A Los Angeles Angels pitcher has firmly denied rumors of his impending retirement, while Mike Trout looks primed to recapture his MVP status. Amid these developments, talk of new faces in the clubhouse continues to swirl, fueling speculation about the team’s future.

The Los Angeles Angels face a whirlwind of change and uncertainty. A minor leaguer’s serious car accident, talks of an All-Star addition, and speculation over Albert Pujols as a potential manager have cast a spotlight on the team’s short-term future.