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Mike Trout is up to golf things again with crazy indoor trick shot

Dude Perfect would like a word.

Joe Rivera

Trevor Bauer hosted the best baseball game of the season for charity

Wiffle ball, Astros jokes, dingers and hand sanitizer: Here are all the best moments from Trevor Bauer's "Sandlot" game.

Emily Carson

Angels attendant's firing a sign of the turmoil gripping baseball

Brian "Bubba" Harkins feels the effect of MLB trying to move past its latest cheating scandal.

Tom Gatto

Watch Mike Trout hit a gosh darn golf ball to Pluto, because why not?

Apparently, there's nothing Mike Trout can't do.

Joe Rivera

Mike Trout on Astros scandal: 'It's sad for baseball'

Mike Trout spoke out against the Astros cheating scandal on Monday, saying, "It’s sad for baseball."

Austin Anderson

MLB players rip Astros over sign-stealing scandal

Name-calling and insults abound as players around the league weigh in on Houston's cheating.

Emily Carson

Ross Stripling is happy he's still a Dodger after trade to Angels falls through

The right-hander reportedly was on his way to the rival Angels, but then the deal fell through. It appears that was good news to Stripling.

Tom Gatto

When is Opening Day 2020? Schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Opening Day is right around the corner. Here's everything you need to know about the start of the 2020 MLB season.

Joe Rivera

Mike Trout: Sporting News MLB Athlete of the Decade

Trout's stature as the game’s best player does not come from individual instances in which he amazes spectators. His greatness instead arrives in a steady flow, always there.

Dan Bernstein

Strasburg or Rendon? Two free-agent gambits will sway futures of Nationals, Angels

Washington and Los Angeles made franchise-altering decisions this week.

Dan Bernstein

Rendon makes Angels better, but team's biggest holes still need patching

LA adds a star to its lineup, but team's long-range success will hinge on how it addresses its shortcomings on the mound.

Ryan Fagan

Anthony Rendon free agency rumors: Angels agree to huge deal with third baseman

Los Angeles reportedly snags the top position player on the market after being outbid for the top pitcher on the market.

Tom Gatto

Dodgers, Angels enter scramble mode to recover from Gerrit Cole miss

The biggest free-agent pitcher has come off the market. What now?

Dan Bernstein

Gerrit Cole rumors: Top five potential landing spots for the free-agent ace

One team is going to be very happy that they signed Gerrit Cole, but who's it going to be? SN runs down five potential landing spots for the free-agent ace.

Joe Rivera

Angels star Mike Trout voted 2019 Sporting News MLB Player of the Year

Trout is the best baseball has to offer. His peers agree.

Dan Bernstein

DEA talks to Angels in Skaggs probe

Separate reports say federal agents have talked to six current or former Angels, and the club could be facing up to a $2 million fine.

Bob Hille

Maddon headed back to Angels

Maddon spent 31 years in the Angels organization before managing the Rays and Cubs.

Marc Lancaster

Angels knew of Skaggs' drug abuse

The report also states an Angels public relations employee told federal officials he provided Skaggs with oxycodone and abused it with him.

Drew Nantais

Angels close to hiring Maddon

The Cubs announced last week that Maddon would not return for 2020 after his contract expired at the end of this season.

Chelsea Howard

Joe Maddon meeting with Angels

Maddon spent 31 years in the Angels organization before becoming Rays manager in 2006.

Gabrielle McMillen

Angels can Ausmus; Maddon in sights

The opportunity to bring back Maddon, a longtime Angels fixture, likely spelled the end for Ausmus after one disappointing season.

Marc Lancaster

Nationals secure home field in WCG

Gerardo Parra hit a grand slam in a whopping nine-run second inning to highlight the victory, which is Washington's seventh consecutive win.

Alexis Mansanarez

Cole, Verlander strike out 300 each

This is only the second time in MLB history that a pair of teammates has each recorded 300 strikeouts in a season.

Thomas Lott

Verlander strikes out 3,000th

Justin Verlander further immortalized himself in baseball lore Saturday.

Thomas Lott

Brewers clinch playoff spot

Milwaukee dominated as it punched its ticket to postseason, just one day after the Nationals secured a wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Ohtani's rehab going 'smoothly'

The two-way Angels phenom's season was cut short after undergoing knee surgery Sept. 13.

Drew Nantais

Astros clinch AL West title

George Springer hit three home runs in four innings and added four RBIs.

Ameer Tyree

MLB: Rays take lead over Indians

The Rays sit in the second spot in the wild-card race, with a one-game lead over the Indians, after a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

Alexis Mansanarez

Altuve reaches 30-homer milestone

Altuve has impressed fans with the power he produces from such a small frame, but he’d never hit more than 24 home runs in a season.

Travis Durkee

Yankees win AL East title

With the Yankees' win over the Angels on Thursday, New York has won its first American League East title since 2012.

Thomas Lott

Skaggs' death investigated by DEA

Skaggs was found dead in July at the team's hotel in Texas. The cause of death was a mixture of "alcohol, fentanyl and oxycodone."

Kirstie Chiappelli

Brewers top Padres, tie Cubs

The Brewers and Cubs both have 82-69 records and are now tied for the second National League wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Betances out with Achilles tear

The four-time All-Star made his season debut Sunday in Toronto after shoulder and lat injuries derailed his year.

Ameer Tyree

Luis Severino dazzles in return from injury to give Yankees dominant arm for playoffs

Luis Severino looked sharp in his 2019 debut, and his return comes just before the Yankees could use him for their postseason run.

Edward Sutelan

Giancarlo Stanton injury update

Stanton, is in his second season with New York and has played in just nine games this year.

Ameer Tyree

Brewers top Cardinals on grand slam

Milwaukee (80-69) is one game back of the Cubs, who hold the National League second wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Mets shut out Dodgers

Rajai Davis hit a three-run double in the eighth inning to give his team the lead, helping keep the Mets' postseason hopes alive.

Ameer Tyree

Ohtani will undergo knee surgery

The news comes days after he had a career game at the plate.

Alexis Mansanarez

Dodgers clinch NL West again

Los Angeles' offense was powered by Corey Seager, who hit two home runs and tallied five RBIs in the contest.

Ameer Tyree

Pete Alonso powers Mets to win

New York also got a strong showing from Jacob deGrom, who tallied 11 strikeouts in seven innings of work while only giving up three hits.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: Sept. 7

Arizona has gone 11-1 in its last 12 games with its most recent win Saturday over Cincinnati.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB to consider testing for opioids

Under the current testing policy, oxycodone and fentanyl are labeled as “drugs of abuse" and players are not tested for them.

Arthur Weinstein

Angels expose oddity in MLB replay review rules amid count confusion

Apparently managers have a sure-fire path to delaying games now.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: Verlander throws no-no

Verlander struck out 14 and walked only one in the Astros' 2-0 win over the Blue Jays and is now 17-5 this season.

Alexis Mansanarez

LeMahieu homer lifts NY past OAK

While LeMahieu went 1 for 5 on the day, he came up big when his team needed him most.

Ameer Tyree

Tyler Skaggs autopy to be released

Medical examiners have determined Skaggs' death was accidental.

Thomas Lott

Dodgers edge by Yankees

"It doesn't matter what you did the day before," Turner told reporters after the game. "You gotta show up the next day at 0-0. "

Ameer Tyree

Alvarez breaks Astros' scoreboard

Yordan Alvarez's power is prodigious.

Thomas Lott

9 players to honor Tyler Skaggs on MLB Players' Weekend jerseys

In place of their originally planned nicknames, nine players including Christian Yelich and Lucas Giolito will wear "LOVE YOU TY" and "FORTY FIVE" on the backs of the jerseys.

Edward Sutelan

Cardinals take no-hit bid into 8th

Dakota Hudson pitched 6 2/3 no-hit innings before he handed it over to the bullpen

Alexis Mansanarez

Zack Greinke gets 200th career win

The feat came exactly one year and one day after Justin Verlander joined the 200 club.

Alexis Mansanarez

Bill Walton calls a White Sox game and Twitter is stoked

The basketball and cannabis expert pairs with Jason Benetti for a night of zany.

Tom Gatto

Cubs' road woes continue

The Cubs fell to the Phillies 11-1 on Wednesday making them 0-10-2 in their last 12 road series.

Thomas Lott

Kyle Seager hits 3 homers

Seager became the 11th Mariner in team history with three home runs in a single game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Indians inch ahead in AL Central

The Indians are heating up at the right time.

Alexis Mansanarez

Greinke picks up W in Astros debut

The ace pitched six innings, allowing five runs off seven hits while striking out two and walking two in his debut.

Alexis Mansanarez

Training camp? What training camp? Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield shotguns beer during Indians game

The Browns' preparations for the NFL season are well underway, but that is not stopping Baker Mayfield having a good time.

Patric Ridge

Heyward's homer leads Cubs to win

"I just asked (manager) Joe (Maddon) to be patient with me. Just give me a shot and here we go," Heyward said.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Braves hold off Nationals

The 11-8 Atlanta victory came a day after Washington won with a similar margin of victory, 6-3, and was led by the efforts of Adam Duvall.

Alexis Mansanarez

LA's Goodwin, Lucroy draw interest

Los Angeles enters Tuesday's play 5 1/2 games out of an American League wild-card spot and is looking to break into the playoff picture.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: July 29

The Nationals third baseman hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to put his team ahead for good.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: July 28

"All our goals are still here," J.T. Realmuto said after the game. "We feel like we have a team here to do something special."

Alexis Mansanarez

Blue Jays top Rays with walkoff

The Blue Jays trailed the Rays by four runs entering the ninth inning, but rallied to tie it up and win it in extra innings.

Ameer Tyree

Angels pursuing Syndergaard, Bauer

Throw the Angels onto the long list of teams going after Syndergaard and Bauer.

Thomas Lott

Orioles' Stevie Wilkerson becomes first position player to record save

The Orioles beat the Angeles, 10-8, in 16 innings.

Alyssa Sconzo

Tyler Skaggs celebrated at memorial

Skaggs, who was found dead July 1, was honored Monday as hundreds gathered in his hometown of Santa Monica, California.

Kirstie Chiappelli

MLB wrap: Dodgers shut out Marlins

The Dodgers notched three home runs in the shutout but starter Walker Buehler stole the show.

Ameer Tyree

Smith, Alonso shine in Mets' win

The Mets lost to the Giants in dramatic fashion on Friday but came back to claim a huge win on Saturday at Oracle Park.

Ameer Tyree

Mariners' Mike Leake loses perfect game in ninth inning vs. Angels, settles for a Maddux

The Seattle right-hander retired the first 24 Angels batters he faced in a 10-0 victory, exactly one week after he failed to get out of the first inning vs. the same opponent.

Tom Gatto

Angels' Trout expecting return

Trout, 27, has an AL-best 30 home runs as well as 75 RBIs while slashing .306/.456/.668 in building a case to win his third MVP award.

Bob Hille

Dodgers, A's among West teams expected to make big trades as MLB deadline approaches

SN takes a detailed look at what to expect from teams in the AL and NL West ahead of the trade deadline.

Dan Bernstein

Jake Marisnick gets hit, and A.J. Hinch takes a swing at MLB in response

The Angels, it appears, retaliated for the Astros outfielder injuring LA's No. 1 catcher. Now it's up to MLB to make the call on possible punishment. Houston's manager doesn't trust baseball's judgment.

Tom Gatto

Felix Pena, Ryan Yarbrough show pitching in bulk can be a winner

Two by two, baseball convention regarding pitchers is changing. Openers and bulk relievers together are pitching a lot like solo starters.

Tom Gatto

MLB wrap: July 15

Bellinger managed to steal the show after he hit two home runs to now lead the major league with 33 on the season.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Rays almost make history

Tampa Bay was close to pitching the first combined perfect game in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

9 facts about Angels' no-hitter

The night was filled with emotion as it marked the Angels' first home game since the passing of Skaggs, who was found dead July 1.

Chelsea Howard

Angels no-hit Mariners on night team honors memory of Tyler Skaggs

Taylor Cole (two innings) and Felix Pena (seven) blanked the Mariners in the Halos' first home game since the July 1 death of left-hander Tyler Skaggs.

Tom Gatto

Tyler Skaggs' teammates, family help to keep late pitcher's legacy going

The Angels were playing in Anaheim for the first time since Skaggs died on July 1.

Dan Bernstein

Angels honor Skaggs with no-hitter

There was something cosmic going on in Anaheim, California on Friday.

Thomas Lott

Rays dominate Orioles at the plate

Tampa Bay tallied a staggering 20 hits to Baltimore's five, and first baseman Nate Lowe went 4 for 5 with one home run.

Ameer Tyree

Lucroy has concussion, broken nose

The Angels catcher took the brunt of a head-to-head collision with Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick on a play at the plate Sunday.

Arthur Weinstein

Molina blasts Marisnick

The veteran Cardinals catcher didn't mince words when talking about the collision and said MLB needs to take action.

Gabrielle McMillen

MLB Futures Game 2019: Five stud prospects you need to watch this year

SN, with the help of an expert on minor league prospects, has put together a short list of soon-to-be superstars.

Ryan Fagan

Andrew Heaney says curveball tribute to Tyler Skaggs 'something that felt right'

Heaney used his first offering against the Astros to honor his late friend and Angels teammate.

Tom Gatto

Trout pulling away in MVP race

Mike Trout is having a truly special season and that should not be ignored.

Thomas Lott

Tommy La Stella injury update

Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin will also undergo further evaluation after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist in Tuesday's game.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Emotional Angels win in 8 quotes

Scarcely 24 hours earlier, the Angels had taken what team owner described Tuesday as "a punch in the heart.”

Bob Hille

Players across MLB pay tribute to Tyler Skaggs

Corbin came up to the major leagues along with Skaggs, who died Monday.

Dan Bernstein

MLB mourns loss of Tyler Skaggs

Los Angeles made the tragic announcement of Skaggs' death Monday. Shortly after players posted heartfelt messages on social media.

Alexis Mansanarez

Yankees complete sweep of Red Sox

Didi Gregorius added an insurance run in the eighth and extended the team's home run streak to 31 consecutive games.

Alexis Mansanarez

McKay dominates in debut

"It was fun to watch,'' Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "Just the way he carried himself, it was kind of unflappable.''

Alexis Mansanarez

Hapless Orioles destroy Indians

Baltimore was exceptional at the plate and racked up 16 hits to Cleveland's six on the night.

Ameer Tyree

Shohei Ohtani injury update

Ohtani's recovery appears on schedule, but the Angels reiterated that he won’t pitch in games until 2020. He has DH'd since May 7.

Bob Hille

MLB wrap: Phillies swept by Marlins

Although the Marlins are last in the NL East standings, they beat the second-place Phillies three times in a row this weekend.

Ameer Tyree

Yankees homer in 25th straight

Gio Urshela's home run kept the historic streak going against the Astros as the Yankees went on to win 7-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

Albert Pujols crushes home run in return to Busch Stadium, gets curtain call from Cards fans

The former Cardinals great felt right at home hitting home runs in front of St. Louis fans.

Thomas Schlarp

Keuchel pegged with loss in debut

Keuchel pitched in an MLB game for the first time since last year’s American League Championship series.

Alexis Mansanarez

Albert Pujols' long-awaited return to St. Louis will be worth the wait

Cardinals fans will cheer loudly when Albert Pujols returns to St. Louis on Friday. As they should.

Ryan Fagan

Angels to activate Justin Upton

Upton, 31, hit 30 home runs for the Angels in 2018 but was placed on the 10-day injured list only days before the 2019 season with turf toe.

Bob Hille

Blue Jays rout Astros in Texas

Two home runs came from outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, raising his 2019 total to six.

Ameer Tyree

Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits for first-of-its-kind cycle vs. Rays

The two-way player is the first Japanese-born player to accomplish the feat in MLB.

Tom Gatto

Ohtani first from Japan to cycle

Shohei Ohtani may not be pitching this year, but he is helping the Angels win.

Thomas Lott

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Giants among baseball’s most interesting potential dealmakers

An early look at the big moves that might be made over the next couple of months.

Dan Bernstein

Ohtani homers off Kikuchi

In their first MLB matchup, Ohtani homered off fellow Japanese sensation Yusei Kikuchi in the fourth inning.

Gabrielle McMillen

Shohei Ohtani blasts home run off Yusei Kikuchi in long-awaited MLB duel

The Japanese stars finally meet in the majors when the Mariners visit the Angels.

Thomas Schlarp

Ryan Garcia delivers first pitch like a champ before Angels game

The 20-year-old fighter shows why he's on the fast track to boxing stardom.

Tom Gatto

Rockies complete sweep of Blue Jays

The Rockies topped the Blue Jays, 5-1, with the help of David Dahl and Nolan Arenado, who both finished 2 for 4 at the plate.

Alexis Mansanarez

Hiura leads Brewers to win

Hiura hit the game-tying two-run home run in the ninth to force extra innings against the Pirates on Saturday.

Alexis Mansanarez

Baseball Voices: Victor Rojas, Angels TV man, on Mike Trout, Jose Canseco, and an unusual career path

The Angels' play-by-play man did a little bit of everything before landing a job as a guy who gets to watch Mike Trout play every night.

Ryan Fagan

Padres' Paddack showing weakness

Chris Paddack has been virtually unhittable since making his MLB debut.

Thomas Lott

2019 MLB Draft: Late-round steals of the 2000s offer glimpse into scouting process

There are many examples of MLB teams finding value in the middle or near the end of a draft.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: May 27

Oakland won its 10th consecutive game after topping Los Angeles, 8-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

Twins complete sweep of White Sox

It is the first time the Twins (36-16) are 20 games over .500 since the end of the 2010 season.

Alexis Mansanarez

Harvey placed on 10-day IL

Harvey, who has had 10 appearances with Los Angeles, has been dealing with a back injury he said he didn't disclose to the team.

Alexis Mansanarez

Andrelton Simmons injury update

Simmons has a .298 batting average, .323 on-base percentage, three home runs and 21 RBIs as the Angels’ cleanup hitter this season.

Travis Durkee

Mets snap five-game losing streak

The win was a nice distraction from earlier headlines which included questions surrounding manager Mickey Callaway's job.

Alexis Mansanarez

Rockies prevail vs. Red Sox

Sale became the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out at least 17 batters in seven or fewer innings, according to USA Today.

Alexis Mansanarez

Ohtani hits first homer in return

Ohtani finished Monday’s game 2 for 3 with two walks after entering the game 4 for 21 with no extra-base hits in his at-bats.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Rays win behind 2 Diaz homers

Two home runs and four RBIs from third baseman Yandy Diaz helped Tampa Bay improve to 24-14 on the year.

Ameer Tyree

Trout returns to form after request

When 7-year-old Gavin Edelson met Angels star Mike Trout before Friday's Angels-Orioles game, he had one request. Trout didn't disappoint.

Alexis Mansanarez

Fan decides to give up historic Albert Pujols ball, but Pujols doesn't want it now

Ely Hydes says the ball will go to the Angels slugger or the Hall of Fame. Pujols says the fan had his chance to give him the ball and declined, so the fan can just keep it or ship it to Cooperstown.

Tom Gatto

Attempts to low-ball fan who caught Albert Pujols' 2,000th RBI ball are embarrassing

Somehow, the biggest news that emerged from Albert Pujols' 2,000th RBI was that the fan who caught the home run ball chose to keep the memento instead of giving/trading/selling the ball to Pujols.

Ryan Fagan

Cubs continue streak with 10th win

Chicago has homered in 15 straight games, matching its best run since 2002.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Fan won't give Pujols RBI ball

The fan, Eli Hydes, refused to give Pujols the ball back in return for anything.

Thomas Lott

Boyd, Gibson, Peacock pitch well

You may not know these players, but they're all doing more than enough to deserve some attention.

Thomas Lott

Shohei Ohtani activated from IL

Ohtani will not pitch this season but he will add a much-needed bat to the Angels lineup.

Thomas Lott

Marte hits walk-off home run

"Those situations don't happen a lot, but there's something special about them," Marte said after the game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Brewers top Mets in 18 innings

Ryan Braun sealed the deal for Milwaukee with a double in the bottom of the 18th that brought two runners home.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: April 28

The Nationals had not one, not two, but three players 21 or younger hit home runs against the Padres on Sunday.

Alexis Mansanarez

From Nick Anderson to Trey Wingenter, meet MLB's latest wave of fearsome bullpen weapons

Behind some of the best heaters in the game, these rookies can wreak havoc on opposing lineups this year and beyond.

Dan Bernstein

Albert Pujols passes Babe Ruth on MLB all-time RBI list with home run

The Angels slugger moved ahead of the Bambino in his final at-bat Saturday night.

Tom Gatto

Justin Bour adds to his blooper reel; calls mental error 'embarrassing'

The Angels first baseman/DH failed to run out a ball, a mistake that cost his team in a big way.

Tom Gatto

Angels' Cam Bedrosian on Superman injuries, duck hunting and rewatching 'Vikings'

Sporting News writer Ryan Fagan traveled through Florida and Arizona this spring, stopping at camps and chatting with the players. One of his side projects is a quick-hitter Q/A we’re calling “Two Minutes With …” Up now: Angels reliever Cam Bedrosian.

Ryan Fagan

Mike Trout improves, day-to-day

Trout will travel with the Angels to Texas for the start of a series Monday with the Rangers.

Arthur Weinstein

MLB wrap: April 12

Arrieta, 33, gave up just one run in seven innings pitched. He has the 22nd most wins among active pitchers.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: April 10

The Athletics outfielder had his 17th multi-home run game since 2016 against the Orioles.

Alexis Mansanarez

Mike Trout injury update: Angels play it safe after star strains groin

The LA superstar may need to sit out a game to let the injury heal.

Tom Gatto

MLB wrap: April 9

The Reds pulled off an impressive victory Tuesday, using a seven-run sixth inning to top the Marlins, 14-0.

Alexis Mansanarez

Don't make Mike Trout mad

Drew Smyly hit Mike Trout with a pitch in the outfielder's second at-bat on Saturday. Smyly quickly regretted it.

Thomas Lott

Shohei Ohtani injury update: Two-way player could return to Angels by end of month

The 2018 AL Rookie of the Year says he feels like he could return to the starting lineup in just a few weeks.

Thomas Schlarp

MLB wrap: April 1

The 444-foot homer was the last of New York's runs in its 7-3 victory over Miami.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: March 31

Philadelphia started the Bryce Harper-era off on the right note.

Alexis Mansanarez

Matt Harvey flashes back to better days in Angels debut

Matt Harvey says his work in escaping a fifth-inning jam reminded him of "when I was good."

Tom Gatto

MLB wrap: Chris Sale, Blake Snell give fan bases something to worry about

It's just one start, so let's not go nuts, but there are legitimate warning signs for at least one of these pitchers.

Thomas Lott

MLB Opening Day 2019: Scores, results, highlights from every game

Sporting News tracked all the action from Opening Day for the 2019 MLB season. Catch up on the scores and highlights with our updates from Thursday's games.

Jacob Janower

MLB Opening Day 2019: Schedule for all 30 teams

Every MLB team will be playing on Opening Day in 2019 for a second straight year. Here is everything to know about the unofficial national holiday for baseball fans, including first pitch times and TV information for all 30 clubs.

Jacob Janower

AL West guide for 2019: Biggest strength, weakness and question for each team

The AL West is the Astros' division to lose, but there are questions to ponder about every team heading into the season.

Jacob Janower

Angels prospect Jo Adell on his first homer, Pig Latin and getting head-butted in a bad place

Sporting News writer Ryan Fagan traveled through Florida and Arizona this spring, stopping at camps and chatting with the players. One of his side projects is a quick-hitter Q/A we’re calling “Two Minutes With …” Up now: Angels prospect Jo Adell.

Ryan Fagan

Paying Mike Trout was the easy part for the Angels

To pay one of the greatest players in baseball history? That's easy. The tough part is what comes next for the Angels, who will be tasked with not wasting the greatest MLB talent of a generation.

Joe Rivera

Best reactions to Mike Trout's record-breaking $430M deal

The internet went crazy after the news broke and we've rounded up some of the best reactions to the MLB star's gigantic new deal.

Big changes to MLB rosters, trade deadline, All-Star voting to be announced, report says

Separate from those changes, players and owners will begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement more than two years before the agreement is set to expire.

Tom Gatto

Cam Bedrosian's freaky eye-shake will haunt your dreams

The reliever has spent his life unsettling anyone who will watch his trick.

Ryan Fagan

Angels contact MLB about Bryce Harper's talk of bringing Mike Trout to Phillies

LA is not about to let slide the $330 million man's attempts to recruit Trout to join him in Philadelphia.

Tom Gatto

Shohei Ohtani injury update: Angels DH/P won't be ready for Opening Day, GM says

Shohei Ohtani's twin rehabs will delay his return to action from elbow surgery, Billy Eppler told reporters.

Tom Gatto

Blue Jays sign former Angels pitcher Matt Shoemaker

The Blue Jays have added veteran pitcher Matt Shoemaker to their starting rotation.

Conor Roche

Matt Harvey's free-agent fizzle highlights risk of assuming things

Matt Harvey was expected to headline an all-time free-agent class this offseason, but injuries and ineffectiveness destroyed that possibility. That swerve makes predicting what he'll be with the Angels difficult.

Tom Gatto

Ex-MLB players Luis Valbuena, Jose Castillo killed in car crash in Venezuela, per reports

The two men reportedly were traveling from Caracas to Barquisimento after playing for Lara.

Tom Gatto

Angels manager search: Eric Chavez, Joe Girardi among potential replacements for Mike Scioscia

We will see several new managers take the field in 2019, but only one of those newbies will have the pleasure of writing Mike Trout’s name on his Opening Day lineup card.

Ryan Fagan

Shohei Ohtani overcame almost every obstacle in jaw-dropping rookie year

Whether it was a bad spring training, a new country or injuries, the Angels phenom silenced doubters and proved he was legitimate in 2018.

Joseph D'Hippolito

AL Rookie of the Year race: Shohei Ohtani, outstanding hitter and pitcher, is the choice

This year, there are more than three rookies who can make compelling arguments to win Rookie of the Year in the AL, but the way the ballot is set up, at least one of those players will be completely left off ballots.

Ryan Fagan

Shohei Ohtani's injury reminds us that Angels fans have it pretty bad

Plenty of fan bases have faced harsh times through the years, but the constant stretch of teases and mediocrity that have plagued the Angels since 2002 might be the worst of the worst.

Joe Rivera

Shohei Ohtani injury update: Angels rookie to rejoin rotation Sunday night in Houston

The LA right-hander showed he was healthy enough to resume pitching after missing almost three months with an elbow ligament sprain.

Tom Gatto

'It's Enrico Pallazzo!': The inside story of 'The Naked Gun' baseball game

The baseball-themed finale of "The Naked Gun" still resonates with guffaws and meme-worthy pop culture content 30 years after the film's release. This is the story of how it came together.

Jason Foster

AL MVP race: Mike Trout vs. Mookie Betts vs. Jose Ramirez in incredibly compelling contest

In the American League, the MVP race is tighter than one would expect. It's down to Trout, Betts and Ramirez — and some more.

Ryan Fagan

Ramon Laureano vs. Yoenis Cespedes: Which A's OF had the better throw vs. the Angels?

Ramon Laureano showed off his throwing arm in the stadium where Yoenis Cespedes made one of his best throws four years earlier.

Tom Gatto

MLB trade deadline winners, losers: Dodgers, Pirates, Yankees make good first impressions

It takes years to accurately gauge moves, but there can still be initial observations. That's our basis for examining trades made during the two weeks leading to the 2018 non-waiver deadline.

Ryan Fagan

MLB Trade Grades: Red Sox's trade for Ian Kinsler answers, raises questions

On paper, the trade for Ian Kinsler makes a lot of sense, but is Kinsler the answer for the Red Sox?

Joe Rivera

Mike Trout doesn't have to change a damn thing for anybody

It's not the job of one of the purest, greatest and most respected players in baseball to figure out how to market himself better.

Joe Rivera

Shohei Ohtani injury update amounts to only cautious optimism

LA appeared to receive good news this week about its two-way rookie, who will be a one-way player when (if?) he returns to the lineup this summer.

Ryan Fagan

Angels GM denies report Shohei Ohtani will need Tommy John surgery

Shohei Ohtani was having a great season until a UCL injury sidelined him, but the injury may be more serious than we thought.

Jordan Heck

If Shohei Ohtani needs Tommy John surgery, that would be a major blow to baseball

Shohei Ohtani reportedly needs Tommy John surgery and might not play again until 2020. That's not just bad for him and the Angels, but bad for baseball fans everywhere who have enjoyed and marveled at the historic nature of Ohtani's rookie season.

Jason Foster

Shohei Ohtani injury update: Angels rookie has another blister issue, leaves start

Shohei Ohtani was forced to leave his start against the Royals prior to the top of the fifth inning.

Tom Gatto

Rougned Odor's slide into Andrelton Simmons brings Anthony Rizzo play to mind

The benches cleared after the Rangers-Angels game in Anaheim, Calif., ended Friday night. At issue was Rougned Odor's attempt to break up a double play.

Tom Gatto

Angels' Mike Trout turns in career night with five hits, four for extra bases

Mike Trout totals 11 bases as he helps LA rally for a win in New York.

Tom Gatto

Aaron Judge keeps up with Yanks OF mates by uncorking 100.5 mph throw, laser from corner

New York boasts three of the best outfield arms in the majors, and Aaron Judge has one of them. He showed it off to retire the Angels' Kole Calhoun at the plate and then Martin Maldonado at second base.

Tom Gatto

Shohei Ohtani free to compete in Home Run Derby, Mike Scioscia says

Shohei Ohtani's batting practice displays have people wanting to see him show off in a similar way the Monday before the All-Star Game in Washington.

Tom Gatto

Sergio Romo's very early entrance may signal start of big pitching change

Sergio Romo gave the Rays exactly what they wanted in his first major league start. The club, playing at the margins of baseball convention, is hoping he can do it on consecutive days.

Tom Gatto

Watch: Odell Beckham Jr. goes deep in a different way during MLB turn

The Giants receiver showed off his baseball skills as he took batting practice with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tom Gatto

Shohei Ohtani makes history in latest dominant start for Angels

No pitcher in the American League's 118-year history had achieved what the Angels' Shohei Ohtani did on Mother's Day.

Joseph D'Hippolito

Garrett Richards, finally healthy, leads rotation that's put Angels on track for October

There's a new, yet familiar vibe around the Angels in 2018.

Ryan Fagan

3,000-hit club: Albert Pujols' Cardinals career remembered, detailed by Tony La Russa

Albert Pujols played 11 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, so no one would know how good he was better than his former manager.

Ryan Fagan

Pujols 3,000: Albert Pujols' teammates — and opponents — explain his impact on their careers

Albert Pujols has meant a lot to teammates — and some opponents — both on and off the field. In their own words, this is what he's meant to his MLB colleagues.

Joseph D'Hippolito

Albert Pujols' career exemplifies how to make it to the 3,000-hit club

Want to get 3,000 hits? Take a lesson from Albert Pujols.

John Edwards

Albert Pujols joins the 3,000 hit club vs. Mariners

Everything you need to know about the 3,000-hit club's newest member, Albert Pujols.

Joe Rivera

Angels vs. Yankees: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

Fans will get a chance to watch Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani go up against Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.

Gabe Fernandez

Shohei Ohtani injury update: Angels rookie leaves game after tweaking ankle

Shohei Ohtani exits LA's game vs. the Yankees early with what the Angels say is a mild sprain.

Tom Gatto

The Shohei Ohtani experience will get bigger, better as spotlight grows

Angels rookie Shohei Ohtani has shown remarkable progress in April, but bigger moments are coming for the two-way Japanese standout.

Bill Bender

Mike Trout much more than home-run leader for AL West-contending Angels

Mike Trout's eighth home run of the season opened the door for an Angels comeback against the Giants and showed why Los Angeles will contend in 2018.

Bill Bender

Angels' Shohei Ohtani bounces back with two hits against Giants

Shohei Ohtani reached base for the eighth time in nine starts as a DH. That's an encouraging start for the two-way rookie.

Bill Bender

Shohei Ohtani says blister shouldn't be a problem, despite early exit

Shohei Ohtani's third major-league start was far worse than his first two, and now the right-hander is dealing with a recurring physical issue.

Joseph D'Hippolito

When will Shohei Ohtani pitch next? Date, lineup, stats

A primer on Shohei Ohtani's next projected start with the Angels.

Sporting News

Mike Trout, fan of snow, had a tough time playing in KC storm

Mike Trout says he loves snow, but he wasn't crazy about playing in conditions that were better suited for the Chiefs and Trout's beloved Eagles.

Tom Gatto

Shohei Ohtani is the real deal, so we should go ahead and declare it

Coming into the season, we were promised a two-way superstar. We were promised that the "Babe Ruth of Japan" had the tools to dominate MLB in a way not seen in 100 years. Well, it appears that the promise happened to be true.

Jason Foster

Shohei Ohtani stirs awe vs. A's: 'As good a game as you're ever going to see pitched'

Even in the midst of his impressive start Sunday, Shohei Ohtani said he never expected to pitch so well so early.

Joseph D'Hippolito

Shohei Ohtani looking very comfortable with hitting part of dual role

The Angels rookie is showing he can handle major-league pitching. He's an early team leader in the Triple Crown categories, and he has homered against a Cy Young winner.

Joseph D'Hippolito

Shohei Ohtani inspires awe as he steps toward greatness

Shohei Ohtani still has much to prove, and still has all the time in the world to fail. Tuesday night was the latest step toward greatness, and another reason to hope that another superstar has arrived in the game.

Nick Stellini

Shohei Ohtani gives Angels fans glimpse of two-way potential in Ruthian performance

Angels rookie pitcher/DH Shohei Ohtani puts himself beside Babe Ruth in baseball lore with, naturally, a home run.

Joseph D'Hippolito

Angels' Shohei Ohtani slugs first major league home run

Shohei Ohtani shows off his power with a long home run against the Indians in his first home at-bat.

Tom Gatto

Edwin Encarnacion legs out inside-the-park homer after ball takes odd carom

The Indians DH's drive hits just the right spot and confounds the opposition.

Tom Gatto

Shohei Ohtani's strong pitching debut draws praise: 'I think you saw the talent'

Perhaps the only day this season that could be more awash in anticipation for the Angels than Thursday’s season opener was the nondescript road game on Easter Sunday that marked the pitching debut of heralded two-way star Shohei Ohtani.

Ashley Varela

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