After locking up Tyler Soderstrom long-term, the Athletics have interest in signing more of their core players to contract extensions, reports The Athletic. First baseman Nick Kurtz and shortstop Jacob Wilson finished 1-2 in the AL Rookie of the Year voting this past season and are obvious extension candidates. Catcher Shea Langeliers as well.

Starting pitcher Ranger Suarez is still available in MLB free agency, and the Angels should consider signing him.

The Los Angeles Angels seem to have a strategy when it comes to fixing their pitching staff, but it’s not exactly clear or coherent. Basically, if you have a history of success and your career has gone off the rails due to injuries,

The Angels have shown interest in Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. St. Louis has been looking to deal the veteran all offseason.

Joey Mistretta takes an in-depth look at Anthony Rendon's disappointment with the Angels after he had success with the Nationals.

Lucas and Bob also briefly mention the small possibility that the Angels could swing a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado. The 34-year-old has loosely been linked as a trade candidate, and with the Angels' vacancy at third base, it may be wise for Los Angeles to try to swing a trade.

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost another member of their 2025 World Series championship team.  Veteran right-handed reliever Kirby Yates chose to write another chapter in his rollercoaster ride of a career as he agreed to a one-year,

The 28-year-old outfielder and fan-favorite hit just .234./.325/.361 with 13 home runs and a .686 OPS in 2025. He is one of many left-handed bats on the Cardinals roster entering the 2026 season.