The Los Angeles Angels came away empty-handed from the Gerrit Cole sweepstakes, but that doesn’t mean this offseason has to be a failure The failure of the Los Angeles Angels to sign free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole seems like a massive blow, a chance to pair Mike Trout with another generational talent gone awry. But
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The Los Angeles Angels have signed third baseman Anthony Rendon to a big contract. How will their lineup look now? For the brunt of Mike Trout’s career, the Los Angeles Angels have struggled to surround him with talent. Looking to make a big splash at the Winter Meetings, they came to terms on a seven-year,
Third baseman Anthony Rendon signs $245 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels, joining Mike Trout in the best one-two punch in the Majors The formula for beating the Los Angeles Angels the past few years has been simple: as Mike Trout goes, so goes the lineup. Not anymore, as Trout now has a teammate
The Angels made MLB’s first managerial change by bringing aboard Joe Maddon. So what areas will the team address in free agency to recoup this upcoming season? The Los Angeles Angels held the introductory press conference for new manager Joe Maddon, and he discussed his vision for the ball club moving forward on Thursday at
ST LOUIS, MO – SEPTEMBER 29: Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Chicago Cubs looks on from the dugout at Busch Stadium prior to playing the St. Louis Cardinals in what is the final game of his career with the Cubs on September 29, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) Was
It’s been a modest drought since the Angels reached the playoffs, and this could be their time to aggressively add starting pitching for a push towards October. With the trade deadline approaching, the Angels find themselves with a 50-49 record and 6.5 games back behind the second Wild Card spot. They are among six teams
Less than two weeks after teammate Tyler Skaggs tragically passed away, the Los Angeles Angels celebrated his memory in a special way on Friday. On an emotional night in Anaheim, the Los Angeles Angels honored their departed teammate in the perfect way. Angels pitchers Taylor Cole and Felix Pena combined to throw a no-hitter against
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 31: Tyler Skaggs #45 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning during their game at T-Mobile Park on May 31, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) Will Spider-Man: Far From Home be on Netflix? by Taylor Sturm The baseball
Albert Pujols made his on-field return to St. Louis over the weekend, and Cardinals fans treated him like he was still one of theirs throughout. The rotation of interleague play kept the Los Angeles Angels from playing in St. Louis during Albert Pujols’ time with the team. Until this past weekend that is, as Pujols
Albert Pujols returned to St. Louis for the first time since leaving as a free agent to sign with the Angeles. There wasn’t a dry eye in Busch Stadium. Albert Pujols was back in Busch Stadium for the first time since 2011 and he received a loud, prolonged, emotional ovation from the Cardinals fans in
ANAHEIM, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: Justin Upton #8 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a 3-run home run in the 3rd inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images) 2018-19 NHL Awards nominees and predictions by Bruin Belisle Los Angeles Angels LF Justin
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – JUNE 13: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels connects with a single in front of Mike Zunino #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on June 13, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The single complete Ohtani hitting for the
His 2019 season debut has been getting close and Shohei Ohtani is in the Angels’ lineup on Tuesday night. The Los Angeles Angels activated third baseman Zack Cozart and reliever Cody Allen off the injured list on Tuesday. But a third player added to the roster is the clear headliner, as Shohei Ohtani has been
As we delve into the month of May some teams are starting to gain a little separation. Some of the familiar names are in not so familiar spots too. The year is 2018 and we live in a world where the Miami Marlins are currently closer to first place than the Los Angeles Dodgers. As
The Angels have Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, but the club could use some help. Luckily, the Angels have some talent waiting to be called up from the minors. Los Angeles is a confusing team that has the league’s best player in Mike Trout, a budding two-way superstar in Shohei Ohtani and a solid supporting
There were many question marks about Marcell Ozuna coming into this year after being one of the best hitters on the St. Louis Cardinals last season, but he hasn’t disappointed through his 16 games so far. In five years with the Miami Marlins, Marcell Ozuna was a career .278 hitter with a .329 on-base percentage,
OAKLAND, CA – MARCH 30: Justin Bour #41 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim walks back to the dugout after being called out on strikes in the top of the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on March 30, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) UFC 236:
Now that Mike Trout is in place for the balance of his career, here are five more moves the Angels have to make. Two years ahead of when he could have hit free agency, the Los Angeles Angels have made sure Mike Trout is staying around. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the two sides are finalizing
Albert Pujols has been gone from St. Louis for a long time now, but he still feels jilted by the Cardinals. After being drafted in the 13th round of the 1999 draft out of a community college in Kansas City, Albert Pujols arrived in the big leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2001 and
Mike Trout just signed the largest deal in MLB history, but could Albert Pujols have gotten a bigger contract if he was a free agent today? Mike Trout finally got paid this week, as the Los Angeles Angels gave him the largest contract in MLB history. 12 years, $426.5 million is an incredible deal, topping
Recently, Nolan Arenado, Bryce Harper, and Manny Machado have all received big deals from their current teams. These deals show that teams reward baseball’s best players with big contracts. After Mike Trout’s deal, several other stars could get big paydays in the near future. Every year, Major League Baseball teams look to sign their star
The Angels lock up Mike Trout for life, the Cardinals continue to flirt with Kyler Murray, Bill Belichick and Nick Saban job swap and more in today’s Schmidt List. Angels reel in a big one Mike Trout and the Angels are nearing an agreement on a record-shattering 12-year deal worth $430 million. This deal is
Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a 12-year, $430 million contract extension, the largest contract in North American professional sports. Mike Trout has the record-setting deal he was looking for. The 27-year-old center fielder has agreed to sign a 12-year, $430 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Angels, according to
Bryce Harper went public with the idea he’ll recruit Mike Trout to the Phillies when appropriate, and the Angels have cried to MLB about it. During Mike Trout’s time with the team, the Los Angeles Angels have made the playoffs once and it was a three-game ALDS exit. He’s got two years left on his
Can Mike Trout become MLB’s first $400 million player when he becomes a free agent in 2020? As Bryce Harper was completing his record-setting deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, baseball’s next big free agent has to be wondering what this means for him. Mike Trout, the best player in baseball, becomes a free agent
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 12: The Angels’ Mike Trout jokes around with the Nationals’ Bryce Harper during the 2016 MLB All-Star Game at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday. ///ADDITIONAL INFO: allstar.0713.kjs — Photo by KEVIN SULLIVAN / Orange County Register — 7/12/16 The 2016 MLB All-Star Game at Petco Park in San
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will likely be without slugger Albert Pujols for the remainder of the season. Already far behind in the American League West, the Angels will now have to cope with the loss of Albert Pujols in their lineup for the remainder of the season. Although Pujols was in his team’s
The signs have been there for a few months, but now it looks like Shohei Ohtani is officially headed for Tommy John surgery. Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani might have been the most captivating MLB player in 2018, but it appears that he has officially thrown his last pitch this year — and possibly
The Angels aren’t going to make the playoffs this season, so they want to clarify their future. That requires an honest conversation with Mike Trout. There’s no question the Los Angeles Angels want to continue to build their team around Mike Trout for years to come. That isn’t a massive gamble considering he’s the best
Recent history suggests it’s not a good idea, but Albert Pujols wants to play first base every day next year. Over the last few years, as could be expected as he goes through his mid and late 30’s, Albert Pujols has primarily become a designated hitter for the Angels. That shifted this year, with Shohei