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Angels acquire slugger Jorge Soler from Braves for starting pitcher Griffin Canning
Read full article: Angels acquire slugger Jorge Soler from Braves for starting pitcher Griffin CanningThe Los Angeles Angels have acquired outfielder Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves in a trade for right-hander Griffin Canning.
White Sox stay at 120 losses as Flexen shines in 7-0 victory over Angels
Read full article: White Sox stay at 120 losses as Flexen shines in 7-0 victory over AngelsThe Chicago White Sox averted a record-breaking loss for the third straight day, beating the Los Angeles Angels 7-0 behind Chris Flexen’s sharp pitching performance.
White Sox remain at 120 losses as Benintendi singles in 10th for 4-3 win over Angels
Read full article: White Sox remain at 120 losses as Benintendi singles in 10th for 4-3 win over AngelsThe Chicago White Sox avoided a record-breaking 121st loss for the second straight game, beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Andrew Benintendi’s 10th-inning single.
Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri gets 1st major league victory, helping the Angels beat the Rangers 5-1
Read full article: Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri gets 1st major league victory, helping the Angels beat the Rangers 5-1Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri won for the first time in the major leagues, allowing a run on three hits in six innings in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
'Hey, can I play with you guys?' Royals' Salvador Perez joins kids for a Wiffle ball game
Read full article: 'Hey, can I play with you guys?' Royals' Salvador Perez joins kids for a Wiffle ball gameRoyals catcher Salvador Perez spent part of his day off playing an impromptu game of Wiffle ball with a bunch of kids in Kansas City, Kansas.
Angels shut down rehab for Mike Trout; place veteran Anthony Rendon on IL with back inflammation
Read full article: Angels shut down rehab for Mike Trout; place veteran Anthony Rendon on IL with back inflammationThe Los Angeles Angels are shutting down the rehab for star Mike Trout after a recent setback in his recovery from meniscus surgery and placed Anthony Rendon on the injured list.
Mike Trout leaving rehab assignment, returning to Southern California to be re-evaluated
Read full article: Mike Trout leaving rehab assignment, returning to Southern California to be re-evaluatedLos Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout will not play Wednesday night for Triple-A Salt Lake and is leaving his minor league rehab assignment after one game to be re-evaluated in Southern California.
Angels OF Mike Trout leaves early from first rehab start in minors due to knee soreness
Read full article: Angels OF Mike Trout leaves early from first rehab start in minors due to knee sorenessLos Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout lasted just two innings of his first rehab start in the minors due to soreness in his surgically-repaired left knee.
Sons of former big-league stars Ortiz, Ramirez and Grudzielanek among MLB draft picks in late rounds
Read full article: Sons of former big-league stars Ortiz, Ramirez and Grudzielanek among MLB draft picks in late roundsMajor League Baseball’s three-day amateur draft concluded on Tuesday, with the 30 teams blazing through 300 picks in less than 3 1/2 hours.
Midway through another failed season, Detroit Tigers are trade deadline sellers once again
Read full article: Midway through another failed season, Detroit Tigers are trade deadline sellers once againWe're midway through another failed season, and the Detroit Tigers are trade deadline sellers once again.
JuJu Watkins enjoying summer, dreams of playing in 2028 Olympics in hometown Los Angeles
Read full article: JuJu Watkins enjoying summer, dreams of playing in 2028 Olympics in hometown Los AngelesJuJu Watkins has already thought about how special it would be to play for the U.S. in 2028 at the Olympics in her hometown of Los Angeles.
Verlander scratched for Astros' game against Tigers because of neck discomfort
Read full article: Verlander scratched for Astros' game against Tigers because of neck discomfortHouston Astros ace Justin Verlander was scratched from his scheduled start against the Detroit Tigers because of neck discomfort.
Infield fly and interference call loom large during 1st inning of Yankees-Angels game
Read full article: Infield fly and interference call loom large during 1st inning of Yankees-Angels gameThe Yankees had the bases loaded with no outs in the first inning Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels when they were done in by an unconventional double play.
15 and counting: Yankees' starting staff sets major league record limiting runs and going at least 5
Read full article: 15 and counting: Yankees' starting staff sets major league record limiting runs and going at least 5Even without last year’s AL Cy Young Award winner, the New York Yankees starting staff has put together a run for the record books.
Lively helps the Guardians beat the Angels 5-4 for their 9th consecutive win
Read full article: Lively helps the Guardians beat the Angels 5-4 for their 9th consecutive winBen Lively pitched seven innings of two-run ball, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 for their ninth consecutive win.
José Ramírez homers for 2nd straight game, Guardians beat Angels 4-3 to extend winning streak to 8
Read full article: José Ramírez homers for 2nd straight game, Guardians beat Angels 4-3 to extend winning streak to 8José Ramírez homered for the second straight game and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to eight, beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 Saturday night.
José Ramírez goes deep twice, starts run of 3 straight Guardians' homers in 10-4 victory over Angels
Read full article: José Ramírez goes deep twice, starts run of 3 straight Guardians' homers in 10-4 victory over AngelsJosé Ramírez went deep twice and started a run of three straight homers in the fourth inning as the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to seven with a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Mike Trout decided having surgery was better option than being only a DH the rest of the season
Read full article: Mike Trout decided having surgery was better option than being only a DH the rest of the seasonMike Trout decided that having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee was a better alternative than postponing surgery and being a designated hitter the rest of the season.
Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has knee surgery. Team expects 3-time MVP to return this season.
Read full article: Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has knee surgery. Team expects 3-time MVP to return this season.Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, and the three-time AL MVP is expected to return this season.
Former MVP Mike Trout needs surgery on torn meniscus. The Angels hope he can return this season
Read full article: Former MVP Mike Trout needs surgery on torn meniscus. The Angels hope he can return this seasonLos Angeles Angels star Mike Trout will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, sidelining the three-time AL MVP indefinitely.
Boston shortstop Story needs season-ending shoulder surgery; pitcher Nick Pivetta has injured elbow
Read full article: Boston shortstop Story needs season-ending shoulder surgery; pitcher Nick Pivetta has injured elbowBoston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story will have what is likely season-ending surgery on his dislocated left shoulder and right-hander Nick Pivetta has a strained a right flexor, the latest in a spate of elbow injuries among pitchers.
Red Sox SS Trevor Story leaves game after injuring shoulder on diving stop of Mike Trout's hit
Read full article: Red Sox SS Trevor Story leaves game after injuring shoulder on diving stop of Mike Trout's hitRed Sox shortstop Trevor Story exited Boston’s game against the Angels in the fourth inning after injuring his left shoulder on a backhand dive to stop a hit by Mike Trout.
Will Smith, Dodgers reach $140 million, 10-year deal. LA has spent $1.4 billion on 5 key players
Read full article: Will Smith, Dodgers reach $140 million, 10-year deal. LA has spent $1.4 billion on 5 key playersCatcher Will Smith and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a $140 million, 10-year contract, raising the team’s spending to nearly $1.4 billion for five key players since December.
Opening day 2024: What to watch for on the first full day of the MLB season
Read full article: Opening day 2024: What to watch for on the first full day of the MLB seasonAfter the Dodgers and Padres soft-launched the 2024 MLB season with a two-game series in South Korea last week, the rest of the league was scheduled to start play Thursday.
Detroit Tigers reportedly sign free agent to fill open starting spot at third base
Read full article: Detroit Tigers reportedly sign free agent to fill open starting spot at third baseThe Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed a free agent who will likely fill their open starting position at third base.
Trout says he wants to stay with Angels. Rendon discusses where baseball ranks on his priority list
Read full article: Trout says he wants to stay with Angels. Rendon discusses where baseball ranks on his priority listMike Trout discussed his future and Anthony Rendon talked about his priorities as the two Los Angeles Angels veterans made some interesting comments Monday with hitters reporting to spring training camps across Arizona and Florida.
Outfielder Randal Grichuk, Diamondbacks agree to $2M, 1-year deal with mutual option for 2025
Read full article: Outfielder Randal Grichuk, Diamondbacks agree to $2M, 1-year deal with mutual option for 2025The Arizona Diamondbacks and outfielder Randal Grichuk have agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract with a mutual option for 2025.
Zaidi: Giants made comparable offer to $700M deal Shohei Ohtani received from rival Dodgers
Read full article: Zaidi: Giants made comparable offer to $700M deal Shohei Ohtani received from rival DodgersThe San Francisco Giants made three offers to Shohei Ohtani, including a final proposal that president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi called “very comparable if not identical” to the record $700 million, 10-year contract the Japanese two-way star agreed to with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani joins big-money club with massive contract with Los Angeles Dodgers
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani joins big-money club with massive contract with Los Angeles DodgersShohei Ohtani, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Patrick Mahomes and Mike Trout are among the world’s top athletes, each with a long list of epic accomplishments.
Shohei Ohtani met with the Dodgers in LA for 2-3 hours, manager Dave Roberts says
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani met with the Dodgers in LA for 2-3 hours, manager Dave Roberts saysShohei Ohtani met with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few days ago at Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts revealed at the winter meetings.
Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger among 7 free agents to turn down $20M qualifying offers
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger among 7 free agents to turn down $20M qualifying offersShohei Ohtani was among seven players who turned down $20,325,000 qualifying offers from their former teams and remained on the free agent market to pursue more lucrative contracts.
Oakland A's fans send MLB owners 'Stay In Oakland' boxes as Las Vegas vote nears
Read full article: Oakland A's fans send MLB owners 'Stay In Oakland' boxes as Las Vegas vote nearsA devoted group of Bay Area baseball fans have sent “Stay In Oakland” boxes to 15 Major League Baseball team owners, imploring them to vote no on the team's planned relocation to Las Vegas.
The Angels have hired Ron Washington, the 71-year-old's first job as MLB manager since 2014
Read full article: The Angels have hired Ron Washington, the 71-year-old's first job as MLB manager since 2014The Los Angeles Angels hired Ron Washington to be their new manager Wednesday, turning to a veteran baseball mind in an attempt to end nearly a decade of losing baseball.
Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger among 7 to get qualifying offers as 168 free agents hit the market
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger among 7 to get qualifying offers as 168 free agents hit the marketTwo-way star Shohei Ohtani was among seven players given $20,325,000 qualifying offers by their former teams as the free agent market opened for 168 players.
Ohtani, Bellinger, Montgomery, Snell head free agent market. Players can start contract talks Monday
Read full article: Ohtani, Bellinger, Montgomery, Snell head free agent market. Players can start contract talks MondayShohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery, Blake Snell and Aaron Nola were among the 130 players who became free agents as baseball’s business season began the day following the Texas Rangers’ first World Series title.
Shohei Ohtani headlines majors' soon-to-be free agents, and there's a sizable gap to the next name
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani headlines majors' soon-to-be free agents, and there's a sizable gap to the next nameThere is Shohei Ohtani, and then there is the rest of baseball’s soon-to-be free agents.
Ohtani has elbow surgery. His doctor expects hitting return by opening day '24 and pitching by '25
Read full article: Ohtani has elbow surgery. His doctor expects hitting return by opening day '24 and pitching by '25Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery Tuesday, and his doctor said he expects the two-way star will be available as a hitter on opening day next season and will return to the mound as a pitcher in 2025.
Angels star Shohei Ohtani will have elbow surgery soon, out for the season because of oblique injury
Read full article: Angels star Shohei Ohtani will have elbow surgery soon, out for the season because of oblique injuryShohei Ohtani will have surgery soon on the ligament tear in his pitching elbow after the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star was ruled out for the rest of the season due to an oblique injury.
Shohei Ohtani's locker has been packed up at Angel Stadium, and the Angels decline to say why
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani's locker has been packed up at Angel Stadium, and the Angels decline to say whyShohei Ohtani’s locker has been mostly cleared out at Angel Stadium, and the Los Angeles Angels declined to say why.
Shohei Ohtani nears return to Angels' lineup, takes swings before game against Guardians
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani nears return to Angels' lineup, takes swings before game against GuardiansShohei Ohtani appears to be nearing a return to the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup after injuring his right oblique muscles in batting practice early in the week.
Say cheese: Ohtani body double finds way into Angels' team photo
Read full article: Say cheese: Ohtani body double finds way into Angels' team photoIt is next to impossible to replace all that Shohei Ohtani can do when standing on a baseball field, although the Los Angeles Angels did their best for a few minutes Tuesday.
Shohei Ohtani's agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow heals
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani's agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow healsShohei Ohtani’s agent says the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar is determined to continue his career as both a pitcher and a hitter after he recovers from his latest elbow injury.
Shohei Ohtani doubles to key 2-run inning as designated hitter vs Mets after tearing elbow ligament
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani doubles to key 2-run inning as designated hitter vs Mets after tearing elbow ligamentShohei Ohtani went 1 for 2 as a designated hitter with a double that keyed a 2-run inning for the Angels against the New York Mets in the first game after Los Angeles said the two-way star had torn an elbow ligament.
Ohtani to keep playing, his future and impending free agency murky after elbow ligament injury
Read full article: Ohtani to keep playing, his future and impending free agency murky after elbow ligament injuryShohei Ohtani's sparkling future on and off the baseball field suddenly became murky when tests revealed a tear in a ligament in his pitching elbow.
Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for rest of season because of a tear in an elbow ligament, Angels GM says
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for rest of season because of a tear in an elbow ligament, Angels GM saysShohei Ohtani won’t pitch for the rest of the season because of a ligament tear in his right elbow, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday night.
Mike Trout returns to the Angels' lineup after a 7-week absence with a broken hand
Read full article: Mike Trout returns to the Angels' lineup after a 7-week absence with a broken handThree-time AL MVP Mike Trout has returned to the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup after missing 38 games with a broken bone in his left hand.
Reds-Angels game is postponed due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary. Doubleheader is Wednesday
Read full article: Reds-Angels game is postponed due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary. Doubleheader is WednesdayThe Los Angeles Angels’ game against the Cincinnati Reds scheduled for Monday night has been postponed due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary.
Angels left-hander Reid Detmers loses no-hit bid in 8th inning at Texas
Read full article: Angels left-hander Reid Detmers loses no-hit bid in 8th inning at TexasLos Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers' no-hit bid ended with one out in the eighth inning Wednesday night when Texas Rangers leadoff hitter had a double in the left-center gap.
Ex-Anaheim mayor to plead guilty in federal corruption case over Angel Stadium sale
Read full article: Ex-Anaheim mayor to plead guilty in federal corruption case over Angel Stadium saleThe former mayor of Anaheim has agreed to plead guilty to obstructing an FBI corruption investigation into the $150 million sale of Angel Stadium to the owner of the Major League Baseball team.
Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani to skip his next pitching start after feeling arm fatigue
Read full article: Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani to skip his next pitching start after feeling arm fatigueLos Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his next scheduled pitching start Wednesday at Texas after telling manager Phil Nevin he was feeling some arm fatigue.
Shohei Ohtani gets his 10th mound victory of the season in the Angels' 4-1 win over the Giants
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani gets his 10th mound victory of the season in the Angels' 4-1 win over the GiantsShohei Ohtani pitched six innings of three-hit ball and got his 10th victory of the season in the Los Angeles Angels' 4-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Acuña, Riley and Olson homer for Braves, who hammer Angels 12-5 to take series
Read full article: Acuña, Riley and Olson homer for Braves, who hammer Angels 12-5 to take seriesRonald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley and Matt Olson homered for the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves, who kept up their power barrage with a 12-5 rout of the Los Angeles Angels.
Tigers reach deal with Dodgers, but Detroit LHP Eduardo Rodriguez exercises no-trade clause
Read full article: Tigers reach deal with Dodgers, but Detroit LHP Eduardo Rodriguez exercises no-trade clauseDetroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez blocked a deal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, exercising his no-trade clause ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Ohtani throws 1st MLB shutout, hits 2 HRs as Angels sweep Tigers in DH team says he's staying
Read full article: Ohtani throws 1st MLB shutout, hits 2 HRs as Angels sweep Tigers in DH team says he's stayingShohei Ohtani threw his first shutout in Major League Baseball in one game and hit two homers in the next, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers twice on Thursday to sweep a three-game series.
Angels going for it with Ohtani, acquire pitchers Giolito, López from White Sox for prospects
Read full article: Angels going for it with Ohtani, acquire pitchers Giolito, López from White Sox for prospectsThe Los Angeles Angels acquired right-handed pitchers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Aaron Judge is in Tampa playing simulated games. The Yankees don't rule out a return this weekend
Read full article: Aaron Judge is in Tampa playing simulated games. The Yankees don't rule out a return this weekendAaron Judge is playing simulated games at the New York Yankees’ training complex in Tampa, Florida, as he gets closer to returning from a toe injury.
Ohtani buzz dominates MLB trade deadline, even if smaller deals are more likely
Read full article: Ohtani buzz dominates MLB trade deadline, even if smaller deals are more likelyMLB’s trade deadline is rapidly approaching on Aug. 1 and with less than a week remaining, it’s sometimes hard to figure out which teams are the buyers and which are the sellers.
Ohtani ties score with 35th homer, Angels beat Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings
Read full article: Ohtani ties score with 35th homer, Angels beat Yankees 4-3 in 10 inningsShohei Ohtani tied the score in the seventh inning with his major league-leading 35th home run and pinch-hitter Michael Stefanic hit a game-ending single in the 10th to give the Los Angeles Angels a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees, Los Angeles trailed 3-1 when Ohtani hit a two-run drive off Michael King, then made a demonstrative flip of his bat.
Shohei Ohtani homers in 9th inning, Angels win 13-12 in 10th on Astros error
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani homers in 9th inning, Angels win 13-12 in 10th on Astros errorShohei Ohtan hit his major league-leading 33rd homer to key the Angels’ tying rally in the ninth inning, and rookie Trey Cabbage scored on rookie Grae Kessinger’s throwing error in the 10th to end Los Angeles’ wild 13-12 victory over the Houston Astros.
Shohei Ohtani allows 4 earned runs, takes the loss in the Astros' 7-5 win over the spiraling Angels
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani allows 4 earned runs, takes the loss in the Astros' 7-5 win over the spiraling AngelsShohei Ohtani allowed four earned runs on five hits and left the mound in the sixth inning shortly before Mauricio Dubon’s tiebreaking two-run single in the Houston Astros’ 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Mike Trout has surgery on his broken left wrist; timetable for return unknown
Read full article: Mike Trout has surgery on his broken left wrist; timetable for return unknownAll-Star center fielder Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels had surgery on his fractured left wrist, two days after he was injured while fouling off a pitch.
Ohtani leaves Angels game with blister, says he doesn't plan to pitch in All-Star Game
Read full article: Ohtani leaves Angels game with blister, says he doesn't plan to pitch in All-Star GameShohei Ohtani says he's not planning to pitch in the All-Star Game next week after leaving the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-5 loss to the San Diego Padres with a blister on the middle finger of his right hand Tuesday.
Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game
Read full article: Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 gameShohei Ohtani became a two-way All-Star for the third straight year when he was picked for the American League pitching staff, and eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle — the most of any team since 2012.
Ohtani hits the longest home run of his MLB career (493 feet) to reach 30 this season
Read full article: Ohtani hits the longest home run of his MLB career (493 feet) to reach 30 this seasonShohei Ohtani has hit a 493-foot home run — the longest of his major league career — to become the ninth player to reach 30 homers in a season by July 1.
Mike Trout elected to 11th All-Star Game, 4 Texas players chosen to start
Read full article: Mike Trout elected to 11th All-Star Game, 4 Texas players chosen to startLos Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout has been elected to his 11th All-Star Game and four Texas Rangers were chosen by fans for the American League’s lineup for the July 11 game at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park.
Shohei Ohtani first AL pitcher in nearly 60 years to homer twice, strike out 10, Angels beat ChiSox
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani first AL pitcher in nearly 60 years to homer twice, strike out 10, Angels beat ChiSoxShohei Ohtani became the first American League pitcher in nearly 60 years to hit two homers and strike out 10 batters in a game, leading the Los Angeles Angels past the Chicago White Sox 4-2 in his latest extraordinary performance.
Angels have a 13-run inning and set franchise records for runs and hits in 25-1 rout of Rockies
Read full article: Angels have a 13-run inning and set franchise records for runs and hits in 25-1 rout of RockiesMike Trout, Brandon Drury and Matt Thaiss hit homers on consecutive pitches to open a 13-run third inning and Mickey Moniak capped it win a two-run homer in the Los Angeles Angels’ record-setting 25-1 rout of the Colorado Rockies.