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Ken Rosenthal recently reported that he believes the Angels are going to strike in free agency before it's all over. Given where the market is, that seems unlikely.
Evan Roberts|
The LA Angels promised to raise payroll and contend in 2025, yet the moves the team has made and hasn't made show that isn't really the plan.
Stephen Parello|
Taylor Ward has been in trade talks for some time now, but those calls might be put on hold for now. Anthony Santander is gone, and Ward is now more of need to the Angels.
Evan Roberts|
The superteam Dodgers need to clear a 40-man spot. In order to do so, they are looking to deal a reliever. Former Angels player Ryan Brasier's name was thrown out there.
Evan Roberts|
The Angels need a left handed power bat and after missing out on Anthony Santander the onus of filling that role falls on the erratic Mickey Moniak.
Stephen Parello|
Tim Anderson is now a member of the Los Angeles Angels, as they apparently have added him on a minor league deal. After solid campaigns in 2021 and 2022, Anderson fell off the map.
Evan Roberts|
There were many notable selections in the 2025 Hall of Fame class, but the Angels were not represented. Three Angels are still on the ballot, while two dropped out.
Evan Roberts|
The LA Angels began the offseason with a flurry of activity yet for nearly two months have been inexcusably inactive after promising to raise payroll in order to contend.
Stephen Parello|
Kirby Yates has joined the long list of new Los Angeles Dodgers players, spurning the Angels. Also, Chad Wallach has moved on from the Angels after signing with the Rangers.
Evan Roberts|
The LA Angels missed out on one of the targets to improve their lineup with Anthony Santander signing with Toronto, however the team could pivot to these three free agents.
Stephen Parello|
The LA Angels are taking a massive gamble in the starting rotation by relying on the talented Jose Soriano to overcome his health question marks and realize his full potential.
Stephen Parello|
The Vernon Wells trade was made on this day in 2011. Mike Napoli and Juan Rivera were sent to Toronto in exchange for the outfielder. He was out of the league in 3 years.
Evan Roberts|
Anthony Santander is now a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Angels were left at the altar once more. There are many pros and cons to parse now that this news broke.
Evan Roberts|
The LA Angels opted to bring in a large number of international free agents, however, their lack of high-end additions negates one of the system's best advantages.
Stephen Parello|
These two remaining needs may not be the most dire issues the LA Angels needs to address, however, in doing so they will position themselves much better to compete in 2025.
Stephen Parello|
Walk into any mall, anywhere in the world, and there are likely half a dozen stores where you can purchase a Dodgers, Yankees or Red Sox cap. No Angels, though!
Jeremy Elwood|
The LA Angels have several remaining holes to fill despite their early flurry of activity. However, while not all of these holes are dire some are fatal flaws.
Stephen Parello|
Sean Newcomb was once the headliner of a trade package that was sent out for Andrelton Simmons. Flash forward almost 10 years and he is now on the Red Sox.
Evan Roberts|
Pete Alonso's stove is certainly heating up, with contract negotiation details starting to emerge. Will the Angels be able to obtain the first baseman?
Evan Roberts|
The Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers is a shot-heard-around-the-world type of event in baseball. The Angels are not even the Dodgers' little brother, they're more like their little third cousin.
Evan Roberts|
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