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Mike Trout set to return to Angels lineup

The Angels need all the help they can get.

Kevin Skiver

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Everything to know about Angels rookie Nolan Schanuel

Scouts praised Schanuel's bat as being near-MLB-ready. The Angels are going to test just how ready it is.

Edward Sutelan

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Latest injury news on Shohei Ohtani's arm fatigue

Ohtani won't be on the mound for his next scheduled start.

Bryan Murphy

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Angels wild card standings: Halos' post-trade deadline struggles continue

The Angels pushed all of their chips in to try to keep Shohei Ohtani, but the flop hasn't gone their way.

Kevin Skiver

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With Shohei Ohtani, new faces and belief, Angels have fresh vibe for playoff push

The revamped Angels have a new urgency as they try to chart their way down what's almost certainly the one path to keep Shohei Ohtani beyond this season: a postseason run that concludes with a World Series championship.

Jason Foster

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Shohei Ohtani is on pace to do something that's not been done in 45 years

For the second straight year, we get to watch an elite MLB hitter chase history. Just not the kind you're thinking. But it does involve Shohei Ohtani.

Jason Foster

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Latest updates on Shohei Ohtani's struggles with leg cramps

Shohei Ohtani left LA's loss in Toronto at a critical moment in the game. Here's what is known about his condition.

Sam Jarden

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How many HRs does Shohei Ohtani have in 2023? Tracking Angels superstar's total

The Sporting News is tracking Ohtani's home run total as he looks to make history in 2023.

Sam Jarden

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How many homers is Shohei Ohtani on pace to hit in 2023?

Could Ohtani set the American League home run record one year after Judge set it in an MVP-winning campaign?

Edward Sutelan

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6 trade targets for the Angels to make a playoff push with Shohei Ohtani

The Angels have picked their path, now they need to follow it all the way through.

Kevin Skiver

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What channel is Angels vs. Blue Jays on tonight?

All you need to know to watch Friday's exclusively streamed game between the Angels and Blue Jays.

Dan Treacy

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What to know about Shohei Ohtani's upcoming free agency

Here's what you need to know about Shohei Ohtani's upcoming free agency, including key dates and his projected contract.

Dan Treacy

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Shohei Ohtani's two-way performance for Angels vs. Tigers, minute by minute

Ohtani did it all during LA's doubleheader sweep of Detroit.

Edward Sutelan

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Angels to hold onto Shohei Ohtani for remainder of 2023, push for playoffs, report says

The Angels reportedly have decided not to part ways with the sport's greatest player at the MLB trade deadline; instead, they will make a push for playoff contention.

Edward Sutelan

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Shohei Ohtani tosses complete game one-hitter following Angels' affirmation

Shohei Ohtani isn't going anywhere, and he rewarded the Angels Thursday.

Kevin Skiver

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Perry Minasian explains why the Angels won't trade Shohei Ohtani

Perry Minasian isn't second-guessing himself for holding onto Shohei Ohtani.

Kevin Skiver

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Angels acquire Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez to strengthen playoff push

The Angels have long needed pitching. On Wednesday, they got some, sending two top prospects to Chicago in exchange for Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez.

David Suggs

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Shohei Ohtani trade rumors, tracker

Ohtani might be on the move at the deadline. Any trade of the game's biggest star would mark a seismic shake-up in the baseball landscape.

Edward Sutelan

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Aaron Judge believes Shohei Ohtani challenging his AL home run record would be 'exciting'

Aaron Judge isn't sweating the prospect of holding the AL home run record for only one season.

Kevin Skiver

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Yankees 'most motivated' among Shohei Ohtani trade suitors

The Angels might not want to trade the game's biggest star. But if they do, New York's loaded farm system might be enough to win a bidding war.

Edward Sutelan

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Why Shohei Ohtani isn't pitching in MLB All-Star Game

Shohei Ohtani will not be on the mound in Seattle.

Kevin Skiver

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Shohei Ohtani describes desire to win as 'stronger' each year: 'It sucks to lose'

Ohtani is headed to free agency following the end of the 2023 MLB season. He has yet to reach the playoffs with the Angels.

Edward Sutelan

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Latest updates on Angels star Mike Trout's wrist injury

Mike Trout left the Angels' July 3 game against the Padres in San Diego with a left wrist injury after taking a swing in the eighth inning.

Tom Gatto

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Latest on Shohei Ohtani's All-Star Game status after Angels star leaves start

Ohtani was forced off the mound after developing a blister on his pitching hand. He expects the ailment to keep him off the mound in Seattle on July 11.

David Suggs

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Explaining Mike Trout's hamate bone fracture & recovery time

The Sporting News explains hamate bone fractures, possible recovery time and looks at other MLB players that have recently suffered the same fate. 

Nick Brinkerhoff

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How Mike Trout's injury could affect Angels' plans for Shohei Ohtani trade

The Angels haven't capitalized on another history-making season from Ohtani, and with Trout's status unknown, their chances at chasing down a wild-card spot may be dwindling.

Joe Rivera

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How much is Shohei Ohtani making? What to know about Angels star's contract

What to know about Shohei Ohtani's contract situation ahead of the MLB trade deadline and the start of free agency in the offseason.

Kevin Skiver

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Mike Trout injury update: Angels star's status uncertain after exit vs. Padres

Mike Trout left the Angels' July 3 game against the Padres in San Diego with a left wrist injury after taking a swing in the eighth inning.

Tom Gatto

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Shohei Ohtani ends June with a 493-foot HR that ties an AL record

Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani does something amazing again. This time, it's hitting the longest home run of the season to date while also tying an American League record.

Kevin Skiver

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Mike Trout on how to keep Shohei Ohtani with Angels: 'We've got to get to the playoffs'

Mike Trout believes Shohei Ohtani will stay in Los Angeles if the Angels find success this season.

Kevin Skiver

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What channel is Angels vs. Diamondbacks on tonight?

How to watch Angels vs. Diamondbacks on Apple TV+.

Kevin Skiver

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Ruth vs. Ohtani: Key stats in debate over MLB's greatest two-way player

Shohei Ohtani's dominance has sparked arguments over who the greatest player ever is. Here's how he matches up against the Bambino.

Joe Rivera

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Shohei Ohtani homers moments after being pulled from mound

Baseball's best show just keeps getting better with Shohei Ohtani.

Kevin Skiver

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Angels GM indicates team unlikely to deal Shohei Ohtani before trade deadline, free agency

It seems like Shohei Ohtani is going to remain an Angel through the 2023 MLB trade deadline.

Jacob Camenker

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What channel is Angels vs. Mariners on tonight?

Everything you need to know to watch the Angels host the Mariners in Friday night's exclusively streamed game.

Dan Treacy

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Reggie Jackson showers praise upon Shohei Ohtani as Angels play Astros

Reggie Jackson had some extremely high praise for Shohei Ohtani as the Angels kick off their series against the Astros.

Kevin Skiver

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How hard does Ben Joyce throw? Angels flamethrower shines in MLB debut

The former college phenom has reached the majors just under a year from when he was drafted out of Tennessee.

Edward Sutelan

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Orioles fans boo Angels' Shohei Ohtani for failing to hit for cycle

Ohtani's was a great game vs. the Orioles — but not good enough.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Brandon Drury ruled out in one of the strangest double plays you'll ever see

Drury thought he took first on a fielder's choice. Mike Zunino had other plans.

David Suggs

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Shohei Ohtani passes Babe Ruth to earn notable strikeout milestone

Shohei Ohtani has passed Babe Ruth in the record books to earn a notable milestone.

Jacob Camenker

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Angels' Shohei Ohtani 'will definitely leave' if L.A. falls out of contention

Shohei Ohtani's contract year has a lot riding on it for the Angels.

Kevin Skiver

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Aaron Judge wins battle of MVPs, robs Shohei Ohtani of HR before going deep in same inning

Aaron Judge won this head-to-head battle with a fellow American League MVP.

Dan Treacy

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Who is Tungsten Arm O'Doyle? Meet Shohei Ohtani's 1921 comparison

O'Doyle has become a personification of the Angels' perpetual woes with the best player in baseball.

Edward Sutelan

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Shohei Ohtani first two-way pitch timer offender after being called as pitcher, batter in same game

Usually, when something is accomplished as both a pitcher and a hitter in the same game for the first time, it's Ohtani who makes that history. He might not be as excited to have made this bit of history.

Edward Sutelan

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What to know about Angels' Anthony Rendon taking a swing at fan after Opening Day loss

What we know about Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon's postgame dispute with a fan at Oakland's RingCentral Coliseum.

Dan Treacy

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Hunter Renfroe dazzles with no-look catch in Angels debut

Hunter Renfroe made an early case for Catch of the Year in his LA debut on Thursday night in Oakland.

Dan Treacy

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How to watch Shohei Ohtani, Angels games without cable

Here is a complete guide on how to watch Shohei Ohtani and the Angels without cable in 2023, including all live streaming information for fans inside and outside the Los Angeles market. 

Nick Brinkerhoff

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Why Shohei Ohtani can hit when he pitches in World Baseball Classic

Everything you need to know about the World Baseball Classic rules that dictate whether Shohei Ohtani can hit and pitch in the same game.

Dan Treacy

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Breaking down Mike Trout's contract and when Angels star can become a free agent

Mike Trout has been with the Angels since his age-19 season and his contract makes that likely to continue long-term.

Jacob Camenker

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With Shohei Ohtani free agency looming, Mike Trout says it's now or never for the Angels

The Angels will have a difficult time keeping Shohei Ohtani in Anaheim following the 2023 season, but Mike Trout believes success on the field could change the two-way star's mind.

Nick Brinkerhoff

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TSN Archives: The 2002 Angels' one-of-a-kind World Series win (Nov. 4, 2002, issue)

Twenty years ago, on Oct. 27, 2002, the Anaheim Angels — yes, ANAHEIM Angels, at the time — defeated the San Francisco Giants in Game 7 of their World Series, for what remains the Angels' only championship. But, The Sporting News wrote, what a championship!

TSN Archives

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A's Stephen Vogt pens a storybook ending to his big league career: 'Can't even make it up'

Talk about a storybook ending . . .

Edward Sutelan

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Aaron Judge vs. Shohei Ohtani: The key stats in the AL MVP debate

The slugger vs. the two-way star. Both have compelling cases to be named the American League Most Valuable Player.

Edward Sutelan

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What Shohei Ohtani's record arbitration deal with Angels means for trade, extension talks

Ohtani was already slated to stay in Anaheim for another year, but this massive deal sets up what could be a huge extension for the two-way phenom.

Edward Sutelan

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Joe Maddon takes aim at analytics emphasis

Joe Maddon bemoaned the lack of control MLB managers now have over games.

Kevin Skiver

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When will Mike Trout return? Angels superstar sets potential return date, comments on back injury

The superstar has been sidelined since July with a back injury.

Joe Rivera

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Trout Country: Mike Trout, Millville and the legend of the 18-K no-hitter

There are facts, myths and legends surrounding Mike Trout. The Sporting News went to Millville, N.J., to learn more about the player and the person.

Joe Rivera

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Angels' 7-home run loss by the numbers: Five sad stats from MLB record-tying loss to Athletics

"Solo home runs won't kill you" is an old baseball adage that the lowly Angels corroborated Thursday in record-tying fashion.

Joe Rivera

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Noah Syndergaard trade details: Angels send starter to Phillies after rumored Blue Jays reunion

Thor is back in the NL East. He'll just be in red-and-white this time around.

David Suggs

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Why the Angels aren't dealing two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani ahead of 2022 MLB trade deadline

Rumors of Shohei Ohtani being dealt arose, but none of them seemed to pick up much traction.

Kevin Skiver

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Shohei Ohtani sounds unsure about Angels future

Shohei Ohtani sounded like he has love for the Angels, but isn't closing any doors.

Kevin Skiver

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Mike Trout injury update: Angels superstar diagnosed with 'rare condition' in back, calls reaction to it 'an exaggeration'

Mike Trout has costovertebral dysfunction at T5, which could follow him for his career.

Kevin Skiver

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Shohei Ohtani trade rumors: Angels unlikely to trade two-way star despite calls

The MLB trade market has already been shaken up with Juan Soto's name entering the rumor mill. Now the game's unique talent could be in play.

Edward Sutelan

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Why Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani isn't pitching in the 2022 All-Star Game

Shohei Ohtani has a tight schedule, and he isn't letting the All-Star Game interfere with that.

Kevin Skiver

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Shohei Ohtani is the 2022 AL MVP until further notice, and it's foolish to pretend otherwise

Apologies to Aaron Judge or whoever else makes a strong case in the American League, but Ohtani is the guy.

Jason Foster

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Shohei Ohtani's pitching dominance by the numbers: How Angels star keeps building legendary status

Ohtani carved up the Marlins on Wednesday for his fourth straight start without any earned runs allowed in a season that has seen his pitching take a leap forward.

Edward Sutelan

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Shohei Ohtani's switch to PitchCom after disastrous outing vs. Yankees leads to dominant June numbers

Shohei Ohtani is back to pitching at an MVP level, and one major change looms large.

Kevin Skiver

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Maybe Angels should just trade Mike Trout or Shohei Ohtani

Every Angels fans in the country saw the video from late in the Angels' 11-4 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday, and it had to send a shiver up their collective spines. Mike Trout was frustrated. He seemed mentally exhausted. He wasn’t mad, he was just disappointed.

Ryan Fagan

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Archie Bradley injury update: Angels pitcher goes to IL after fracturing elbow during brawl vs. Mariners

The reliever is expected to miss a couple of months after an unfortunate mishap during the Angels-Mariners brawl.

Joe Rivera

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Mariners' Jesse Winker enjoys post-brawl pizza after fan has one delivered to him at Angel Stadium

No Papa John's for Winker, either. He gets the good stuff.

Edward Sutelan

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Jesse Winker's ejection after Mariners-Angels brawl gives young viral Joey Votto fan déjà vu

Time is a flat circle: Young Abigail got a signed ball and an apology from the former Reds outfielder.

Joe Rivera

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The best parts of the epic Angels-Mariners brawl that left six players, both managers ejected

There are "brawls," and then there are brawls. This was the latter.

Joe Rivera

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Why did Angels send Reid Detmers to the minors? 22-year-old has struggled since no-hitter

Just a month ago Reid Detmers threw a no-hitter for the Angels, but he hasn't been the same pitcher since.

Kevin Skiver

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Shohei Ohtani's 8 RBI and 13 strikeout nights within 24 hours reaffirm Angels star's place in baseball history

Shohei Ohtani's dual-threat status is the most dangerous gimmick in sports.

Kevin Skiver

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Angels' Shohei Ohtani breaks up no-hit bid by Dodgers' Tyler Anderson in 9th inning

The Freeway Series nearly saw baseball history, but Shohei Ohtani wasn't having it.

Kevin Skiver

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Joe Maddon got Mohawk to try to 'awaken' Angels during losing streak, was fired before team saw it

Maddon was just a few days too late in trying his last-ditch effort to snap the Angels' lengthy losing streak.

Jacob Camenker

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Angels lean into the meme: Team walks up to Nickelback music in 14th straight loss

It's only crazy if it doesn't work — and it didn't for the Angels.

Kevin Skiver

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Joe Maddon to Phillies in 2023? Maybe, but a familiar story could develop

Sometimes, the future seems clear. Sometimes, the outcome seems obvious. Joe Maddon managing the Phillies in 2023 seems like one of those things.

Jason Foster

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Joe Maddon calls out Angels' GM, baseball analytics after firing: 'You're unable to just go to the ballpark and have some fun and play baseball'

Maddon said he felt he still had team support and the team could have turned things around, but that he did not receive the opportunity.

Edward Sutelan

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Why the Angels fired Joe Maddon: Inconsistency of top-heavy roster led to manager's ouster

Joe Maddon was unable to make the playoffs in two-plus seasons as Angels manager.

Kevin Skiver

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It could happen: Beyond Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, Angels finally giving fans reason to believe

We're only five weeks into the 2022 MLB season, but enough has happened to get our hopes up about something we've longed to see for the better part of a decade. That's right: The Angels are pretty good.

Jason Foster

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Angels' Anthony Rendon joins select group of MLB hitters with home run from opposite side of plate

Rendon, a right-handed hitter, launched a home run against Rays' outfielder Brett Phillips while batting left-handed.

Edward Sutelan

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Who is Reid Detmers? Meet Angels pitcher who became MLB's 25th rookie to throw a no-hitter

The Angels starter could be the answer to LA's search for legitimate starting pitching.

Joe Rivera

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How Angels' Reid Detmers made MLB, club history with no-hitter vs. Rays

Reid Detmers is the second rookie in as many years to throw a complete-game no-hitter and one of just over two dozen rookies ever to do it.

Kevin Skiver

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What's real and what's fake in MLB as Mike Trout, Nolan Arenado and more get out to hot starts

We've finally hit a point in MLB season where numbers start to mean something. Here's whose scorching starts are real and whose are fake so far in the 2022 season.

Kevin Skiver

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Breaking down Shohei Ohtani's elite all-around performance at Fenway Park

Despite a slow start, the Angels' Shohei Ohtani is returning to his MVP form on the mound.

Kevin Skiver

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Shohei Ohtani injury update: Angels star exits game with groin tightness, intends to miss no time

Jack Mayfield pinch hit for Shohei Ohtani in a 5-0 game in the ninth inning.

Kevin Skiver

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When does MLB The Show 22 come out? Release date, cost, Switch details & editions for 2022

For the first time, "The Show" comes to Nintendo Switch. Here's what you need to know about the 2022 baseball video game, including the release date, prices and more.

Joe Rivera

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'Shohei Ohtani Rule,’ explained: How MLB’s new CBA will benefit Angels, Ohtani and fans (just maybe not opponents)

The new rule will let Shohei Ohtani stay in the batting order even after he's done pitching.

Kevin Skiver

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Eric Kay trial: Ex-Angels employee convicted in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs

Kay faces a minimum of 20 years in prison after he was convicted of having caused the death of the Angels pitcher.

Edward Sutelan

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Matt Harvey testimony details: Cocaine, pill use revealed in trial over Tyler Skaggs' death

The veteran pitcher took the stand to offer explosive testimony in the trial that surrounds the death of former Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

Joe Rivera

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Angels' Shohei Ohtani weighs in on being the face of baseball, addresses Stephen A. Smith criticisms

Speaking with GQ, Ohtani says he welcomes being considered "face of baseball."

Joe Rivera

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Shohei Ohtani joins elite company with unanimous MVP selection

Ohtani is only the 19th player in MLB history — and the fifth since 2000 — to sweep all 30 first-place votes for the AL MVP.

Edward Sutelan

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Shohei Ohtani winning AL MVP would cost U.S. sportsbook more than $1 million

One bettor put down $30,000 on Ohtani to win the top award in the American League back in March. On Thursday, he could earn nearly $1 million with the bet.

Edward Sutelan

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Angels' Ohtani possibly finished pitching in 2021

Ohtani felt soreness in his right arm this week, causing him to be sidelined as a pitcher. He will still be the Angels' designated hitter.

Madison Williams

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Mike Trout possibly out for rest of season

Trout has been out since suffering a calf strain on May 17. He has not officially said when he will return, but Joe Maddon claims it won't be this season.

Madison Williams

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Jack Morris apologizes for racist accent during Shohei Ohtani at-bat

The Tigers color analyst found himself at the center of controversy on Tuesday, and would apologize later in the game.

Joe Rivera

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Angels say there are no plans to shut down Mike Trout

Trout has missed most of the 2021 season with a calf strain.

Edward Sutelan

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Ball girl at Dodger Stadium becomes Twitter star by stopping field invader

She did her job as the last line of defense.

Tom Gatto

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Myles Jack: The NFL's Shohei Ohtani? One ex-Jaguars teammate believes LB has two-way talent

Jack did take snaps as a running back in college, but has no NFL offensive snaps to account for it.

Joe Rivera

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20/20 hindsight: Angels finally address pitching woes with 2021 MLB Draft

The Angels are taking their need for pitching help seriously.

Jacob Camenker

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Stephen A. Smith's comments on Shohei Ohtani's ability to speak English are idiotic and misguided

Stephen A. Smith tried to point to the business of baseball as a reason why Shohei Ohtani shouldn't be the face of baseball.

Joe Rivera

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Angels' Shohei Ohtani keeps up home run binge with 463-footer in Seattle

The LA slugger stays hot with No. 33 for the season.

Tom Gatto

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SN One-on-One: Mike Trout talks Ohtani, sticky stuff crackdown

The Angels outfielder hasn't played since mid-May, but has still gotta a front-row seat to one of the most historical runs in baseball history.

Joe Rivera

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Will history-making Shohei Ohtani hit and pitch in MLB All-Star Game?

The Angels DH/starting pitcher is the first two-way All-Star. SN answers the big questions about Ohtani's All-Star credentials and whether he would be able to take the mound on July 13.

Tom Gatto

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Aaron Boone reacts to Yankees meltdown vs. Angels

Aaron Boone didn't mince words when talking about the Yankees' stunning collapse in their 11-8 loss to the Angels.

Jacob Camenker

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MLB Twitter in awe as Ohtani homers twice vs. Yankees

Ohtani hit his MLB-leading 27th and 28th home runs against the Yankees on Tuesday. Twitter responded accordingly.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Bundy forced to leave game after vomiting on mound

Bundy was credited with 1 2/3 innings pitched at the time he exited the game.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Ohtani will make history with participation in Home Run Derby

Shohei Ohtani announced that will be participating in the 2021 Home Run Derby in the form of an epic hype video.

Jacob Camenker

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Angels' Shohei Ohtani scratched from start because of pregame traffic

Ohtani and some of his teammates had to get off their bus and onto a train to make it to the stadium for the Halos' game against the A's in Oakland.

Tom Gatto

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Angels' Shohei Ohtani, Joe Maddon not concerned about pitcher's velocity dip vs. Indians

Shohei Ohtani's average fastball velocity was down 5.3 mph in his latest Angels start. Despite this, neither Ohtani nor manager Joe Maddon are worried about the health of the two-way star.

Jacob Camenker

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Mets' Marcus Stroman calls Angels' Shohei Ohtani 'a mythical legend in human form'

Shohei Ohtani is certainly earning respect from his peers after his torrid start to the 2021 MLB campaign as both a batter and pitcher.

Jacob Camenker

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How long is Mike Trout out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Angels outfielder

Trout, dealing with a calf strain, won't return to a diamond until midway through the summer.

Joe Rivera

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Angels' Shohei Ohtani adds to highlight reel with go-ahead HR in 9th off one of MLB's top closers

Shohei Ohtani added another highlight to his season Sunday. The Angels' two-way start blasted an eventual game-winning home run off the Red Sox's Matt Barnes with the Angels down to their last out.

Jacob Camenker

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Dodgers' Trevor Bauer 'pissed' as team's slide continues: 'I frickin' hate losing'

The LA right-hander pitched well again but didn't get much run support. A sputtering offense has been a big reason for a 5-15 tailspin following a 13-2 start.

Tom Gatto

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Angels: Albert Pujols release about giving Shohei Ohtani more ABs, moving Jared Walsh to 1B

LA brass believes the team will be better with Ohtani as the primary DH and Walsh as the primary first baseman.

Tom Gatto

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Disagreement over matchup reportedly led to Pujols DFA

Albert Pujols was released by the Angels on Thursday afternoon, and there was reportedly a specific reason why the future Hall of Famer was let go in the final year of his contract.

Jacob Camenker

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Who is Kent Emanuel? Astros rookie dazzles in MLB debut

Kent Emanuel turned in a memorable performance in his first MLB game. SN has a quick rundown of the left-hander's story.

Tom Gatto

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Ohtani hits triple digits with arm, bat in same inning

Fans were treated to the full Shohei Ohtani on "Sunday Night Baseball" as he showed power on the mound and at the plate.

Ryan Fagan

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Who is Yermin Mercedes? What to know about hot-hitting White Sox rookie

The catcher/DH is off to a sizzling start in 2021. Here's what you need to know about the rookie.

Tom Gatto

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MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2021 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2021 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

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When is Opening Day 2021? Date, schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Major League Baseball is returning to a full 162-game slate in 2021 after a shortened season last year. Here's everything to know about Opening Day, including the full TV schedule with start times for all 30 teams.

Joe Rivera

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MLB's rule change experiments: The good and the bad

Spoiler: It's mostly bad, especially the potential ban on shifts and the limits on teams' ability to control the running game.

Tom Gatto

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Former MLB exec says Albert Pujols has been lying about his age

Albert Pujols' listed age is 41, but a former MLB exec says that number inaccurate.

Jordan Heck

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Mickey Callaway accused of unwanted advances toward female media while with Cleveland, Mets, Angels

The Los Angeles pitching coach tells The Athletic, which published the allegations against him, that his conduct "was in no way intended to be disrespectful to any women involved."

Tom Gatto

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What Tommy La Stella trade means for Athletics, Angels

Oakland struck three days before the MLB trade deadline. The club might not be done making moves.

Dan Bernstein

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Mike Trout card breaks Honus Wagner record

That's one expensive fish.

Dan Bernstein

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The Angels have themselves to blame for catastrophic start to 2020 season

It has been a brutal first month for the Angels, who entered the campaign expecting to compete.

Dan Bernstein

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Joe Maddon calls Shaun Anderson 'irresponsible' after third pitch at Mike Trout's head

Shaun Anderson has thrown at Mike Trout's head not once, not twice, but now three times in the same week.

Jordan Heck

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Angels rookie Jo Adell knocks a ball over the fence — with his glove for a four-base error

The LA rookie gifted the Rangers a run during their game in Arlington.

Tom Gatto

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Shohei Ohtani's velocity shows alarming dip; arm soreness prompts Angels to schedule MRI

Joe Maddon has come under fire for his handling of Shohei Ohtani and the Angels pitching staff early in the season,

Joe Rivera

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Mike Trout's newborn son was named with baseball in mind

The Angels outfielder's first child has 80-grade initials.

Tom Gatto

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Angels, A's make history with by going the extra inning

LA and Oakland needed just one inning to decide their season opener. Social media had thoughts.

Tom Gatto

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A's subtly troll Astros by putting cutout of mascot in trash can

ESPN caught the image on its TV broadcast.

Dan Bernstein

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MLB Opening Day 2020 live scores, updates, highlights from Friday's baseball games

There are 26 MLB teams starting their quest for a World Series appearance today. Sporting News will be tracking highlights, scores, updates and more.

Joe Rivera

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A's recruit Tom Hanks to provide stadium sound during COVID-19 pandemic

Hanks is a decorated actor and former baseball vendor.

Dan Bernstein

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MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2020 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

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Mike Trout makes his decision: He's playing for the Angels in 2020

The MVP outfielder is concerned about a possible coronavirus outbreak, but the team's prevention efforts have give him enough peace of mind.

Tom Gatto

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Angels' Mike Trout has doubts he'll play in 2020; Joe Maddon offers confusing take

With the birth of his first child expected in August, Trout is unsure whether he'll take the field for Los Angeles.

Joe Rivera

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If MLB loses the 2020 season, a salary cap should be part of its vision for the future

Baseball can at least use a nixed year as an opportunity fix its woefully short supply of competition.

Mike DeCourcy

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MLB presents its idea of socially distant baseball to teams

Teams have a lot to unpack. MLB is trying to cover every potential coronavirus hazard.

Tom Gatto

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Mark Teixeira's MLB salary math: Half of something is greater than nothing

The former slugger says players need to "bend" this one time for the greater good and accept a bad deal from owners.

Tom Gatto

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MLB payrolls 2020: Five takeaways from reported salary figures

Big-market teams are spending the most, but the league overall has been careful to keep a lid on expenses.

Tom Gatto

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

When is Opening Day? Your guess is as good as ours.

Joe Rivera

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Rumored MLB 2020 season plan: Three reactions

July opening? November ending? That's the latest speculation. Some thoughts on those rumors.

Tom Gatto

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Missing Opening Day: Overreactions to Strat-O-Matic simulations

It's already like that in the baseball world. Hey, games are games and stats are stats.

Tom Gatto

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Albert Pujols' chase for 700 home runs up in the air as MLB season pauses

The coronavirus pandemic put the MLB season on hold, and may have totally canceled Albert Pujols' quest for 700 big flys.

Joe Rivera

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Zack Wheeler rumors: Five teams that should line up for Wheeler's services

Wheeler is 29 and feels like one of the more underrated pitchers in baseball. Here are five teams that should line up to sign him.

Joe Rivera

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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

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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

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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

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Maddon headed back to Angels

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

Marc Lancaster

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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

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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

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Joe Maddon meeting with Angels

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

Gabrielle McMillen

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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

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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

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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

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Verlander strikes out 3,000th

Justin Verlander further immortalized himself in baseball lore Saturday.

Thomas Lott

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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

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Ohtani's rehab going 'smoothly'

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

Drew Nantais

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Astros clinch AL West title

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

Ameer Tyree

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Giancarlo Stanton injury update

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

Ameer Tyree

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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

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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

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Ohtani will undergo knee surgery

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

Alexis Mansanarez

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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

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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

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MLB wrap: Sept. 7

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

Alexis Mansanarez

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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

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Angels expose oddity in MLB replay review rules amid count confusion

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

Dan Bernstein

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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

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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

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Tyler Skaggs autopy to be released

Medical examiners have determined Skaggs' death was accidental.

Thomas Lott

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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

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Alvarez breaks Astros' scoreboard

Yordan Alvarez's power is prodigious.

Thomas Lott

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Nine 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 back of their jerseys.

Edward Sutelan

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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

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Zack Greinke gets 200th career win

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

Alexis Mansanarez

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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

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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

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