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Jack Kochanowicz To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz told members of the media, including Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, that he will be undergoing Tommy John surgery. He’ll be out of action until the second half of the 2027 season. He is already on the 15-day injured list and will be transferred to the 60-day IL as […]

$2.6M Angels Star “Sick to Stomach” As LA’s Struggles Continue in Tough Loss to Astros

Logan O’Hoppe walked off the field feeling terrible. He made a big mistake in the 10th inning that gave the Houston Astros a 5-4 win on Monday night. The Los Angeles Angels are having a bad season with a 25-41 record, and this was another painful loss they wanted to avoid. The Angels were leading […] The post $2.6M Angels Star “Sick to Stomach” As LA’s Struggles Continue in Tough Loss to Astros appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Former Orioles Slugger Has Big Game in Return to MLB

It’s been three seasons since Trey Mancini last suited up for an MLB game. The former Orioles first outfielder had a return to remember, as he collected a three-hit game for the Los Angeles Angels.“It’s pretty surreal,” Mancini told the Sporting Tribune’s Jack Janes. “It’s been a long time, and I felt so far removed […] The post Former Orioles Slugger Has Big Game in Return to MLB appeared first on HEAVY .

Astros Announce Joey Loperfido News Ahead of Angels Game

The Houston Astros are coming off a tight 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.They have two more matchups scheduled of the three-game set, with their next clash kicking off at 9:38 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 9.Ahead of the game, the franchise announced a roster move that will cause a shakeup.Per Brian […] The post Astros Announce Joey Loperfido News Ahead of Angels Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Los Angeles Dodgers Linked to Minnesota Twins Ace in Latest Trade Pitch

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their latest three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels 2-1.Their final clash on Sunday resulted in a dreadful 13-5 loss to the Angels at Dodger Stadium.Dodgers’ Woes Could Be Solved With Twins’ AceThe ballclub has not been experiencing as much success this season as it has in the past, primarily […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Linked to Minnesota Twins Ace in Latest Trade Pitch appeared first on HEAVY .

Astros GM: “Zero Discussions” About Trading Alvarez, Peña

The Astros came back from a ninth-inning deficit to take an extra-inning win tonight over the Angels. That improves their record to 31-37. They’ve evened out after an 8-18 April but haven’t really cut into the early-season hole they dug, playing slightly above .500 since the beginning of May. That would ordinarily point toward a […]

Yoán Moncada To Undergo Knee Surgery

Yoán Moncada will require surgery to address his right knee injury, reports Francys Romero. Specifics on the procedure aren’t clear, nor is it known whether Moncada is expected back this season. He’s out until at least mid-July after the Angels transferred him to the 60-day injured list this evening. Moncada seemingly never fully recovered from […]

Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 6/8/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros begin a six-game road trip with the first game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels tonight at Angel Stadium. The May AL Pitcher of the Month, Spencer Arrighetti will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite RHP Grayson Rodriguez and the Halos. The Astros have won 10 of […]

Chadwick Tromp Elects Free Agency

Catcher Chadwick Tromp elected free agency over the weekend, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He was designated for assignment by the Braves on Thursday when they acquired Austin Wynns in a minor trade with the Angels. Tromp spent a couple weeks on Atlanta’s active roster. He was called up in mid-May when Drake Baldwin went on the […]

Angels Select Trey Mancini

For the first time in three years, Trey Mancini is in the big leagues. The Angels selected the veteran first baseman onto the MLB roster before tonight’s series opener with the Astros. Mancini is starting at first base and batting seventh against his old team, who are sending Spencer Arrighetti to the mound. The Halos also […]

Angels’ Kurt Suzuki gets 100% real on catcher’s 5-hit breakout performance vs. Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers by a final score of 13-5 on Sunday. It was a good victory for an Angels ball club that has been struggling. Catcher Sebastian Rivero — who was batting last in the lineup — led the way with five hits and six RBIs. Angels manager Kurt […] The post Angels’ Kurt Suzuki gets 100% real on catcher’s 5-hit breakout performance vs. Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Shaun Anderson Elects Free Agency

Right-hander Shaun Anderson has elected free agency after being sent outright to Triple-A Salt Lake, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after the Angels designated him for assignment a few days ago. The most likely outcome from here is that Anderson re-signs with the Angels via a new minor […]

Taijuan Walker Opts Out Of Angels Contract

Veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker has been granted his release by the Angels, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports that Walker, who signed a minor league deal with the Angels a few weeks ago, had an opt-out in that deal, which he triggered. Walker, 33, was released by […]

4-Year Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Released By Current MLB Team

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Angels will open up a series with the Houston Astros (in California).They are coming off a 13-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.4-Year Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Released By AngelsAhead of their series with the Astros, the Angels released Taijuan Walker from their organization.MLB.com wrote: “Salt Lake Bees released RHP […] The post 4-Year Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Released By Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .

A winning week bookended by losses, Shohei Ohtani does it all

The Dodgers had a winning week, taking four of seven games, by splitting with the Diamondbacks in Arizona, then winning two of three at home against the Angels. But they both started and ended the week with losses, frustrating in different ways. On Monday in Phoenix, they were burned by a lack of offense. On […]

The Opener: Guzman, Rivero, Scott

No pitcher has endured Coors Field longer than Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. The veteran tossed five frames on Sunday, moving past Aaron Cook for the franchise lead in innings pitched (h/t DNVR Rockies on X). 1. Guzman coming up for the Angels The Angels are expected to recall infield prospect Denzer Guzman, first reported by […]

Angels lineup makes wild history in Dodgers series finale

The 2026 season is getting out of hand for the Los Angeles Angels yet again, as they continue to be the little brother to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ big brother. But every now and again, the little brother gets one over the older one, and on Sunday night, this was the case — with the […] The post Angels lineup makes wild history in Dodgers series finale appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dave Roberts makes 1 thing clear about Dodgers starters after brutal loss to Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers could not end their three-game set against in-city rival Los Angeles Angels on a high note. After taking the first two games by a total run differential of 10-2, the Dodgers’ pitching staff faltered on Sunday, allowing the Angels to score 13 in a 13-5 defeat. Emmett Sheehan was the man […] The post Dave Roberts makes 1 thing clear about Dodgers starters after brutal loss to Angels appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts explains Emmet Sheehan decision in Angels game

The Los Angeles Dodgers were defeated 13-5 by the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. The Dodgers still earned a 2-1 series win, but their pitching clearly did not perform up to expectations on Sunday. Emmet Sheehan especially struggled, as he allowed two earned runs across only 1.1 innings pitched. Sheehan, who threw 49 total pitches, […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts explains Emmet Sheehan decision in Angels game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Will Smith’s injury gets crucial update after Dodgers-Angels series

The Los Angeles Dodgers took two of three from the Los Angeles Angels this weekend to extend their NL West lead. While there have been so many positives to take from this season so far for the defending champs, they were holding their breath on some injury news. Dodgers catcher Will Smith left Friday’s game […] The post Will Smith’s injury gets crucial update after Dodgers-Angels series appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Angels storm back with dominant 13-5 win over Dodgers

Needing one win to secure the sweep, the Dodgers had to use their bullpen much earlier than expected and were outclassed offensively in a 13-5 loss to the Angels. After a 14-pitch first inning, Emmet Sheehan started the top of the second with a strikeout of Nolan Schanuel, but the Angels strung across a one-out […]

Angels Place Jack Kochanowicz On 15-Day IL, Recall Sam Aldegheri

The Angels announced that they have placed right-hander Jack Kochanowicz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Lefty Sam Aldegheri is being recalled from Triple-A in place of Kochanowicz. Kochanowicz told reporters, including Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, that his elbow has been bothering him in his past three starts. Kochanowicz tried to pitch […]