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Feb 23, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ryan Johnson (32) throws in the third inning against the Texas Rangers during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Angels, Ryan Johnson, Opening Day, Freeway Series

Feb 23, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ryan Johnson (32) throws in the third inning against the Texas Rangers during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Angels, Ryan Johnson, Opening Day, Freeway Series

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Mar 17, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels outfielder Chris Taylor against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Angels, Chris Taylor, Ryan Johnson, Kurt Suzuki

Sep 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (24) pitches in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Angels, Robert Stephenson, Sam Bachman, Nick Sandlin, Ben Joyce

Feb 26, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano (59) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Jose Soriano, Angels, Opening Day

Feb 24, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (21) reacts in the dugout with his team after being relieved in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

Angels, Grayson Rodriguez, Injury, Opening Day

Feb 18, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Bremner poses for a portrait during photo day at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

In an effort to showcase the future stars of Major League baseball he league created Spring Breakout games. Each Major League club will send their best prospect

Feb 18, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Bremner poses for a portrait during photo day at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Angels best prospects will face the Guardians best prospects on MLB.TV today.

Mar 10, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels right fielder Mike Trout (27) runs from the outfield against the San Diego Padres in the first inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Mike Trout is healthy and doing some great things even if his Spring Training numbers are down.

Feb 27, 2025; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Players opting out of minor league deals who could help the Angels in 2026.

Jul 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kirby Yates (38) throws against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Angels, closer, Robert Stephenson, Ben Joyce, Kirby Yates

Feb 21, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Angels have plenty of young talent from around the globe.

Feb 16, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) runs through drills during spring training camp. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Angels, Opening Day, Yusei Kikuchi, Jose Soriano, Reid Detmers

Mar 11, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alek Manoah (47) pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Angels, Trades, Alek Manoah, Lucas Giolito,

Sep 27, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Mike Trout (27) slides into home plate against Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

There's more clarity on the Angels roster.

Sep 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (24) pitches in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The oft injured reliever is injured once again.

Feb 24, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Joel Hurtado (72) pitches in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

Spring Training is the time to try new things and several are already working.

Mar 13, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels second baseman Christian Moore (4) makes the play against the Cleveland Guardians in the second inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The 2024 first round pick was optioned to minor league camp today.

Mar 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels outfielder Nelson Rada against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

How can the next wave of Angels talent arrive in Anaheim?

Feb 16, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) runs through drills during spring training camp. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

No World Baseball Classic team had a better group stage than Team Italy. But no Major League franchise's prospects stood out as much as the Angels. Whether it w

Mar 7, 2026; Houston, TX, United States; Italy starting pitcher Sam Aldegheri (12) delivers a pitch during the second inning against Brazil at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Aldegheri wisely sought out counsel from the Professor.

Feb 21, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Youth will be served in Anaheim this season.

Feb 18, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels infielder Oswald Peraza poses for a portrait during photo day at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Peraza is looking like the player he was supposed to be.

Nov 8, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian answers questions to the media during the MLB GM Meetings at The Conrad Las Vegas. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

The Angels are in a rebuild, whether they admit it or not.

Feb 22, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Alek Manoah (47) delivers to the plate during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The dream of Manoah returning to All Star form is fading quickly.

Sep 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (24) pitches in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

How free agency, options, and injuries will impact the unit on Opening Day.