Topic: Los Angeles Angels

Houston Astros pitchers Jose Urquidy and Cristian Javier will undergo elbow surgery and miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Wednesday.

MLB launched an investigation on Monday into claims that former Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher used an illegal bookie to gamble on sports, a source familiar with the investigation told UPI.

Ippei Mizuhara, former translator for Major League Baseball star Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from Ohtani to pay for the translator's gambling debts.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Mike Trout and Nick Martini were among more than two dozen players to hit home runs on MLB's league-wide opening day. Martini was the only player to homer multiple times.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito, who was expected to start on opening day, is out indefinitely because of a right elbow injury, manager Alex Cora told reporters at spring training Tuesday in Fort Myers, Fla.

The Chicago White Sox agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with free agent catcher Martin Maldonado. The 13-year veteran spent the last five seasons with the Houston Astros, winning a World Series in 2022.

Coveted baseball free agent Shohei Ohtani announced Saturday he has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in what his agent says is a $700 million deal, making it the most lucrative player contract in sports history.

The Los Angeles Angels are turning to Ron Washington, hiring the veteran manager after another losing season, while the franchise waits to find out if star player Shohei Ohtani will depart in free agency.

The Los Angeles Angels are searching for a new manager after choosing to decline Phil Nevin's contract option for 2024, the team announced.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani underwent surgery on his right elbow and won't pitch again until 2025, Dr. Neal ElAttrache said in a statement.