The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran relievers Luis Garcia and Andrew Chafin from the Washington Nationals for two minor leaguers as they make a push to end their decade-long postseason drought.

The Los Angeles Angels, sitting at 53-55, are clinging to hope and charging headfirst into a playoff push few expected. […]

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 MLB trade deadline. The Los Angeles Angels are officially buyers. Despite minuscule playoff chances, the Angels on Wednesday added to their roster in the hopes of an unlikely postseason push.

Spencer Steer hit a two-run triple in the eighth inning and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 on Wednesday night after Shohei Ohtani’s pitching outing was cut short. Ohtani left the mound accompanied by a trainer during the fourth inning with no outs and a 2-0 count against Spencer Steer.

Shohei Ohtani left Wednesday's Dodgers game with trainers in the fourth inning while pitching but returned to hit in the sixth inning after going to clubhouse.

Shohei Ohtani left the mound with medical training staff during the fourth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' game with the host Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.