Examining Halos' options at shortstop if Neto misses time
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Here were the toughest Rule 5 calls and their outcomes
The 6 p.m. ET deadline to add players to their 40-man rosters and protect them from the Rule 5 Draft has come and gone. We've listed every organization's ranked prospects who are Rule 5-eligible and whether they were protected or not. There were four Top 100 prospects who required protection
Angels prospect Kavadas named AFL Offensive Player of the Year
MESA, Ariz. ¨C MLB¡¯s July 30 Trade Deadline had passed five minutes earlier when Triple-A Worcester catcher Mark Kolozsvary approached first baseman Niko Kavadas with a fist bump. ¡°Congrats,¡± Kolozsvary said. ¡°We survived the Deadline.¡± Kavadas reciprocated, then was getting ready to take the field when he was told manager
These sleeper prospects earned 40-man roster spots
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New streaming option part of Angels' broadcast deal with FanDuel
ANAHEIM -- The Angels reached a multiyear agreement with Diamond Sports Group to broadcast their games on FanDuel Sports Network, the club announced Thursday. FanDuel Sports Network, formerly Bally Sports, will remain the home for the Angels¡¯ broadcasts both via cable/satellite providers and streaming. For the first time, FanDuel Sports
Angels continue bustling offseason, agree to deal with Newman?
ANAHEIM -- With starting shortstop Zach Neto possibly missing the start of the 2024 season after undergoing right shoulder surgery last week, the Angels made yet another move to improve their infield depth on Thursday, agreeing to terms with infielder Kevin Newman. The contract is for one year and $2.5
Which prospects got spots before the 40-man roster deadline passed?
For all 30 Major League teams, some of the biggest decisions of the offseason had to be made by Tuesday's deadline for setting 40-man rosters. Any player eligible for the Rule 5 Draft and not added to his organization¡¯s roster by 6 p.m. ET now will be available to be
Witt's wedding party is in the cards for Angels prospect Britt
MESA, Ariz. -- Three years into his Major League career, Bobby Witt Jr. has already had 2,035 regular-season plate appearances. That¡¯s a lot of chances to make an impression. But when it comes to your wedding, you only get one chance to hit it out of the park.
Injuries & Moves: Angels add pair to 40-man; DFA Adams, Wagaman
The Angels' injuries and roster moves page will be updated throughout the offseason.
Angels stay busy, sign catcher d'Arnaud to 2-year deal
ANAHEIM -- The Angels continued making moves early in the offseason, signing catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a two-year, $12 million contract on Tuesday. The move comes on the heels of adding Kyle Hendricks to the rotation last week as well as making trades for slugger Jorge Soler and infielder Scott
Hunter, Matthews Jr. co-host golf tourney for Youth Academy
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Former Major League All-Stars Torii Hunter and Gary Matthews Jr. first met when they competed against each other as teenagers and developed a lifelong friendship that even saw them play together as teammates on the Angels from 2008-09. But they¡¯ve also made it their mission to
Angels prospect among standouts from AFL's showcase weekend
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Neto undergoes right shoulder surgery, may miss Opening Day
ANAHEIM -- Shortstop Zach Neto underwent right shoulder surgery on Wednesday and could miss the start of the season, general manager Perry Minasian said Friday. Neto injured himself on a slide into second base against the White Sox on Sept. 26 and missed the final three games of the season.
Pitching prospect Natera among Fall Stars Game top performers
MESA, Ariz. -- Thayron Liranzo wielded one of the Arizona Fall League¡¯s most potent bats in the first four weeks of the season, but he had struggled as of late. Coming into the annual Fall Stars Game, he had gone hitless in his last 10 at-bats. But with the contest
Here¡¯s why Angels might stay aggressive this winter
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Halos 'open for everything' amid metamorphosis
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Here's a scouting report on every prospect in the 2024 Fall Stars Game
Call it the mid-autumn classic. The Arizona Fall League¡¯s Fall Stars Game arrives Saturday at Mesa¡¯s Sloan Park at 8 p.m. ET/6 p.m. local, placing some of the game¡¯s best prospects and the circuit¡¯s best performers on the same field. The game will be broadcast on MLB Network and streamed
Angels sign veteran RHP Hendricks to 1-year deal
ANAHEIM -- The Angels have been aggressive early this offseason, and they supplemented their rotation by signing veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks to a one-year, $2.5 million deal Thursday. Hendricks, 34, is the latest addition for the Angels, joining outfielder Jorge Soler, infielder Scott Kingery and first baseman/outfielder Ryan Noda. Hendricks
How each player fared in the AFL Fall Stars Game
The best of the Arizona Fall League took the field at Sloan Park on Saturday night for the Fall Stars Game. A plethora of baseball's best prospect got their chance to showcase their skills, including Tigers No. 6 prospect Thayron Lirizano, who was named the game's MVP after delivering a
Here's how the Halos hit the offseason running
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Angels' late-blooming southpaw starting to flip script in Fall League
MESA, Ariz. -- Angels left-handed pitching prospect Samy Natera Jr. understood why doubters said the things they said, but he made it his mission to prove them wrong. He may be at the early stages of a breakthrough that will silence them permanently. Natera didn¡¯t even start pitching until he
Kavadas gets nod as one Fall League¡¯s Week 4 top performers
Here are the top performers from the fourth week of AFL action:
Angels acquire Kingery from Phillies for cash
The Angels acquired infielder and former Top 100 prospect Scott Kingery from the Phillies for cash considerations on Friday. The 30-year-old spent the 2024 season with the Phillies¡¯ Triple-A affiliate, hitting 25 home runs and registering an .804 OPS while playing mostly at shortstop. Kingery seemed destined for stardom when
Angels trade for Soler, send Canning to Braves
ANAHEIM -- The Angels added some pop to their lineup just one day after the conclusion of the World Series, acquiring slugger Jorge Soler from the Braves in exchange for right-hander Griffin Canning on Thursday. Soler, 32, brings plenty of power with 191 career homers over 11 seasons, including 48