Inside Taylor Ward’s Emergence as One of MLB’s Best Players His unexpected rise fueled the Angels early. His return from injury is crucial for their playoff hopes. Sports Illustrated · Jun 14, 2022
Angels and Dodgers mired in MLB’s big-team bear market as they renew Freeway Series A month ago, Major League Baseball was making a big deal about its big teams in its big markets. Los Angeles Times · Jun 14, 2022
The Thrill of Attending Jameson Taillon’s Near-Perfect Game Plus, Joe Girardi is out in Philadelphia and the Astros extend Yordan Álvarez. Sports Illustrated · Jun 3, 2022
Checking In on the MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year Races Ohtani, Trout or Judge? Manny, Mookie or Goldy? Here’s where things stand as the calendar turns to June. Sports Illustrated · Jun 1, 2022
Angels blow two more late leads on their way to their fifth straight loss ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Angels can do nothing right in the late innings these days. The Orange County Register · May 30, 2022
Mike Trout’s home-run magic isn’t enough to stop Angels’ losing skid ANAHEIM, Calif. — Although recent injuries have forced Angels manager Joe Maddon to shuffle his lineup, one consistent piece has been Mike Trout. Los Angeles Times · May 29, 2022
Slumping Anthony Rendon placed on injured list with wrist inflammation ANAHEIM, Calif.— The Angels’ lineup Friday night was marked by a troubling absence. Los Angeles Times · May 28, 2022
Noah Syndergaard bounces back with dominant performance in Angels’ win over Rangers Seven weeks into the season, it seems fair to assume that Angels pitcher Noah Syndergaard will not be returning to the days of Thor, the triple-digit fastball he threw for the New York Mets from 2015 to 2019 failing to make the cross-country trip to Anaheim. Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2022
Patrick Sandoval delivers another commanding performance in Angels’ victory LOS ANGELES — Patrick Sandoval wasn’t quite as dominant Sunday as he was last July 24 in Minnesota, when the Angels left-hander came within two outs of a no-hitter and struck out a career-high 13. Los Angeles Times · May 22, 2022
Angels’ strikeout issues continue in 4th straight loss ANAHEIM, Calif. — Despite all of the encouraging numbers produced by the Angels, there is at least one troubling number that was highlighted during their 4-2 loss to the Oakland A’s on Friday night. Tribune News Service · May 21, 2022
The Yankees Are the Class of MLB This Season Plus, notes on the return of glove-first shortstops and Angels outfielder Taylor Ward’s breakout year. Sports Illustrated · May 16, 2022
Dylan Hernandez: Sorry, Dodgers fans. Angels are Southern California's most fun team to watch. LOS ANGELES — There was an unusual notation by Anthony Rendon's name on the Angels' lineup card Wednesday afternoon. Los Angeles Times · May 12, 2022
MLB Power Rankings: The Breakouts and Busts Are Shaking Things Up Nasty Nestor Cortes Jr. is leading the dominant Yankees, while the underperforming José Berríos is hurting the Blue Jays Sports Illustrated · May 9, 2022
Anthony Rendon’s walk-off single completes dramatic Angels comeback vs. Nationals ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Angels rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning for a dramatic 5-4 walk-off victory over the Washington Nationals before a Mother’s Day crowd of 32,337 in Angel Stadium on Sunday. Los Angeles Times · May 9, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 5, 2022 An odd sequence in the Fenway outfield had Shohei Ohtani hitting a nearly 400-foot single He really does it ALL.
Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022 Jared Walsh, Taylor Ward provide big hits late to propel Angels past Red Sox BOSTON — Although the Angels don’t often let Jared Walsh face left-handed pitchers, he’s had some of his biggest moments in the big leagues against lefties.
Sports Illustrated · May 4, 2022 Jo Adell Squeezed Out of Angels’ Outstanding Outfield The former top prospect was sent down to Triple A on Tuesday in the midst of another slow start while his peers thrive around him.
Tribune News Service · May 1, 2022 Angels avoid disaster by clinging to victory over the White Sox CHICAGO — A nearly flawless game for the Angels nearly turned into a nightmare on Sunday.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2022 Late rally falls short in White Sox’ 6-5 loss to Angels Dallas Keuchel walked five over five innings, and the Sox’ five-run ninth was the highlight of an otherwise frustrating day for the offense.
Tribune News Service · Apr 30, 2022 Angels use bullpen game to beat White Sox for 6th straight win CHICAGO — This wasn’t the game the Angels planned, but it still couldn’t have worked out much better.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 29, 2022 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week 4 Pickups Hit the waiver wire with confidence as players are settling into the young 2022 MLB season.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 29, 2022 Dylan Hernandez: Shohei Ohtani has more help this season with the Angels and a renewed outlook Shohei Ohtani could be right. Mike Trout might have already reclaimed his long-standing place in baseball’s hierarchy.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 28, 2022 Shohei Ohtani gets the win as the Angels thump Guardians behind a bunt and a blast Power — at the plate and on the mound — is the Angels’ signature feature. Especially when Shohei Ohtani is the pitcher and in the batting order.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 25, 2022 Angels waste early six-run lead but still escape with 7-6 victory over Orioles LOS ANGELES — The Angels spared themselves the indignity of blowing a six-run lead to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, rallying for a run in the seventh inning on a bases-loaded walk to eke out a 7-6 win before 41,984 at Angel Stadium.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 2, 2022 Angels parting ways with outfielder Justin Upton Veteran outfielder Justin Upton was designated for assignment by the Angels on Saturday, marking the second consecutive year in which the team has swallowed a massive contract to clear playing time for younger players.