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March 07, 2026

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The Los Angeles Angels are in the midst of a shakeup as president John Carpino retires after 23 years, paving the way for Molly Jolly to step in. This front office overhaul signals potential changes ahead, and fans should be on the lookout for more moves as the season approaches. Meanwhile, the search for a reliable closer continues, with Hunter Strickland emerging as a candidate to shore up the bullpen. On a brighter note, prospect Lucas Ramirez, channeling his father Manny, electrified fans with two home runs in Brazil's World Baseball Classic opener, reminding everyone of the Angels' potential pipeline of talent. With Robert Stephenson showing promise after battling injuries, the Angels are gearing up for Opening Day with both uncertainty and excitement in the air.

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Angels sudden front office shakeup before Opening Day may be first domino

Angels sudden front office shakeup before Opening Day may be first domino

Los Angeles Angels president John Carpino is retiring in what is likely the first of multiple front office shakeups happening over the next year.

Angels are sitting on a potential closer candidate that no one is talking about

Angels are sitting on a potential closer candidate that no one is talking about

The Los Angeles Angels need to figure things out at closer, and veteran Hunter Strickland may represent their best option to close games early in the season.

Angels prospect Ramirez channels dad Manny with 2 HRs for Brazil

Angels prospect Ramirez channels dad Manny with 2 HRs for Brazil

There’s another outfielder named Ramirez wearing No. 24 and crushing huge home runs, and he has arrived on baseball’s biggest stage. Enter Angels prospect Lucas Ramirez, the son of 12-time All-Star outfielder Manny Ramirez, who made his mark from the start of Team Brazil’s World Baseball Classic opener against Team

Stephenson prepping for Opening Day after two injury-plagued seasons

Stephenson prepping for Opening Day after two injury-plagued seasons

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Right-hander Robert Stephenson took a big step in his bid to get ready for Opening Day, as he faced hitters for the first time this spring. Stephenson, who has been dealing with elbow and forearm issues over the last two seasons, looked sharp, hitting 95 miles per

Angels To Create TV Network

Angels To Create TV Network

There’s a bit more clarity on the broadcast situation for the Angels. Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports that the club has an agreement in place to purchase a portion of Main Street Sports and launch their own TV network. Some final details are still being worked out, so it won’t be officially […]

Angels prez Carpino retiring, replaced by Jolly

Angels prez Carpino retiring, replaced by Jolly

John Carpino is retiring as president of the Angels, ending a 23-year run spent mostly as a liaison to owner Arte Moreno. Longtime Angels executive Molly Jolly will replace Carpino next month.