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Howie Kendrick announces his retirement
Howie Kendrick, one of the best players in Angels history who played nine years in Anaheim, announced his retirement on Monday after a 15-year MLB career.
Keynan Middleton signs one-year deal with Mariners
Former Angels reliever Keynan Middleton found a new home with the Mariners, signing a one-year contract with Seattle.
Angels sign Jake Faria to minor league deal
Catching up on some Angels transactional news.
Scott Schebler signs minor league deal
The Angels added a former 30-home-run hitter in Scott Schebler on a minor league contract, with a non-roster invitee to spring training.
Angels add Tamin, Chiti, Williams to front office, per reports
Angels general manager Perry Minasian added to his staff with three hires from the Braves, per multiple reports.
Perry Minasian had high praise for Shohei Ohtani
New Angels general manager Perry Minasian had high praise for Shohei Ohtani, and said if healthy it would be a disservice to not explore letting him continue both pitching and hitting.
Angels closing in on their new GM
We could have a decision soon
Dave Dombrowski not a candidate for Angels’ GM job
To date, the Angels have interviewed a reported 14 candidates for their vacant general manager position. Dave Dombrowski is not one of them, with the longtime executive committed to a project to bring major league baseball to Nashville.
Buddy Blattner, Don Drysdale finalists for Ford Frick award
Former Angels announcers Buddy Blattner and Don Drysdale were among the eight finalists for the 2021 Ford Frick Award, honoring broadcast excellence in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Mike Trout a finalist for Player of the Year, Hank Aaron awards
Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout was named a finalist for two awards on Wednesday.
Tony La Russa will interview for White Sox managerial opening, per reports
The Angels have granted the White Sox permission to interview special advisor of baseball operations Tony La Russa for their manager position. La Russa, who last managed in 2011, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.
MLB Monday playoff schedule
The ALDS begins today
Shohei Ohtani still wants to be a 2-way player
After a bad season marked by injuries, Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani still has plans to be both a hitter and pitcher for 2021.
Former Angels outfielder Gary Pettis diagnosed with multiple myeloma
He’s currently the third base coach for the Astros
Mike Trout ranks 14th in MLB jersey sales
Mike Trout was in the top 15 in jersey sales in MLB for a ninth straight season.
Friday edition: How the Angels can make the playoffs
They need a lot to go their way
Julio Teheran wishes he could have thrown more than one inning
He was pulled after allowing three runs
Joe Maddon said Saturday night was ‘growth moment’ for Andrew Heaney
He bounced back after a rough first inning
Griffin Canning hopes to build momentum after first win of 2020
It’s his first win since 2019
Andrelton Simmons wants to play SS another 8-10 years
Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons, a free agent after the season, wants to play shortstop for another 8-10 years.
Around the league: Padres catching up to Dodgers
Get caught up on the latest around the league
Pujols on tying Mays: ‘It’s something you dream about’
Reaction to Albert Pujols tying Willie Mays on the all-tiem home run list.
Jared Walsh enjoying every moment of his breakout week
Four homers in four games, pretty good
Remembering Roberto Clemente
How many on the Angels remembered Roberto Clemente on Wednesday.
Around the league: MLB launches amazing new video tool
You’re going to be hooked
Justin Upton heating up for Angels at right time
He’s heating up at the plate and so are the Angels
Do the Angels have a shot at making the playoffs?
They’re 5 GB with 18 games left
Jared Walsh making the most of his opportunities
Jared Walsh had an extra-base hit in three straight games this week, getting a chance at extended playing time for the first time this season.
Anaheim sells Angel Stadium to owner Arte Moreno
For only.... $150 million
Minor League Baseball will change as we know it
Changes to the relationship between Minor League Baseball and Major League Baseball are coming.
Minor leaguers continue to get the short end of the stick
Some Angels minor league players are no longer receiving a $400 weekly stipend, abnormal within the industry.