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Mike Trout Announces He Will Play 2020 Season Despite Coronavirus Concerns

Mike Trout was the biggest name in Major League Baseball who was still considering sitting out the 2020 season, but on the eve of opening day, the Los Angeles Angels star said he will indeed play. Dylan Hernandez of The Los Angeles Times posted the player’s announcement on Twitter. “I’m playing,” Trout said. The outfielder […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

Angels Pitcher Taylor Cole Claims Astros’ Sign Stealing Goes All The Way Down To Their Minor Leagues

Angels pitcher Taylor Cole believes the Houston Astros weren’t punished harshly enough for their sign-stealing antics over the last few years. On the heels of a new report that shows the perennial World Series contender’s sign-stealing was more prevalent than Major League Baseball first let on, the Angels player took to Instagram to voice his […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

Joc Pederson Traded To The Los Angeles Angels As Part Of The Mookie Betts Fallout

As if the Boston Redsox sending Mookie Betts and David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers wasn’t big enough news for a Tuesday night in February, another blockbuster trade has just materialized. In what appears to be a direct reaction to the Dodgers adding a high-priced slugger and an expensive starting pitcher, Joc Pederson is […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

MLB Rumors: Bidding For Gerrit Cole ‘Getting Serious,’ Massive Deal Likely At Winter Meetings, Jon Heyman Says

Two days after reports indicated that the New York Yankees were getting ready to unleash a “record setting” offer in hopes of snaring free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole, a new report says that there is a “strong likelihood” that he will be under contract with one of five teams — possibly the Yankees — before […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 3y ago

MLB Rumors: Gerrit Cole Now Has Yankees’ ‘Total Focus,’ But Offers From Angels, Dodgers Due In ‘Coming Days’

After a meeting between free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole and New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman in California this week, the 27-time World Series champions have made signing the former Houston Astros righty — who led the American League with a 2.50 ERA in 2019 — their “total focus,” according to a top Major […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 3y ago

MLB Rumors: Yankees Now Believe Gerrit Cole Will Sign With Los Angeles Team, But New York ‘Still In’ Anyway

The New York Yankees are “extremely interested” in signing top free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole, according to a report by Elite Sports New York. At the same time, the team expects that Cole will opt to return home to southern California, where the Los Angeles Angels are reportedly prepared to open up their checkbook to […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 3y ago

MLB Rumors: In Gerrit Cole Free Agent Race, Yankees Emerge As Clear Frontrunner, Says Ex-Mets GM Jim Duquette

With the Major League Baseball General Managers Meetings well underway in Scottsdale, Arizona, New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman is now preparing for talks with Houston Astros 20-game winner Gerrit Cole. In fact, while experts and even oddsmakers have favored the Los Angeles Angels to land Cole, the real favorite is now Cashman’s club. At […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 3y ago

MLB Rumors: Oddsmakers Favor Gerrit Cole To Sign With Angels, Pitcher Wears Scott Boras Cap After Game 7 Loss

Within minutes of the Houston Astros World Series Game 7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, the team’s ace righty starting pitcher Gerrit Cole declared that he was no longer part of the team. On Thursday, a pair of oddsmakers began issuing their picks for the organization most likely to sign free agent Cole. […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 3y ago

Watch Cleveland Indians Vs. Los Angeles Angels Stream Live: MLB On YouTube, Start Time, West Coast Free Game

The Cleveland Indians sit just a half-game out of the second American League Wild Card spot as they push for their fourth AL postseason appearance in a row under manager Terry Francona, and on Tuesday, they will face a struggling Los Angels team that will be without its superstar center fielder Mike Trout. A foot […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

Watch Boston Red Sox Vs. Los Angeles Angels Stream Live: Start Time, Red Sox Must Win To Keep Wild Card Hopes

With both American League Wild Card contenders the Oakland Athletics and Cleveland Indians losing on Saturday, the Boston Red Sox appeared poised to gain a crucial game in the race and move into position for a return to the playoffs. The defending World Series champions led the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 going into the bottom […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

Tyler Skaggs Cause Of Death: Angels Pitcher Had Mix Of Opioids And Alcohol In System, Choked To Death On Vomit

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs had a combination of fentanyl and oxycodone, along with alcohol, in his system when he choked to death on his own vomit, a newly released toxicology report showed via the Los Angeles Times. The toxicology report was released Friday by the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office and listed the […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

Watch Detroit Tigers Vs. Los Angeles Angels Live Stream: MLB On YouTube, Start Time, Preview Of Monday Clash

Major League Baseball returns to YouTube with this week’s exclusive streaming game pitting one team, the Detroit Tigers, that long ago dropped out of the race to make the postseason, against a struggling Los Angeles Angels club that remains at least within striking distance of a playoff spot. The Tigers come into Anaheim on a […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

Tyler Skaggs’ Mother Honors Late Son With Perfect First Pitch As Angels Rout Mariners With No-Hitter

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Angels made their first return to Angel Stadium in Anaheim since the death of Tyler Skaggs on July 1. As such, the team paid tribute to their late starting pitcher before they threw a combined no-hitter against the visiting Seattle Mariners, with his mother throwing a perfect strike on […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

Tyler Skaggs Remembered By Teammate Mike Trout

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead Monday in his Texas hotel room, per ESPN. The sudden passing of the 27-year-old pitcher led to an outpouring of support throughout baseball and also led to the cancellation of the Angels’ game Monday night against the Texas Rangers. Among those paying tribute to Skaggs was […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Tyler Skaggs Cause Of Death: Few Clues Given On How Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Died In Hotel Room

The cause of death for Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs remained something of a mystery on Monday after the 27-year-old was found unresponsive in his hotel room. Police in Southlake, Texas, said they responded to a report of an unconscious man in a hotel room and pronounced the pitcher dead at the scene. As […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

Mike Trout Signs $430 Million Extension With Angels, ‘ESPN’ Says

After weeks of speculation that Bryce Harper, who signed a $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, would recruit Mike Trout to join him in Philadelphia, Trout is staying put in California — reportedly, for $100 million more than what Harper received. According to a report by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, sources claim that Trout has […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

MLB News: Bryce Harper Stands By Recruitment Of Mike Trout – Despite Tampering Claims

Bryce Harper has been a member of the Philadelphia Phillies for less than a week, and he’s already making waves for someone other than himself. After signing a mega contract with the Phillies, Harper is now ready to start the 2019 season in a new location, but he’s already looking for new teammates in the […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

MLB: Harper’s Mike Trout Talk Leads To Tampering Call

When the Philadelphia Phillies signed Bryce Harper to a 13-year, $330 million contract on February 28, attention soon turned to whether the Phillies might also pursue Mike Trout, another superstar outfielder with ties to the area, if he reaches free agency in two years. In a Sports Illustrated story about the signing of Harper the […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

MLB Rumors: Angels Working On A Massive Offer For Mike Trout That Would Eclipse Bryce Harper’s Contract

The Mike Trout rumors are picking up where the Bryce Harper rumors left off, with early reports about the massive contract offer expected for the All-Star outfielder from the Los Angeles Angels. Harper set the market for Hall of Fame bound outfielders last week when he finalized a 13-year, $330 million deal with the Philadelphia […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

Eric Chavez Is Likely To Replace Mike Scioscia As Angels Manager

Angels manager Mike Scioscia is expected to step down from calling the shots on the field for the Angels at the end of this season. Entering today’s action, he has a 1,646-1,427 record as the Angels’ skipper — the most wins in franchise history. He is in the final year of a 10-year deal, and […]

By Inquisitr Staff | 5y ago

Red Sox Acquire Ian Kinsler From The Angels For Two Minor Leaguers And Cash

The Red Sox have acquired Ian Kinsler from the Los Angeles for a pair of AAA pitchers and cash. Kinsler had not been kicked around in trade talks much this summer, but with the BoSox in need of some stability in the infield, a deal got done that works for both teams. With Dustin Pedroia […]

By Inquisitr Staff | 5y ago

Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Otani Debut Brings First Career MLB Win As Starting Pitcher

The Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Otani debuted at the plate several days ago but made his Major League Baseball debut as a pitcher on Sunday. While there had been some doubts about his early transition to the big leagues based on his Spring Training performance, or lack thereof, Sunday’s first start and resulting victory may […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

MLB Opening Day 2018: Shohei Otani Expected To Make Angels Roster, Per ‘USA Today’

One of the biggest baseball stories ahead of MLB’s Opening Day 2018 involved which team might acquire the services of Shohei Otani and if he’ll live up to the hype. The Los Angeles Angels won the bidding battle over other suitors and were able to sign Otani to a deal, turning them into potential contenders […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

L.A. Angels Trade News: Team In Talks With Tampa Bay Rays For Pitching

L.A. Angels trade news link the team to the Tampa Bay Rays. There had been a number of MLB trade rumors about pitching around the league and something might finally take place after prized free agent Yu Darvish signed with the Chicago Cubs. A new report by Marc Topkin at the Tampa Bay Times links […]

By Ryan DeVault | 5y ago

MLB Trade News: Detroit Tigers Send Ian Kinsler To L.A. Angels For Two Players

The MLB trade news has been heating up in the offseason, with the Detroit Tigers’ Ian Kinsler the latest player on the move. While the Tigers debated keeping him, Kinsler will now join the Los Angeles Angels and help them fill a much-needed void in terms of their roster. The Tigers have indicated they didn’t […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

Chicago Cubs To Focus On Pitching After Losing Out On Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani’s decision to sign with the Los Angeles Angels did not send the Chicago Cubs reeling. However, it has centered the Cubs’ focus on acquiring more pitching. Pitching is the Chicago Cubs’ biggest need as the maneuvering has picked up a notch in the MLB offseason. For the Chicago Cubs, signing Shohei Ohtani would […]

By Ernest Shepard | 5y ago

MLB Rumors: Free Agent Shohei Otani Signs With MLB Team, Will Play In Los Angeles

On Friday, international baseball sensation, Shohei Otani, finally decided which MLB team he will join for his start in the sport in America. After weeks of MLB rumors involving the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and just about every other baseball team, Otani will now call Los Angeles his home in the United States […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

Brandon Phillips Traded To Angels

Brandon Phillips, a veteran second baseman who played for the Atlanta Braves for less than a year, has been traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Reports broke Thursday night that the trade had been approved and that the Braves would be receiving back Tony Sanchez, a catcher from the minor leagues. The trade […]

By Jason Luthor | 6y ago

Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout Turns 26, Continues His March Into MLB History Books

Mike Trout has been a member of the Los Angeles Angels since he made his big league debut on July 8, 2011, at the age of just 19 years old. Trout is now in the midst of his sixth full season in the majors and Monday was his 26th birthday. While the Angels lost their […]

By Jennifer Rainwater | 6y ago

Stanton, Riddle Power Marlins To First Series Win Over A Month

The Miami Marlins defeated the Los Angeles Angels, 9-2 in the rubber match of their three-game series Sunday. The win would also mark the first Marlins series win since a three-game set with the San Diego Padres that commenced on April 21. Since that time, the Marlins have lost 22 out of 29 games with […]

By Brian Love | 6y ago

Mike Trout Injury Update: Los Angeles Angels Lose Trout, Fantasy Baseball Owners Panic

A Mike Trout injury update has come in from the Los Angeles Angels and it provides partially good news for fans and fantasy baseball owners. Trout jammed his left thumb as he slid headfirst into second base Sunday afternoon (May 28). With the Angels playing against the Miami Marlins, Trout took off for second base […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

Watch MLB Live Stream Free On Facebook: Los Angeles Angels Vs. Miami Marlins, Start Time, How To Watch Live

Baseball’s best player, Mike Trout, brings his Los Angeles Angels to South Florida for the first of three weekend interleague games Friday against the struggling Miami Marlins. This is only the second-ever MLB contest to live stream for free on Facebook under a new 20-game deal between Major League Baseball and the social media mega-platform. […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 6y ago

Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim Defeat Texas Rangers, Mike Trout Makes Big Save

Last night, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim took on the Texas Rangers. The game wound up going 10 innings, with the Angels ultimately winning the game 6-5. Mike Trout came up with a big play in the 10th to keep the game tied and allowed the Angels to close it out. Check out the […]

By Deanna Chapman | 6y ago

MLB Rumors: Is Mike Trout Still The Most Underrated Player In Baseball?

MLB rumors always include debates about whether Mike Trout is the best player in baseball. One very odd debate that Trout gets included in, though, is whether he is even the best center fielder in the game. That it is even a discussion about whether he is the best center fielder might prove that Trout […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

Texas Rangers Sign Josh Hamilton, Outfielder Could Make 25-Man Roster

The Texas Rangers have signed outfielder Josh Hamilton to a new contract. The Rangers extended an offer at the league minimum for the 2017 MLB season, and Hamilton has reportedly already signed the contract. A report by MLB analyst Jon Heyman states that it is a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite attached to […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

MLB Rumors: 5 Teams Most Likely To Sign Free Agent OF Yoenis Cespedes

On Saturday, the New York Daily News reported that outfielder Yoenis Cespedes officially informed the New York Mets that he is opting out of the three-year contract that he signed last offseason. This move was something that was expected as Cespedes has been rumored to be looking for a five-year contract worth over $100 million. […]

By Jason Fletcher | 7y ago

Jose Fernandez: Will ‘MLB The Show 16’ Patch Late Marlins Ace Out Of Game?

Long live Jose. Just a day after losing their star pitcher in a boat accident that also claimed the lives of Eddy Rivero and Emilio Macias, the Miami Marlins played exactly how two-time All-Star Jose Fernandez would have wanted them to: with a mindset focused on winning and appreciating what they have. Thanks to seven […]

By Jake Elman | 7y ago

Tim Lincecum Has Lost His Mojo

Tim Lincecum may regret coming back to Major League Baseball. Lincecum, once considered an elite pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, has struggled since signing a contract with the Los Angeles Angels. Pitching against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night (August 6), Lincecum gave up six runs in the first inning, again struggling to keep […]

By Ryan DeVault | 7y ago

Seattle Mariners News: Felix Hernandez Settles In, Edwin Diaz Dominates Again

Seattle Mariners news was good from Friday night (August 5), as pitchers Felix Hernandez and Edwin Diaz combined to hold the Los Angeles Angels to just three hits. The Mariners would beat the Angels 6-4, with all but one of the runs coming in the first inning. After giving up a three-run homer in the […]

By Ryan DeVault | 7y ago

Tim Lincecum’s Career Over? San Francisco Giants Fans Need Not Regret Their ‘Loss’

Tim Lincecum failed to make it through the fifth inning yet again tonight, pitching his third absolutely terrible start in a row. San Francisco Giants fans bemoaned the loss of Lincecum when the homegrown former hero left the team for the Los Angeles Angels, but now that Tim has virtually solidified his status as a […]

By Dustin Kemp | 7y ago

San Francisco Giants, Fret Not: Tim Lincecum, Los Angeles Angel, Is A Blessing In Disguise

ESPN reports Tim Lincecum’s MLB fate has been decided in that he will wind up (pun very much intended) with the Los Angeles Angels. Many San Francisco Giants fans may initially be disappointed after hearing the news, as the orange and black fan base grew quite attached to Lincecum during the only nine seasons Tim […]

By Dustin Kemp | 7y ago

Home Run Against St. Louis Cardinals Special For Albert Pujols, For 30 Reasons

Albert Pujols, the former St. Louis Cardinal, came into last night’s game with 566 home runs. Today, that number is 567. And while it was his first home run against the Cardinals, with whom he played for 11 years (2001-2011), it was special for another reason. As Yahoo Sports first reported, his home run last […]

By Greg Hoadley | 7y ago

St. Louis Cardinals Lose To Pittsburgh Pirates, Prepare For Los Angeles Road Trip

As the Chicago Cubs continue to dominate Major League Baseball with a record of 24-6, the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates struggle for the National League Central Division’s second place spot. After giving up two games in a three-game series to the Pirates at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals now prepare for a road trip […]

By Dustin Murrell | 7y ago

MLB News: Chone Figgins Officially Announces Retirement

Veteran infielder/outfielder Chone Figgins will sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Monday and retire with the team he spent eight of 12 seasons with, the team announced on Sunday. Not having played since a brief 38-game cameo with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014, Figgins’ decision to hang […]

By Mark Suleymanov | 7y ago

Pittsburgh Pirates Sign Former World Series MVP David Freese

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed former St. Louis Cardinals’ third baseman and World Series hero David Freese to a one-year, $3 million deal, the team announced on Friday. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Pirates announced that 24-year-old left-hander Jesse Biddle has been designated for assignment. The team noted that Freese will wear […]

By Mark Suleymanov | 7y ago

MLB News: Chicago Cubs Sign John Lackey

The Chicago Cubs have fortified their rotation by signing veteran starting pitcher John Lackey to a two-year, $32 million contract, as first reported by Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Sources: Lackey in agreement with #Cubs, two years, $32M-$34M, pending physical. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 4, 2015 Lackey deal with #Cubs is two years, $32M. […]

By Mark Suleymanov | 7y ago

MLB Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Angels Acquire Andrelton Simmons

Gold Glove winning shortstop Andrelton Simmons is headed out west to join the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for pitchers Jose Briceno, Sean Newcomb, and Chris Ellis, veteran infielder Erick Aybar, and cash. Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com was first to report the trade, with further details of the trade provided by Tim Brown […]

By Mark Suleymanov | 8y ago

Tommy Hanson: Former Atlanta Braves Pitcher Dead At 29

Former Atlanta Braves standout pitcher Tommy Hanson has passed away at the age of 29 due to catastrophic organ failure, Zack Klein of WSB-TV reports. Per MLB source, former #Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson has passed away He was 29 #RIPTH 🙏 — Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) November 10, 2015 It was originally reported that the Tulsa, […]

By Mark Suleymanov | 8y ago

Minnesota Twins Outfielder Torii Hunter Retires After 19 MLB Seasons

After 19 productive seasons, nine-time Gold Glove winning outfielder Torii Hunter is retiring from baseball, as he tells LaVelle E. Neal III of the Star-Tribune. Hunter, 40, spent 12 of his 19 seasons in a Minnesota Twins uniform. In 2015, Hunter returned home to Minnesota in what turned out to be his final campaign. While […]

By Mark Suleymanov | 8y ago

New York Yankees Rumors: Mark Teixeira Gives Team ‘Okay’ To Trade Him?

As the New York Yankees prepare for the offseason, first baseman Mark Teixeira has reportedly given the team an ‘Okay’ to trade him this offseason, if necessary, via Yanks Go Yard. Teixeira, 35, is set to enter the final year of the eight-year, $180 million contract he signed with the Yankees prior to the 2009 […]

By Mark Suleymanov | 8y ago

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