Athletics at Los Angeles Angels – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (May 20, 2026)

The Athletics arrive at Angel Stadium sitting exactly at .500 — 24-24 — and holding first place in their division. The Angels, at 17-32, have dropped eight of their last ten and are searching for answers against a club that has won its most recent game. These are two teams pointed in opposite directions, and that tension makes for a compelling series opener.

For Oakland, Carlos Cortes has been one of the more quietly productive hitters in the American League, batting .349 with 37 hits and 16 RBI. Shea Langeliers brings 12 home runs and 58 hits into this series. On the Angels’ side, Mike Trout has 12 home runs and leads the club with 34 runs scored, while José Soriano has been the anchor of a rotation that needs one — six wins and 67 strikeouts on a 2.30 ERA from Chase Silseth gives the Angels legitimate weapons at the top of the staff.

The Angels have struggled badly with runners in scoring position, and their pitching has allowed too many big innings. Oakland’s lineup has enough depth to exploit both problems.

Athletics at Los Angeles Angels Game Information

Game Date: May 20, 2026
Game Time: 09:38 PM ET
TV Channel: Angels Broadcast Television – ABTV2LV, MLB.TV – Los Angeles Angels
Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Oakland leads its division and carries a one-game winning streak into Anaheim. Los Angeles is 9-14 at home, and the Athletics have been notably better on the road — 14-12 away from their own park compared to 10-12 at home. The two clubs met recently at Angel Stadium, with the Angels taking a 2-1 decision in a tight, low-scoring game. That result gives Los Angeles a recent reference point, and it gives Oakland something to answer. A four-game series at this stage of the season carries real weight for both clubs.

Los Angeles Angels Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 17-32
Home Record: 9-14
Away Record: 8-18
Division Record: 2-10
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .347

Athletics Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 24-24
Home Record: 10-12
Away Record: 14-12
Division Record: 4-5
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .500

Stat Leaders

Los Angeles Angels (17-32, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jose Siri, 0.400
RBI Leader: Jorge Soler, 28 RBI
Home Run Leader: Mike Trout, 12 HR
Runs Leader: Mike Trout, 34 Runs
Hits Leader: Jo Adell, 47 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Zach Neto, 7 SB
ERA Leader: Chase Silseth, 2.30 ERA
Strikeout Leader: José Soriano, 67 K
Wins Leader: José Soriano, 6 W
Saves Leader: Jordan Romano, 4 SV

Athletics (24-24, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Michael Stefanic, 0.400
RBI Leader: Nick Kurtz, 34 RBI
Home Run Leader: Shea Langeliers, 12 HR
Runs Leader: Shea Langeliers, 33 Runs
Hits Leader: Shea Langeliers, 58 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Nick Kurtz, 6 SB
ERA Leader: Joel Kuhnel, 2.55 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Luis Severino, 54 K
Wins Leader: Aaron Civale, 5 W
Saves Leader: Joel Kuhnel, 4 SV

What to Watch For

J.T. Ginn has been one of the more interesting pitching developments in Oakland this season. He carries a 2.98 ERA and 44 strikeouts, and in a recent start he took a no-hit bid deep into the game before the Angels broke through in the ninth inning to win 2-1. That outing established him as a genuine rotation piece — and sets up a rematch with a lineup that knows what he can do.

For the Angels, Chase Silseth’s 2.30 ERA stands out on a staff that has otherwise been inconsistent. If he draws a start in this series, he gives Los Angeles its best chance to slow an Athletics offense that features Brent Rooker (7 HR, 24 RBI), Zack Gelof (6 HR, 18 runs), and Jacob Wilson (.292, 47 hits) — though Wilson is currently on the injured list with a shoulder issue.

Oswald Peraza has been one of the more active Angels in recent weeks — .262 average, 5 home runs, 5 stolen bases — and represents the kind of multi-threat presence that can change a game’s complexion in a single at-bat. With Max Muncy also sidelined for Oakland, both rosters are navigating around absences, which opens the door for contributors further down the lineup to determine how this series unfolds.

Los Angeles Angels Injury Report

Travis d’Arnaud – Foot (D10) – The Los Angeles Angels placed C Travis d’Arnaud on the 10-day injured list with right foot plantar fasciitis.
Yusei Kikuchi – Shoulder (D15) – The Los Angeles Angels placed LHP Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list.
Anthony Rendon – Hip (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels placed INF Anthony Rendon on the 60-day injured list.
Ben Joyce – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels transferred RHP Ben Joyce to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his right shoulder surgery.
Drew Pomeranz – Elbow (D15) – The Los Angeles Angels placed LHP Drew Pomeranz on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.
Robert Stephenson – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels placed RHP Robert Stephenson on the 60-day injured list.

Athletics Injury Report

Gunnar Hoglund – Knee (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Gunnar Hoglund from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a sprained right knee.
Denzel Clarke – Foot (D10) – The Athletics placed OF Denzel Clarke on the 10-day injured list with a mid-foot bone bruise in his right foot
Max Muncy – Hand (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list.
Brooks Kriske – Shoulder (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP Brooks Kriske on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Jacob Wilson – Shoulder (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Jacob Wilson on the 10-day injured list due to left shoulder dislocation.

Los Angeles Angels Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 20, 2026 vs Athletics
May 21, 2026 vs Athletics
May 22, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
May 23, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
May 24, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
May 26, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
May 27, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
May 28, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
May 29, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
May 30, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays

Athletics Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 20, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
May 21, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
May 22, 2026 at San Diego Padres
May 23, 2026 at San Diego Padres
May 24, 2026 at San Diego Padres
May 25, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
May 26, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
May 27, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
May 29, 2026 vs New York Yankees
May 30, 2026 vs New York Yankees

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