Athletics at Los Angeles Angels – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (May 21, 2026)

Oakland holds first place in the AL West at 25-24, but the Athletics have gone just 4-6 over their last ten games — a stretch that keeps the division race from feeling settled. Los Angeles, sitting at 17-33 and 8.5 games back, has dropped two straight and won only twice in its last ten outings. Neither team is playing its best baseball right now, which makes the individual performances that much more meaningful.

Carlos Cortes is hitting .349 for Oakland with 38 hits and 16 RBI, providing the kind of consistent contact that keeps an offense functioning through rough patches. For the Angels, Mike Trout has 12 home runs and 35 runs scored, numbers that reflect a player still capable of changing a game regardless of what surrounds him. When those two are in the same lineup card, there is always something worth watching.

The Athletics carry a two-game winning streak into this one. The Angels are looking to stop a two-game skid of their own.

Athletics at Los Angeles Angels Game Information

Game Date: May 21, 2026
Game Time: 09:38 PM ET
TV Channel: Angels Broadcast Television – ABTV2LV and MLB.TV – Los Angeles Angels
Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Oakland leads the AL West and has been the stronger road team this season, posting a 15-12 mark away from home. The Angels are 9-15 at Anaheim, which makes their home field less of an advantage than the record suggests. These clubs have met recently in this same series, with results swinging dramatically — a 2-1 Angels win followed by a 14-6 Oakland blowout. That kind of variance tells you the head-to-head matchup has not settled into a predictable pattern, and either outcome here carries credibility.

Los Angeles Angels Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 17-33
Home Record: 9-15
Away Record: 8-18
Division Record: 2-10
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .340

Athletics Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 25-24
Home Record: 10-12
Away Record: 15-12
Division Record: 4-5
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .510

Stat Leaders

Los Angeles Angels (17-33, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jose Siri, 0.400
RBI Leader: Jorge Soler, 30 RBI
Home Run Leader: Mike Trout, 12 HR
Runs Leader: Mike Trout, 35 Runs
Hits Leader: Jo Adell, 49 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Zach Neto, 7 SB
ERA Leader: Chase Silseth, 2.16 ERA
Strikeout Leader: José Soriano, 67 K
Wins Leader: José Soriano, 6 W
Saves Leader: Jordan Romano, 4 SV

Athletics (25-24, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Michael Stefanic, 0.400
RBI Leader: Nick Kurtz, 35 RBI
Home Run Leader: Shea Langeliers, 12 HR
Runs Leader: Shea Langeliers, 34 Runs
Hits Leader: Shea Langeliers, 58 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Nick Kurtz, 6 SB
ERA Leader: Luis Medina, 2.41 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Luis Severino, 54 K
Wins Leader: Aaron Civale, 5 W
Saves Leader: Joel Kuhnel, 4 SV

What to Watch For

Carlos Cortes at .349 is the most compelling offensive presence Oakland brings into this series. With 38 hits and four home runs, he has been one of the more quietly productive hitters in the AL West, and his consistency gives the A’s lineup a reliable middle presence even when others like Lawrence Butler (.174) and Denzel Clarke — currently on the 10-day injured list with a foot injury — are unavailable or struggling. Jacob Wilson is also sidelined on the 10-day IL with a shoulder issue, which opens opportunity for players like Jeff McNeil (.279, 41 hits) to carry more of the offensive load.

For the Angels, Jorge Soler leads the club with 30 RBI, and Jo Adell has accumulated 49 hits on the season. José Siri is hitting .400, a number that demands attention regardless of sample size. Chase Silseth carries a 2.16 ERA and has been one of the more effective arms in the rotation — his ability to keep the Angels competitive in individual games has been a consistent thread even as the team’s overall record has deteriorated. Yusei Kikuchi is on the 15-day IL with a shoulder injury, which puts additional weight on the rest of the staff to hold leads when the offense does its part.

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. Hoglund will be sidelined for the rest of the 2026 season after undergoing surgery on his left hip.
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 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
May 31, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays

Athletics Upcoming 2026 Schedule

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
May 31, 2026 vs New York Yankees

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