Who is pitching for the Angels today?

Walbert Ureña (9-9, 2.85 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (9-11, 3.97 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

Los Angeles Angels Daily Update
September 6, 2026

Q: What is the Los Angeles Angels record in 2026?

The Los Angeles Angels are 54-88, 5th in the AL West.

Q: What channel is the Angels game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

The Los Angeles Angels are 54-88, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels downed the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 at PNC Park. Today they play the Pittsburgh Pirates at 01:35 PM EDT on SportsNet Pittsburgh, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino.

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last night's win

14-Day Trend

23° 68°

Right in the middle for a reason. Won by 5 last night and the score reflects it. Pulling the other way, a 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score.

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Angels Game Today

Opponent:	Pittsburgh Pirates (70-73)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Walbert Ureña (9-9, 2.85 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (9-11, 3.97 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino

Angels Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels downed the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 at PNC Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	1	2	0	3	0	0	6	12	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	8	0

Highlights

Zach Neto went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Wade Meckler went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Josh Lowe went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Angels Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Astros	73	70	.510		L1
Rangers	70	73	.490	3.0	L2
Mariners	66	77	.462	7.0	L3
Athletics	57	86	.399	16.0	W4
Angels	54	88	.380	18.5	W1

Los Angeles Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.

Postseason Picture

Angels are 54–88, 18.5 games behind the Astros in the AL West.

Playoff Berth Magic Number: 37

AL Division Leaders

Rays 85–57

White Sox 74–68

Astros 73–70

Wild Cards

Yankees 81–61

Red Sox 78–65

Blue Jays 72–71

Next in Line

Guardians 72–71 (2.5 GB)

Rangers 70–73 (3.0 GB)

Orioles 69–74 (16.5 GB)

Angels Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
9 Zach Neto	23	.238	.747	67
27 Mike Trout	20	.241	.798	51
5 Vaughn Grissom	10	.249	.701	59

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Samy Natera Jr.	1-1	2.51	1.01	28.2
48 Reid Detmers	4-8	3.44	1.06	162.0
65 José Fermin	4-2	3.14	1.29	48.2

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
48 Reid Detmers	7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
57 Walbert Ureña	7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
21 Grayson Rodriguez	7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Angels News

In a week that saw the Angels tumble to a dismal 1-6 record, the team managed to avoid further catastrophe after Mike Trout's X-rays came back negative following a hit-by-pitch incident in yesterday's loss to the Pirates. While Trout escaped injury, the Angels must reckon with an overall lackluster performance, highlighted by a -6 run differential over the last week. Adding to the turmoil, Yusei Kikuchi's rare bright spot,a six-inning scoreless outing,was overshadowed by the team's struggle for consistency. As Arte Moreno's sale shifts the organization's future, the minor league re-signing of Shaun Anderson implies a search for stability amid chaos. Meanwhile, promising third-round pick Gavin Grahovac is making headlines for his dominance in the minors, but fans are left wondering when the big league team will show signs of life.

Sources

Halohangout · 15h ago

Angels 2026 third-round pick's heater could set him up as the steal of the draft

Los Angeles Angels third-rounder Gavin Grahovac is absolutely dominating to begin his pro career, setting him up as the steal of the draft and more.

Halohangout · 17h ago

Angels' John Mozeliak mystery suddenly makes sense after Arte Moreno farewell

Arte Moreno selling the Los Angeles Angels to the Stan Kroenke suddenly adds clarity to John Mozeliak's uncertain status.

MLB.com · 2h ago

Kikuchi's 6 scoreless innings earn him first win in nearly a year

PITTSBURGH -- It has been a difficult season for Yusei Kikuchi, one fraught with injury and uncertainty. However, the Angels veteran left-hander was able to feel good on Saturday night as he finally got into the win column.

MLB.com · 3h ago

Trout's X-rays negative after HBP on hand forces exit in 9th inning

PITTSBURGH – Angels star center fielder Mike Trout escaped injury on Saturday night when he was hit on the left hand by a pitch in the ninth inning of a 6-1 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park.

Mlbtraderumors · 13h ago

Angels Re-Sign Shaun Anderson To Minor League Deal

The Angels have re-signed Shaun Anderson to a new minor league contract, according to the right-hander’s MLB.com profile page. Anderson makes another quick return to the organization after opting for free agency on Wednesday over an outright assignment to Triple-A. This has been the pattern for Anderson’s last two seasons, since he first signed a […]

ESPN · 2h ago

Dodgers hold Ohtani out of lineup 3rd straight day

Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani, who expressed soreness in his neck and along his right arm during Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, was not in the Dodgers' lineup for a third straight game Saturday, but he has not been placed on the IL yet.

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Angels Upcoming Schedule

Date	Opponent	Time
Mon 09/07	@ Boston Red Sox	1:35 PM
Tue 09/08	@ Boston Red Sox	6:45 PM
Wed 09/09	@ Boston Red Sox	6:45 PM

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