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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mike Trout card breaks Honus Wagner record

That's one expensive fish.

Dan Bernstein

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tom Gatto

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

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

ESPN caught the image on its TV broadcast.

Dan Bernstein

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

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

Hanks is a decorated actor and former baseball vendor.

Dan Bernstein

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rumored MLB 2020 season plan: Three reactions

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

Tom Gatto

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 first from Japan to cycle

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

Thomas Lott

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 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

MLB Draft 2019: 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

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

The Angels' play-by-play man did a little bit of everything before landing a job that allows him to watch Mike Trout play every night.

Ryan Fagan

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

Twins' Polanco proving his worth

Jorge Polanco trails only Mike Trout among American League position players in WAR.

Thomas Lott

Astros win 10th straight again

Houston became just the third team in MLB history to have multiple 10-plus game winning streaks before June 1st.

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 (temporarily, at least) instead of giving/trading/selling the ball to Pujols.

Ryan Fagan

Fan won't give Pujols RBI ball

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

Thomas Lott

Cubs continue streak with 10th win in 11 games

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

Kirstie Chiappelli

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

Shohei Ohtani nearing return as DH

“We hope to be able to activate him on this trip, but he has to get through every step of the progression," Angels GM Billy Eppler said.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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 two-run, bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 18th.

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

Cubs-Angels game postponed

A makeup date has yet to be announced, but fans who retain their ticket will be able to see the game.

Gabrielle McMillen

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

MLB wrap: April 8

The Cubs' 2-7 start had people asking questions, but Chicago had plenty of answers Monday with a 10-0 win over the Pirates.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 7

Los Angeles picked up a 7-2 win Sunday as Trout completed one of the best four-game series of all-time.

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 TV schedule: How to watch, live stream every game

MLB's blackout policy makes it difficult to watch live out-of-market games on Opening Day. Here's a guide to finding your favorite team on TV and live-streaming online, including DAZN's new whiparound highlights show.

Thomas Schlarp

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

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