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

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

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

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.

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ANAHEIM -- There’s no organization quite like the Angels when it comes to promoting their Draft picks to the Majors in a hurry. Right-hander Chase Silseth was the first player from the 2021 Draft to reach the Majors, shortstop Zach Neto was the first to get there from the ‘22

It’s not typical that news of a college student-athlete failing a test is an eventual cause for celebration. But in the case of newly minted national champion Christian Moore, his disaster of an exam at the University of Tennessee may have saved his career.

Following a prodigious junior season with Tennessee, he just led the Volunteers to the College World Series title. Now, he's become an early-first-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Here's a look at Christian Moore, who was selected No. 8 overall by the Angels:

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ANAHEIM -- After throwing complete games in two out of his last three starts with Double-A Rocket City, right-hander Jack Kochanowicz had some momentum coming into his Major League debut against the Mariners. But Kochanowicz found out that big leaguers are tougher to put away, as he struggled in his

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SEATTLE -- Hard-throwing relief prospect Ben Joyce, who possesses one of the highest-velocity fastballs in baseball, is back in the Majors. The Angels recalled Joyce from Double-A Rocket City before Sunday’s 5-1 loss to the Mariners at T-Mobile Park, as he replaced lefty Reid Detmers after he was optioned Saturday.

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HOUSTON -- With his wiry 6-foot frame suited for the middle infield, it doesn’t look like rookie Kyren Paris would have much power. But he has some sneaky pop, and he showed it with his first career home run against the Astros on Wednesday afternoon. His two-run drive off right-hander

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The Rookie-level Arizona Complex and Florida Complex leagues began play last Saturday, a month earlier than they did a year ago. The changes mean that the circuits will be populated more by players making the jump from the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League the season before and less by guys coming

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Triple-A Opening Day arrived across the country -- from Syracuse to Sacramento and many stops in between -- last Friday. Now the Double-A, High-A and Single-A levels will begin play. In other words, the season is in full swing. As is tradition around these parts, let’s get you ready for

With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Angels’ Top 30 prospects are projected to start: 1. Nelson Rada, OF -- Rocket City (Double-A) 2. Caden Dana, RHP -- Rocket City (Double-A) 3. Kyren Paris, SS -- Rocket City (Double-A) 4. Ben Joyce, RHP -- Rocket City

ANAHEIM -- While the Angels have opened with a 4-2 start to the season, it’s also time for the club’s Minor League affiliates to begin action in 2024. Triple-A Salt Lake’s season is already underway, while the rest of the club’s affiliates are slated to begin play on Friday. First