Locked On Angels - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels returned to their typical way of losing – a decent start from Kyle Hendricks wasted by subpar hitting and a bullpen hiccup – in a 4-1 defeat to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night at the Big A. In this Locked On Angels Postcast, Gavin Carlson goes big picture and explains why THIS loss – despite being close – might just be the one that removes all hope, and then gets broug...

What should the Los Angeles Angels do with Reid Detmers? On today's Locked On Angels, the Super Halo Bros. answer YOUR Fanmail Friday questions, including how the Halos should handle Reid Detmers' situation, what does the lineup look like when Mike Trout returns, and what does the negative run differential say about the Angels offense and pitching? Plus, we'll discuss what they should do with Tayl...

Jose Soriano and the Halos' lineup were both good and bad, but Ron Washington's decision to trust this horrendous bullpen was all bad as the Los Angeles Angels blew a 4-0 lead with an 8-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. In this Locked On Angels Postcast, Gavin Carlson rips on Ron and the bullpen, explains the toxic relationship that is the Angels' lineup and its fans, and discusse...

How did the Los Angeles Angels overcome their manager Ron Washington's bad decision-making to walk it off versus the Blue Jays? On today's Locked On Angels, the Super Halo Bros. recap how the Halos were able to end the game with a win despite Wash bringing in Reid Detmers AGAIN in a high-leverage moment and blowing the lead. Even though the Angels still had 14 strikeouts and didn't deliver with ru...

It was shaping up to be an infuriating loss for the Los Angeles Angels, as an 0-9 start with RISP and another collapse from Reid Detmers meant a stellar Yusei Kikuchi start appeared to be wasted. But with the Halos entering the bottom of the 9th trailing 4-2, Paris, Neto, and Schanuel all got on base before Jorge Soler hit a bases-clearing walk-off 3 RBI double to steal a 5-4 win over the Toronto...

Did the Los Angeles Angels play a better brand of baseball against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night? On today's Locked On Angels, the Super Halo Bros. recap the win against Toronto and discuss how the Halos played the kind of baseball they SHOULD be playing, with situational hitting, making contact, and adding on runs behind another terrific start from Tyler Anderson! So, how did they get it...

The Los Angeles Angels hadn't scored 6 runs since April 10th, but they scored 6 in the bottom of the 8th alone to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night at the Big A. In this Locked On Angels Postcast, Gavin Carlson breaks down the huge inning, including clutch plays from Neto, Ward, O'Hoppe, Moncada, and Adell, gives Tyler Anderson his flowers, and looks for...

Is it too early to call a season over for some MLB teams? This episode dives into the intricacies of when to make that call, with a special focus on the top-performing bullpens in Major League Baseball. Also let's talk about slumps. How do new environments affect performance?   Tune in for expert analysis and engaging debates that promise to enhance your understanding of the evolving MLB season.  ...

What do Los Angeles Angels players like Logan O'Hoppe, manager Ron Washington, and GM Perry Minasian think are the team's issues? On today's Locked On Angels, the Super Halo Bros. discuss comments made by the players, coaches, and GM on what they believe are the causes for the Halos' recent struggles. What do they say about it, and do we agree? Plus, what should the Angels do about these issues to...

What did Los Angeles Angels Ron Washington do this past weekend that finally sent Mike and Jon over the edge? On today's Locked On Angels, the Super Halo Bros. recap the weekend against the Detroit Tigers and discuss all the specific storylines that came out of each game including what we believe to be a fireable offense from Wash, Kenley Jansen's blowup and bounceback, Kyle Hendricks' electric st...

The Los Angeles Angels were embarrassed by the Detroit Tigers in a 13-1 loss on Sunday at the Big A. In this Locked On Angels Postcast, Gavin Carlson expresses his frustration, analyzes the poor performances of Jack Kochanowicz, the bullpen, and lineup, and discusses Ron Washington. Follow Gavin Carlson on X/Twitter @GavinCarlson_ and share your thoughts on the game with him on X/Twitter and in th...

The Los Angeles Angels found themselves in another tight, low-scoring game on Saturday night, but a 4-run 6th inning was enough for the Halos to snap a 7-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. In this Locked On Angels Postcast, Gavin Carlson breaks down the 2-RBI singles from Luis Rengifo and Kyren Paris that made the difference, praises Kyle Hendricks for getting his first win...

Kenley Jansen had not given up a run in 2025, but the legendary closer came in with the game tied in the 9th and gave up SIX as the Detroit Tigers scored 8 in the inning to hand the Los Angeles Angels a 9-1 loss on Friday night. In this Locked On Angels Postcast, Gavin Carlson rips into Jansen's performance, gives his take on Zach Neto pimping his HR, and highlights another strong Jose Soriano sta...

What's been good, bad, and ugly about the Los Angeles Angels through the first month of the season? On today's Locked On Angels, the Super Halo Bros. discuss what good can be found from the season so far, including a stat about the starting rotation that might surprise you. Then, we'll get into the bad, areas of concern that have hurt the team but aren't too much to overcome. Plus, we'll get into...

The Los Angeles Angels looked on track to end a 5-game losing streak with a 4-2 lead late, but Reid Detmers' 8th-inning collapse helped the Detroit Tigers hand the Halos an embarrassing 10-4 defeat on Thursday night at the Big A. In this Locked On Angels Postcast, Gavin Carlson rips into Detmers after back to back blown games, and reacts LIVE on air to the news that Mike Trout is headed to the IL...

Is it hurting the Los Angeles Angels to have too much information on the opposing pitcher? On today's Locked On Angels, Jon of the Super Halo Bros. recaps the loss to the Seattle Mariners and explains how just when it seems like the Halos have taken a step forward, they take two steps back. An opportunity to drive in runs goes for naught and allows the Seattle Mariners to drop 6 on the Angels in t...

Exactly 1 year and 1 day after Mike Trout left a game early with knee pain and suffered his 2024 season-ending meniscus injury, the Halos' star left today's game early after injuring the same left knee. The Los Angeles Angels also lost to the Seattle Mariners 9-3 despite having 10 hits, as the Halos went 2-12 with RISP and Reid Detmers gave up 5 runs without recording an out to break a 3-3 tie in...

Did Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington give away the game too soon? On today's Locked On Angels, the Super Halo Bros. recap the Angels' loss to the Seattle Mariners, after much discussion about their hitting approaches at the plate. Did they look better on Tuesday night? In some ways, they did, and in the same ways as the previous two weeks, the Halos looked awfully similar to what they've...

Jorge Polanco was the difference tonight in Seattle, as the Mariners' breakout star of 2025 hit a pair of HRs and had all 5 RBIs despite having a HR robbed by Jo Adell in a 5-3 loss for the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. In this Locked On Angels Postcast, Gavin Carlson highlights Polanco's repeated success against sinkers on the outside half of the plate, breaks down Jack Kochanowicz's quali...

This episode dives into the Cubs' impressive start, analyzing their performance against top-tier teams and their potential for a deep playoff run. The discussion also covers the financial hurdles faced by small market teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies, highlighting the importance of player retention and draft strategies. Plus, what is your favorite walkoff moment?  Support Us...

What does the Los Angeles Angels' hitting coach have to say about the Halos' issues at the plate? On today's Locked On Angels, the Super Halo Bros. discuss Johnny Washington's interview with Sam Blum of The Athletic, as he answered questions on why the Angels have been struggling offensively and how he expects the team to get through it. Have they identified what's gone wrong with the likes of Mik...

Did the hitting issues continue for the Los Angeles Angels against the Minnesota Twins? On today's Locked On Angels, the Super Halo Bros. recap the weekend series against the Twins and dive into the important questions that emerged from the weekend: will Kyle Hendricks stay in the starting rotation? What happened to Yusei Kikuchi in his start? Whose fault are the hitting problems that have plagued...

The Los Angeles Angels completed an awful series in Minnesota by managing just 4 hits and getting shoutout to complete a sweep by the Twins with a 5-0 loss on Sunday. In this Locked On Angels Postcast, Gavin Carlson rips into the lineup, blaming them more than Ron Washington, and explains why Jose Soriano's start was so encouraging and frustrating at the same time! Follow Gavin Carlson on X/Twitte...

Kyle Hendricks was all over the place, as the veteran starter walked 5 and hit 2 batters in a 11-4 loss for the Los Angeles Angels vs the Minnesota Twins on Friday evening. In this Locked On Angels Postcast, Gavin Carlson discusses Hendricks' poor start to 2025, debates how much of a role Arte Moreno's cheap travel schedule affected today's loss, and discusses an upcoming meet and greet at an Ange...

Will the Los Angeles Angels fix their hitting issues soon? On today's Locked On Angels, the Super Halo Bros. answer YOUR Fanmail Friday questions regarding the slumping Halos bats, if they will replace the hitting coach, and what will it take for this team to get back to being competitive? Will it happen this year or next year? Plus, is it still possible to support the players on the field while l...