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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 01: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on from the dugout during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 01, 2024 in Anaheim, California.

Mike Trout Announces Position Change With Angels

The Los Angeles Angels quietly had a nice little offseason for themselves by bringing in Jorge Soler, Kyle Hendricks, Yoan Moncada, Travis d'Arnaud, and Kenley Jansen, and there is reason for excitement in SoCal for the first time in a while, even though Anthony Rendon is already on the 60-Da...

Justin Hussong • 1 year ago

Ken Rosenthal Names 1 Team In Play 'For A Number Of Free Agents'

The Los Angeles Angels missed the postseason for a 10th straight season after finishing with a record of 63-99 and last in the American League West. Since 2009, the Angels have made one postseason appearance, which resulted in them being swept in the American League Division Series. The tough...

James Merling • 1 year ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 18: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets watches after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Five of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 18, 2024 in New York City.

Analyst Says 1 Rumored Pete Alonso Destination 'Doesn't Make Sense'

The Los Angeles Angels took last place in the American League West after finishing with a record of 63-99 and missing the postseason. After missing the playoffs again, the Angels have failed the make the postseason for ten straight seasons as the struggles of the team continued in 2024. The A...

James Merling • 1 year ago

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Angels Are Reportedly Doing Their Homework On One MLB Free Agent

The Los Angeles Angels have not fared well in recent years and in 2024 they finished last in the American League West with a record of 63-99. After missing the playoffs for a 10th straight season, the Angels need to add some talent if they want to be competitive in 2025. The Angels have made...

James Merling • 1 year ago

Analyst Believes 1 MLB Team Will Stay Aggressive This Offseason

The Los Angeles Angels have been one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball over the past few years as they haven't made the playoffs since 2014. Last season was no different as they finished with a 63-99 record, which left them in last place in the AL West. The Angels appear to be tryin...

James Merling • 2 years ago

Former MLB GM Really Likes What 1 Team Has Done So Far In Offseason

The Los Angeles Angels finished the 2024 season with a record of 63 wins and 99 losses which resulted in them missing the playoffs for the tenth straight season. With their last American League West title and playoff appearance coming back in 2014, the Angels have struggled for the past decad...

James Merling • 2 years ago

1 Key Player Could Miss Start Of Season For Angels

James Merling • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Angels missed the postseason for a 10th straight season in 2024 after finishing with a record of 63-99. Recent history hasn't been kind to the Angels as they haven't made the playoffs or won the AL West since 2014. With the loss of superstar Shohei Ohtani, and superstar Mike T...

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after flying out during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 13, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Insider Calls Mike Trout's Season-Ending Injury 'Bad For Everybody'

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago On April 30, the Los Angeles Angels placed star outfielder and three-time AL MVP Mike Trout on the 10-day injured list with a left knee meniscus tear. He had surgery and was expected back at some point later in the season. Unfortunately, just when he was closing in on a return, Angels general...

A Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim batting helmet is seen prior to the start of the game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 1, 2014 in Anaheim, California.

Angels Place Potential Trade Piece On Injured List

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Angels are one of the worst teams in the American League, and, as a result, they are expected to be sellers with the trade deadline approaching at the end of the month. One of the players they could flip to get a nice package of prospects in return is infielder Luis Rengifo, w...

Manager Ron Washington #37 of the Los Angeles Angels walks to the dugout during the seventh inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on June 11, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Angels 9-4.

The Angels Recently Held A Notable Team Meeting

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Angels are one of the worst teams in baseball. By record (26-41), the Angels are better than just five squads in the whole league. If this were an isolated event, fans wouldn't be so worried. However, the team hasn't made the postseason since 2014. Since that year, they have h...

Relief pitcher Amir Garrett #32 of the Los Angeles Angels throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 30, 2024 in Anaheim, California.

The Angels Are Dealing With A Familiar Problem

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Do you remember when the Los Angeles Angels were actually off to a decent start in the first couple of weeks of the season? Well, that wasn't going to last, not with their current roster, without Shohei Ohtani, and now with an injured Mike Trout. At the moment, they are fourth in the AL West...

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 23, 2024 in Anaheim, California.

Stats Show Shocking 2024 Trend For Mike Trout

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago We have said many times, even on this site, that Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has little to no support from his teammates. That situation can be partially explained by the fact he has nine home runs to this point and only 12 RBI to show for his efforts. Many of the Angels' failures in r...

Anthony Rendon #6 of the Los Angeles Angels leaves the game after being injured in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 20, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Angels Insider Notes Key Problem After Anthony Rendon Injury

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon opened the season with five-straight hitless games. Controversial as he is, he was being criticized by fans and media for his performance. Then he found his niche at the top of the Angels lineup: his power has dissipated over time, but he still...

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after stealing second base from under Amed Rosario #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Tropicana Field on April 16, 2024 in St Petersburg, Florida.

Video Shows Just How Well Mike Trout Understands The Game

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is not only the best and most productive player of his generation: he is also one of the most elite players of all time. He is so good that he can retire today and enter the Hall of Fame five years later as a first-ballot player. Trout is an elite hitter, a...

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels runs the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on April 17, 2024 in St Petersburg, Florida.

Mike Trout Receives Praise From Legendary Former Teammate

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Albert Pujols and Mike Trout played together for a decade, from 2012 to 2021. Pujols was starting to decline when he joined the Los Angeles Angels, and Trout was, to the contrary, blossoming into one of the game's top stars. Regardless of their career trajectories, they both know each other,...

Anthony Rendon #6 of the Los Angeles Angels strikes out against the Baltimore Orioles on Opening Day at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on March 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Analyst Highlights A Positive Sign From Anthony Rendon

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Over the last few years, Los Angeles Angels star Anthony Rendon, who signed a seven-year, $245 million deal before the 2020 campaign, has been criticized for a number of reasons. His performance collapsed after putting ink to paper on that deal, his attitude hasn't always been positive toward...

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a one run home run against pitcher Zach Eflin #24 of the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 8, 2024 in Anaheim, California.

Mike Trout Continues To Accomplish A Sad Feat

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Mike Trout has been the face of the Los Angeles Angels since 2012, when he put together an MVP-caliber season without actually winning the award. He eventually won not one or two, but three AL MVP awards and became universally regarded as one of the best players of his generation. The problem...

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim looks on as owner Arte Moreno talks during a press conference at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on March 24, 2019 in Anaheim, California.

Angels Insider Notes Wild Change Involving Team Owner

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago By this point, it's widely recognized as a universal truth: Arte Moreno is one of the most disliked owners in the game. The man in charge of leading the Los Angeles Angels has been heavily criticized in recent seasons for some of his attitudes and decisions in front of the team. His most obvi...

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a single against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot park on April 02, 2024 in Miami, Florida.

The Angels Are Sitting In A Surprising Position

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Not much was expected from the Los Angeles Angels after losing Shohei Ohtani in free agency. They were a mediocre team with the best player in the league, so their prospects without him are not much different. The facts are the facts, though, and while expecting the Angels to contend might be...

Angels Reveal 2024 Opening Day Starter

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Angels are forced to pick up the pieces in 2024 after losing iconic two-way star Shohei Ohtani to the rival Dodgers, but there is still plenty to look forward to for this upcoming season. Ohtani opened the last two seasons for the Angels and with him out of the picture, it was...

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on during a spring training exhibition against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Peoria Sports Complex on February 24, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona.

Mike Trout Had A Vintage Moment At The Plate

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Angels are, whether they like it or not, a team in a transition period. They just lost the best player in baseball, Shohei Ohtani, to free agency. If they didn't make the playoffs once in six years with Ohtani on board, it's really hard to think they will do it without him. No...

Anthony Rendon #6 of the Los Angeles Angels poses for a portrait during photo day at Tempe Diablo Stadium on February 21, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona.

Angels Insider Shares Latest Anthony Rendon Update

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Angels had an offseason to forget. For a team that usually tries to spend money on free agents, it has not gone well for them. The one player they signed in the past decade that has worked out is Shohei Ohtani. But, they watched Ohtani sign a contract with their crosstown riva...

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels walks back to the dugout against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on April 02, 2023 in Oakland, California.

Picture Shows A Very Sad Sight For Angels Fans

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Angels have started a new chapter. They had Shohei Ohtani from 2018 to 2023, and he was marvelous for them: he won two AL MVP awards and many other accolades. But the Angels couldn't guarantee postseason baseball for him - in fact, they never made it to October during his tenu...

A detail view of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hats and gloves during a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 9, 2017 in Anaheim, California.

Angels Infielder Shows Off His Power With Impressive Spring Homer

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Angels have to start, against their will, the post-Shohei Ohtani era. They tried their best to bring him back, but the fact remains that they failed him by not making the playoffs even once in the six years he was with them. Now, they still have Mike Trout to lead the charge,...

A detail of the hat and glove of a member of the MLB Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the Angeles Home Opener against the Texas Rangers on April 2, 2007 at Angeles Stadium in Anaheim, California.

Angels Player Shares Hilarious Take On His New Number

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Shohei Ohtani might, one day, enter the Hall of Fame wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey. It seems like the most likely outcome. However, what he did for the Los Angeles Angels can't and won't be forgotten. He stayed with them for six seasons even though they rarely built competitive rosters...

Anthony Rendon #6 of the Los Angeles Angels drops his bat as he is walked to first during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 30, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Angels won 11-8.

Anthony Rendon Makes Shocking Comments About His Priorities

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The vast majority of MLB players will tell you that baseball is their life, or at least a huge part of it. It's normal: they have dedicated a lot of time and resources to crafting their game. The game, however, is not atop the priority list for everyone. It's also natural: people are not the...

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates a home run against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on October 02, 2022 in Anaheim, California.

Mike Trout Comments On His Commitment To The Angels

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago In March of 2019, the Los Angeles Angels signed outfielder Mike Trout to a contract extension. It was, until the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani a few weeks ago, the largest contract in baseball in terms of total value: a 12-year, $426.5 million deal. Trout, a three-time MVP winner,...

Prospect List Highlights Major Concern For The Angels

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Angels could be in for a rough awakening after losing Shohei Ohtani to free agency. They still have Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, Reid Detmers, Griffin Canning, Patrick Sandoval, Chase Silseth, and other talented performers. However, given the competitive landscape in the Americ...

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels walks back to the dugout against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on April 02, 2023 in Oakland, California.

Mike Trout Will Look To Regain A Historic Lead In 2024

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Nobody needs to be reminded of this, but Los Angeles Angels slugger Mike Trout is not only the best player of his generation, but also one of the best in the history of the game. The three-time MVP award winner has amazing career numbers and is still, theoretically, in his prime at 32 years o...

Jo Adell #7 of the Los Angeles Angels runs to second base on his way to a double against the Minnesota Twins during the second inning at Target Field on September 24, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Angels Insider Notes Sense Of Urgency For Former Top Prospect

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Angels added outfielder Aaron Hicks this week. The move certainly guarantees the Angels have more depth in the outfield, but every move have its consequences. As of now, LA has five outfielders for three spots plus the designated hitter slot: Mike Trout, Taylor Ward, Mickey Mo...

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates a 8-3 win against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on October 02, 2022 in Anaheim, California.

Angels GM Confirms Mike Trout's Role In 2024

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Angels have to be the most disappointed team so far this offseason. There was some hope coming into the offseason that the Angels could re-sign Shohei Ohtani. He was their best player and the only hope they had to remain competitive in 2024. But, once Ohtani agreed to a 10-yea...

A New York Yankees hat and Rawlings baseball glove is seen during the MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 21, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Angels Add A Former Yankees Outfielder

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Angels could be in for a rough rebuild now that they have lost Shohei Ohtani. He was the best player in baseball for the last three seasons and he has signed with the crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Angels were already mediocre with Ohtani. Now, they could be fi...

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels gestures toward a fan during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 05, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Angels Insider Notes A Positive Upgrade In 2024

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The Los Angeles Angels have to be one of the most disappointing teams this offseason. Their offseason plans were centered around finding a way to re-sign Shohei Ohtani. Unfortunately, they were unable to do that. Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now...