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All 3 Angels Competing for Final Rotation Spot Could Make Roster, Says GM

The Los Angeles Angels are searching for their fifth starter to join Yusei Kikuchi, Tyler Anderson, Kyle Hendricks, and Jose Soriano in the rotation. The Angels have a few pitchers competing for the final rotation spot, including Reid Detmers, Jack Kochanowicz, and Chase Silseth.

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Angels Don't Yet Know Their Starting Shortstop or Second Baseman, Says Manager

The Los Angeles Angels have not confirmed the plan for the middle infield, according to manager Ron Washington. While it's expected that Nolan Schanuel will play at first base and Yoan Moncada will be at third to open the season, there has been no final decision on who will occupy shortstop and second base come Opening Day.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 13

Angels' Inappropriate Hat Removed From MLB Store

The creators of a new line of MLB hats were the topic of conversation this week. The New Era Overlap caps featured a team's uniform logo with its hat logo centered on top of it.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 13

Angels 2023 Draft Pick Suddenly Retires From MLB at 22 Years Old

Starting pitcher Riley Bauman, who was drafted by the Angels in 2023, is retiring from professional baseball. The right-hander was on the Angels spring lineup card for their Cactus League opener on Feb.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 13

Angels Cut Reliever Who Had 2.84 ERA Last Year From Spring Roster

The Los Angeles Angels are in the midst of trimming down their roster to get it down to the MLB-mandated 26-man level. While the final starting pitcher in the rotation and the rest of the bullpen is still to be decided, a somewhat head-scratching decision was made on the latest roster cut.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 13

Angels Starting Pitcher Predicted to Have Massive Breakout in 2025

The Los Angeles Angels enter the 2025 season with something to prove. Following the worst season in franchise history, the Angels are hopeful that they can be much more successful this year.

Luis Rengifo News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 13

Angels Notes: Halos Make Another Roster Cut, Major Luis Rengifo Injury Update

The Los Angeles Angels are continuing to trim down their roster ahead of Opening Day. The latest decision is considered surprising by many around the league after a productive showing in Triple-A last season.

Reid Detmers News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 12

Angels' $1.8 Million Former Budding Star Predicted to Make Starting Rotation

As teams get ready for the start of the upcoming baseball season, everyone has something to prove. It doesn't matter if you are a star player or a fringe rotation player, consistency is the key when it comes to staying up in the big leagues.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 12

Angels GM Believes 'Sky's the Limit' With Roster, Young Core

The Los Angeles Angels are enjoying a productive spring while they are working to get back into the contenders conversation in 2025. A large part of the excitement surrounding this season is the core of up-and-coming players who general manager Perry Minasian seems to be very excited about.

Reid Detmers News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 11

Insider Predicts Breakout Year for Former Angels Top Prospect Pitcher

Reid Detmers was once the Los Angeles Angels' top prospect, and now a baseball insider is predicting the former No. 1 prospect is going to have a breakout season in 2025.

Ron Washington News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Angels' Ron Washington Makes Announcement After Yankees Trade Prediction

The Los Angeles Angels are looking to bounce back from a franchise-record 99 losses last season. Making some offseason moves, Los Angeles signed left-handed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $63 million contract.

Aaron Judge News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 11

Angels Top Prospect Worked With Aaron Judge's Hitting Coach, and Now He's Breaking Out

The Los Angeles Angels have a lot to be excited about ahead of the 2025 season. With fans anxious to get started after an abysmal 63-win year, the players have also been putting in the work to do whatever they can to get back into the contender conversation.

Mike Trout News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 11

Angels’ Mike Trout Makes Major Announcement Regarding Future Plans

The Los Angeles Angels are lucky to have a superstar on their roster in three-time MVP Mike Trout. Trout is an 11-time All-Star, nine-time Silver Slugger, and, in 2023, represented the United States of America at the World Baseball Classic.

Ron Washington News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 11

Angels' Ron Washington Provides Update on Fifth Starter Competition

The Los Angeles Angels still have a decision to make regarding the fifth starting pitcher in their rotation. The Halos have a few key candidates as there is a lot of talent outside of the four solidified starters, but manager Ron Washington recently provided an update on who will join the four arms.