Locked On Angels
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Welcome to Locked On Angels, your number-one stop for daily Los Angeles Angels content, hosted by the Super Halo Bros., Mike and Jon Frisch. With Mike Trout continuing to chase playoff dreams while building his Hall of Fame resume and Shohei Ohtani looking to rewrite the definition of how to play the game of baseball, we'll take you through all the highs, lows, and everything in between.
Locked On Angels
12h ago
The Los Angeles Angels start the 2024 MLB season in Baltimore against the Orioles for Opening Day! On today's Locked On Angels, we're talking about this big opening matchup against a team that won 101 games last year and added a true ace in the form of Corbin Burnes and how the Halos can stand a chance this weekend! So, what's the key to beating Corbin Burnes on Opening Day? How can the Halos have success this weekend? What do the starters, Mike Trout, and the rest of the Angels have to do to walk away with a series win? We'll tell you all about it!
Plus, we're revisiting our Spring Training H ..read more
Locked On Angels
12h ago
The Los Angeles Angels walk it off on their last stop of Spring Training, as they defeated the Dodgers 4-3! It began with a strong start from Chase Silseth, who struck out 10 and surrendered two solo home runs, but finished strong! Shohei Ohtani returned to Angels Stadium for the first time and received a warm reception, and on the day Miguel SanĂ³ was officially named to the Major League roster, he hit a big home run to left! We'll break down all the details for you about the final game of Spring Training in segment 1!
Then, in segments 2 and 3, we'll share all the offseason moves the Halos ma ..read more
Locked On Angels
3d ago
The Los Angeles Angels took a shutout victory over the Dodgers in game 2 of the exhibition Freeway Series, as Reid Detmers pitched 5 scoreless, Logan O'Hoppe crushed a 3-run home run, and Nolan Schanuel, who bat 6th, drove in 2 runs as well! With the Dodgers running out what figures to be their A squad for 2024, what did we like about this Angel win? Should Schanuel stay batting at 6th, and what can we take away from this game? We'll tell you all about it on today's show!
Plus, we've got our personal responses to the Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara controversy, and we'll share Ohtani's statement ..read more
Locked On Angels
3d ago
The Los Angeles Angels are inching closer to Opening Day later this week, and as they do so, the roster becomes a little more clear. In segment 1, we'll tell you the latest in terms of how the roster is shaping up, including those who are moving to the minors, those who have left, and those who may make the 26-man roster, including Miguel SanĂ³! One question remains; who gets the last 2 bullpen spots? Let's discuss it!
Then, we'll tell you all about the 2 final games the Halos played in Tempe, Arizona over the weekend! We'll give you all the details regarding Jose Soriano's continued path to be ..read more
YOUR Los Angeles Angels Hopes, Frustrations, and 2024 Expectations; OUR Responses on FANMAIL FRIDAY!
Locked On Angels
1w ago
The Los Angeles Angels are who they are. That much has become clear as we inch ever closer to Opening Day. On yesterday's show, we shared our thoughts on the idea that "This is the Team," as in, this is the team the Halos are going with, and these are the cards that have been dealt to us as Angel fans. So, we asked YOU, our Locked On Everydayers, to share your opinion on that idea, and you provided us with your hopes, expectations, what you're watching for, your frustrations, and your outlook on the 2024 team. We've got all your great comments, observations, and questions, and we'll give you o ..read more
Los Angeles Angels Are Who They Are, Anthony Rendon at Leadoff? WARNING: Don't Throw at Taylor Ward!
Locked On Angels
1w ago
The Los Angeles Angels played 2 games yesterday, one that saw Tyler Anderson continue on an upward trajectory of good pitching. The biggest news? Anthony Rendon was leading off! Why did manager Ron Washington make that change, and what was the reasoning behind it? We'll tell you all the details behind it and tell you how it turned out, plus, we'll give you the results you need to know in segment 1!
Then, Taylor Ward is ready to go for 2024, but how did he feel after he had a couple of close pitches to his face this spring, and what did Ron Washington have to say to those who might try to go up ..read more
Locked On Angels
1w ago
The Los Angeles Angels announced that Patrick Sandoval will be the Opening Day starter for the Halos when they face the Baltimore Orioles next week! So, what was the reasoning behind the move, and, is it a good decision? We'll give you the stats, what Ron Washington said, and our opinions in segment 1!
Then, there are two camps of Angels fans when it comes to Blake Snell; Arte Moreno continues to sit on his hands, and Arte Moreno made the right choice in not signing Snell. So, which is it? We'll dive into both perspectives and share why each side has merits in segment 2!
Plus, Matt Moore share ..read more
Locked On Angels
1w ago
The Los Angeles Angels faced the Brewers on Monday, and we've got your recap of yesterday's game that saw Griffin Canning on the mound as well as key relievers likely to be in the bullpen this year. Plus, is Griffin Canning going to be the Opening Day starter? We'll talk about it all in segment 1!
Then, the Angels players shared their thoughts on life after Shohei Ohtani's departure, providing insight on what it feels like not having the unicorn around the clubhouse. What did Taylor Ward, Anthony Rendon, and others have to say? We'll talk about it in segment 2!
Plus, are you playing some fanta ..read more
Los Angeles Angels vs. Dodgers Spring Breakout: Caden Dana Impresses, Bullpen News, Sandoval's Start
Locked On Angels
1w ago
The Los Angeles Angels had quite a bit of news over the weekend, from Robert Stephenson likely not being ready to come out of the bullpen on Opening Day to Arte Moreno not being convinced that Blake Snell would be a substantial upgrade for the team. We'll tell you about the Stephenson setback and who could possibly replace him, discuss Snell, and talk about Kole Calhoun's retirement in segment 1!
Then, the Halos took on the Dodgers in the first-ever Spring Breakout Game between the two, as prospects from both organizations took the field for this one. Caden Dana got the start and looked like a ..read more
Locked On Angels
2w ago
The Los Angeles Angels starting rotation is the one area that the Halos did not go out and upgrade (so far) this offseason. So, it's time to give an honest assessment of the rotation and answer YOUR questions on Fanmail Friday! Is this rotation one you can have higher hopes for, or is it more, "they are who they are"? Plus, we'll get into yesterday's game against the White Sox, and Jon will share why he's a little concerned with the progress, or lack thereof, seen with the Angels since the start of Spring. And, we'll talk about the importance of Barry Enright pushing the Angels toward pitching ..read more