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Trout taking to right field switch: 'I think it's been great'

March 21, 2025

TEMPE, Ariz. -- After just more than a month into his move from center field to right field, Angels superstar Mike Trout said he’s already noticed a difference in the way his body feels and has enjoyed the transition. Trout, a three-time AL MVP and 11-time All-Star, is aiming for

Angels' prospect philosophy pays off with fast-tracked draftees, young farm system

March 22, 2025

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels are known for expediting draftees to Anaheim. They had the first player from the 2021 Draft to arrive in the Majors (Chase Silseth), the first three from 2022 (Zach Neto, Ben Joyce, Victor Mederos), the first from 2023 (Nolan Schanuel) and now have a leading

1 stat per MLB team to show you know baseball

@SlangsOnSports
March 22, 2025

It’s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond. It’s time to consume baseball in every form possible, including, of course, talking baseball. Whether it’s water-cooler talks, Slacks from the home office, family dinners or group chats, you’re going to

'It's just different': Neto, Halos responding well to Wash's new rule

March 20, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- When shortstop Zach Neto was asked about his expectations for the Angels this season, he dropped a little nugget about a change that has been made in the clubhouse this year.

15 Spring Training stat lines that matter 

March 21, 2025

It's always tough -- maybe even impossible -- to predict which Spring Training performances will carry over to the regular season. But we try to do it anyway. With domestic Opening Day less than a week away, let's try to pick out some of the players whose stellar springs will

Neto making 'great progress' in recovery from shoulder surgery 

Shortstop throwing, swinging every day and tracking balls in backfield games
March 19, 2025

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Zach Neto is in his second day of throwing from shortstop to first base, and he joked with manager Ron Washington about how far the distance looks like to him now. “Haven't done it in a while, but kind of getting comfortable again,” he said when he

Latest Angels injuries & transactions

March 19, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Angels injury news and transactions.

Which ranked prospects are still vying for Opening Day spots?

@brendan_samson and @RobTnova24
March 22, 2025

With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters. A number of the game's up-and-coming prospects remain in the mix for big league jobs at this critical juncture, vying for final roster spots that have yet to be decided upon. Here’s

Washington sizes up Angels' remaining roster battles 

March 18, 2025

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Angels’ potential Opening Day roster is coming more into focus after a pair of roster moves, as they acquired reliever Angel Perdomo in a trade with the Braves late Monday and optioned right-hander Chase Silseth to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Angels-White Sox Opening Day starting pitchers: Kikuchi vs. Burke

March 18, 2025

The White Sox and Angels lost a combined 220 times during the 2024 season, with Chicago’s total of 121 setting a single-season record in the Modern Era (since 1901). Both teams are hoping for a level of improvement as they meet to start the ‘25 campaign. Opening Day takes place

Moncada (thumb) confident he'll be ready for Opening Day

March 17, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Third baseman Yoán Moncada has been dealing with a deep bone bruise in his right thumb, but he took grounders without any issues on Monday and is confident he’ll be ready for Opening Day against the White Sox on March 27. There’s at least a chance that

Fontenelle earns All-Spring Breakout honor

@brendan_samson
March 17, 2025

Fifteen games, several jersey swaps and countless highlights later, the second edition of Spring Breakout has officially concluded – and it lived up to its billing. Of the 16 contests sprinkled across four days, only one game (Dodgers vs. Cubs) was rained out. Coincidentally, the Cubs were one of two

'Professor' Hendricks teaching new students

March 16, 2025

TEMPE, Ariz. -- When it comes to veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks, Angels manager Ron Washington perhaps puts it best: “He’s been through it, so he knows how to do it.”

1 player from each team making the biggest impression

March 16, 2025

There will be regular-season baseball games played this week, which means it’s almost time to bid adieu to Spring Training. As Opening Day nears, dozens of players -- from roster hopefuls to young phenoms to veterans in new places -- will look back on their spring performances fondly. With an

Klassen provides glimpse of Halos' future in Spring Breakout

March 16, 2025

MESA, Ariz. -- Right-hander George Klassen made the most of his appearance in Spring Breakout against Cubs prospects on Saturday night at Sloan Park. Klassen, ranked as the Angels’ No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline, didn’t start the game but threw a scoreless second inning with a strikeout in the

Armed with new pitch, Kikuchi (8 K's) shines for Halos

March 14, 2025

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Lefty Yusei Kikuchi was dominant down the stretch with the Astros last season once he started to incorporate his slider more to pair with his mid-90s fastball. But now, Kikuchi has added a new pitch to that mix -- a sweeper. Kikuchi, who will be the Angels'

Angels 'stunned' by magician who wows club with 'mind-blowing' tricks

March 12, 2025

TEMPE, Ariz. -- What’s baseball without a little bit of magic? The Angels found out in a fun way on Wednesday when magician Shlomo Levinger visited the clubhouse to perform a set that wowed players and coaches alike. It was a way to escape the grind of Spring Training, and

MLB stars name their dream teammates

@Theo_DeRosa
March 12, 2025

During Spring Training, MLB.com beat writers surveyed their clubhouses, asking players for their opinions on a range of topics. Well over 100 players participated, in exchange for anonymity. In the leadup to Opening Day, MLB.com is publishing a series of stories based on the results of that survey. Today’s topic:

Position battles remain as Halos' Opening Day roster comes into focus

March 11, 2025

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The potential Opening Day roster for the Angels is starting to come a bit more into focus, although there are currently competitions for the final spot in the rotation, a few bench roles and a couple spots in the bullpen. The Angels have been mostly healthy this

Impressive prospect Klassen set for Spring Breakout stage

March 14, 2025

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Minasian satisfied with depth, young talent so far in Spring Training

March 10, 2025

TEMPE, Ariz. -- With a little more than two weeks until Opening Day against the White Sox on March 27, general manager Perry Minasian met with the media on Monday to give his thoughts on how Spring Training has been going and his expectations for the coming season. The Angels

Meet the 14 women who run Minor League Baseball teams

@JoshJacksonMiLB
March 12, 2025

From California to Massachusetts, from Arkansas to Iowa, leadership in professional baseball is evolving. Coming into the 2025 season, there are 14 women in general manager positions across Minor League Baseball. When most fans think of the GMs in baseball, they likely assume the job is all about building a

Examining who will earn the Angels' final bench spots

March 9, 2025

TEMPE, Ariz. -- After taking a look at the competition for the Angels’ final spot in the rotation, it’s now time to take a deeper dive into how the battle for the club’s bench spots is going this spring.