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Still no timeline, but Trout 'feeling better every day' after knee surgery
ANAHEIM -- Six days after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, Angels superstar Mike Trout was in good spirits on Thursday, and said he’s been feeling better each day. Trout, who still doesn’t know how or when he sustained the injury on April 29, underwent
Trout to have knee surgery, expected to return in '24
ANAHEIM -- Angels superstar Mike Trout had trouble holding back his tears on Tuesday as he described yet another injury that is expected to keep him out for an extended period of time. Trout, a three-time AL MVP and 11-time All-Star, suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee in
Rendon's hamstring tear presents challenge for Angels
ANAHEIM -- It was a tough day for the Angels on Friday. Third baseman Anthony Rendon met with reporters before Friday’s 5-3 loss to the Twins at Angels Stadium and said he was diagnosed with a high-grade partial tear in his left hamstring. He said there is no timetable for
Rendon's latest injury is 'gut-wrenching' for Angels
CINCINNATI -- It was a rough night for the Angels on Saturday, and it started right away with Anthony Rendon suffering a left hamstring injury on the first play of the game. Rendon, who has been swinging a hot bat after a slow start to the year, hit a grounder
Stephenson to miss '24 season with elbow injury; surgery to come
ST. PETERSBURG -- Reliever Robert Stephenson’s first season with the Angels is over before he even threw a pitch with the club. Stephenson will miss the 2024 season with a right elbow injury, the club announced after Wednesday’s 5-4 win over the Rays. It’s a major blow for the Angels,
Rengifo ready, healthy after biceps surgery
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Although he doesn’t have a set position, infielder Luis Rengifo remains one of the Angels' most important players this year because of his versatility and the production he’s shown in the second half of the last two seasons. Rengifo arrived at Angels camp on report date on
'No other thoughts creeping in or negativity' as Ward faces live pitching
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Angels left fielder Taylor Ward took a major step forward on Saturday, facing live pitching for the first time since being hit in the face by a fastball from Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah that caused multiple facial fractures and ended his season last July 29. Ward
Ward fully recovered from season-ending HBP
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Angels left fielder Taylor Ward is getting close to facing live pitching for the first time since being hit in the head by a 91.7 mph sinker from Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah that ended his season on July 29. Ward arrived to Angels camp on Wednesday
After quick reflection on '23, Trout discusses his future
ANAHEIM -- The media session was just one question in when superstar Mike Trout couldn’t hold back his emotions when describing how it feels to have another season end prematurely due to injury. Trout, standing in front of his locker before Monday before the Angels’ 5-1 loss to the Rangers,
Trout's season officially ends due to injury
MINNEAPOLIS -- Mike Trout’s 2023 season is officially over. Trout, who has played in just one game since sustaining a left hamate fracture on a swing against the Padres on July 3, was transferred to the 60-day injured list before Sunday’s 9-3 loss to the Twins at Target Field. Trout,
Ohtani has elbow surgery, expected to hit in '24, pitch by '25
Shohei Ohtani underwent elbow surgery Tuesday morning, agent Nez Balelo announced. The procedure was done with "a heavy emphasis on the big picture" of his career, Balelo said. Ohtani, who posted a 3.14 ERA with 167 strikeouts over 132 innings this year, made the last of his 23 starts on
Ohtani out for rest of '23 with oblique injury
ANAHEIM -- One of the greatest individual seasons in Major League history officially came to an early end on Saturday, as two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was placed on the 15-day injured list with right oblique inflammation prior to the Angels' 5-4 loss in 10 innings to the Tigers. Ohtani’s locker
Ohtani's locker cleared out; Angels say details to come Sat.
ANAHEIM -- Shohei Ohtani’s locker was cleaned out and he had a large bag packed in front of it after Friday’s 11-2 loss against the Tigers, but the Angels said they won’t have anything to announce until Saturday. Ohtani was not in the lineup against Detroit on Friday, though he
Rendon reveals fractured tibia diagnosis from mid-August
ANAHEIM -- Ever since going on the injured list with what was originally diagnosed as a left shin contusion sustained on a foul ball hit off the shin on July 4, Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon had declined to give any clarification to the media until Friday. But before an
Ohtani (oblique) out for 7th straight game, could return Monday
ANAHEIM -- Shohei Ohtani was held out of the lineup for a seventh straight game on Sunday, as he’s still dealing with right oblique tightness after injuring himself on a swing during batting practice before Monday’s game. "I think starting tomorrow is realistic," manager Phil Nevin said before Sunday's finale
Rengifo's breakout season comes to abupt end
ANAHEIM -- Baseball finds a way to surprise you. The Angels’ Luis Rengifo learned this lesson the hard way. In the midst of a career-best 14-game hitting streak and an AL Player of the Week designation, Rengifo felt something in his left arm on a first-inning practice swing in the
Silseth evaluated, released from hospital after being hit in head
NEW YORK -- The Angels won a series for just the second time this month, but it came with a cost, as right-hander Chase Silseth left the game after being hit in the head on a throw from first base to third base in the fourth inning. Silseth, who was
Minasian clarifies Ohtani imaging questions
NEW YORK -- Angels general manager Perry Minasian met with the media before Saturday’s 5-3 win over the Mets at Citi Field to clarify a few things about the timeline of Shohei Ohtani’s right elbow injury and why he didn’t undergo an MRI exam prior to his start that saw
Ohtani doubles, walks 3 times in game after UCL tear
NEW YORK -- Despite the crushing news of Shohei Ohtani's elbow injury, there’s still a silver lining for the Angels, and for baseball fans. Ohtani, who will not pitch again this season after being diagnosed with a tear in his right ulnar collateral ligament, will continue to serve as the
Trout (left hand) returns to injured list
NEW YORK -- The Angels got a double dose of rough news on Wednesday. Not only did two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani suffer a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow in his start against the Reds, but the club announced fellow superstar Mike Trout would be headed back to
Ohtani has UCL tear, won't pitch again in '23
ANAHEIM -- The Angels were dealt a massive blow on Wednesday, as two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow after exiting his start after just 1 1/3 innings in a 9-4 loss in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Reds.
Ohtani claims MLB HR lead, then exits start with recurrence of arm fatigue
ANAHEIM -- After he skipped his previous scheduled start because of right arm fatigue, the Angels were hopeful Shohei Ohtani would look like his normal self on the mound against the Reds in Game 1 of Wednesday’s doubleheader. Ohtani looked sharp early and hit his Major League-leading 44th homer of
Angels get 'huge lift' with Trout back from IL
ANAHEIM -- Wearing his red Angels cap backward as he sat in the home dugout, Mike Trout couldn’t help but smile when he announced, “I’m back,” before Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Reds. Trout, who missed 38 games after suffering a hamate fracture in his left hand on a swing
Latest progress has Trout confident return is near
ARLINGTON -- Star Angels center fielder Mike Trout doesn’t have an exact return date set, but he was in good spirits on Monday when providing an update on his recovery from a fractured left wrist. Ahead of the Angels' opener with the Rangers at Globe Life Field, Trout said he