Angels Sign Bryan Shaw, Elliot Soto To Minor League Deals
The Angels signed Elliot Soto and Bryan Shaw to minor league deals and assigned them to Triple-A Salt Lake. Shaw's prorated salary is $1.1MM if he joins the major league club. [ more ]
Shohei Ohtani Rumors: Blue Jays Meeting & Possibly Re-Signing With Angels
Shohei Ohtani's potential suitors include the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, and possibly the San Francisco Giants.
The Blue Jays and Angels are said to still be in the running to sign Ohtani, despite the belief that he would prefer to join a contending team.
There is speculation that Ohtani could choose to stay with the Angels if the money is right and he values the franchise's stability and familiarity. [ more ]
Shohei Ohtani Rumors: Free Agency Meetings Being Held With Finalists
Shohei Ohtani's free agency process is reaching its final stages, with a small group of teams expected to meet with him and his representatives in Los Angeles.
The finalists to sign Ohtani are believed to be the Angels, Blue Jays, Cubs, and Dodgers. [ more ]
Former Dodgers Reliever Signs One-Year Deal With Los Angeles Angels
Former Dodgers pitcher Adam Kolarek signed a one-year MLB deal with the Los Angeles Angels worth $900,000.
Kolarek was a lefty specialist for the Dodgers in 2020 but lost his role when MLB changed the rules to force pitchers to face a minimum of three batters.
Kolarek made one appearance for the Dodgers in 2023, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings, and also pitched in four games for the New York Mets in the same year, throwing 4.2 scoreless innings. [ more ]
Spring Training Preview: Shohei Ohtani Faces Angels For 1st Time With Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are performing well in Cactus League play with a 9-2-1 record.
Shohei Ohtani is a key player to watch as he faces his former team, the Los Angeles Angels, after signing a record $700 million contract with the Dodgers. [ more ]
In a post-Shohei Ohtani world, do the Angels have reasons for optimism?
Shohei Ohtani left the Angels for the Dodgers after owner Arte Moreno declined to match a $700-million offer.
Angels made significant acquisitions, including hiring Ron Washington as manager and dealing with the disappointment of Anthony Rendon's outlook on baseball. [ more ]
The Los Angeles Angels are showing interest in free agents Amed Rosario and Enrique Hernández as they search for infield depth.
Rosario is a right-handed middle infielder coming off a pedestrian season, but he is one of the better middle infielders available in a thin free agent class. [ more ]
Kike Hernandez Free Agency Rumors: Return To the Dodgers Preferred
Kiké Hernández is drawing interest from multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Angels, but he would prefer a return to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Dodgers may not have room for Hernández on their roster and are more focused on upgrading their bullpen. [ more ]
The Los Angeles Angels are among the clubs interested in free agent Joey Votto.
Votto has had recent struggles due to a significant shoulder injury, but he has a history of excellent performance as a hitter and was in good form in 2021. [ more ]
Shaikin: The Dodgers and everyone else: A not-so-Golden State for MLB
The Los Angeles Angels have lost Shohei Ohtani, the biggest name in baseball, as he becomes a free agent.
Other California teams, such as the San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Oakland Athletics, are also losing key players and slashing costs. [ more ]
Report: Angels Didn't Match Dodgers' Offer For Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700MM contract with the Dodgers, but with heavy deferrals that reduce the net present value significantly.
Ohtani's contract structure was his idea, aimed at allowing the signing club more financial flexibility in the short term to build a winning team around him. [ more ]
Report: Angels Didn't Match Dodgers' Offer For Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700MM contract with the Dodgers, but with heavy deferrals that reduce the net present value significantly.
Ohtani's contract structure was his idea, aimed at allowing the signing club more financial flexibility in the short term to build a winning team around him. [ more ]
Report: Angels Didn't Match Dodgers' Offer For Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700MM contract with the Dodgers, but with heavy deferrals that reduce the net present value significantly.
Ohtani's contract structure was his idea, aimed at allowing the signing club more financial flexibility in the short term to build a winning team around him. [ more ]