Calling All Halos: A show about the Los Angeles Angels

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman take a look at the Angels after two weeks of play. They are, at least, competitive. But how set up are they for success this season? And is it helping or hurting them long term to be relying so heavily on Nolan Schanuel and Zach Neto? And is it helping or hurting them to give Mickey Moniak and Jo

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss all the drama surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. It's a scandal that has rocked the sports world. Blum and Grossman also delve into the Angels offseason, and why it came up short. Does the team have any chance to win?

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman break down the newsworthy comments made by Anthony Rendon and Mike Trout at the outset of spring training. Rendon said that baseball wasn't a top priority for him. Trout called on the organization to make more additions, while hinting that he could be open to a trade in the future if things don't

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman assess the Angels' dormant offseason. The team has made some additions around the edges, but has failed to land a big name free agent. They haven't acquired and 40-man roster players via trade. What's the reason for this? And will the team make significant moves before the start of the season?

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman break down Shohei Ohtani's departure from the Angels. Who is to blame for him heading up north to Los Angeles? Where do the Angels go from here? And how do we feel about the media circus that took over his free agency?

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss the Angels' hire of manager Ron Washington. What do they make of the decision? What else do the Angels need to do around him? What challenges does he face? Plus, the two discuss Shohei Ohtani and his free agency. Will the Angels have a chance to sign two-way phenom?

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss the Angels' decisions to retain GM Perry Minasian and let manager Phil Nevin go. What do those decisions signal about the future of the franchise? What direction are the Angels headed?

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman wrap up the regular season by discussing the Angels' leadership, and if they should be brought back despite the team's struggles in 2023. The two also discuss Arte Moreno's frugal ways and each pick their most random Angels player from the season.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman talk about the mess that is the Angels. From the spiraling season, to the waivers, to the Ohtani stunt double, it can never be easy or simple. It's all added up to one of the most memorably chaotic seasons ever. Blum and Grossman discuss it all.

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss Shohei Ohtani's UCL tear and what it means for the Angels. They dissect where the team is at in the season, and if the copious failures will hurt LAA's chances of resigning the two-way superstar. Plus, a discussion about retiring numbers, and why Arte Moreno has failed in not doing so duri