Capital_Dave

DRIVE HOME SAFELY!   Jo Adell strokes a game-winning single to left, his first-ever walk-off base hit, scoring Albert Pujols from 2nd, as the Angels beat the AL-Central leading Indians 3-2.  The Angels were down 2-1 in the bottom of the ninth after another great start by Matt Andriese (surprisingly effective so far this season) who lowers his seasonal ERA to 3.48.  Doubles by Rendon and Pujols set up Adell for the game winner.  The Angels move into a tie for third place in the division, which... I guess counts for progress?
 

DRIVE HOME SAFELY!   Jo Adell strokes a game-winning single to left, his first-ever walk-off base hit, scoring Albert Pujols from 2nd, as the Angels beat the AL-Central leading Indians 3-2.  The Angels were down 2-1 in the bottom of the ninth after another great start by Matt Andriese (surprisingly effective so far this season) who lowers his seasonal ERA to 3.48.  Doubles by Rendon and Pujols set up Adell for the game winner.  The Angels move into a tie for third place in the division, which... I guess counts for progress?
 

I suspect the simulation will continue.  I suspect my daily updates will not.  

Angels complete the sweep over the Wild Card-leading A's.  A solo shot by Brian Goodwin in the top of the 10th proves the difference.  The closer controversy that seemed to be brewing a week ago is certainly cooling now, as Robles comes out of the bullpen for the third game in a row and throws an immaculate inning (1 inning, 3 K's, 9 pitches) to dominate the A's and earn the save.
 

Griffin Canning is back.  Um, allow me to rephrase.  GRIFFIN CANNING IS BACK.  Canning comes off the IL in a big way, throwing 6 one-hit shutout innings in his season debut en route to a 2-0 Angels victory.  Robles pitches a perfect ninth inning to earn the save.  Angels clinch a series win against the AL Wild Card leaders and look to complete the sweep tomorrow afternoon.
 

Griffin Canning is back.  Um, allow me to rephrase.  GRIFFIN CANNING IS BACK.  Canning comes off the IL in a big way, throwing 6 one-hit shutout innings in his season debut en route to a 2-0 Angels victory.  Robles pitches a perfect ninth inning to earn the save.  Angels clinch a series win against the AL Wild Card leaders and look to complete the sweep tomorrow afternoon.
 

why not go to navy blue. every other nondescript generic mlb team does. maybe we can become just like those model franchises. the real iconic franchises have an identity and stick with it. obviously, the angels have dicked around with their look like so many other expansion teams. personally, i feel like they've established their color code. a navy hat mixes in fine with their uniforms. i say leave it at that.

Griffin Canning is joining the rotation to take Heaney’s place. He’s starting this weekend. 
 
As for the relievers, Buttrey, Middleton and Robles have all struggled. It’s one of the Fake Angels biggest issues. 

Jorge Soler the current AL MVP with those numbers?

The Angels started their road trip very successfully in Kansas City.  Julio Teheran had a terrific start, giving up just 2 ER in 7 innings.  Andrelton Simmons led the offense, going 2 for 4 with 3 runs scored, and the Angels walloped the Royals, 11-5.  The Angels now have three regulars (Trout, Rendon, Simmons) hitting above .310 on the season.

DRIVE HOME SAFELY.  Heaney goes down with injury in the second inning (pretty realistic) but will only be out for 15 games (not at all realistic).  Cam Bedrosian comes in with a tie score in the ninth (!) and holds the line.  The Angels then load the bases in the bottom of the ninth when Andrelton Simmons hits a walk-off single to score Mike Trout from third.  Angels win the game and the series, 2-1.  Gold stars for the Angels relievers who combine for 7.1 innings of shutout, four-hit ball.  Shohei Ohtani gets his fifth homer of the year to account for the other run.

Brian Goodwin gets the rare start over Jo Adell and makes his case, going 2-for-3 with a home run.  But his offensive production isn't enough, as the Nationals come back late to win 7-4.  Steven Strasburg's uncharacteristically shaky start is good enough, as he earns his sixth win on the season, giving up 4 ERs (two homers) over 6.1 innings.  Doolittle gets the save.  
Ohtani time tomorrow as the Angels try to salvage at least one win in this series.

Albert Pujols has a great day at the plate, with his third hit a game-tying homer in the ninth.  Jo Adell subsequently walks and eventually comes around to score the go-ahead run.  Robles with the save as the Angels complete the sweep in Baltimore, winning 3-2.

Another quality start for Patrick Sandoval, who goes 6IP and gives up just one run.  7 K's, 0 BB's.  Angels go 4 for 10 with RISP and make the most of their 7 hits, winning the game 7-4.  Not as close a game as it seems, as the O's scored three meaningless runs in the 9th off Ty Buttrey to provide an unexpected save situation for Hansel Robles.  He executes and the Angels win.  Three in a row for the Halos.
 

Chuck, thanks so much for putting this together.  A lot of great stories and great questions from knowledgeable fans.  Look forward to seeing the recording!
-- David Byerman a.k.a. Capital_Dave
P.S. For those who might be interested, here is Victor's call of Sammy Sosa's 600th HR: 
 
 

Trout, Rendon, and Ohtani hit back-to-back-to-back homers in the first off Wade LeBlanc, and Rendon tacks on another in his next at-bat, as the Angels cruise to a 7-4 victory.  Matt Andriese earns his fifth save of the year.

For me, it’s the other way around. Pederson was secondary to Stripling, a controllable arm....I’d still trade Rengifo for Stripling...

Thank you Chuck.  Looking forward to it.  PM sent.

Hey Chuck.  I'd be very interested in participating in this opportunity.  My involvement in AngelsWin goes back over a decade to the old board, but I'm proud of my member number here (95) and my join date (2/22/2013 - I think that was Day One of the new board?); I promise I won't ask too many questions about the Stratomatic Angels if selected. 
If I'm not selected I'll definitely be a viewer.  Thanks for setting this up.
 

Someone named "Chris Mazza," who may or may not be a major league baseball player, starts for the Red Sox and goes 6.2 innings, giving up just one earned run to a typically-anemic Angels offense.  Jo Adell gets his first "web gem" defensive play of the year, robbing JBJ of an extra base hit, but one good defensive play isn't enough, as the Angels lose 7-1.  Mike Trout gets his 10th homer of the year to account for all of the Angels run production, and J-Up posts another 2-for-4 day to continue his regression to his expected performance.  One piece of "gallows humor" good news: Albert Pujols is now batting 7th in the order these last few games (kudos to @Jeff Fletcher for that decision).  Pujols is 1-for-11 since his return to the lineup, now batting .224.  Absurdly, he might not have decided yet whether he's voluntarily retiring in 2021, but surely if he starts like this, Pretend Manager Fletcher will be having some serious discussions about involuntary retirement (or at least diminishing playing time) in the near future.

Pretend manager Fletcher also needs to talk to Matt Thaiss about picking it up. Last I noticed he was hitting under .200.

Tyler Skaggs

And if you were lucky enough to have Stato-matic tickets to the series this weekend you can say you were there for Jo Adell's first Strato-matic Career Home Run!

I'd love to have something distinctive.  Baseball's great because every stadium is different.  Fenway's got the Green Monster, Camden Yards has the B&O Warehouse, Wrigley has its ivy-covered wall, Minute Maid had Tal's Hill... the RockPile just isn't in the same category.  Make it bold, distinctive, and memorable.

Jo Adell gets promoted to the Angels and makes his first of many starts to come in RF.  But the excitement for the Angels ends there, as Mariners starter Yusei Kikuchi mows down the Angels over 8 innings of shutout ball.  He gives up just two hits and strikes out 10.  Adell (batting sixth, sounds right for now) goes 0-3, with a flyout and two K's, but more exciting days are sure to come.  He'll make his home debut on Thursday against the Twins.  Tickets are still available... contact the Angels Box Office.  I'm sure they'll be VERY confused.