Angels hope to ride their young core toward contention

Zach Neto, Logan O’Hoppe and Nolan Schanuel have done enough at a young age to suggest they could become All-Star-caliber players, which would give the Angels a boost toward ending their playoff drought.
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.
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.
Mon, Mar 24
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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.
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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.
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2025 AL Central season preview capsules
The AL Central was a surprisingly strong division last season, with four teams finishing above .500 .
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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.