HALOLINKS
Angels lose temper, third straight game
The Angels got decent starting pitching but bad bullpen work, and the offense was shut out in Oakland, losing a third straight game.
Ohtani ‘unreal’ in Angels win over Red Sox
Shohei Ohtani matched his season high with seven innings in Tuesday’s win over the Red Sox, and hit an RBI double, showcasing his "unreal" all-around skills.
Notes: Shohei Ohtani, Andrew Heaney, Justin Upton
Catching up on some Angels news, including the longest home run of Shohei Ohtani’s career.
Angels will have spring training in Tempe through at least 2035
The Angels will remain in Tempe for the next 15 years
Shohei Ohtani homers, will start Thursday
Shohei Ohtani, who starts Thursday on the mound, hit his 15th home run of the season on Tuesday night, one of three homers in the Angels’ 11-5 win over Texas.
Angels fall in latest power rankings
They continue to slip in the rankings
Mike Trout on his calf strain: ‘I’m really crushed about it’
Mike Trout talked about his right calf strain that has him out perhaps as long as two months, plus Angels news on Jon Jay, the deadened MLB baseball, and more.
Ohtani is turning heads
An appreciation from around baseball of Shohei Ohtani excelling as both a hitter and a pitcher this season for the Angels.
Maddon on Pujols’ departure: ‘Divorce is difficult’
Joe Maddon described in detail last week’s departure of Albert Pujols from the Angels on a podcast. Plus a look at Shohei Ohtani refining his pitches.
Mike Trout keeps finding ways to improve
Mike Trout in April had one of the best months of his ridiculously great career. A look into how he keeps getting better.
Joe Maddon unsure if Shohei Ohtani will be in lineup when he pitches on Monday
He’ll be in the lineup on Sunday
Looking back at Nolan Ryan’s 59 K in 5 starts in 1978
With Jacob deGrom matching his record, let’s look back at Nolan Ryan’s first five starts of 1978, when he struck out 59 batters with a 1.98 ERA, and only won once.
Mike Trout “Mic’d up” from Youtube game
Some really cool behind the scenes access
Sherriff on Buttrey: ‘I understand where he is coming from’
Rays Ryan Sherriff talked about Ty Buttrey’s retirement, plus Angels news on Albert Pujols stealing a base and Jose Quintana making a change.
Angels fans the latest to voice displeasure at the Astros
Angels fans voice their displeasure at the Astros, and even through a few trash cans on the field. Houston earned this, that’s their penance.
Notes: All-Star Game moved, Fletcher’s extension, fans back in Anaheim
The 2021 MLB All-Star Game won’t be in Atlanta, plus notes on David Fletcher, Ty Buttrey, and Angels fans back in Anaheim.
Fans are back today in Anaheim
Opening day news and notes before the Angels’ first game against the White Sox on Thursday night in Anaheim.
A bullpen makeover for the Angels
The Angels dramatically remade their bullpen with several new members in 2021. Plus a look at MVP odds for Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.
Trout still ranked best in MLB
Mike Trout was picked by a group of ESPN writers as the best player in MLB, which is quite familiar.
What if Mike Trout can get even better?
Mike Trout thinks he figured out what was holding him back in the last year or so. Watch out, American League.
Angels national TV games in 2021
A look at nationally televised games for the Angels in 2021. There aren’t very many.
Angels option pitcher Hector Yan to minors
The Angels made a roster move on Wednesday, optioning pitcher Hector Yan to the minors, in one of the team’s first transactions of spring training.
Angels notes: David Fletcher, Griffin Canning, Chris Rodriguez
Checking in on stories from Angels camp, on David Fletcher, Chris Rodriguez, Griffin Canning, and more.
Notes: Iglesias, Rodriguez, Walsh
Highlights and notes from the Angels in spring training, plus links to more news.
Heaney gearing up in contract year
Andrew Heaney is gearing up for a contract season for the Angels, plus a look at the team’s playoff odds, and former Halos pitcher John Lamb opens up about his suspension for marijuana from 2017.
Matt Wise serving as interim Angels pitching coach
With pitching coach Mickey Callaway under MLB investigation for harassment, the Angels will have bullpen coach Matt Wise serve as pitching coach, with Dom Chiti stepping in from the front office to serve as interim bullpen coach.
Leroy Stanton & his amazing identical splits
A statistical baseball oddity from Leroy Stanton, an outfielder who played five years for the Angels and was part of the trade that sent Jim Fregosi to the Mets and Stanton, Nolan Ryan, and two others to the Angels.
Andrelton Simmons reveals battle with depression
Former Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons talked about struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, which informed his decision to opt out of the final week of the 2020 season.
Simmons, La Stella find new homes
Former Angels infielders signed in new places. Andrelton Simmons is joining the Twins as their shortstop, while Tommy La Stella will be a utility man with the Giants, per multiple reports.
Henry Aaron’s final home run came against the Angels
Henry Aaron, the Hall of Famer who died Friday, hit his 755th and final home run in 1976, for the Brewers against the Angels.
Bruce Hines is back as Angels coach
The Angels brought back Bruce Hines, a longtime coach in the organization, to coach first base and outfield on Joe Maddon’s major league staff in 2021.
Angels add Juan Graterol, Twins sign Hansel Robles
One former Angel (catcher Juan Graterol) is back with the team, another (Hansel Robles) is now in Minnesota.