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Wins and losses: Sports figures turned politicians have mixed results in midterm elections

Steve Henson — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 16:50:07 GMT

Former athletes NFL linebacker Colin Allred, MLB slugger Mark Teixeira, and Paralympian Josh Turek are a few of the sports figures who participated in the midterm elections and won.

Ex-Angels executive Eric Kay again appeals his conviction in Tyler Skaggs fentanyl death

Steve Henson — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 18:06:33 GMT

Former Angels employee Eric Kay, serving 22 years for supplying fentanyl-laced pills that killed pitcher Tyler Skaggs, is asking a federal court to grant a new trial.

Appreciation: Ross Newhan, Hall of Fame baseball writer for The Times, dies at 89

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ross Newhan, who earned Hall of Fame honors after decades covering pro baseball for the L.A. Times, was honored by the Dodgers and MLB after his death.

Shaikin: Tensions between MLB and players' union continue to escalate amid salary-cap battle

Bill Shaikin — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:33:11 GMT

A small-market World Series matchup is not easing tensions between MLB team owners and the players' union on the issue of the salary cap.

Shaikin: Might MLB have to sacrifice World Series TV revenue in exchange for competitive balance?

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:29:28 GMT

The World Series is upon us, yet the strange national obsession is not about how Jacob Misiorowski or Junior Caminero might shine, but how many people might watch it.

Far beyond Savannah: Banana Ball announces first international games, Dodger Stadium debut for 2027

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:47:47 GMT

The Banana Ball 2027 schedule spans 79 stadiums in 74 cities, with the league's first international stops in Mexico and Canada. The Savannah Bananas will make their Dodger Stadium debut in April.

Dodgers, Angels receive surprising report cards from the Automated Ball-Strike system's first season

Steve Henson — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

MLB's Automated Ball-Strike challenge system produced an unlikely split in its first season: The Angels were adept while the Dodgers weren't.

Bob Fontaine Jr., a legendary scout who drafted the Angels' 2002 championship core, dies at 73

Steve Henson — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 16:29:23 GMT

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.

Woeful Mets outspend the Dodgers while Rays, Guardians and White Sox win on the cheap

Steve Henson — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:32:35 GMT

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.

Shaikin: How the playoffs might impact the lockout, and ... unfair to the Yankees? What?

Bill Shaikin — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:22:08 GMT

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.

Alex Bregman provides encouraging update a day after being hit in face with foul ball

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:46:53 GMT

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.

'I try to bring the energy.' Michael Araujo living his dream as the voice of Angel Stadium

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Angels public address announcer Michael Araujo grew up watching the team and takes pride in being the voice of Angel Stadium.

Shohei Ohtani, Carlos Correa and more: How star injuries could reshape the MLB playoffs

Steve Henson — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:18:25 GMT

Injuries and recoveries are poised to shape the MLB postseason picture, with nearly every contender juggling critical absences and fragile returns.

Curtis Pride turned his MLB journey into a lifeline for deaf and hard-of-hearing kids

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Curtis Pride endured years in the minors before breaking through with Montreal to become one of baseball's few deaf major leaguers and a symbol of perseverance.

Shaikin: Why it's past time for MLB players, owners to get a 2028 Olympics deal done

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:45:18 GMT

There is little hope Major League Baseball can avoid a lockout, but players and owners should be able to reach a deal on playing in the LA28 Olympics.

Why Tarik Skubal thinks Stan Kroenke could turn Angels into coveted home for free agents

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 19:07:50 GMT

When Stan Kroenke takes over the Angels, he would be the richest owner in baseball, with a net worth estimated by Forbes at $24 billion.

Shaikin: What's in a team name? In Anaheim, maybe the future of the Angels

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 18:11:30 GMT

Stan Kroenke is buying the Angels with great leverage he carries into negotiations with Anaheim over development of Angel Stadium and its parking lots.

Inside Stan Kroenke's deal to buy the Angels: 'Wherever he buys, he wins'

Bill Shaikin — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 02:52:23 GMT

Mike Trout could not stop smiling, mirroring the optimism and goodwill at Angel Stadium on the day Stan Kroenke announced a deal to buy the Angels.

Arellano: Arte Moreno finally sells the Angels. Anaheim's long nightmare is over

Gustavo Arellano — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 22:40:46 GMT

You stewarded nada, Arte: You destroyed. You started with so much hope and ended up with fans like my friends shooting venom at you like pissed-off cobras.

Shaikin: 'A big day for Anaheim.' Angels get a fresh start with Stan Kroenke, and much more

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 20:35:06 GMT

Stan Kroenke appears to be the perfect guy to resolve the longest-running and most critical order of business in Anaheim: Will the Angels stay in Anaheim, and where will they play?

Rams owner Stan Kroenke agrees to buy Angels, ending Arte Moreno's troubled tenure

Sam Farmer, Bill Shaikin — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 18:12:40 GMT

Rams owner Stan Kroenke has agreed to purchase the Angels, marking the end of owner Arte Moreno's tenure and Kroenke's first move into Major League Baseball.

Shaikin: What's next as John Mozeliak revamps the Angels? The interim GM discusses his plans

Bill Shaikin — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:07:57 GMT

As the Angels inch toward first 100-loss season in franchise history, interim general manager John Mozeliak shares the next steps in the team's rebuild.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the 'Anaheim Angels' bill into law. What it means for the team

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:22:08 GMT

The law does not mandate the Angels revert to the Anaheim Angels name. But it does provides the city with an incentive to dangle before the team.

Padres minor league coach released by ICE on bond but still faces deportation to Venezuela

Steve Henson — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:23:19 GMT

Padres minor league coach and Venezuelan native Oswaldo Pirela is home in Arizona after his release from ICE custody, but he still faces deportation proceedings.

San Diego Padres minor league coach seized by ICE en route home to Arizona

Steve Henson — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:51:03 GMT

San Diego Padres catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained at El Paso International Airport and remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

The 'Anaheim Angels' bill sails through the California legislature

Bill Shaikin — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:31:34 GMT

A bill that gives the Angels incentives to revert to Anaheim in their name has cleared both houses of the state legislature.

Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux and two assistants in staff shakeup

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:57:11 GMT

One week after trading eight players off the major league roster, interim GM John Mozeliak fired Mike Maddux, assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti.

Lawmakers target MLB's sportsbook deals after Bryce Harper video used by FanDuel to thank gambling addict

Steve Henson — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:23:15 GMT

Three Congress members demanded MLB and the players union tighten gambling endorsement rules after FanDuel used a Bryce Harper video to target an addicted bettor.