2025 AL Central season preview capsules
The AL Central was a surprisingly strong division last season, with four teams finishing above .500 .
Angels
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Garrett McDaniels says making the Angels was a ‘dream come true’
The 25-year-old left-hander improved his slider in spring training to become the first Rule 5 pick to make the Angels' Opening Day roster since 2018.
Fri, Mar 28
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Angels expect veteran catcher Travis d’Arnaud to boost pitching staff
The former Lakewood High star is know for his rapport with pitchers, and the Angels believe he will help theirs as well as starting catcher Logan O'Hoppe.
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Thu, Mar 27
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Angels blown out by White Sox in season opener
Starter Yusei Kikuchi gives up three runs in six innings in his Angels debut, but the offense manages just five hits and no runs until the ninth inning of an 8-1 loss.
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Angels’ Jo Adell has opportunity as everyday center fielder
By releasing Mickey Moniak and sending down Matthew Lugo, the Angels hand the job to Adell while preferring to keep Mike Trout in right field.
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Wed, Mar 26
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Angels’ Mike Trout believes return to MVP form is all about his hands
Trout has battled injuries in recent years, but he hasn’t felt like his “old self” even when he has played.
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Tue, Mar 25
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Dodgers’ Mookie Betts returns in Freeway Series finale against Angels
Betts, who had not played in a game since March 9 because of a stomach ailment, pronounces himself ready to play in Thursday’s home opener after playing into the sixth inning in a 4-1 exhibition win.
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Pitcher Ryan Johnson to skip minors as Angels firm up Opening Day roster
The 2024 second-round draft pick is in line to be the first Angels player to debut without playing a minor-league game since Jim Abbott in 1989.
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Angels release outfielder Mickey Moniak
Moniak, 26, who was competing with Jo Adell for time in center field after Mike Trout was moved to right, had a .606 OPS this spring.
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