Why this Angels trade deadline circus should finally push Mike Trout over the edge
The 2026 MLB trade deadline served as the latest reminder that Mike Trout should have never put his faith in the Los Angeles Angels.
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The 2026 MLB trade deadline served as the latest reminder that Mike Trout should have never put his faith in the Los Angeles Angels.
Los Angeles Angels interim general manager John Mozeliak invited long-time superstar outfielder Mike Trout into the team's war room to observe discussions before Monday's trade deadline, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.
So… here we are. There’s something cruel about the scheduling gods sending the Los Angeles Angels into Camden Yards the day after the trade deadline. Both of these teams spent Monday afternoon dismantling pieces of their roster, and now they get to spend three days looking at what’s left. If you’re looking for a series […]
For years, the Angels have been hesitant to dump MLB players from bad teams for prospects. On Monday, LAA did just that. The post Angels—Finally—Embrace Rebuild With MLB Trade Deadline Sell-Off appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Give up on the 2024 Angels' outfield. John Mozeliak certainly has. The post Reality Check ’26: Angels In The Outfield, On The Outs appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The Los Angeles Angels made sure that they were going to sell prior to the trade deadline. They pulled off a total of five different trades with five different teams on the day of the deadline, getting a considerable prospect haul that should set them up quite nicely for a rebuild moving forward. The Angels […] The post MLB insider toasts Angels for savvy trade deadline moves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
To be clear: Reid Detmers is still with the Los Angeles Angels. A post by Bleacher Nation’s Michael Cerami on X claimed that Detmers was shipped to the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline. Several insiders refuted his report, but Cerami still stood by his information and refused to rescind it, stressing his belief in his […] The post Cubs insider retracts Reid Detmers trade report, apologizes appeared first on ClutchPoints .
4:19pm: The deal is now official, per announcements from both teams. 2:49pm: The Cubs are making a long-term addition to their bullpen, as they’re acquiring righty reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Angels. The Halos are getting catcher Moises Ballesteros and right-hander Mason McGwire in return. McGwire was not on the Cubs’ 40-man roster, so the deal […]
Thomas Harding of MLB.com is reporting that the Colorado Rockies are nearing a two-year extension with outfielder Mickey Moniak. A former first overall pick of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2016, Moniak struggled to find his footing in his first few big league seasons. He was eventually traded by the Phillies to the Los Angeles Angels, […]
While Mike Trout has been mentioned in trade rumors over the years, the idea of the Los Angeles Angels trading him still seems unrealistic. Trout is the face of the franchise and he also has a no-trade clause. So when Trout wasn’t moved before Monday’s MLB trade deadline, it was not especially surprising. After the deadline, […] The post Angels’ John Mozeliak confirms what fans expected to hear about Mike Trout trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Angels made their final trade of the day just before the deadline Monday, sending Kirby Yates to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The post Angels Wrap Up Trade Deadline With Reliever Trade appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Cleveland Guardians continue to be busy ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. The Guardians already acquired a new bat, bringing in Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels. Now, the Guardians have added a new pitcher, completing a deal with the Washington Nationals, according to Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic. “The Nationals are getting […] The post Guardians acquire Foster Griffin in trade with Nationals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Angels traded right-handed reliever Ryan Zeferjahn to the Chicago Cubs Monday, receiving a great package in return. The post Angels Land Huge Package in Deadline Reliever Trade appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Angels have moved Jose Soriano and Jo Adell. The post Trade Deadline TA: The Angels’ Many, Many Losses Are Toronto and Cleveland’s Gain appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Moises Ballesteros entered the year as the No. 36 prospect in baseball. The post Moises Ballesteros, Mason McGwire Head To Angels In Ryan Zeferjahn Trade appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Though he's struggled to live up to last year's long-awaited breakout, Adell could help in a platoon capacity.
The Cubs made another move to shore up their pitching staff with hard-throwing right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn from the Angels. Zeferjahn, 28, was a third-round pick of the Red Sox and was traded to the Angels in 2024 as part of a deal for right-hander Luis Garcia. He made his major league debut that August and […]
Chicago Cubs fans may have prematurely celebrated a Reid Detmers acquisition. Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation reported that The North Siders had completed a trade with the Los Angeles Angels for the left-handed starting pitcher, but he was met with skepticism when other respected people in the industry like ESPN’s Jesse Rogers and Mark Feinsand […] The post MLB rumors: Multiple reporters dispute Cubs pulled off Reid Detmers trade with Angels appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In a move that was unexpected, the Chicago Cubs have acquired relief pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels. The post Cubs Acquire RP Ryan Zeferjahn from the Angels appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Bleacher Nation’s Michael Cerami was the first to report that the Cubs were acquiring lefty Reid Detmers from the Angels, but ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, and Just Baseball’s Peter Appel subsequently reported that no deal is done. While I have not been able to confirm anything one way or the other, Cerami stood … The post Conflicting Reports About Cubs Acquiring Reid Detmers appeared first on .
The Cleveland Guardians are trying to Cleveland Guardian their way into another successful campaign, and the spiraling Los Angeles Angels are hoping to enact long-term change by replenishing their farm system and tweaking their organizational philosophy. Both squads leaned on one another to help fulfill their MLB trade deadline goals on Monday. Outfielder Jo Adell […] The post Jo Adell trade grades for Guardians, Angels appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Having already acquired Kevin Gausman to help stabilize their rotation for the stretch run, the Chicago Cubs are taking a flyer on Braxton Garrett as a wild-card option for their starting staff.
Despite a report from Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports that the Cubs have not acquired Angels lefty Reid Detmers. More to come…
The Los Angeles Angels took action early ahead of the trade deadline Monday, making three trades to begin their fire sale. The post Angels Make 3 Trades in Early Hours of Trade Deadline appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Los Angeles Angels were viewed as one of the clear-cut sellers heading into the MLB trade deadline. The Toronto Blue Jays were in a more fickle position. The team was one win away from winning the World Series just last year, but they are in last place in the American League East this season. […] The post Jose Soriano trade grades for surprise Blue Jays, Angels deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .