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Latest Offseason Storyline Could Be Bad News for Angels' Pursuit of Superstar Slugger

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2025 season and the Los Angeles Angels would love nothing more than to bring home the son of one of their legends.

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Angels Catcher Who Caught Historic No-Hitter Dies at 83

Jeff Torborg, a former player who caught three no-hitters and was named the 1990 American League Manager of the Year with the White Sox, passed away Sunday.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 21

Angels Named Best Fit for $60 Million Starting Pitcher in Free Agency

The Los Angeles Angels had a very noisy start to the offseason, but have since endured a ton of quiet. Hours after the final out of the 2024 World Series, general manager Perry Minasian got right to work to acquire veteran slugger Jorge Soler.

Jose Quijada News / Angels Nation / January 21

Angels Agree To Deal With LHP Jose Quijada To Avoid Arbitration

The Los Angeles Angels have agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.075 million deal with left-handed pitcher Jose Quijada to avoid arbitration. The deal also includes a club option for the 2026 season worth $3.75 million.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 21

Angels Free Agent Signs With Major AL West Rival

The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Angels catcher Chad Wallach, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Wallach signed a minor league split contract and received an invitation to major league spring training, per Morosi's post on X (formerly Twitter).

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 21

Former Angels Reliever Signs with Dodgers in Blockbuster Move

Kirby Yates was only with the Los Angeles Angels for one game back in 2017 and it didn't go well. However, the rest of his career has been All-Star worthy and Tuesday morning marked the next chapter when he reportedly signed a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to USA Today Sports baseball insider Bob Nightengale.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 21

Angels Notes: Halos Lose All-Star Free Agent Target, Looking for Outfield Help

The Los Angeles Angels lost a pitcher to free agency as he signed a minor league deal with an American League team. After seven years with the Angels, he leaves in the midst of his recovery from elbow surgery with the potential to return before the end of the 2025 campaign.

Los Angeles Angels News / CBSSports.com / January 21

Los Angeles Angels top prospects 2025: Recent draft picks could already be prepping for MLB debuts

The Angels historically have no problem promoting young players to the majors. Who could be next?

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 20

Former Angels Top Prospect Involved in Blockbuster Trade Signs With AL Contender

The Boston Red Sox announced five non-roster invitees to spring training and one of them started his career in the Los Angeles Angels farm system before being involved in a blockbuster trade.

Anthony Santander News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 20

What's Next for Angels After Losing Anthony Santander Sweepstakes?

The Los Angeles Angels appeared to be very serious in their quest to emerge as contenders in 2025. The organization was one of the most active teams at the start of the offseason.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 20

Angels Among 8 Teams Looking to Add Outfielder in Free Agency: Report

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly among eight different teams looking to add an outfielder. They Angels were aggressive early in the offseason, but have been relatively quiet since the Winter Meetings.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 19

Former Angels All-Star Predicted to Sign $42M Deal With Major AL West Rival

Former Los Angeles Angels closer Carlos Estevez is still available to be signed and another team has emerged as a potential suitor. Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report recently played matchmaker for the remaining top free agents and has the Texas Rangers landing the All-Star closer.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 19

MLB Analyst Thinks Angels Will Be 'Biggest Surprise' of 2025 Season

Angels fans aren't the only ones thinking that they'll emerge as contenders in 2025. The Halos had a subpar 2024 going 63-99 which was good for second-to-last in the American League behind the 41-win Chicago White Sox.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 19

Angels Predicted to Finish Last in AL West Next Season By Former GM

There's only about a month left on the calendar before pitchers and catchers report to spring training and a former Major League Baseball general manager handed out grades for all 30 clubs.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 19

Angels Linked to 50-Homer Slugger as Potential Surprise Free Agent Landing Spot

The Los Angeles Angels have been linked to a number of free agents this offseason, but none quite with the same star power as first baseman Pete Alonso.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 19

Angels Notes: Halos Linked to All-Star Third Baseman, World Series Winning Pitcher in Potential Blockbuster Moves

The Los Angeles Angels were extremely aggressive in the early stages of the offseason, but the organization has yet to sign a big name free agent this winter.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 18

Angels Linked to Former Dodgers $63M Star Pitcher in Free Agency

Although the Los Angeles Angels could technically enter spring training without any more additions to the starting rotation, the team should spend more money to acquire another reliable arm.

Roansy Contreras News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 18

Former Angels Reliever Continues to Have Whirlwind Offseason

Roansy Contreras must feel like he's in a nightmare that he can't wake up from. The former Los Angeles Angels right-hander was designated for assignment again Thursday, this time by the Baltimore Orioles.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 18

Angels Among Top Landing Spots for $74M All-Star to Replace Anthony Rendon

Whenever Nolan Arenado plays at Angel Stadium, a section near third base become a family reunion of sorts. Playing for the Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals, Arenado has not played in Anaheim too often — but that could change with the Los Angeles Angels seen as a potential trade partner with the Cardinals.

Jo Adell News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

Why 2025 Could Be the Year for Highly Touted Angels Outfielder

One of the more encouraging parts of the 2024 season for the Los Angeles Angels was the incremental signs of growth from outfielder Jo Adell. For starters, the 25-year-old logged the most regular and consistent playing time of his career after struggling mightily for his first few seasons (451 plate appearances).

Andrew Wantz News / Fastball on SI / January 17

Tampa Bay Rays Sign Former Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Andrew Wantz to Minor League Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed right-handed pitcher Andrew Wantz to a minor league contract, according to the team’s official transaction log. Wantz spent the previous seven years in the Los Angeles Angels' organization.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15