https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels Angels en-US Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-07/dodgers-angels-automated-ball-strike-report-cards MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike challenge system produced an unlikely split in its first season: The Angels were adept while the Dodgers weren't. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-07/dodgers-angels-automated-ball-strike-report-cards https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-05/bob-fontaine-jr-obituary-angels-padres-scout Bob Fontaine Jr. was a scout for six MLB teams and drafted Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith, Tony Gwynn and Randy Johnson, in addition to Jim Abbott and many other Angels stars. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:29:23 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-05/bob-fontaine-jr-obituary-angels-padres-scout https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-28/woeful-mets-outspend-dodgers-payrolls-guardians-rays-white-sox-win-cheap Three playoff teams — the Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox — rank among the six lowest payrolls, according to MLB present-day salary calculations. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:32:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-28/woeful-mets-outspend-dodgers-payrolls-guardians-rays-white-sox-win-cheap https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-28/mlb-playoffs-lockout-yankees-red-sox-brewers-dodgers The postseason starts Tuesday, and it could be the last we see of Major League Baseball for a long, long time. You'll hear a lot about how the way this postseason sets up could impact the bargaining. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:22:08 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-09-28/mlb-playoffs-lockout-yankees-red-sox-brewers-dodgers https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-27/angels-lose-100-games The Angels fall to the Seattle Mariners to finish 62-100, the first 100-loss season in franchise history. Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:33:49 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-27/angels-lose-100-games https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-26/angels-fall-to-seattle-mariners-for-99th-loss Taylor Ward put Seattle ahead with a pinch-hit two-run single in the seventh inning in the Mariners' 8-4 victory over the Angels. Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:58:10 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-26/angels-fall-to-seattle-mariners-for-99th-loss https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-25/reid-detmers-wade-meckler-lead-angels-to-victory-over-mariners Reid Detmers pitches six shutout innings and Wade Meckler finishes a home run short of the cycle in the Angels' 7-5 win over the Seattle Mariners. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:24:21 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-25/reid-detmers-wade-meckler-lead-angels-to-victory-over-mariners https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-24/christian-moore-angels-athletics Christian Moore hit a two-run double and had three RBIs, and the Angels defeated the Seattle Mariners. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:06:44 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-24/christian-moore-angels-athletics https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-23/angels-athletics Donovan Walton hit a three-run homer to help the Athletics hand the Angels their 98th loss of the season. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:43:12 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-23/angels-athletics https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-22/angels-athletics Carlos Cortes and Zack Gelof each hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Athletics rallied past the Angels. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:35:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-22/angels-athletics https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-21/alex-bregman-hit-in-face-foul-ball-eye-cubs-reds Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is back in Chicago a day after being hit in the face by a foul ball. He shared an Instagram photo that shows his left eye still swollen shut. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:46:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-09-21/alex-bregman-hit-in-face-foul-ball-eye-cubs-reds https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-20/angels-shut-out-by-twins-in-final-home-game-arte-moreno-era Alan Roden hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs, and Dean Kremer yielded one hit over six stellar innings in the Twins' 8-0 win over the Angels. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:19:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-20/angels-shut-out-by-twins-in-final-home-game-arte-moreno-era https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-09/mike-ditka-bears-cowboys-obit-tight-end-coach Mike Ditka, the first ever tight end to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and coach of the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears, has died. He was 86. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:08:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-10-09/mike-ditka-bears-cowboys-obit-tight-end-coach https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-09/dodgers-star-studded-rotation-primed-for-success-vs-brewers The Dodgers have one of baseball's most formidable starting rotations, and they are in a strong position to be at their collective best against Milwaukee. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:18:47 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-09/dodgers-star-studded-rotation-primed-for-success-vs-brewers https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-09/dodgers-milwaukee-brewers-nlcs-matchup-even-teams Andrew Friedman wants "chaos," and he could see a lot of it when the Dodgers face a talented 103-win Milwaukee Brewers team in an NLCS rematch. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-10-09/dodgers-milwaukee-brewers-nlcs-matchup-even-teams https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2026-10-10/usc-aims-to-prove-it-can-stay-poised-at-packed-penn-state No. 19 USC visits Penn State for its "white-out" game as a slight underdog, seeking its first road win over the Nittany Lions and a breakthrough under pressure. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2026-10-10/usc-aims-to-prove-it-can-stay-poised-at-packed-penn-state https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-10-09/ucla-urges-defense-to-staying-calm-during-showdown-with-oregon UCLA defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler urges players to play with emotion but not emotionally, staying under control against Oregon. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:37:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-10-09/ucla-urges-defense-to-staying-calm-during-showdown-with-oregon