Calling All Halos: A show about the Los Angeles Angels

Dec 02 2024 33 ep. 39 mins 16
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The Athletic's Angels reporter Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman bring you the latest news and inside information on the Los Angeles Angels. He'll be joined by guests and go beyond the box score.

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Is this Angels' offseason actually moving them toward contention in 2025?

Dec 02 2024 43 mins  
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 contenti

Will Angels owner Arte Moreno let his front office implement an offseason plan?

Nov 04 2024 47 mins  
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?

Will the Angels finish with their worst-ever record?

Sep 20 2024 43 mins  
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?

Are the Angels headed in the right direction under GM Perry Minasian?

Aug 30 2024 38 mins  
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?

What does the Angels' resurgence mean for their future plans?

Aug 08 2024 40 mins  
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 M

Does the Angels' improved play impact the deadline or their future?

Jul 03 2024 39 mins  
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?

Calling All Halos mailbag: We answer questions from fans

Jun 18 2024 44 mins  
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.

Should the Angels trade players with years of team control?

May 30 2024 35 mins  
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'

Do the Angels need a truly awful season as a wake-up call?

May 09 2024 41 mins  
The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman break down the Angels' horrible play of late. Poor fundamentals. Poor pitching, hitting and the expected injury bug have all plagued this team. Everyone could see it coming. Except the Angels. Do the Angels need an awful year in order to recognize the changes that are needed? Plus Sam and Connor d

Are the Angels helping or hurting their youngest MLB players?

Apr 15 2024 41 mins  
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