As GM meetings approach, Angels’ Billy Eppler not likely to be shopping for...
Expect the Angels to remain interested observers, rather than fierce bidders, when it comes to the pitching market this winter. As General Manager Billy Eppler was preparing to head for next week’s GM...
View ArticleAngels’ Andrelton Simmons, Martin Maldonado win Defensive Player of the Year...
Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons and catcher Martin Maldonado won the Defensive Player of the Year awards at their positions on Friday, adding to the Gold Gloves they won earlier this week. The...
View ArticleAngels eyeing Logan Morrison to upgrade offense
Logan Morrison is among the players the Angels are considering as they look to beef up their offense, a source confirmed. It is likely he is one of many players the Angels are pursuing, with the...
View ArticleAngels’ Mike Trout finishes 4th in MVP; Andrelton Simmons, Justin Upton also...
Mike Trout’s streak of five consecutive top-two finishes in the MVP voting came to an end with a fourth-place finish in results released on Thursday. Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve won,...
View ArticleVladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman lead 2018 Hall of Fame ballot
For Vladimir Guerrero and Trevor Hoffman, the path to the Hall of Fame is officially open again. The 2018 Hall of Fame ballot, which includes newcomers Jim Thome and Chipper Jones, was released Monday...
View ArticleAngels hire Josh Paul as bench coach, add Brad Ausmus to front office
Josh Paul, who spent part of his big league career playing for the Angels under Mike Scioscia, has been hired as the Angels new bench coach. Earlier this month the Angels moved bench coach Dino Ebel to...
View ArticleAngels Notes: JC Ramirez expected to resume throwing next week
JC Ramirez underwent an exam that showed continuing improvement of his damaged ulnar collateral ligament on Monday, leading the Angels to plan for him to resume light throwing next week. “Based on the...
View ArticleAngels sign utility infielder Colin Walsh to minor league deal
The Angels on Tuesday signed infielder Colin Walsh to a minor-league deal with an invite to big league spring training. Walsh, 28, can play infield and the corner outfield positions, but the Angels...
View ArticleAngels lose free agent reliever Yusmeiro Petit to A’s
The Angels lost arguably their most valuable free agent on Wednesday, when Yusmeiro Petit reportedly agreed to a two-year, $10-million deal with the Oakland A’s. Petit, 33, signed a minor-league deal...
View ArticleAngels acquire closer Jim Johnson from Braves, increase budget for Shohei Ohtani
The Angels are hoping their trade for veteran closer Jim Johnson on Thursday will eventually lead to them acquiring a far more significant player. In addition to Johnson, the Angels acquired $1.21...
View ArticleAngels agree to deal with reliever Blake Wood ahead of arbitration deadline
The Angels agreed to a one-year $1.45-million deal with reliever Blake Wood, just hours ahead of Friday’s deadline for offering arbitration to eligible players. Wood, 32, was a likely candidate for an...
View ArticleAngels pitching prospect Nate Smith to miss 2018 season
Left-hander Nate Smith, who remains one of the Angels’ top-rated prospects despite missing most of 2017 with injuries, is expected to miss the 2018 season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Smith...
View ArticleAs the Shohei Ohtani Sweepstakes heats up, no word from Angels, Dodgers about...
Angels and Dodgers fans are hoping “no news is good news.” As word of teams being eliminated from the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes spread around the major leagues on Sunday, there was silence from the...
View ArticleShohei Ohtani: 5 things to know about the Japanese star
The Angels and Dodgers are now both confirmed to be set for face-to-face meetings with Shohei Ohtani this week in Southern California, the next step in the pursuit of the Japanese superstar. The...
View ArticleAngels snag touted Venezuelan prospect Kevin Maitan
The Angels have agreed to terms with 17-year-old shortstop Kevin Maitan, the former Atlanta Braves’ top prospect who was declared a free agent because of the team’s violations of international signing...
View ArticleAngels, Dodgers held face-to-face meetings with Shohei Ohtani on Monday
The Angels and Dodgers have made their pitches to Shohei Ohtani. According to multiple sources, the Angels had their turn at a face-to-face meeting with the Japanese superstar and his agent, Nez...
View ArticleAngels trade prospect to get more money to pursue Shohei Ohtani
The Angels and Seattle Mariners, two of the three finalists for Shoehei Ohtani who have financial wiggle room, engaged in a duel of deals to get more money to pursue the Japanese superstar on Wednesday...
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Japanese star Shohei Ohtani chooses Angels over 6 other MLB teams, including...
Two-way Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani is meeting with teams, including the Angels and Dodgers, as he prepares to make a decision on where he wants to begin his major-league career in 2018. (Photo by...
View ArticleDoes Shohei Ohtani move help the Angels keep Mike Trout long term?
It may be time to retire the phrase “wasting Mike Trout.” For the past couple seasons, as the Angels have languished while their superstar has continued to prove he’s best player in the world, many...
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Angels welcome Shohei Ohtani, while only hinting at how the two-way dream...
Owner Arte Moreno, Manager Mike Scioscia, Shohei Ohtani, General Manager Billy Eppler and President John Carpino pose for a photo after a press conference at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, Dec....
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