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Angels Notes: Pitcher Announcement Retirement, Huge Pete Alonso, Anthony Santander Updates

Noah Camras

Oct 8, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) runs after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Oct 8, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) runs after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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A former Los Angeles Angels pitcher announced his retirement from Major League Baseball this week.

He announced his retirement for the second time in his career, as he also stepped away from the game back in 2021.

After a few minor league stints with two American League West squads, he decided to officially hang his cleats up, and mentioned an interesting reason for doing so.

In other Angels news, the Halos have been linked to two of the top free agents left on the market in Pete Alonso and Anthony Santander.

This week, there were updates on the pursuit of both players, confirming the Angels' interest in adding them.

Alonso, 30, is coming off a 2024 season in which he hit .240 with 34 home runs and 88 runs batted in across 162 games.

Santander, also 30, is coming off a career-best season in which he hit .235 with a career-high 44 home runs and 102 runs batted in.

Both players would be valuable additions to an Angels roster that's looking to compete in 2025. However, it remains to be seen if the Halos sign either player as they should have robust markets as two of the best free agents remaining.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Angels news (click the headline for the full article):

Former Angels Pitcher Announces Sudden Retirement From MLB

Insider Provides Massive Update on Angels' Pursuit of Pete Alonso

MLB Insider Confirms Angels Interest in Projected $100 Million All-Star Slugger Anthont Santander

Recently-Traded Angels Infielder Excited for New Opportunity With Current Team

Angels Farm System Ranked Among Lowest in AL by Writer

Angels Young Player Tabbed as Potential Breakout Star of 2025

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Noah Camras
NOAH CAMRAS

Noah graduated from USC in 2022 with a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in Sports Media Studies. He is the lead editor for Halos Today. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, and grew up a fan of all LA sports. 

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