Locked On Angels - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Angels
1,234 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 235 ratingsLocked On Angels podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Los Angeles Angels and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Super Halo Bros., Mike and Jon Frisch, the Locked On Angels podcast provides your daily Angels fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Angels franchise. Locked On Angels takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Angels locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Angels podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Episodes
Sunday night Q&A with Rahul Setty
August 12, 2019 14:27 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBHe's no Taylor, but he's not too bad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where Are The Angels Going?
August 09, 2019 19:15 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBDerek Ciapala steps in for Taylor Blake Ward to break down the current build of the Los Angeles Angels organization. He looks back at how dire the situation was for the Angels organization in 2015, and how much the system has grown over the past four years. Finally, he notes that the organization is closer to becoming a winner than many folks realize, but the Angels must address specific areas this offseason to make it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Down on the Farm, and the Wild Wild West
August 08, 2019 19:29 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBToday, Jason Hernandez talks about the Angels' farm system as well as the AL West with guest, D.C. Lundberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Happy Birthday, Mike Trout!
August 07, 2019 19:27 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBJason Hernandez talks about the greatness that is Mike Trout as he turns 28, and we play a game called "Guess the Scouting Report." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The MLB Debut of Patrick Sandoval
August 06, 2019 21:09 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBJason Hernandez begins pinch-hitting for TBW as he breaks down the Angels debut of Patrick Sandoval at Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sunday Night Q&A, Gerrit Cole Edition
August 05, 2019 10:24 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBThe priority free agent for baseball teams this winter will be Gerrit Cole, and the Angels have a key focus on bringing him into their struggling rotation. You asked plenty of questions about Cole, prospects and other items and Taylor Blake Ward answers all here. Stay tuned with Locked On Angels over the next two weeks as TBW takes a trip overseas and Jason Hernandez, Derek Ciapala and Rahul Setty take over the reigns to bring you daily Angels content here at Locked On Angels. Learn more ab...
Jo Adell On The Move
August 01, 2019 19:46 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBJo Adell was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake, putting him one step closer to the Major Leagues. Fabian Ardaya and Taylor Blake Ward break down the promotion and what it means for the Angels moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looking At New Angels Catcher, Max Stassi
August 01, 2019 17:38 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBIt was a quiet trade deadline for the Angels, as they acquired one player, a catcher from Houston who's name is Max Stassi. Taylor Blake Ward explains why the market didn't allow the Angels to attain a pitcher, and gives a quick look at what makes Stassi valuable. Rahul Setty of Halos Heaven checks in to give numbers to Stassi's success, and previews his spot on the show in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade Deadline 2019
July 31, 2019 17:48 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBTaylor Blake Ward and Jason Hernandez break down some of the big moves of the 2019 Trade Deadline, and chat about ones that occur during the show. Stay tuned to Locked On Angels through the day for more updates on the trade deadline and any potential trades involving the Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Angels Struggles Against Orioles and Tigers With Derek Ciapala Co-Hosting
July 30, 2019 18:38 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThe Angels struggles continued on Monday night, dropping their fourth of five against the two worst teams in baseball. Taylor Blake Ward and co-host, Derek Ciapala, break down what's gone wrong over the last few games and if they're fixable. Also, Derek shares what he plans to bring to the show during his two days as host in mid-August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sunday Night Q&A, Trades, Trades, Trades
July 29, 2019 10:42 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBWith the trade deadline looming, the Angels seemed destined to make a move for a pitcher. In our weekly Sunday night Q&A segment, you ask question-after-question about what trades the Angels may make this week and Taylor Blake Ward answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Late Night Madness In Angels 10-8 Loss
July 26, 2019 18:31 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBTaylor Blake Ward is joined by co-host Jason Hernandez, who will take over Locked On Angels for two weeks in mid-August and explains what he'll bring to the show. Taylor and Jason also break down the late night happenings of the Angels 16-inning 10-8 loss to the Orioles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Angels Making Playoff Push At Opportune Time
July 25, 2019 17:41 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBAfter sweeping the season series against the Dodgers, the Angels can look ahead to the next week against the Orioles and Tigers to continue their push towards a playoff spot. However, the final week of the season looks to be their largest challenge. That and more today, here at Locked On Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Freeway Series Coffee With Jeff and Taylor
July 24, 2019 18:07 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIn a collaboration podcast, Taylor Blake Ward of Locked On Angels and Jeff Snider of Locked On Dodgers sit down and discuss the first game of two during the Freeway Series at Dodger Stadium. From Mike Trout becoming a true five-tool player to some favorite memories, it's a cup of coffee with Jeff and Taylor here at Locked On Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
California Love, Freeway Series
July 23, 2019 17:19 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBVince Samperio of Locked On Dodgers joins Taylor Blake Ward of Locked On Angels to reminisce on Freeway Series memories, and bring California Love to the streets of Anaheim and Los Angeles. The duo gives a quick preview of tonight's matchup and talks about how the Dodgers will honor Tyler Skaggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sunday Night Q&A, Jose Rojas Edition
July 22, 2019 10:29 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBAll Anaheim can talk about is local product, Jose Rojas, who is playing three states away in Utah. Questions about him, the trade deadline, prospects and more in this week's edition of our Sunday night Twitter question and answer with Taylor Blake Ward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Down On The Farm: Cole Duensing
July 19, 2019 16:34 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBHe may not know who Biggie Smalls is, but Angels prospect, Cole Duensing, is showing that a future Major League career isn't out of the question. He stops by Locked On Angels to chat about his early baseball upbringings, his draft day experience that led him to being teammates with one of his best friends, and what the future holds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Maria Torres Checks In To Talk Angels
July 18, 2019 18:48 - 24 minutes - 23 MBMaria Torres of the Los Angeles Times stops by to talk about the current state of the Angels and what they could do at the trade deadline. She also shares some memories of Tyler Skaggs and growing up watching Atlanta baseball, and the advantage of being a Spanish-speaking journalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Angels Retaliating During Hot Streak?
July 17, 2019 18:10 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBThe Angels have won five-straight, two against the top team in the division without Mike Trout, and have shown over the last month-and-a-half, they're putting up a fight. Potentially retaliating from past incidents, the fight moved to words and potentially fist after a hit-by-pitch. Taylor Blake Ward breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sunday Night Q&A, Angels Trades and Prospects
July 15, 2019 12:09 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIs your child a seven-year-old phenom? Maybe not, but Taylor Blake Ward gives some advice if that is the case in this week's addition of our Sunday night question and answer. From prospects to trades to other miscellaneous items, it's a fun filled week ahead at Locked On Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rhett Bollinger Checks In To Talk Angels Second Half and Trade Deadline
July 11, 2019 17:33 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBLocal product and Angels beat writer for MLB.com, Rhett Bollinger, checks in to talk about what the Angels will do at the trade deadline. Also, we chat with Rhett about what has to happen in the second half of the season for the Angels to make a push towards a playoff spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All Star Memories of Tyler Skaggs, Carlos Carrasco and Shane Bieber
July 10, 2019 17:18 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThe All-Star Game is about the players, and Cleveland allowed the players to showcase themselves. We look at the city, players and game honoring Tyler Skaggs in a sincere way. The yearly fight against cancer took a turn as one of Cleveland's own is fighting with his city's support. Lucas Giolito and Shane Bieber came from different paths on their way to the All-Star Game, but we share our memories of their early days in this special All-Star edition of Locked On Angels. Learn more about you...
Mike Trout, The Forgotten American Sports Star?
July 09, 2019 16:43 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIs America ignoring one of their most prominent athletes? Mike Trout is the best baseball player of this generation, but the general American audience isn't aware of his talents. BBC produced a strong article in regards to this and we share our opinions of the article and the reality of it's honesty, including some informal reporting from Taylor Blake Ward who went to his local coffee shop and asked the simple question, "Do you know who Mike Trout is?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Sunday Night Q&A, All-Star Week
July 08, 2019 10:13 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBYou ask and we answer. As we do every Monday, we take your questions from our Sunday night Twitter question and answer and give you everything Angels. From Mike Trout's legacy against Tom Brady and Michael Jordan, to prospects in the mid-minors, we have a bundle of questions you'll find exciting this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trent Rush Checks In To Talk Angels
July 05, 2019 16:06 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBTrent Rush of KLAA AM 830 stops by to talk Angels. From rookies, to the status of the team moving forward, to his favorite moments of the season, Trent shares his insightful knowledge on the state of Angels baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Thaiss, Major Leaguer
July 04, 2019 19:14 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBMatt Thaiss made his Major League debut last night going 1-for-3 with a double. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic checks in to talk about the debut and gives an update on the Angels clubhouse after the sudden passing of Tyler Skaggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Day After
July 03, 2019 17:02 - 23 minutes - 22 MBBaseball as a whole showed class and respect as they aimed to ease the pain for the Los Angeles Angels. As a collective group, the Angels decided to play a baseball game last night, fighting through tears and emotions to take a 9-4 victory. We go across baseball and share some of the emotional thoughts and memories expressed by those who knew Tyler Skaggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Remembering Tyler Skaggs, 1991-2019
July 02, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBWe remember Tyler Skaggs, who suddenly passed away on July 1st. From making fun of a reporter's sports teams, to being one of the first to call when that same reporter's mother passed away, Tyler Skaggs was a special human being. His charity, swagger and compassion far surpassed his talents on the baseball field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sunday Night Q&A, All-Star Edition
July 01, 2019 10:18 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBProspects, Kole Calhoun and All-Stars. You asked plenty of deep thinking questions during our Sunday night Q&A and Taylor Blake Ward answers the best as he does every Monday. Want to be a part of the show? Follow us on Twitter, @LockedOnAngels, and follow our host, @TaylorBlakeWard, to ask your questions and hear them on the show Monday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kraig Williams of the Salt Lake Bees Stops In To Talk Angels
June 28, 2019 17:24 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBKraig Williams, Director of Communications for the Salt Lake Bees, stops by to chat about Angels prospects Patrick Sandoval, Jose Rojas and Matt Thaiss. In the second segment, we share stories of picking Latin players up from the airport to players biting each other's ears off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steve Goldberg and John Bohnenkamp Stop By To Talk Angels Prospects
June 27, 2019 16:49 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn a special double episode, we have special guest Steve Goldberg and John Bohnenkamp stop in to talk Angels prospects among other things. In our first segment, Steve Goldberg, play-by-play broadcaster for the Mobile BayBears, talks about Jo Adell, Jahmai Jones and other intriguing prospects in the system while giving us a look into baseball in Mobile, Alabama in the BayBears farewell season. John Bohnenkamp, beat writer for the Burlington Bees, checks in for the second segment to talk Hecto...
Albert Pujols, The Return
June 25, 2019 16:50 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBRecapping Albert Pujols' thrilling return to St. Louis, and showcasing his legacy as a Cardinals legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sunday Night Q&A, Trades and Jo Adell
June 24, 2019 09:42 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBWho is the NASCAR equivalent to Mike Trout? Will Jo Adell play with the Angels this season? Who are some potential targets for the Angels on the trade market and who is untouchable in trades? That, and more, in this week's Sunday night Twitter question and answer with Taylor Blake Ward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Argument Of Mike Trout As Greatest Of All-Time
June 20, 2019 19:07 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBMike Trout had a historic night under his own measures, and continues to show why he is the best player in the game currently. We continue the argument, and look at where he stands in the conversation of not just a great, but the greatest of all-time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Talking Angels With Special Guest, Fabian Ardaya and Jared Tims
June 19, 2019 18:21 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe Angels are suddenly creeping their way into the playoff picture while getting back an impact bat, impact fielder, impact starter and impact reliever. We chat about this in a special three-segment show with special guests, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, and Jared Tims of Diamond Digest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Special 40-Minute Episode To Celebrate Our 50th Podcast
June 17, 2019 08:30 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBCelebrating our 50th episode with Taylor Blake Ward at the helm, we do a special 40-minute question and answer using your questions from our Sunday night Twitter Q&A. To be a part of the show, follow us on Twitter, and ask your questions from 9-12pm PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Broskowski, Play-by-Play Broadcaster for the Orem Owlz Stops By
June 14, 2019 17:39 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBThe Angels rookie-ball affiliate, Orem Owlz, begin their season tonight and their play-by-play broadcaster, Michael Broskowski, stops by to talk about the Angels prospects playing with Orem this year. We also reminisce to times past while he was with the Burlington Bees, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Draft Talk, Angels Second and Third Day Picks
June 13, 2019 17:31 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThe MLB Draft was over a week ago and we give you an inside look at the second and third day draftees. Who we like, and what all of the second day arms could become in the future. Also, we gives a send off to one of the greatest men in baseball, Tim Mead, as he leaves the Angels after 40 years to become President of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Taking A Look At Will Wilson and Kyren Paris
June 12, 2019 18:48 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWill Wilson and Kyren Paris became the newest Angels after being selected on the first day of the 2019 MLB Draft and both signing over the past 48 hours. Taylor Blake Ward gives you his opinions on both players, along with comments from Angels Amateur Scouting Director Matt Swanson and the Angels broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are The Angels and Dodgers Rivals?
June 11, 2019 17:13 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBBoth are in the Los Angeles market and battle for supremacy in Southern California, but are the Angels and Dodgers really rivals? An internal discussion from Southern California baseball fan, Taylor Blake Ward, who also provides updates on Justin Upton, J.C. Ramirez and Matt Harvey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sunday Night Q&A, Draft Edition
June 10, 2019 09:57 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week, you asked questions about prospects, the MLB Draft and of course, your Angels. Taylor Blake Ward returns after a week break to answer those questions and give you a look into the Angels future with some of his favorite picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wild Day For Angels While Gaining Ground In Wildcard
May 30, 2019 18:46 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBIt's getting wild! The Angels beat the Athletics 12-7 to take the series and gain ground in the wildcard standings, but things were wild while doing so. That, and a call out to our listeners for stories about their conversations about baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Baseball America's Carlos Collazo Stops By To Talk Draft
May 29, 2019 17:26 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBWe recap Nick "Nitro" Tropeano's 2019 debut for the Angels, and give a quick glance at last night's 6-4 win for the Angels. Carlos Collazo of Baseball America stops by to talk MLB Draft, and gives some of his personal favorites along with some players he believes could be available for the Angels at 15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How The Draft and Contracts Work
May 28, 2019 11:31 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBOur listeners asked for a brief explanation of how draft picks are attained, in both compensation and competitive balance, along with how draft contracts work. We dabble in how arbitration figures are worked out between teams and players, along with qualifying offers. Nick Tropeano takes the mound later tonight for the first time in 2019, and we take a deep dive into the AL West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Special 45 Minute Question and Answer
May 27, 2019 11:35 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBLast week was rough with limited podcast due to personal reasons, but this week, we open with a bang. You asked questions about the MLB Draft, prospects and the Angels as you do every Sunday night, but this week, we answered all of your questions in this special 45 minute podcast with Taylor Blake Ward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Quick Hits On Trevor Cahill, Jo Adell and Andrelton Simmons
May 23, 2019 17:02 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBRecording from a hospital parking lot, Taylor Blake Ward returns with some quick injury updates on Jo Adell, Andrelton Simmons and Kevan Smith. Also, a look at what made Trevor Cahill so successful on Tuesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Podcast Update For 5/22/2019
May 22, 2019 16:10 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBNo podcast today due to a hospital visit. Everyone is in fairly decent health, but recording in a hospital dining room doesn't allow much time for a full podcast. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. - TBW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andrelton Simmons Injured, Time For Zack Cozart To Step Up
May 21, 2019 09:51 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBShohei Ohtani and Andrelton Simmons were both injured within a three-pitch span, with Simmons injury the more dire situation. Comments from Brad Ausmus and Mike Trout post game along with who needs to step up in this situation. Can Zack Cozart move forward with a clean slate, and help this Angels team with one of their stars likely missing for some time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sunday Night Q&A, Prospects Galore
May 20, 2019 10:16 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBMoving Trevor Cahill and Matt Harvey to the bullpen or using an opener? What's going on down on the farm? Catching games in Japan or Korea? That, and more in this week's Sunday night question and answer with Taylor Blake Ward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recapping Angels Season Thus Far
May 17, 2019 18:03 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBThe Angels take the field at Angel Stadium for the first time in over two weeks. We recap the good, the bad and the future as the Halos head towards the one/third mark of the season in this short podcast. Also, Eli Young Band closes out the show. You can see Eli Young Band at Angel Stadium on Saturday night for a postgame concert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices