Jump to content

AngelsWin.com Today

A group blog by Blog Authors in General

  • entries
    494
  • comments
    87
  • views
    40,998

Contributors to this blog

About this blog

Enjoy some of the finest content on the internet from our talented writers at AngelsWin.com on our Blog here. From the Greatest Moments in Angels Baseball, our feature stories throughout the season & offseason, to our annual primer series by Robert Cunningham and to all of our player/prospect interviews, prospect hotlists and our annual top-30 prospects list. 

Entries in this blog

Blog

Why I’m Excited for Angels Baseball in 2023

By David Saltzer, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer I haven’t been writing much, but that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been watching Angels baseball. I’m a diehard Angels fan. Win or lose, I follow my team. And, when you are really not feeling well, there’s no better medicine than a good Angels game. As I reflected on the Angels Spring Training so far, I came away very impressed! We had a very good spring. And, I’m not just talking about our Win-Loss Record (which at 18-11 led the Cactus Leag
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

WATCH LIVE HERE!! The Spring Breakout Game of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels (March 16th, 4:10pm PST)

Hear that sound? It's the crack of the bat and roar of the crowd signalling America's pastime is BACK! There's no better way to kick off the MLB season than with an exclusive look at the future stars of the game. That's why we're going to knock your socks off with LIVE Spring Breakout action from March 14-16! Thanks to our amazing partners at Major League Baseball, you can livestream these top prospect matchups without paying a dime. MLB.com's Angels beat reporter has everything you ne
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

Top-50 Greatest Moments in Angels Baseball

AngelsWin.com's Top-50 Greatest Moments in Angels Baseball When the word went out that AngelsWin.com was compiling a list of the 50 greatest moments in Angels history, my first thought, sadly enough, was to the tumultuous moments in our team’s history: I thought of how the Angels have always been second-class citizens living in the shadow of Chavez Ravine; or how we have spent most of our history grasping at greatness, yet coming up empty. I did not immediately think about the World Series
AngelsWin.com

AngelsWin.com in Blog

1
Blog

Top Greatest Moments in Los Angeles Angels History

Sponsored Article The history of the Los Angeles Angels is punctuated by moments of brilliance that have defined the team's journey in Major League Baseball. Each landmark achievement, from game-winning home runs to perfect games, contributes to the team's narrative, offering fans a repository of memories that underscore the team's impact on the sport. Nolan Ryan's No-Hitters (1972-1979) During his tenure with the Angels, Nolan Ryan etched his name into the annals of baseball hist
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

Three Bold Predictions for the Angels in 2021

By David Saltzer, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer Baseball is back! While the stands may not be entirely full of fans, the players will be taking the field and we have games to watch. I’m excited! It’s been a long year, and springtime and baseball both bring hope and joy for a new and better year. In the past, I’ve never actually published predictions for the Angels at the start of the season. Call me superstitious, but it’s like talking about a no-hitter during a game. I’ve always be
AngelsWin.com

AngelsWin.com in Blog

1
Blog

Three Angelic Ambivalences this Year

By Jonathan Northrop, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer There's a strange feeling of ambivalence about the 2023 season: That the Angels, and a variety of players, could either bring us yet more mediocrity-induced heartache, or finally return to legitimacy. While I could probably write similar segments for almost every player on the team, there are two players that best exemplify this for me, as well as the team as a whole. Mike Trout in his Early 30s: Accepting Inevitable Decline or a Return
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

The Zach Plesac Experiment

Around 10 PM on December 30th, Robert Murray broke the Angels 4th MLB roster transaction of the offseason, 28 year old right hander Zach Plesac.  Plesac wasn't a player very high on many people's radars - a large amount of his 2023 season was spent in AAA - which makes giving him a Major League contract even more perplexing.  Clearly, though, the Angels see something in him. Any baseball fan could look at his 7.59 ERA and label him as a lost cause, but the Angels saw something that they think co
CartiHalos

CartiHalos in Blog

1
Blog

The Mike Trout Chronicles: Can the perennial All-Star stay healthy and make the necessary adjustments to produce at a high level for the Angels?

By Jonathan Northrop, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer Introduction In a recent post, I re-assessed Mike Trout's career trajectory via WAR and comparable players, pointing out that as things stand, his 85.1 fWAR ranks him 30th all-time, and he's likely going to end up somewhere in the latter half of the top 20, depending upon to what degree his career revives. Of especial note, his 71.4 through his age 27 season (2019) was the best in major league history; now, through his age 31 season (20
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

Taylor Blake Ward's 2023 MLB Amateur Draft Preview

By Taylor Blake Ward, AngelsWin.com Columnist As we near the 72-hour mark for the 2023 MLB Draft, Taylor Blake Ward of AngelsWin gives you his draft preview for the Angels. The MLB Draft is always filled with obscurity, but just for the sake of sanity and assumption, there is a top five group that has become the first-tier of talent in the draft and even with how arbitrary the draft can be there is a safe assumption that group of five will not be available by the time the Angels select
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

2
Blog

SHOHEI OHTANI’S 2023 SEASON IN REVIEW

In his sixth Major League season with the Angels, the 29-year-old has compiled a 10-5 record with a 3.14 ERA (132 IP – 46 ER) and 167 strikeouts in 23 pitching starts, while holding opponents to a .184 average (85/463). As a hitter, he had 102 runs scored, 26 doubles, eight triples, 44 home runs, 95 RBI, 91 walks, 20 stolen bases and a 1.066 OPS. Below are some additional accomplishments this season: THE HITTER Ranks in Top Four in the American League in home runs (44; 1st), to
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

1
Blog

Shohei Ohtani's Historic 2022 Season

SHOHEI OHTANI – MAKING HISTORY The 28-year-old reigning A.L. MVP and 2018 A.L. Rookie of the Year has completed his 2022 season with a 15-9 record with a 2.33 ERA (166 IP – 43 ER) and 219 strikeouts in 28 pitching starts, while holding opponents to a .203 average (124/610). As a hitter, he had 90 runs scored, 30 doubles, six triples, 34 home runs, 95 RBI, 72 walks, 11 stolen bases and a .875 OPS. Below are some additional accomplishments this season: FIRST PLAYER EVER… Is t
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

SHOHEI OHTANI: A Baseball Virtuoso

NHK has followed baseball's two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani closely since his Major League debut in 2018. This program unravels the story behind Ohtani's ability to both pitch and bat at the highest level. We hear from his interpreter and team personnel who have supported him on and off the field. We also take a look at the importance of his father's training in his emergence as a baseball superstar. Join us behind the scenes at such pivotal points as Ohtani's battle to recover from el
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

Shohei Ohtani unanimously wins the 2021 American League MVP Award

SHOHEI OHTANI NAMED 2021 AMERICAN LEAGUE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER First unanimous A.L. MVP since Mike Trout in 2014 ANAHEIM – Angels RHP/DH Shohei Ohtani today was named the 2021 American League Most Valuable Player in an announcement made by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). It marks the first career A.L. MVP award for Ohtani, who previously won the 2016 Most Valuable Player Award in Nippon Professional Baseball’s Pacific League. Ohtani garnered all 30 first place
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

Saddle Up, We're Going Home! The AngelsWin.com Store is Back Open for Business

We're launching our new website store featuring the Angels home run dugout celebration with "Saddle Up, We're Going Home" t-shirts. These can be had for both men & women in different colors, styles and sizes.  This cowboy hat celebration in the dugout after an Angel hits a home run has been loved by fans on social media and the airwaves.  We got confirmation when we asked Angels fans on social media what they thought of the cowboy hat home run celebration in the dugout. T
AngelsWin.com

AngelsWin.com in Blog

0
Blog

Prospect Hotlist: Los Angeles Angels Hottest Prospects (6/14-6/27)

By Tres Hefter @totdprods AngelsWin.com Columnist The pendulum shifted back towards the Angels pitching prospects over the last two weeks, as many arms posted some of their best games yet. With the Angels playoff hopes becoming increasingly cloudy and the trade deadline nearing, a significant number of pending promotions could begin to test some of the strong early results posted by the Angels minor league arms.  --Pitchers-- 1) Reid Detmers – LHP, Rocket City, AA: It is bec
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

Prospect Hotlist: Los Angeles Angels Hottest Prospects (5/30/21)

By Tres Hefter, AngelsWin.com Columnist The past two weeks have seen some big moments from Angels top prospects with Jo Adell climbing to the top of the minor league HR leaders and Reid Detmers posting three starts, and sure enough, this edition of the Angels Prospect Hotlist features a Salt Lake City outfielders and first-rounders, but maybe with a few unexpected names. Aside from the red-hot Salt Lake offense, the other side of the ball has seen the Angels lower-level pitching continuing 
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

Our AngelsWin.com Podcast is here! Starring host Victor Rojas, with Chuck Richter & Geoff Stoddart

The longtime voice of the Los Angeles Angels joins the AngelsWin.com team of Chuck Richter and Geoff Stoddart to discuss all things surrounding the Halos and Major League Baseball. You can subscribe, download, stream and listen or watch on the following platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_QbFNfilSkSIhjjYlTLYZg iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/angelswin-podcast/id1681884284 Spotify:  iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-ang
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

Nolan Schanuel (Angels 2023 First Round Draft Pick) Exclusive Interview with AngelsWin.com

By Taylor Blake Ward, AngelsWin.com Columnist Taylor Blake Ward sits down with 2023 Angels first-round pick, Nolan Schanuel, to chat about his pro debut, first night in front of a large crowd, and how seeing an eye doctor before his junior season aided to not only his performance and draft stock, but also his confidence in carrying his hit tool to wood bats.  Schanuel signed with the Angels for slot value, $5,253,000, which is a new record bonus for any Angels draftee by $583,000 (Reid
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

MLB 2022 Amateur Mock Draft (Final) - By Taylor Blake Ward

By Taylor Blake Ward, AngelsWin.com Feature Writer The clock is now down to days before the first name in the 2022 MLB Draft is called. I’ve been gathering information from around the industry to put together my final in-detail mock draft for 2022, and will have a names only one coming just prior to the draft itself on Sunday at 4pm PT. You can read my first and only other mock for the year, Mock Draft 1.0, from HomePlateView.com from July 1, here As noted throughout, the top pick
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

Mike Trout is climbing the career leaderboard in WAR

By Jonathan Northrop, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer Clayton Kershaw actually inspired me to write this, not Trout. If you haven't noticed, Kershaw is off to a great start, with a 1.89 ERA through 6 starts, including 1.2 fWAR and a 9.71 K to 1.18 BB rate in 38 IP. Kershaw may be a bit under-appreciated these days, as he hasn't been among the very best pitchers since his peak in 2011-16, after which he dropped a level from best pitcher in the world to merely top 10 or so. But even then, since 2
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

Mike Trout and the 8 WAR Season

By @Angelsjunky, AngelsWin.com Contributor I like to find new angles on the greatness of Mike Trout - not hard to do, but always satisfying. Here's something tasty for your enjoyment. I'm going to be focusing on 8 WAR seasons. Why 8 WAR? Well, it represents a level beyond just garden variety superstardom. Generally speaking, 8 WAR is either a career year for a superstar or a good peak year for an inner circle Hall of Famer. In other words, it is a good benchmark for a truly great season.
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

Manfreded, Again

By David Saltzer, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer Dear Rob, We don’t know each other, but we should meet. You are the Commissioner of Baseball, and I’m a lifelong baseball fan and diehard Angels fan. I’d love to invite you to my Angels seats, and we can discuss the state of the game over a beer or two.  Sometimes it seems like we live in similar worlds. I get that baseball, like all things, evolves over time. The game played today is not the same as it was when I was a kid. New analyt
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

2
Blog

Los Angeles Angels Top Relief Prospect Ben Joyce talks with AngelsWin.com

Photo by: Cristina Byrne-Sternberg/Rocket City Trash Pandas By Chuck Richter, AngelsWin.com 105.5. That’s a number. But it’s not just any number. That’s the speed of a fastball thrown by Ben Joyce—the fastest pitch ever thrown in college baseball and the third fastest pitch ever sitting just behind two pitches thrown by Aroldis Chapman. Joyce didn’t just do it once—he consistently threw above 103.5 mph, or faster than every pitch thrown in the Major Leagues last year. Joyce recent
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

Los Angeles Angels Prospect Sonny DiChiara Talks with AngelsWin.com

Photo by: Cristina Byrne-Sternberg/Rocket City Trash Pandas By Chuck Richter, AngelsWin.com The Angels selected first baseman Sonny DiChiara in the fifth round (148th overall) out of Auburn. DiChiara started in all 61 games played for the Tigers batting .838 (79/206) with 15 doubles, 22 home runs, 59 RBI and 59 runs scored. DiChiara was named First Team All-America by ABCA, Baseball America, D1 Baseball and Perfect Game and Second Team AllAmerica by College Baseball Foundation, Co
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
Blog

Los Angeles Angels Prospect Luke Murphy Talks with AngelsWin.com

Photo by: Cristina Byrne-Sternberg/Rocket City Trash Pandas By Chuck Richter, AngelsWin.com Luke Murphy spent two seasons in the Vanderbilt Commodores’ bullpen and tied for the team lead with nine saves in 2021. In his final game at Vandy, Murphy pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings in what was a decisive Game 3 of the 2021 College World Series vs. Mississippi State. The Angels loved his high octane arm and took him in the fourth round of their pitching-only 2021 Draft. Now Murphy's ho
Chuck

Chuck in Blog

0
×
×
  • Create New...