Los Angeles Angels Podcast

Angels beat reporters join national correspondents to take an inside look ahead at the story lines and developing news that impact the team's outlook.

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2/7/19: Angels Extras | Expectations for Pujols
MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) discuss the latest with Albert Pujols and the possible roles for him in 2019. Plus, how will the club fit Shohei Ohtani back in the lineup once he returns from surgery and could Mike Trout exceed expectations this year?
14 min
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1/23/19: Angels Extras | Angels sign Allen as c...
The Angels sign Cody Allen to be their closer. MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) discuss the move and the expectations for the righty this season. Plus, they highlight Kole Calhoun who hopes to bounce back this year and have a strong impact on the field.
13 min
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1/16/19: Angels Extras | Is Anaheim long-term p...
MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) discuss the team staying in Anaheim through 2020 and if that will be the long-term plan. Plus, they highlight Zack Cozart, who hopes to bounce back in his second year with the Angels.
13 min
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1/11/19: Angels Extras | Halos' bullpen, closer...
MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) discuss the club’s plan for bullpen and closer. Plus, will prospect Griffin Canning get a shot in the Majors this season?
12 min
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1/4/19: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
Health will be a big key for the Angels with the upcoming 2019 season. MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) break it all down. Plus, they highlight the importance of getting Jonathan Lucroy as their catcher and they look at the starting-rotation depth after the club signed Matt Harvey and Trevor Cahill. 
12 min
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12/18/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger talk about the signing of Justin Bour and what that could mean for Albert Pujols' playing time. Plus, they discuss the team's search for a defensive-minded catcher and how Dallas Keuchel could be a good fit to pitch with the Angels.
12 min
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12/12/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
Brad Ausmus speaks to the media at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas and talks about learning from his previous coaching job and how that will help him with the Angels. Plus, he's excited to see first hand what Shohei Ohtani can do on the diamond.
22 min
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12/10/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
How will Bryce Harper's contract this offseason impact Mike Trout? MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) are in Las Vegas to break down everything from the Winter Meetings. They also discuss Mike Napoli's retirement and Jo Adell's chances of making the Opening Day roster. 
10 min
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12/6/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
Will Mike Trout get extension from Angels? MLB.com's Alyson Footer (@AlysonFooter) and Angels reporter Maria Guardado (@mi_guardado) break down the club's priorities ahead of the Winter Meetings. They also discuss the likelihood of the Angels pursuing Bryce Harper this offseason.
13 min
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11/29/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Angels reporter Maria Guardado break down the trade that brings utility man Tommy La Stella to Anaheim. Plus, which players could receive a contract with the non-tender deadline approaching and could they target Japanese pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, who went to the same High School as Shohei Ohtani?
14 min
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11/15/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Angels Reporter Maria Guardado talk about Mike Trout coming up short in claiming his third MVP title and 2-way star Shohei Ohtani being named AL Rookie of the Year
10 min
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11/7/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
MLB.com’s Darwin Zook and Angels Reporter, Maria Guarded highlight the biggest needs facing the Halos and GM Billy Eppler.  Plus, they discuss the hiring of new hitting coach, Jeremy Reed and Shohei Ohtani’s chances to win AL Rookie of the Year. 
10 min
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11/1/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
MLB.com’s Alyson Footer and Angels Reporter, Maria Guardado discuss the clubs decision to hire Doug White as their new pitching coach.  Plus, they discuss how the Angels will address their catching needs heading into 2019 and if Mike Trout can win his first career Gold Glove award.
11 min
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10/24/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Angels reporter Maria Guardado break down the hiring of Brad Ausmus and how he will handle playing time for Albert Pujols and Shohei Ohtani. Plus, could the Angels sign Mike Trout to a long-term deal?
12 min
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10/19/18 MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
Are the Angels close to announcing their new manager? Listen in as MLB.com’s Alyson Footer and Angels reporter Maria Guardado break down the candidates. Plus, what offseason needs will the team address heading into the 2019 season.
18 min
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Angels Recap – Episode 1
Angels Radio AM830 host, Trent Rush, brings you the highlights from this season’s Angels games including exclusive post-game player interviews, fan questions, and more!
42 min
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3/23/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
Is two-time MVP, Mike Trout, still getting better? MLB.com’s Dani Wexelman and Angels reporter Maria Guardado discuss Trout’s consecutive streak without striking out this spring and why Andrew Heaney may have to start the season on the D.L.
8 min
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3/12/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
Mike Trout is just fine after an injury scare. MLB.com’s Dani Wexelman and Angels reporter Maria Guardado discuss why Trout is going with a new faceguard on his batting helmet and how Shohei Ohtani is adjusting to Major League pitching.
9 min
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3/8/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
Ohtani's showdown with Kershaw. Richards' electric stuff so far this Spring. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Angels reporter Maria Guardado discuss Shohei's showdown against Clayton Kershaw which ended in a strike out as well Garrett Richards turning heads with his stuff so far in Spring Training.
8 min
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3/1/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
Angels showcase potential Opening Day roster. Will lowering wall in right field increase home run rate? MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Angels reporter Maria Guardado discuss the Angels showcasing their new lineup in Spring Training and whether lowering the wall in right field at Angels Stadium will cause a spike in homers.
9 min
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2/22/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
General Manager Billy Eppler and manager Mike Scioscia talk to reporters from the Cactus League Media Day.  Eppler discusses how the team looks in camp (:24), Shohei Ohtani’s schedule (1:33), and this year’s offseason approach (1:54). Scioscia talks about the extra media attention in camp (2:35) and the change in the spring schedule (3:00).
4 min
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2/14/18: MLB.com Spotlight | Shohei Ohtani Spri...
Shohei Ohtani answers questions from the media before his first MLB Spring Training camp.  He discusses how he plans on balancing both pitching and hitting, his excitement for his first Angels camp and the adjustments he will have to make to the Major Leagues.
28 min
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2/12/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
What will the Angels lineup look like on Opening Day?  MLB.com’s Dani Wexelman and Angels reporter Maria Guardado break down the expected 25-man roster and discuss why the team wants Shohei Ohtani pitching out of a six-man rotation next year.
20 min
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2/7/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
Who will bat leadoff for the Angels? MLB.com’s Dani Wexelman and Angels reporter Maria Guardado discuss the club’s internal competition for the leadoff spot and excitement over seeing Shohei Ohtani in Spring Training.
9 min
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1/31/18: MLB.com Extras | Los Angeles Angels
The Angels are going to try out a six-man rotation in 2018. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Angels reporter Maria Guardado discuss the benefits of using an extra man in the rotation and how the organization has strengthened the farm system.
11 min