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Neto hits 3-run HR over Green Monster as Angels beat Red Sox 6-4 to take series

Zach Neto hit a three-run homer over the Green Monster, Ryan Johnson gave up three runs over six innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Wednesday night t...

42 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Edmundo Sosa's pinch-hit grand slam in 9th propels Phillies to a wild 5-3 win over Angels

Pinch-hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Angels could finally escape exhausting bullpen trend thanks to Ben Joyce The closer role for the Los Angeles Angels this season has been a rotating disaster, but the return of fireballing Be Joyce has been a sourc...

AUGUST 24 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Key Injuries Worth Monitoring On Every Team

As optimism grows regarding Aaron Judge's return, injuries and players returning from them will play a big part in MLB's playoff race.

AUGUST 24 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Key Injuries Worth Monitoring On Every Team

Angels must follow the Mason Miller plan with Ben Joyce before something goes wrong Ben Joyce is finally back and dominating, but it's hard not to feel like the Los Angeles Angels have a ticking time bomb on their hands.

AUGUST 22 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Scoreless through 9, Rangers beat Angels 2-1 as Langford has tying RBI then scores winner in 10th

Wyatt Langford had a tying RBI double in the 10th inning, then scored the winning run on third baseman Denzer Guzman’s throwing error as the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Ange...

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Blows save, takes first loss Joyce (0-1) blew a save and took the loss against the Rangers on Friday, allowing two unearned runs on two hits and one walk with one strikeout while recording two outs in the 10th...

Impact Joyce was summoned to close out a one-run lead in the 10th inning and recorded two quick outs. It was downhill from there, though, as he yielded an RBI double before the game-winning run scored on a throwing error. Despite the end result, the 25-year-old has now gone seven straight outings without allowing an earned run since making his season debut Aug. 5. He owns three saves and one hold over that span to go along with a strong 9:2 K:BB and should remain the club's favorite for save chances down the stretch.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Fans two in third save Joyce struck out two batters in a perfect inning to earn the save Tuesday in a 3-1 win over the Astros.

Impact Joyce once again had no trouble closing out a victory, picking up his third save over the last week. Through six scoreless innings this season, he's allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out eight. The Angels haven't had Joyce pitch consecutive days yet, but it looks like he'll continue to see the majority of the save chances for the rest of the campaign.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie George Klassen dazzles with 7 scoreless innings as Angels beat AL West-leading Astros 3-1

Rookie George Klassen allowed one hit in a career-high seven scoreless innings and Josh Lowe homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Why Ben Joyce and Young Angels Relievers Face Impending Minor League Demotions A full youth movement is in swing in Anaheim with a rebuilt, powerful bullpen anchored by Ben Joyce, Samy Natera Jr., and Luke Murphy giving...

AUGUST 19 • SI.COM

Tidy work for second save Joyce struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Royals.

Impact Joyce has collected a save in each of his last two appearances, giving him some momentum to claiming the Angels' closer job. He's posted a 6:1 K:BB over five scoreless innings since returning from a shoulder injury. Joyce should have decent fantasy value over the remainder of the season as long as he can stay healthy, though save chances may ultimately be sparse on a last-place team.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Detmers works 8 innings, Schanuel has RBI single in 8th Angels' 1-0 win over Royals

Reid Detmers pitched eight innings, Nolan Schanuel had an RBI single in the eighth and the Los Angeles Angels outlasted the Kansas City Royals 1-0 on Saturday night

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Joyce back to flamethrowing ways after recovering from shoulder surgery ANAHEIM -- The early returns on Ben Joyce’s comeback from shoulder surgery have been positive, including Joyce picking up his first save in...

AUGUST 14 • MLB.COM

Nabs first save Joyce struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact This was Joyce's fourth big-league appearance since returning from right shoulder surgery. He's looked good so far, allowing just one hit and one walk with four strikeouts over four scoreless innings, adding a save and a hold along the way. Joyce will probably emerge as the favorite to close for the Angels in the long run. He's got tantalizing strikeout upside to fuel his fantasy potential even on a last-place team that won't produce many save chances.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Trout leads offense and George Klassen earns 1st MLB win as Angels top Rangers 5-2

Mike Trout had three hits and two RBIs, Jose Siri keyed a three-run sixth inning with a pinch-hit RBI double, and George Klassen earned his first major league win in the Los Angele...

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Tops out at 102.2 mph in '26 debut Joyce pitched a scoreless and hitless inning in relief against Baltimore on Wednesday, walking one batter and striking out one.

Impact Joyce was activated from the 60-day IL on Tuesday after being deemed ready to return from right shoulder surgery. The flamethrowing reliever showed that he still has impressive velocity, throwing nine of his 16 pitches over 100 mph and topping out at 102.2 mph. Joyce's command was a bit spotty -- he threw eight balls and eight strikes -- but that didn't cost him in the scoring column. Joyce has always had closer-like stuff, and with the Angels trading away Kirby Yates and Ryan Zeferjahn at the deadline, there's a clear path for Joyce to work his way up to the closer role before the end of the campaign.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from 60-day injured list The Angels activated Joyce (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Joyce is finally ready to make his season debut for the Angels following a long road back from right shoulder surgery. The reliever had to be pulled off an initial rehab assignment back in May because he wasn't recovering well in between outings, but things went smoother after he restarted things in July. Joyce's numbers on his rehab assignment -- 5.06 ERA, 12:8 K:BB in 10.2 innings -- were underwhelming, and he did not appear in back-to-back games. So, while there's a clear opening at closer for the Angels, it's unlikely Joyce will be thrown back into the role right away.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Angels DFA Jorge Soler; Ballesteros reports to club Rumored to be dealt before Monday's 3 p.m. PT Trade Deadline, outfielder Jorge Soler was designated for assignment by the Angels on Tuesday....

AUGUST 4 • MLB.COM

Orioles host the Angels to start 3-game series

The Baltimore Orioles open a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Angels host the Brewers on home losing streak

The Los Angeles Angels look to stop their six-game home losing streak with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Angels host the Brewers on 5-game home losing streak

The Los Angeles Angels are looking to end their five-game home losing streak with a victory against the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Angels host the Brewers to begin 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Angels host the Astros on 3-game home losing streak

The Los Angeles Angels are looking to break their three-game home losing streak with a victory against the Houston Astros

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Angels take on the Astros after Trout's 4-hit game

The Los Angeles Angels play the Houston Astros after Mike Trout's four-hit game on Sunday

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Giants host the Angels on home winning streak

The San Francisco Giants host the Los Angeles Angels trying to extend a four-game home winning streak

JULY 26 • Associated Press

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