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The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman are back with another episode of Calling All Halos. They discuss Perry Minasian and his indignant answers to questions, and the comical one-year deal for new manager Kurt Suzuki. Plus they delve into the civil trial involving the family of Tyler Skaggs, and the potential implications for the organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman are back with another episode of Calling All Halos. The Angels have lost 16-of-21 games, and haven't looked particularly competitive. So who is to blame for this mess? And is there any hope for a turnaround? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman are back with another episode. They discuss the Angels' putrid offense, capped off by a thrilling walk-off win on Sunday. Can that comeback spark an otherwise struggling team? Plus they talk about an odd Angels start time this week, and the implications of a decision by Angels management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss the Angels' 6-3 start. Is it real or a mirage? Can they keep up the winning ways, or will 2025 be the same old LA Angels? Also, what do we make of the Anaheim mayor's open letter to Arte Moreno? And what's with the Angels' new injury reporting policy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman are back with another episode of Calling All Halos. They discuss the Angels' new policy banning cell phones in the clubhouse, the José Suarez trade, and most importantly, will they be any better in 2025? Additionally, they debate which young player makes the most sense to lock up with a contract extension. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman are back with a new episode of Calling All Halos. They discuss Anthony Rendon's season-ending injury, and predict how his time with the Angels will officially end. Plus, we guess the Angels' final record for 2025, and assess some of the recent moves they've made, adding Kenley Jansen and Yoan Moncada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss the Angels offseason. The team has done almost nothing the last 10 weeks after promising to be aggressive this winter to overhaul a roster that finished 63-99 last season. Plus, what do we make of the Pete Alonso rumors? And does the Luca Doncic trade evoke thoughts of what a Mike Trout deal could look like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman dive into the Angels' offseason. It's been very busy, with many additions. But what does it actually mean for a franchise that won 63 games last year, and hasn't had a winning season in a decade? Is this actually moving in the right direction? Or is it just another year of selling fans on contention without a roster to match? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman are back with another episode of Calling All Halos. They discuss the Angels' offseason plan, or lack thereof. With all spending done on a "case-by-case" basis, GM Perry Minasian has limited autonomy. Also, will Anthony Rendon be released? And which other free agents might the Angels pursue? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss the state of the Angels. The roster isn't ideal. The long-term outlook isn't either. Is there any reason for optimism? Plus the fan that caught Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 home run ball didn't give it back. Should he have? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss the Angels' decision to extend GM Perry Minasian for two seasons. Is the team headed in the right direction? And what should they do about Anthony Rendon after another bad season? Plus the Angels called up two of their top pitching prospects. What should we expect? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss the red-hot Halos. Their young players are firing on all cylinders. The growth that they've preached is proving to be legit? So what does that mean for their competitive window? What does it mean for their offseason? What does it mean for the future of manager Ron Washington and GM Perry Minasian? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss the red-hot Angels on this new episode. But more importantly, they assess whether the winning ways should impact the trade deadline. Or, big picture, how we view the Angels' direction. Plus, is Logan O'Hoppe the Angels' captain? And what's it like to watch a game in Oakland this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman mix things up on this episode of Calling All Halos. They take questions from listeners about the state of the franchise, prospects, the front office/coaching staff and much more. When will Arte Moreno sell? Which young players can you build around? Is there any hope? Listen to hear our thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss the Angels trade deadline strategy. With the postseason seemingly out of reach once again, should the Angels trade players like Taylor Ward, Luis Rengifo, Patrick Sandoval, etc., despite having years of team control? Plus, we discuss Ron Washington's managerial style and GM Perry Minasian's decision to decline The Athletic's interview request. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.