Daily Bulletin
2025 AL West season preview capsules
The Astros will look different as they try to continue their impressive run of division titles, which could make room for a healthy Jacob deGrom and the Rangers (or another team) to rise to the top spot.
Angels
Thu, Mar 27
- MLB
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.
- MLB
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.
Wed, Mar 26
- MLB
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.
Tue, Mar 25
- MLB
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.
- MLB
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.
- MLB
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.
Mon, Mar 24
- MLB
Jack Kochanowicz gets final spot in Angels’ rotation; Reid Detmers to bullpen
Kochanowicz was outstanding in the final months of the 2024 season and followed that with a strong spring training.
- MLB
2025 AL East season preview capsules
The Yankees and Orioles can certainly succeed after the departures of Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes, respectively, but the division could be a much tighter pack this season.
