Here are Thursday's top prospect performances from the Minors
Lovers of the long ball had a lot to feast upon in Thursday's Minor League action. Angels 2024 first-rounder Christian Moore continued his torrid start at Triple-A while a pair of catchers -- the O's Samuel Basallo and the Kyle Teel of the White Sox -- both cleared the fences
Friendly foes, 2024 first-rounders Moore and Caglianone trade first Triple-A homers
For years, Christian Moore and Jac Caglianone laced up their cleats against one another in the SEC. A rivalry that spanned Florida, Tennessee and other landmarks across the South moved to Salt Lake City this week as the Royals and Angels' top prospects got simultaneous Triple-A promotions. So it was
5 intriguing prospects from the AL West, 1 from each team
As the second month of the baseball season nears its end, the sample sizes for prospects continue to expand. The MLB Pipeline crew is taking the opportunity to dig a little deeper to highlight players who are balling out, but might still be flying under-the-radar. On the latest MLB Pipeline
Here are Tuesday's top prospect performances from the Minors
There were plenty of notable names coming through with primetime performances as another week of Minor League action got underway. Red Sox phenom Roman Anthony continued to trek toward Boston, Reds 2024 first-rounder Chase Burns dominated and a pair of newly promoted Top 100 prospects -- Blue Jays hurler Trey
Angels' top prospect Christian Moore promoted to Triple-A
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Angels prospect Christian Moore was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, as the organization wants to challenge him by moving him up a level from Double-A Rocket City. Moore, the club’s No. 1 prospect and MLB’s overall No. 60 prospect per MLB Pipeline, had been performing
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Lugo delivers first MLB hit, helps lift Halos over Orioles
ANAHEIM -- Some players go multiple seasons before hitting their first career triple. But Angels outfield prospect Matthew Lugo got it out of the way early, as his first Major League hit was an RBI triple in the fourth inning of a 5-2 win over the Orioles on Saturday night
Check out the Halos' pitching prospects off to hot starts
ANAHEIM -- After trying to develop pitching for years, the Angels are finally starting to see the fruits of their labor in the Minor Leagues this season. Several top prospects are pitching well early, and of their Top 30 Prospects, 17 are pitchers. It bodes well for the future if
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Teenage phenoms, hard-hitting prospects among Tuesday's top performers
Youth was served in the Minors on Tuesday, which featured a pair of heavy-hitting outbursts from two teenagers who rank among the best in their respective organizations. But they weren't alone as a number of Top 100 prospects came through with notable performances to kick off another week of Minor
Angels top prospect Moore volunteers up a homer in Tennessee homecoming
Baseball fans in Knoxville are used to seeing this. Christian Moore got a hold of one for the Angels' Double-A affiliate in the former Tennessee Volunteers standout's return to the city Tuesday night. MLB.com's No. 64 prospect homered for the first time this season for Rocket City in a 9-6
Dana, Natera among early standouts in Angels' farm system
This story was excerpted from Rhett Bollinger's Angels Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. ANAHEIM -- The Minor League season is in full swing, so it’s time to check in on how a few Angels prospects are faring
Angels beat reporter Rhett Bollinger talks prospects, more in Reddit AMA
On Wednesday, MLB.com Angels beat reporter Rhett Bollinger held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with Angels fans at r/angelsbaseball. This mailbag features questions and answers from there. The full AMA can be read here. Questions and responses have been lightly edited for clarity.
Here's where the Angels' top prospects will open the 2025 season
With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Angels’ Top 30 Prospects are projected to start:
Halos' top prospects kick off crucial 2025 season
This story was excerpted from Rhett Bollinger’s Angels Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. While the Major League season is in full swing after opening weekend, the Minor League season has also begun in the Triple-A level, with
Johnson shows veteran composure in historic MLB debut
CHICAGO -- As Ryan Johnson finished getting ready in the bullpen ahead of his highly anticipated MLB debut, he walked out onto a Major League field for the first time in his career and pumped his right fist into his glove to get himself in the right headspace leading up
No Minors needed: Johnson makes Halos' Opening Day roster
ANAHEIM -- This time last year, Ryan Johnson was a junior at Dallas Baptist University with scant college experience. On Tuesday, he officially became a Major Leaguer. The Angels announced that Johnson, a 22-year-old right-hander whom they drafted in the second round last year, will break camp with the big
Angels-White Sox Opening Day starting pitchers: Kikuchi vs. Burke
The White Sox and Angels lost a combined 220 times during the 2024 season, with Chicago’s total of 121 setting a single-season record in the Modern Era (since 1901). Both teams are hoping for a level of improvement as they meet to start the ‘25 campaign. Opening Day takes place
Klassen provides glimpse of Halos' future in Spring Breakout
MESA, Ariz. -- Right-hander George Klassen made the most of his appearance in Spring Breakout against Cubs prospects on Saturday night at Sloan Park. Klassen, ranked as the Angels’ No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline, didn’t start the game but threw a scoreless second inning with a strikeout in the
Here's the Angels' Spring Breakout roster
TEMPE, Ariz. -- At this time last year, Christian Moore was in the early stages of his breakout junior year at the University of Tennessee that ultimately saw him win the Men’s College World Series and get selected as the No. 8 overall pick in the MLB Draft. But now
Impressive prospect Klassen set for Spring Breakout stage
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Top prospect Moore leads the pack for Halos ahead of Spring Breakout games
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Here are the Angels' 2025 Top 30 prospects
The composition of the Angels’ new Top 30 list can largely be broken into two groups: Draft guys who, based on recent history, will get to the big leagues in a hurry, and international guys, who are mostly far away. The first group is led, of course, by 2024 first-round
Angels excited to see more from Moore this spring
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