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LA Angels Thursday News Crash:

January 29, 2026

The Angels claimed Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Yankees and DFAd Wade Meckler in the corresponding move. Maybe they think Meckler will make it through waivers unclaimed. The Yankees also designated Michael Siani for assignment.

Jhonathan Diaz just got outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma.

The Nationals claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng from the Mets and DFAd Konnor Pilkington in the corresponding move.

Reese McGuire got a minor league deal with the Brewers. The Rockies acquired infielder Eduard Julien and right-hander Pierson Ohl from the Twins for Jace Kaminska and cash. They will also designate outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez for assignment. The Rockies also traded reliever Angel Chivilli to the Yankees in exchange for T.J. Rumfield. This deal was the reason for the designation of Michael Siani.

Photo credit: Rex Fregosi

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Pineapple12

29 minutes ago

Neto SS
Schanuel 1B
Trout DH/LF
Adell RF
Moncada 3B
Lowe (vs RHP) / Soler (vs LHP) LF/DH
O’Hoppe C
Moore 2B
Rada CF

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steelgolf

7 minutes ago

Reply to Pineapple12

You are going to put Soler in left field …. at Angels Stadium? Oh boy, that is going to be entertaining. If I’m the opposing manager I’m putting a lefty on the mound every game if a series.

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Jeff Joiner

47 minutes ago

January is the last month without baseball. Three weeks from today Cactus League play begins and the Angels play their first game the following day.

College baseball starts a week sooner than that.

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RexFregosi

1 hour ago

Coaching staff formally announced, very happy Tim Buss is back.

Came over with Maddon, then kept on with Nevin, Wash and now Suzuki. Righteous.

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Pineapple12

1 hour ago

Reply to RexFregosi

Outside of Maddux, my favorite part of the coaching staff is having dudes who played major league ball this decade (Suzuki, Eaton, Stassi). Having coaches who are receptive to analytics because it was a part of their playing careers and know how to apply them is a welcome sight after Wash, Nevin, Maddon.

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steelgolf

1 hour ago

What day is the preseason Fan Fest scheduled, and what day is the infamous “Moving Day” where you could get the excess give away merch by the bagful? ………….

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RexFregosi

1 hour ago

Reply to steelgolf

everyone certainly needs #6 jerseys – back up the truck!

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GrandpaBaseball

1 hour ago

Reply to steelgolf

Are we to understand that certain past infielders with the holes in the pockets of the glove, that those gloves are available? 😁

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Angels2020Champs

51 minutes ago

Reply to steelgolf

You know how Disneyland offers SoCal residents certain tickets? I feel like Angels marketing should do something like that… why come all the way to Tempe AZ to see spring training, we’ll bring spring training right to YOU!! Contact Cooter in sales now for our special spring training prices for regular season games!!

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2pints

21 minutes ago

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Cooter is your rep too??!! Great guy

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Pineapple12

2 hours ago

ESPN ranks our farm system 27th. If you’re not last, you’re first!!

The Angels have bounced between the 23rd-ranked and 30th-ranked farm system over the past five years. Zach Neto, Jose Soriano, Reid Detmers, Jo Adell, Logan O’Hoppe and Nolan Schanuel have shown some returns in that period and I’m optimistic about some of the pitchers from the past few drafts and George Klassen, acquired in a trade.

Denzer Guzman and Nelson Rada look as if they could be regulars soon, while Joswa Lugo and Raudi Rodriguez have some potential in the lower minors. The cupboard isn’t bare, but it’s not quite as stocked as you would like.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47684217/2026-mlb-prospect-rankings-farm-systems-kiley-mcdaniel-brewers-guardians-pirates-dodgers-mets

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Senator_John_Blutarsky

1 hour ago

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Huffing hopium can be harmful to your health 😀

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Jeff Joiner

50 minutes ago

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I’m looking into Klassen in more detail. His underlying metrics are better than his ERA. He’s an interesting guy to follow as camp opens.

There’s an expressway to playing center field open for Rada. He just has to prove he can hit a little. Another fun camp story.

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Senator_John_Blutarsky

42 minutes ago

Reply to Jeff Joiner

…and if he can’t hit, he can share jerseys with Teodosio and reduce the clubhouse attendant’s laundry duties.

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steelgolf

55 seconds ago

Reply to Jeff Joiner

I met a baseball writer, east coast guy, when I was at Cooperstown, he was there for the Ichiro induction, and we talked a little baseball, when he found out I’m an Angels fan, the first name he mentioned was Klassen. He seemed pretty high on him being something in MLB.