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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Locked On Angels - June 15th, 2018 - Preparing for life without Garrett Richards
June 15, 2018 14:40 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWe all held our collective breaths when Garrett Richards exited his last start in Seattle early. Pending the severity of his hamstring injury, the Angels may be looking for help in the rotation. The Friday Mailbag is here! Your questions answered on the show. Who replaces Garrett Richards in the rotation? How does this effect Richards' and the Angels' offseason plan with the right-hander becoming a free agent? Do Billy Eppler's trade deadline plans change? All that and more so tune in! Don...
Locked On Angels - June 14th, 2018 - Injuries pile up as the season slips away
June 14, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBFirst, it was Garrett Richards leaving after just two innings pitched. Next, Zack Cozart leaves with a shoulder injury. After a Mitch Haniger walkoff home run, the Angels were left in shambles in Seattle. A sweep at the hands of the Mariners puts the Halos a full 7 games out of a playoff spot in the American League, despite a respectable 37-32 record. While the team was playing fairly decent heading into this western showdown, the sweep leaves the team and fanbase feeling awfully pessimisti...
Locked On Angels - June 13th, 2018 - Mike Trout...and nobody else
June 13, 2018 05:41 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBMike Trout hit two mammoth blasts to take the MLB lead in home runs at 23, and yet that still was not enough to propel the Angels to victory in Seattle. With another loss and potential sweep looming, the Halos could find themselves 8 games back in the loss column after the series. Yes, we are in mid-June. Yes, there are still 90+ games to go. But the mediocre play over the last two months has limited the Angels offensively, allowing the Astros and Mariners to further separate themselves. Pr...
Locked On Angels - June 12th, 2018 - Time for Billy Eppler to Make Moves
June 12, 2018 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBGoing into their series in Seattle, the Angels were an impressive 7-2 in their past 9 games. However, they hadn't made any ground up against the Mariners and Astros, who continue to lead the AL West. That fact made Monday's series opening loss very tough to stomach, as the Angels wasted a 2 home run effort from Mike Trout, succumbing to the wizardry of Wade LeBlanc and his 85 mph cutter. As injuries continue to mount and the team hovers on the fringes of playoff contention, now is the time ...
Locked On Angels - June 11th, 2018 - Surviving the loss of Shohei Ohtani
June 11, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOn Friday, news broke of the UCL injury to Shohei Ohtani and his possible need for Tommy John surgery. Over the weekend, the Angels' rotation proved they could withstand the loss of the right-hander this season. Ohtani slowly began to assert himself as the dominant force in the rotation, but the emergences of Tyler Skaggs, Andrew Heaney, and Jaime Barria should prove to withstand the loss of the prized right-hander. Garrett Richards must also continue to improve and work late in games, but ...
Locked On Angels - Breaking News: Shohei Ohtani and his UCL Injury
June 09, 2018 00:39 - 9 minutes - 9.26 MBWe all just assumed it was just a blister. We all figured he'd be back soon enough, even taking a few at-bats in the Halo lineup. We were all wrong. Shohei Ohtani felt stiffness in his elbow following his last start, and the Angels immediately sent him to get examined. A Grade 2 UCL sprain is what they found, and after undergoing a PRP injection and stem cell treatment procedure, Ohtani will be re-evaluated in 3 weeks. While Billy Eppler and the Angels are hopeful that their prized right-ha...
Locked On Angels - June 8th, 2018 - Halo Trade Deadline Targets
June 08, 2018 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Friday Mailbag episode features plenty of juicy questions, notably focusing on the trade deadline and where Billy Eppler can supplement this current roster. While there can be some fixes at positions across the diamond, the bullpen remains the biggest area to improve moving forward. In Baltimore, a trio of available arms seem to make an awesome fit in Anaheim. Other questions in this week's mailbag feature the short and long term solutions in right field, as well as whether Shohei Ohtan...
Locked On Angels - June 7th, 2018 - The loss of Andrelton Simmons
June 07, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBNext to Mike Trout, it can be argued that Andrelton Simmons is the most important player on the Angels' roster. With his trip to the disabled list due to an ankle sprain, the Angels must find a way to win games without their gold glove shortstop. Not only is Simmons considered the best defensive player in the game, over the past two seasons, Andrelton Simmons has been a force at the plate, racking up a .330 average this season and OPS north of .800. The general consensus seems to be that th...
Locked On Angels - June 6th, 2018 - Andrew Heaney flashes brilliance...again
June 06, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThe Angels' starting rotation has quickly become the strength of the organization, especially after the latest performance from Andrew Heaney. Since switching over to the 1st base side of the pitching rubber, Heaney's ability to jam left-handed hitters and get right-handers to swing over the top of breaking pitches has been remarkable, leading to a sensational run of performances in his last 8 starts. With the upsides of Garrett Richards, Shohei Ohtani, and Tyler Skaggs, this starting rotat...
Locked On Angels - June 5th, 2018 - Mike Trout cluuuuutch
June 05, 2018 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBSome things in life we take for granted, like air-bags. Or 4G internet wherever we go. As Halo fans, we do a pretty good job of appreciating Mike Trout, and he delivered yet again on Monday. Buoyed by a 3-hit effort from Trout, the Angels' offense led the way against Kansas City, with contributions from Justin Upton, Albert Pujols, and Jefry Marte as the team combined for 14 hits. The complete team effort helped save a lackluster performance from Nick Tropeano, and is the type of effort tha...
Locked On Angels - June 4th, 2018 - The Angel rotation carries the team
June 04, 2018 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBFirst, Jamie Barria on Friday night. Then, Garrett Richards attacked hitters on Saturday. On Sunday, Tyler Skaggs polished off a superb weekend from the Angels' starting rotation. If not for a controversial play not falling the Angels' way on Saturday, the Halos could have emerged from the weekend with a sweep over the Texas Rangers. The trio listed above combined for 19 innings without giving up an earned run while racking up 21 strikeouts. While the offense slowly rounds back into form, t...
Locked On Angels - June 1st, 2018 - Time to get back on track in Anaheim
June 01, 2018 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBAfter another loss in Detroit to close out a disappointing road trip, many Halo fans are understandably frustrated with the Angels' play lately. However, hope is on the horizon with the Rangers and Royals visiting Anaheim. The Angels are plagued by many issues after more than two months this season. Kole Calhoun has struggled mightily at the plate. Ian Kinsler, while showing signs of coming back, has been underwhelming at second base. Injuries and inconsistency have decimated both the start...
Locked On Angels - May 31st, 2018 - Only Mother Nature can slow down Shohei Ohtani
May 31, 2018 05:21 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBBaseball fans were disappointed a week ago when the Angels announced Shohei Ohtani's start would be pushed back a few days to help manage his workload this season. Ohtani did not disappoint yet again in his return to the mound... Initially, Ohtani's velocity on his three main pitches seemed unusually low, with his fastball sitting 91-94 mph in the first two innings. We're used to seeing his fastball touch 98+mph, so Angels twitter was understandably concerned. Ohtani quickly quelled those c...
Locked On Angels - May 30th, 2018 - Mike Scioscia is a Hall of Fame manager
May 30, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThe Angel fanbase seems to take Mike Scioscia for granted. With just 1 playoff appearance in the past 8 seasons, many are ready to move on from a man who just picked up his 1,600th win in MLB. Yes, some of his bullpen decisions drive us wild. Yes, some lineup choices leave us scratching our heads at times. The contact play with a runner on third still drives me insane at times. But Mike Scioscia just passed Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda in total wins, and he did it in less games and th...
Locked On Angels - May 29th, 2018 - Garrett Richards is not an ace
May 29, 2018 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBWith the Angels continuing to struggle on their current 10-game road trip, they looked to their supposed ace to halt the woes. Garrett Richards failed to buck that trend in New York. Struggling with the command of his fastball, Richards consistently got behind in the count, allowing the Yankee hitters to stay patient and let things unravel. Richards failed to work out of the 3rd inning, adding to his long list of poor starts against New York. Looking back over his starts this season, there ...
Locked On Angels - May 25th, 2018 - Shohei Ohtani at leadoff?
May 25, 2018 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBSomehow, the Angels were able to take a series victory in Toronto, and now might have some momentum heading to a tough series in the Bronx. Friday means your mailbag questions are the focus of the show, and we had a record number of submissions. Should Shohei Ohtani hit leadoff? When will Ian Kinsler be moved back down in the order? Will David Fletcher receive a call up from Salt Lake soon? What type of package can the Halos offer for Kelvin Herrera? Is Chase Headley an option to sign and i...
Locked On Angels - May 24th, 2018 - Kole Calhoun's defense keeps him in the lineup
May 24, 2018 03:58 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBA miraculous 9th inning comeback almost went for naught, as Blake Parker struggled out of the bullpen in closing out the game. Kole Calhoun made sure there were no further shenanigans. With nobody out and runners at the corners, Kole Calhoun caught a ball on the fly and delivered a strike home, gunning down Curtis Granderson and preserving the Angels' lead. If Calhoun continues to play this kind of defense, he'll continue to get a longer leash to overcome his well-documented struggles at th...
Locked On Angels - May 23rd, 2018 - Offense sputtering, defense folding
May 23, 2018 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBAfter a day off, we hoped the Angels would come out rejuvenated and kickstart their 10-game road trip with passion. That never happened... A costly error by Chris Young led to 4 unearned runs in the 1st inning, and the Angels could only crank out 4 hits as a team, succumbing to the wizardry of J.A. Happ. Multiple at-bats were hard to watch, as Zack Cozart and Ian Kinsler both had their slumps of the past few weeks continue, among other Halos. This lack of production offensively needs to cha...
Locked On Angels - May 22nd, 2018 - Halos travel north in search of offense
May 22, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBWith the American League's best road record and team batting average, there is cause for optimism as the Angels head north of the border to Toronto. Especially given the recent struggles of the Blue Jays... Something has to give, right? The Angels are coming off of a 4-7 homestand, while the Blue Jays are 2-7 in their last nine games, getting swept by Oakland most recently. Time will tell if notable cold spells will end for Justin Upton, Kole Calhoun, Ian Kinsler, and pretty much everyone e...
Locked On Angels - May 21st, 2018 - Shohei Ohtani is the ace of the Halo rotation
May 21, 2018 14:13 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSkidding into a 5-game losing streak, the Angels needed a win desperately to close out a lackluster homestand. Shohei Ohtani delivered in a massive way, proving he is the ace of the Halo rotation. A career high 7 2/3 innings and 110 pitches, Ohtani's fastball climbed in velocity as his start wore on, mixing in with his devastating arsenal of breaking pitches. Watching him pitch is truly an art form at this point, and the cries for Ohtani to play and pitch more often will only grow with each...
Locked On Angels - May 18th, 2018 - Possible moves to upgrade the bullpen
May 18, 2018 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBWhile the Halos received another stellar performance from the starting rotation, the bullpen remains a big questions mark hanging over the club and whether or not it can pursue a long playoff run. Friday means it's time for your mailbag episode, with your questions answered live on the show. Will Shohei Ohtani see more starts on the mound and in the lineup? Will the Angels pursue other arms to help shore up the bullpen before the trade deadline? Should we be worried about the recent struggl...
Locked On Angels - May 17th, 2018 - The Angels might just have a bonafide rotation
May 17, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBOne botched groundball led to an Astros' home run, and just like that, Houston took the series. However, another magnificent start by an Angels' starting pitcher leaves us hopeful for the fate of this rotation in Anaheim... Garrett Richards largely went toe-to-toe with Justin Verlander on Wednesday, tossing 7 innings and giving up 2 runs, neither of which were earned. Over the last 16 games, a Halo starter has not allowed more than 3 earned runs, a streak unmatched in decades of Angels' bas...
Locked On Angels - May 16th, 2018 - Making sense of the bullpen mess in Anaheim
May 16, 2018 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBLosses that come at the end of games as a result of a failed lead protected are always to toughest to handle. The Halo bullpen could not quite hold things together last night, with Jose Altuve coming up big in the 8th. Jose Alvarez entered in the 8th inning, protecting a 2-run lead. After the Astros loaded the bases with one out, Altuve stepped in and deposited a shot down the left field line, pushing the Astros ahead to steal a victory. Alvarez seemed to be the most trusted man in the bull...
Locked On Angels - May 15th, 2018 - Andrew Heaney can transform the Halo rotation
May 15, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBEver since shifting over to the first base side of the pitching rubber, Andrew Heaney has pitched phenomenally. Last night was his most brilliant start this season, and quite possibly of his career. Heaney struck out 10 hitters in 8 innings of work, beautifully mixing his sinker, changeup, and slurve against the Astros, who simply could not make hard contact all evening. If Heaney continues his current pace, he gives the Angels a formidable top half of the rotation, with Shohei Ohtani, Garr...
Locked On Angels - May 14th, 2018 - Zack Cozart punctuates lackluster weekend
May 14, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBThe new leadoff hitter in the Angels' lineup delivered in an emphatic way on Sunday afternoon, salvaging a series split at home against Minnesota with the Houston Astros coming into town. Zack Cozart picked up 3 hits, including the walkoff single in the 9th on Sunday, while Shohei Ohtani dazzled us on the mound yet again, racking up 11 strikeouts in 6.1 innings. Inconsistency continues to plague the Halos, losing a pair of tough games due to the offense's inability to pick up a clutch base ...
Locked On Angels - May 11th, 2018 - Shohei Ohtani is still really good at baseball
May 11, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBHis struggles in spring were well documented. His every move at the beginning of the season seemed to be tracked by a horde of reporters. Lately, it seems that we've lost a little bit of the Shohei Ohtani hype. Ohtani reminded all of us last night of his brilliance as a two-way threat, smashing a late home run to punctuate a 7-4 Angels' victory in the series opener against the Twins. Ian Kinsler also had a nice bounce back effort, slugging a two-run home run in the early going to kickstart ...
Locked On Angels - May 10th, 2018 - What to do with Kole Calhoun?
May 10, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWe all love the guy. A tireless worker. A fearless leader in the clubhouse. A man who plays the game with an infectious attitude. But what if Kole Calhoun's struggles paint a rougher picture than we thought? Kole Calhoun is off to a slow start in 2018, picking up where he left off from a tumultuous end to 2017. In fact, in his last 151 games, spanning over 600 plate appearances, Calhoun is hitting just .228. During his most recent struggles, the Angels have shown that they are willing to gi...
Locked On Angels - May 9th, 2018 - Hard Times for Ian Kinsler
May 09, 2018 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBYesterday, we discussed if Mike Trout should move up to the leadoff spot in the order due to the struggles of Ian Kinsler at the plate. Those concerns were not exactly quelled in the first game of a 2 game set in Colorado. Ian Kinsler had a tough 0-4 day, dropping his batting average to a season low .187 on the season. Up until Tuesday's game, it hadn't appeared to hamper the Angels' offensive output, largely due to the hot streak of Trout and Andrelton Simmons, and the turnaround of Justin...
Locked On Angels - May 8th, 2018 - Should Mike Trout Hit Leadoff?
May 08, 2018 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBIan Kinsler is off to a tought start in 2018, with his batting average falling below the Mendoza Line. With Mike Trout lighting the baseball world on fire, should Mike Scioscia consider batting MLB's best player in the leadoff spot? Despite Kinsler's struggles, the team has not skipped a beat as a team offensively, averaging 7 runs per game in Seattle after bludgeoning the Orioles' staff for 3 games before that. However, perhaps now is the time to experiment and give a few struggling Halos ...
Locked On Angels - May 7th, 2018 - Pujols Makes History while Ohtani and Trout Dazzle in Seattle
May 07, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBAlbert Pujols checked another milestone off the list, roping a single to right field on Friday for hit #3,000. That ended up being a major highlight in a weekend full of them for the Angels in Seattle. Not only did the team win the series against their division rivals in the Pacific Northwest, Mike Trout went 9-for-14, including a mammoth home run on Sunday. The trio of Garrett Richards, Tyler Skaggs, and Shohei Ohtani all pitched very well, with Ohtani's performance standing out, blending ...
Locked On Angels - May 4th, 2018 - Get Ready for Albert Pujols, Seattle
May 04, 2018 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe Angels' offense bounced back in a big way this week, collecting a relatively easy sweep over the Orioles, with Albert Pujols inching ever closer to 3,000 hits in his career. Now, the Halos get set to head north to Seattle to take on a division rival, with Pujols on the precipice of history. How will the crowd react to the moment? Will he get it done in his first at-bat? How special will it all feel when it goes down? We cannot wait for this weekend to watch history at Safeco Field. Con...
Locked On Angels - May 3rd, 2018 - Mike Trout Broke Statcast
May 03, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBMike Trout cranked a first inning home run to left field that was originally estimated at 524 feet. A shot hit so hard at 116 mph that Statcast failed to accurately track the baseball and how far it traveled. The dude is superhuman. Albert Pujols collected 2 hits, including a home run, as he inches closer to 3,000 for his career. Just two hits shy of the mark, Pujols can reach that milestone in the final game of the homestand at Angel Stadium on Thursday. Justin Upton and Martin Maldonado a...
Locked On Angels - May 2nd, 2018 - Justin Upton Delivers...Finally
May 02, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Angels had been hitless in their last 21 at-bats as a team with runners in scoring position. Justin Upton finally put an end to that slide by driving a 2-strike pitch down the left field line in the 9th, sending Halo fans home happy. After April 14th, Justin Upton had been hitting .297. Then mother nature intervened. The cold temperatures postponed the series finale in Kansas City, and many Angel hitters have been unable to heat back up. Upton himself has seen his average drop to .228. ...
Locked On Angels - May 1st, 2018 - Orioles Flock to the Big A
May 01, 2018 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBSometimes, you just need a day off to relax and recharge the batteries. Angel fans can only hope that the off day, coupled with the struggling Orioles coming into Anaheim, can give new life to the offense and get their squad back on track. Outside of Mike Trout and Andrelton Simmons, the Halo offense's struggles have been very well documented. Those struggles can only be hidden so far even as Albert Pujols nears hit #3,000. The good news is, that the Orioles have not exactly been world beat...
Locked On Angels - April 30th, 2018 - There's No Place Like the Road
April 30, 2018 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBAfter a 13-3 start to the season, the Angels have lost their mojo the past two weeks, going 3-9 in their last 12, including this past weekend's 3-game sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees. While many have criticized the much-maligned pitching rotation and their subsequent failures to pitch deep into games, leading to a taxed bullpen, the offense has continued to crater, posting only 5 runs against the Yankees. Multiple key cogs in the order have gone under cold spells, headlined by J...
Locked On Angels - April 27th, 2018 - Mailbag Friday
April 27, 2018 14:36 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBYou've got questions, we've got answers. Friday Mailbag is here and there are questions from all circles about the Angels. What were the Angels hoping to accomplish after the offseason? Can they survive with this starting rotation? WHo is the unsung hero thus far? Where does the Angels' defense rank in the American League? All of those questions and more are answered on the show! Also, the Yankees come to Angel Stadium this weekend, and we've got your series preview to get you ready. Tune ...
Locked On Angels - April 26th, 2018 - Monthly Halo Update with Trent Rush
April 26, 2018 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe Angels couldn't quite pull off the sweep in Houston, but given the state of the Halos just a few days ago, a series victory is more than enough. Angels radio host Trent Rush joins the podcast to discuss the Astros series and more. Pitching rotation concerns continue. The bullpen has logged a ton of innings. The offense has gone on massive cold spells. And yet, here are the Angels, sitting near the top of the American League and coming off a series victory on the road against the defendi...
Locked On Angels - April 25th, 2018 - That's What We Call a Team Win
April 25, 2018 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBAfter the pitcher's duel the night before, the offenses took center stage at Minute Maid Park for Game 2. When the team could have folded, the Angels answered the call and grinded out an 8-7 victory to clinch the series victory. Depth cannot be overlooked when building a Major League roster, and while we may have our gripes about the starting rotation pieces, the makeup of the bullpen, and backup bench spots, the Angels have thus far proven they can win baseball games in any style. Some nig...
Locked On Angels - April 24th, 2018 - Skaggs Crafts a Masterpiece in Houston
April 24, 2018 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBComing off of a 1-5 week at home in Anaheim, the outlook seemed bleak for the Angels heading to Houston to take on the defending champions, winners of six straight coming in. Boy, did things change rather quickly... Tyler Skaggs performed brilliantly, effectively changing speeds, locating his fastball and changeup down in the zone, inducing 10 groundball outs and dazzling the crowd with his hammer of a curveball. Offensively, the Angels scratched enough at-bats together to push across two r...
Locked On Angels - April 23rd, 2018 - Mike Trout and Everybody Else
April 23, 2018 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBFor much of his career, it's been Mike Trout and a bunch of replacement-level players. This past week for the Angels, it was much of the same. Much of the starting rotation failed to pitch deep into games, such as Tyler Skaggs, Shohei Ohtani, and Andrew Heaney. As a result, the bullpen was forced to log heavy innings all week. Toss in a struggling offensive performance, and you have a disaster week for the Halos, losing 5 of 6 games. A week in which Luis Valbuena, Justin Upton, Zack Cozart,...
Locked On Angels - April 20th, 2018 - Boston Sweep Party
April 20, 2018 14:32 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Red Sox finished off the sweep at Angel Stadium last night, once again grinding out at-bats at the plate and putting the ball out of the yard. The Angels' offense had no answer, and now it's time to put this series behind us. The pitching staff couldn't keep the baseball inside the ballpark. The offense struggled to make solid contact. Even the defense lapsed at times. An uncharacteristic series for what had been a very consistent ballclub to start the season. However, this is just one ...
Locked On Angels - April 19th, 2018 - Pitching Concerns Looming
April 19, 2018 14:27 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBAnother day, another blowout loss to the Red Sox. Another starting pitcher exiting earlier than anticipated or preferred. Another long day for the Angels' bullpen. Tyler Skaggs was decent enough in his start against Boston. He just was not fine enough with his offspeed pitches down in the zone, leading the talented Sox lineup to grind out at-bats and string together multiple rallies. The most significant of which was the smack by Rafael Devers with the bases loaded, effectively putting the ...
Locked On Angels - April 18th, 2018 - Blisters, Betts, and a Beatdown, Oh-My!
April 18, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBThe energy and excitement was palpable in the first sold out Tuesday at Angel Stadium since 2014 on a Mike Trout bobblehead giveaway. With Shohei Ohtani on the mound, Halo fans eagerly awaited another dazzling performance. Someone didn't tell the Red Sox... Mookie Betts drove an Ohtani fastball high over the left-center wall in the very first at-bat of the game, sparking his team to an easy 10-1 win over the Halos. Ohtani never got into a rhythm in this start, leaving after just 2 innings a...
Locked On Angels - April 17th, 2018 - Shohei Ohtani vs. Boston
April 17, 2018 14:29 - 30 minutes - 28 MBCan he do it? Can Shohei Ohtani deliver yet again against one of the best offenses in baseball coming to Angel Stadium? The Boston Red Sox come into town for a 3-game set at the Big A, by far the Angels' biggest test of the season so far. After facing the A's, Rangers, and Royals to begin the year, the Halos will close out the season against perceived playoff contenders in the Red Sox, Giants, Astros, and Yankees. To get you ready for the Boston series, a preview starts today's episode. Tu...
Locked On Angels - April 16th, 2018 - Examining Hot Starts in AL History
April 16, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBCold and frigid temperatures did little to slow down the Angels over the weekend, as the team continued its winning streak in sweeping the Kansas City Royals. With one of the best records in baseball through the first two weeks of the season, Halo fans have cause to be excited. Yet, we are always reminded that the season is young, and plenty can happen between now and the All-Star break, much less by September. With that, we examine the hottest starts of the past 10 years in the American Le...
Locked On Angels - April 13th, 2018 - Hats Off to You, Nick Tropeano
April 13, 2018 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBAfter 633 days between Major League starts, Nick Tropeano toed the rubber and delivered a much needed performance for an ailing Angels' rotation. In such a hot start to the season, it has been difficult to find much fault in the Halos' squad, with the exception of the starting rotation. Mired by short outings and injuries, Nick Tropeano stepped up and delivered one of the more impressive performances of the season for the boys from Anaheim, tossing 6 2/3 shutout innings and picking up his f...
Locked On Angels - April 12th, 2018 - Messin' with Texas
April 12, 2018 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBSeemingly nothing can cool off the Angels' bats, as the club cruised to a 7-2 victory over the Rangers, completing a sweep as Jamie Barria earned his first Major Leage victory. During the sweep, the Halos pounded out 40 hits as a team, scoring 26 runs and pushing their season average at 6.6 runs per game. In the process, the team has also climbed to first place in the AL West. Thursday on the show also means the Thursday Gear Grinder, and today's episode features our hatred as fans toward...
Locked On Angels - April 11th, 2018 - Offensive Onslaught in Arlington
April 11, 2018 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBAndrelton Simmons and Mike Trout both homered while Tyler Skaggs kept the Rangers' offense at bay long enough for the Angels to pull away in the middle innings, cruising to an 11-1 victory to clinch another series victory in 2018. The Halo offense has absolutely mashed in the first 12 games this season, amassing the most runs in Major League Baseball while also owning the highest team batting average in the American League. All of this is happening with the perceived slump of Mike Trout, Ia...
Locked On Angels - April 10th, 2018 - Stay Calm About the Rotation...For Now
April 10, 2018 12:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThings continue to take a turn for the worst, as JC Ramirez becomes the latest rotation casualty for the Angels, done for the season with a torn UCL that will need Tommy John surgery. All hope is not lost, however, and there is still some depth left to withstand a tough start to the season health-wise. As Ramirez joins Matt Shoemaker on the disabled list, Andrew Heaney is reportedly close to his return, perhaps slated to start on the mound on Thursday in Kansas City. If Heaney can come back...
Locked On Angels - April 9th, 2018 - Sho-Time is Born in Anaheim
April 09, 2018 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBWe are running out of words to describe what Shohei Ohtani is doing to start the 2018 season. In the Angels' first 10 games, Shohei Ohtani has homered 3 times in 3 consecutive games and picked up 2 wins on the mound in back-to-back starts. Facing the Oakland A's for the 2nd time this season, Ohtani made one of the top offenses in the American League look absolutely foolish at the plate, racking up 12 strikeouts against just 1 walk, while surrendering just 1 base hit. His fastball again touc...