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Injuries & Moves: Moniak (back soreness) exits Tuesday's game

August 29, 2023

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Silseth evaluated, released from hospital after being hit in head

August 27, 2023

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

August 26, 2023

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

August 25, 2023

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

August 25, 2023

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

August 24, 2023

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

August 23, 2023

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

August 23, 2023

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

August 14, 2023

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

Ohtani hits 41st HR despite arm fatigue pushing back start

Two-way star smashes 448-foot shot for his first home run since Aug. 3
August 13, 2023

HOUSTON -- Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is dealing with arm fatigue that will cause him to skip his next start on the mound, but it didn’t stop him from hitting his American League-leading 41st homer of the year to help lead the Angels to a 2-1 win over the Astros

Ohtani belts 40th HR after cramps cut start short

August 4, 2023

ANAHEIM -- Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani left his start against the Mariners after four innings due to cramping in his right middle finger on Thursday, but it didn’t stop him from hitting his MLB-leading 40th homer in the eighth inning. It wasn’t enough because closer Carlos Estévez couldn’t hold a

Hit by pitch, Ward's injury 'compounds things' for Angels

LA loses one of hottest hitters, drops season series to AL Wild Card competitors
July 29, 2023

TORONTO -- It was more than just another loss to the Blue Jays, a club the Angels are trying to catch in the American League Wild Card standings. It was a particularly painful one for Los Angeles, as left fielder Taylor Ward left the game after being hit in the

Blister ends Ohtani's day, and will keep him off All-Star mound

July 4, 2023

SAN DIEGO -- It was a Fourth of July to forget for the Angels. It started with Mike Trout getting diagnosed with a left hamate fracture that will keep him out four to eight weeks. Then Anthony Rendon left the game in the fourth inning with a left shin bruise

Trout to miss 4-8 weeks with fractured bone in wrist

July 4, 2023

SAN DIEGO -- The Angels were dealt a huge blow on Tuesday, as superstar center fielder Mike Trout was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left hamate fracture. Trout, a three-time AL MVP and 11-time All-Star, sustained the wrist injury on Monday, when he fouled a ball back

Trout exits after 'something felt uncomfortable' in left wrist

July 4, 2023

SAN DIEGO -- Things went from bad to worse for the Angels in their series opener against the Padres on Monday night. Superstar Mike Trout left the game in the eighth inning with a left wrist injury after fouling a ball back while facing right-hander Nick Martinez. It came after

Rendon hits first HR, but pitching depth gets more concerning

May 7, 2023

ANAHEIM -- For the second straight game, the Angels used an everyday player on the mound. And for the second straight game, it was not Shohei Ohtani. Ranger runners crossed the plate with frequency late Saturday and early Sunday. After allowing Texas to plate seven ninth-inning runs on Saturday, which

O'Hoppe to miss 4-6 months with torn labrum in shoulder

April 23, 2023

ANAHEIM -- The promising rookie season of Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe might be over not long after it started. O'Hoppe was diagnosed with a labrum tear in his left shoulder on Sunday, and he is expected to miss 4-6 months. The Angels put O’Hoppe on the injured list Friday after

O'Hoppe awaits evaluations after injuring shoulder in loss

April 20, 2023

NEW YORK -- The Angels were dealt a potentially huge blow in their 9-3 loss to the Yankees on Thursday, as rookie catcher Logan O'Hoppe exited the finale at Yankee Stadium after injuring his left shoulder on a ninth-inning swing. O’Hoppe, ranked as the club’s No. 1 prospect by MLB

Ohtani hampered by stomach bug in finale

August 21, 2022

DETROIT -- When Shohei Ohtani pitched at Comerica Park in mid-August last year, it was one of the most memorable outings of his AL MVP campaign, as he threw eight strong innings and crushed his 40th home run of the season. But the two-way star couldn’t replicate it on Sunday

Trout gets positive feedback from spine specialist

July 31, 2022

ANAHEIM -- Angels outfielder Mike Trout reported good news about his back injury on Sunday, as he met with noted spine specialist Dr. Robert Watkins this past Thursday and is slated to start rotational exercises on Wednesday with the intention of swinging a bat soon after. It’s a positive turn

Ailing back sidelines Trout from All-Star Game

July 18, 2022

LOS ANGELES -- Angels superstar Mike Trout will miss the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, as he was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a left rib cage irritation. Mariners first baseman Ty France is replacing Trout on the American League roster, and Minnesota’s Byron

Trout (back spasms) feeling 'a lot better'

July 13, 2022

ANAHEIM -- Angels superstar Mike Trout underwent both an MRI exam and a CT scan on his back after leaving Tuesday’s game against the Astros with upper back spasms; the results came back clean without showing a strain. Trout was out of the lineup on Wednesday and is considered day

Angels hopeful Trout will not need IL stint

Superstar center fielder exits in fifth inning of loss to Astros with back spasms
July 13, 2022

ANAHEIM -- Just when it looked like things couldn't get much worse for the scuffling Angels, superstar Mike Trout left Tuesday night's 6-5 loss to the Astros in the fifth inning with back spasms, the club announced. Trout, who went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts, spoke with interim manager Phil Nevin

Bradley fractures elbow, expected to miss 2 months

June 28, 2022

ANAHEIM -- The fallout from Sunday’s brawl with the Mariners continued on Tuesday for the Angels, as right-handed reliever Archie Bradley was diagnosed with a right elbow fracture that he sustained while falling over the dugout railing in an attempt to join the fracas. Bradley, 29, will be shut down

Rendon to have season-ending wrist surgery

June 18, 2022

SEATTLE -- A rough stretch for the Angels got even tougher on Friday, as the club announced third baseman Anthony Rendon will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his right wrist early next week. It’s another blow for the Angels, who have struggled to score runs over the last month, and