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Angels re-sign reliever to minor league contract

The Los Angeles Angels have re-signed left-handed reliever Joey Lucchesi to a minor league contract after he was released from his previous minor league deal on Tuesday, according to team transactions. Lucchesi’s path this season has included multiple roster moves across organizations. He began the year in San Francisco Giants spring training on a minor […] The post Angels re-sign reliever to minor league contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Lorenzen’s struggles continue as Rockies drop series finale to Angels 11-4

After a pair of wild games that went in their favor, the Colorado Rockies aimed to secure a series sweep against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday evening. Unfortunately, another lackluster outing from their starting pitcher and an offense that struggled to get going left them trailing early and failing to catch up as they […]

Angels Re-Sign Joey Lucchesi On Minor League Deal

The Angels announced they’ve re-signed reliever Joey Lucchesi to a minor league contract. He’d been released from his previous deal yesterday, presumably after triggering an opt-out clause. Lucchesi has been on and off the roster since the end of Spring Training. He was in camp with the Giants on a minor league deal, opting out when […]

Angels Select Shaun Anderson

The Angels announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Shaun Anderson. He’ll take the active roster spot of left-hander Sam Aldegheri, who was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake after last night’s game. Catcher Travis d’Arnaud was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. Anderson has been bouncing on and […]

What Does Nolan Schanuel’s Injury Mean for the Angels?

On May 27, the Angels placed 1st baseman Nolan Schanuel on the 10-day injured list with ankle inflammation after he missed the previous two games. Schanuel left Saturday’s game against the Rangers early after tweaking his ankle while stopping a wild throw to first.  Ahead of Tuesday’s game, manager Kurt Suzuki said he doesn’t “think […] The post What Does Nolan Schanuel’s Injury Mean for the Angels? appeared first on The Lead .

The Opener: Judge, Torres, Harrison

In case you missed it, Angels outfielder Jo Adell pulled a Jose Canseco on Tuesday against the Rockies (video via MLB). 1. Judge seeing specialist for rib injury Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is heading for additional tests with a team specialist on the bone bruise in his ribcage, manager Aaron Boone told reporters (h/t Bryan […]

Angels’ Jo Adell suffers all-time embarrassing ‘Jose Canseco’ blunder

The Los Angeles Angels endured a rough night Tuesday, and Jo Adell supplied the lasting image from an 8-2 loss vs. the Colorado Rockies at Angel Stadium. The Angels right fielder became part of a bizarre home run sequence that quickly drew comparisons to one of baseball’s most famous bloopers. The play came in the […] The post Angels’ Jo Adell suffers all-time embarrassing ‘Jose Canseco’ blunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Rockies 8, Angels 2: The will to be weird

I am weird, you are weird. Everyone in the world is weird. One day two people come together in mutual weirdness and fall in love — Dr. Seuss When two very bad baseball teams — say the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Angels — play a series, the stage is set for weirdness. That […]

Dodgers’ Will Smith Doesn’t Hold Back on Roki Sasaki’s Growth

After a challenging start to the 2026 MLB season, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is finding his groove. As a result, the patience that the Dodgers have had with their starter is beginning to pay off. In his last three starts against the Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, and Philadelphia Phillies, Sasaki has […] The post Dodgers’ Will Smith Doesn’t Hold Back on Roki Sasaki’s Growth appeared first on HEAVY .

Former Mets 8-Year MLB Pitcher Released by AL Club

Former New York Mets pitcher Joey Lucchesi has been released from his minor-league deal.Lucchesi signed a one-year, major league contract with the Los Angeles Angels before Opening Day. He was then DFA’d on April 5 and elected free agency after some rough outings. Four days after that, he re-signed with the Angels on a minor-league […] The post Former Mets 8-Year MLB Pitcher Released by AL Club appeared first on HEAVY .

Angels Release Joey Lucchesi

The Angels announced they’ve released lefty reliever Joey Lucchesi from his minor league contract. He’d spent the past month at Triple-A Salt Lake. Lucchesi has been on and off the roster since the end of Spring Training. He was in camp with the Giants on a minor league deal, opting out when San Francisco informed […]

Royals Claim Matthew Lugo, Select Beck Way

The Royals have claimed outfielder Matthew Lugo off waivers from the Angels, according to announcements from both clubs. The Halos had designated him for assignment last week. The Royals have optioned him to Triple-A Omaha. Additionally, the Royals announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Beck Way and optioned right-hander Eli Morgan. Kansas […]

Royals call up reliever Beck Way, claim outfielder Matthew Lugo off waivers

The Royals announced they have called up pitcher Beck Way from Triple-A Omaha and claimed outfielder Matthew Lugo off waivers from the Angels. Lugo has been assigned to Omaha, and the Royals optioned reliever Eli Morgan to the Storm Chasers as well. The Royals also announced Bailey Falter has cleared waivers and has been outrighted […]

June is Shohei Ohtani’s best power month

Shohei Ohtani had three more hits on Monday night in Phoenix, extending his on-base streak to 18 games. He’s been hot at the plate for the last three weeks, dating back to May 12, the day before he got a little two-game rest at the plate amid a hitting slump. In those 18 games, Ohtani […]

Deep League Landscape ’26: Week 10

"The trumpets bring the Angels / but they never came / And no one let them in / 'cause they didn't know my name" The post Deep League Landscape ’26: Week 10 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .

Rockies 9, Angels 8: Wild ride propels Rockies to comeback win

The stats were bonkers in this one. The Rockies drew 10 walks and added two more free passes through hit by pitches, which should lead to numerous runs. On defense, the Rockies committed four fielding errors, which should result in a loss. When it comes to pitching, Kyle Freeland gave up a grand slam to […]

Colorado Rockies game no. 61 thread: Kyle Freeland vs. José Soriano

In a battle of the worsts of the Wests, the Los Angeles Angels will host the Colorado Rockies in the first showdown of a three-game series tonight. The Angels (23-37) are currently in last place in the AL West, eight games back of the AL West-leading Mariners. The Rockies (22-38) are in the NL West […]

Is It Time for the Angels to Return Back to Their Anaheim Title?

In 1961, Major League Baseball expanded, adding two new American League (AL) teams. While the Washington Senators weren’t officially a new team, as they were originally in the league in the late 1800s before moving and becoming the Minnesota Twins, the Los Angeles Angels were a brand-new addition.  While they started as, and later reverted […] The post Is It Time for the Angels to Return Back to Their Anaheim Title? appeared first on The Lead .

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays’ McClanahan continues to dominate the Angels

It was a day of crooked numbers for much of the American League East. The Yankees rode their 13-run (!) third inning to victory over the Athletics. Meanwhile, Boston and Toronto were on opposite ends of high-scoring games with the BoSox emerging victorious as the Jays got routed by Baltimore. Unfortunately for New York, Tampa […]