win over the Mariners to complete

Injuries & Moves: Trout heading to SoCal to be re-evaluated

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Soriano uses sinker to impress and prove worth

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SEATTLE -- Right-hander José Soriano keeps proving it was the right call to convert him back to a starting pitcher this season after a breakout rookie year in relief in 2023. Last time out, on July 13, Soriano hung in there for six strong innings in a pitchers’ duel against

Trout exits first rehab game with left knee soreness

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SEATTLE -- Angels superstar Mike Trout sustained a setback in the first game of his rehab assignment, as he left Tuesday’s game with Triple-A Salt Lake after two innings because of left knee soreness. The Angels announced on Wednesday that Trout is headed back to Southern California to get re-evaluated.

MLB Network available as standalone stream for fans

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MLB Network has offered baseball lovers everything they could desire since it launched in 2009. And now, it has never been easier to enjoy the Emmy Award-winning network, because beginning today, MLB Network is available directly to consumers in the United States. Fans can now stream select live out-of-market games,

Back to basics: Adell plays key role in Angels' victory

July 23, 2024

SEATTLE -- Right fielder Jo Adell has not only been heating up at the plate recently, but he's been delivering in clutch situations as well. He came through again on Monday, ripping a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning that brought home another run on an error for a

Pillar brings Washington 'joy' with key hit, game ball

Halos beat A's for 5,000th franchise win in last game at Coliseum, a special place for manager
July 21, 2024

OAKLAND -- The Angels had their share of good moments at the Coliseum, including clinching American League West titles there in 2004 and ‘05, but it was ultimately a tough place for them to play over the years -- especially in recent seasons. Playing their final scheduled regular-season game at

Growing pains 'something to build on' for Kochanowicz

July 20, 2024

OAKLAND -- After struggling in his Major League debut against the Mariners on July 11, Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz was given another shot against the A’s on Saturday. But Kochanowicz had another rough outing in his first career road start, allowing seven runs on seven hits and three walks over

Angels agree with top Draft pick Moore

July 19, 2024

OAKLAND -- The Angels agreed to terms with infielder Christian Moore on a signing bonus worth $4,997,500 on Friday, just five days after the club selected him with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Moore, the No. 13-ranked Draft prospect by MLB Pipeline, is coming off

Each team's prospect to watch in second half of season

July 20, 2024

With the 2024 MLB Draft in the rear-view mirror, it’s a convenient time to look at the scope of prospects across MLB’s organizations. Who should we be looking out for in the months to come? Here’s a look at one prospect to watch for each club during the rest of

Canning's tough night capped by elbow issue

July 20, 2024

OAKLAND -- A rough day became even worse for Angels right-hander Griffin Canning on Friday. Canning scuffled through 3 1/3 innings before leaving with right elbow irritation in a 13-3 loss to the A’s at the Coliseum. He was hit hard, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks,

Angels look to keep building in the second half

July 19, 2024

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. ANAHEIM – The Angels head into the second half with some momentum after taking three out of four against the first-place Mariners last weekend,

One second-half goal for every club

July 18, 2024

With the All-Star break over and the second half of the 2024 season beginning Friday, overlying goals have come into focus for all 30 MLB teams. Some clubs will make major moves at the July 30 Trade Deadline, going all in and dreaming of a World Series title. Others are

AL tops NL as MLB's best put on a show during 94th All-Star Game

July 17, 2024

ARLINGTON -- The blend was beautiful. Power pitching that overwhelmed the opposition, and power hitting that answered back. Established superstars shining on summer’s biggest stage, and emerging superstars making their presence known in front of an ample audience.

Late rounds again offer Angels chances for high-end talent

July 16, 2024

ANAHEIM -- The Angels have had a clear strategy in recent Drafts of taking a premium prospect on Day 3 to sign to a large bonus with their savings from signing other players taken in earlier rounds to underslot deals. In 2021, it was prep lefty Mason Albright selected in

A team-by-team look at how each All-Star fared

July 17, 2024

The 94th MLB All-Star Game featured triple-digit heat from various pitchers, some dazzling defensive plays across the diamond and plenty of big-time power. The Midsummer Classic, held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, ended in a 5-3 final score as the American League avenged its 2023 loss and won

These players will be key for their teams in the second half

July 17, 2024

The 2024 All-Star Game is behind us and the second half of the season looms. While much of the attention in the coming weeks will be about players on the move at the Trade Deadline, there are plenty of key players who will stay put and will have an outsized

Here are our favorite '24 Draft picks -- one for each team

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July 17, 2024

The 2024 MLB Draft wrapped up on Tuesday with 615 players selected over this year’s 20-round process. Now that we know where players are going (see you next time, mock drafts!), we can dive into which clubs might have gotten steals, which added potential superstars and which took some fun

Adding arms: Angels take 6 pitchers on Draft Day 2

July 15, 2024

ANAHEIM – After taking infielder Christian Moore with the No. 8 overall pick on Sunday, a clear trend began to emerge for the Angels after going with college right-handers Chris Cortez and Ryan Johnson with their next two selections on Day 1.

All-Star nod punctuates bounceback first half for Anderson

July 15, 2024

ANAHEIM -- After the best season of his career in 2022 that saw him get named an All-Star for the first time and post a 2.57 ERA in 178 2/3 innings with the Dodgers in 2022, lefty Tyler Anderson was rewarded with a three-year contract worth $39 million to move

'24 Draftees who could be on the fast track to the bigs

July 16, 2024

The 2023 Draft class wasted no time getting players to the Majors. Nolan Schanuel joined the Angels last August, just 37 days after turning pro. Wyatt Langford became the third-fastest drafted position player to make an Opening Day roster, claiming a starting role with the defending World Series champion Rangers.

The most intriguing picks from Rounds 3-10 of the MLB Draft

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July 15, 2024

The first 74 picks of the 2024 MLB Draft were off the board after an exciting Day 1, but there was still a ton of talent available for Day 2, which covered Rounds 3-10. Below are some of Monday's most notable picks, including a number of Top 100 Draft prospects,