ANAHEIM -- Right-hander Jack Kochanowicz will begin the season as the Angels’ fifth starter, manager Ron Washington announced Monday, with lefty Reid Detmers moving to the bullpen. Washington said he made the decision by simply “watching the way Kochanowicz pitches.” The manager added: “He’s been doing it since September, all

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One of the joys of the offseason is poring over prospect rankings. Of course, there is no One True Prospects List handed down from the baseball heavens -- each list has its own set of preferences and biases. Some people prefer upside while others put a premium on proximity to

LOS ANGELES -- The Angels and Braves exchanged pitchers on Sunday, with Atlanta sending right-hander Ian Anderson to the Angels for left-hander José Suarez. Anderson, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023 and hasn’t pitched in the Majors since 2022, appeared ticketed for a spot in Atlanta’s rotation for most

If you're reading this, congratulations -- you've just about made it through another offseason. In a matter of days, the 2025 season will exist outside of predictions and projections, and every team will be playing baseball that matters again. But before Opening Day festivities kick off on Thursday, we still

TEMPE, Ariz. -- After just more than a month into his move from center field to right field, Angels superstar Mike Trout said he’s already noticed a difference in the way his body feels and has enjoyed the transition. Trout, a three-time AL MVP and 11-time All-Star, is aiming for

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Angels injury news and transactions.

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels are known for expediting draftees to Anaheim. They had the first player from the 2021 Draft to arrive in the Majors (Chase Silseth), the first three from 2022 (Zach Neto, Ben Joyce, Victor Mederos), the first from 2023 (Nolan Schanuel) and now have a leading

It’s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond. It’s time to consume baseball in every form possible, including, of course, talking baseball. Whether it’s water-cooler talks, Slacks from the home office, family dinners or group chats, you’re going to

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- When shortstop Zach Neto was asked about his expectations for the Angels this season, he dropped a little nugget about a change that has been made in the clubhouse this year.

It's always tough -- maybe even impossible -- to predict which Spring Training performances will carry over to the regular season. But we try to do it anyway. With domestic Opening Day less than a week away, let's try to pick out some of the players whose stellar springs will

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Zach Neto is in his second day of throwing from shortstop to first base, and he joked with manager Ron Washington about how far the distance looks like to him now. “Haven't done it in a while, but kind of getting comfortable again,” he said when he

With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters. A number of the game's up-and-coming prospects remain in the mix for big league jobs at this critical juncture, vying for final roster spots that have yet to be decided upon. Here’s

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Angels’ potential Opening Day roster is coming more into focus after a pair of roster moves, as they acquired reliever Angel Perdomo in a trade with the Braves late Monday and optioned right-hander Chase Silseth to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

The White Sox and Angels lost a combined 220 times during the 2024 season, with Chicago’s total of 121 setting a single-season record in the Modern Era (since 1901). Both teams are hoping for a level of improvement as they meet to start the ‘25 campaign. Opening Day takes place

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Third baseman Yoán Moncada has been dealing with a deep bone bruise in his right thumb, but he took grounders without any issues on Monday and is confident he’ll be ready for Opening Day against the White Sox on March 27. There’s at least a chance that

Fifteen games, several jersey swaps and countless highlights later, the second edition of Spring Breakout has officially concluded – and it lived up to its billing. Of the 16 contests sprinkled across four days, only one game (Dodgers vs. Cubs) was rained out. Coincidentally, the Cubs were one of two

TEMPE, Ariz. -- When it comes to veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks, Angels manager Ron Washington perhaps puts it best: “He’s been through it, so he knows how to do it.”

There will be regular-season baseball games played this week, which means it’s almost time to bid adieu to Spring Training. As Opening Day nears, dozens of players -- from roster hopefuls to young phenoms to veterans in new places -- will look back on their spring performances fondly. With an

MESA, Ariz. -- Right-hander George Klassen made the most of his appearance in Spring Breakout against Cubs prospects on Saturday night at Sloan Park. Klassen, ranked as the Angels’ No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline, didn’t start the game but threw a scoreless second inning with a strikeout in the

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Lefty Yusei Kikuchi was dominant down the stretch with the Astros last season once he started to incorporate his slider more to pair with his mid-90s fastball. But now, Kikuchi has added a new pitch to that mix -- a sweeper. Kikuchi, who will be the Angels'

TEMPE, Ariz. -- What’s baseball without a little bit of magic? The Angels found out in a fun way on Wednesday when magician Shlomo Levinger visited the clubhouse to perform a set that wowed players and coaches alike. It was a way to escape the grind of Spring Training, and

During Spring Training, MLB.com beat writers surveyed their clubhouses, asking players for their opinions on a range of topics. Well over 100 players participated, in exchange for anonymity. In the leadup to Opening Day, MLB.com is publishing a series of stories based on the results of that survey. Today’s topic: