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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
Ohtani hits 41st HR despite arm fatigue pushing back start
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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