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Mike Digiovanna

Are three-time American League MVP Mike Trout and the Angels going to sit out the postseason again? They find themselves just four games out of a wild-card spot at the All-Star break, but they also likely want to avoid the kind of 2023 trade deadline moves that backfired on them in another quest to end their playoff drought. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

With trade deadline looming, Angels are in ‘baseball purgatory’ again

July 17, 2025 at 7:27 a.m.

They have outperformed expectations after losing 99 games last season, but they can’t afford to make the same deadline missteps they made in 2023 as they attempt to end MLB’s...

Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery looks on from the dugout during the seventh inning of a game against the Texas Rangers last week at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Angels midseason report: Consistency has proven elusive

July 16, 2025 at 8:29 a.m.

They have stayed afloat despite losing two of their best hitters for a month, but it will take more from many to help them avoid the poor stretches that have...

The Angels selected UC Santa Barbara pitcher Tyler Bremner with the No. 2 overall pick in the MLB draft on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Angels select UCSB pitcher Tyler Bremner with No. 2 pick in MLB draft

July 14, 2025 at 12:12 a.m.

The 6-foot-4 right-hander from San Diego went 5-4 with a 3.49 ERA in 14 starts for the Gauchos and is ranked No. 18 by MLB Pipeline. ... Yusei Kikuchi makes...

Arizona’s Josh Naylor scores as Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Angels drop sloppy loss to Diamondbacks before All-Star break

July 14, 2025 at 12:24 a.m.

The Angels give up four unearned runs in a 5-1 defeat and remain under .500 going into the break. One day after amassing 15 hits, they muster just three.

Angels designated hitter Mike Trout watches his home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, July 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Mike Trout hits 395th homer as Angels beat Diamondbacks

July 14, 2025 at 12:14 a.m.

Trout drives in four runs, including his two-run shot in the fifth inning, and the Angels score four in the eighth to seal a 10-5 win. Yusei Kikuchi allows three...

Zach Neto, left, shakes hands with a fan after being selected by the Angels with the 13th pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )

Angels weigh top college arms, prep stars with No. 2 pick in MLB draft

July 13, 2025 at 12:37 a.m.

Boasting their highest pick since 1995, the Angels are eyeing top talent from Corona High – pitcher Seth Hernandez and shortstop Billy Carlson – alongside elite college arms.

The Angels’ Travis d’Arnaud gestures after hitting a walk-off RBI single during the ninth inning to give his team a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Travis d’Arnaud gives Angels a walk-off win against Diamondbacks

July 12, 2025 at 2:32 a.m.

The Angels squander an early four-run lead, then see Arizona rally to tie the score again in the eighth before the veteran catcher strokes a pinch-hit RBI single in the...

Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowciz lost his spot in the starting rotation on Friday, demoted to Triple-A Salt Lake after going 3-9 with a 6.03 ERA in 19 starts this season. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Angels demote Jack Kochanowicz after another poor outing

July 11, 2025 at 5:42 p.m.

The struggling right-hander is optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake, with left-hander Jake Eder recalled for bullpen depth while the team weighs its rotation options. Reid Detmers is likely to remain...

Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Texas Rangers on Thursday night at Angel Stadium. Kochanowicz allowed eight runs and eight hits in 2-2/3 innings in an 11-4 loss. His ERA (6.03) is the highest among American League pitchers who have thrown at least 90 innings. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

Angels’ Jack Kochanowicz roughed up again in lopsided loss to Rangers

July 11, 2025 at 2:52 p.m.

The right-hander is rocked for eight runs and eight hits in 2⅔ innings in an 11-4 defeat. His ERA (6.03) is the highest among American League pitchers who have thrown...

The Angels’ Travis d’Arnaud is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers on Monday night at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Hot streak earns Angels’ Travis d’Arnaud more playing time

July 10, 2025 at 6:20 p.m.

The 36-year-old catcher will not displace struggling Logan O’Hoppe, 25, but the combination of an uptick in offense and his proficiency handling the pitchers will mean more time on the...

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