LA Angels Wednesday News Crash: Deja Vu

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Angels News

The Angels are back to sucking again, losing 3 in a row and reclaiming the worst team in MLB again. Why must we, as fans have to suffer? It is getting old.

What’s worse, “Gold Glove Finalist Jo Adell” ended up reverting back to “2020’s Jose Canseco jr” all over again as he has a home run bounce off of him and over the wall. AGAIN.

But hey, at least the Italian made sure that the bullpen was rested. Sam Aldegheri went 5 and a third scoreless innings giving up just 4 hits and 2 walks while striking out 5. It is like the opposite of a Pyrrhic victory, a true silver lining in this horse manure.

And that is why my going to the game tonight is so baffling. Well, it is because it is Pride Night tonight, not that it was easy to find, as they haven’t really been promoting it. Still, at least the Angels have one, unlike the Rangers.

Around Baseball

ALS is a big deal in baseball. As Lou Gehrig day happened yesterday, Sarah Langs continues to do her work despite of her having the condition as well.

While advanced stats aren’t be all and end all, they can make it rather obvious what teams are good and what teams suck. Like this one which does wRC+ vs ERA-.

Top Right good, bottom left bad

Vlad Jr needs to eat less of his grandma’s cooking. He has more than double the amount of GIDP as he does DINGRZ.

What if every 1 run game was flipped? Well, the Angels would still suck but they would suck less.

Somehow though, they do not have any of the worst RPs in MLB this year. By FIP at least. Maybe that is why I hate that stat so much.

Anything I missed? Post below for upvotes!

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Texan44
Newbie
10 seconds ago

I must admit I went to bed just before the “header” last night. I see a team that (Pick one or more) is (A) fundamentally flawed, (B) doesn’t have any “heart”. (C) is already running out the string, and/or (D) needs to go back to little league and learn how to play the game correctly.

TrojanBoiler
Super Member
1 minute ago

Imagine being so steadfast in your bigotry that you are the only team that refuses to host an inclusive event that 97% of the league participates in.

TrojanBoiler
Super Member
3 minutes ago

I mentioned this in the game thread last night but wanted to bring it up here.

It is indefensible to me that this team does not have any sort of guideline established for when they are allowed to use ABS challenges. We are consistently burning them in the most asinine low-leverage situations.

With the team down 3-0 last night in the second inning, Jo Adell (incorrectly) challenged a call with 0 men on base in an 0-2 count. What are you trying to do there? Get the count to 1-2 so you are still behind the count with no runners on? With 8 innings left to go there is just no justification for this no matter how damn sure you think you are.

Suzuki is beyond stupid. I think we have officially reached the point where he is worse than Phil Nevin and that is saying a lot.

tanana40
Super Member
24 minutes ago

I noticed that Taylor Ward has regressed to an OPS of .732 (he was .792 last season).
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wardta01.shtml

His OPB is .393.

Last edited 22 minutes ago by tanana40
GonFishin
Trusted Member
36 minutes ago

The basic fundamentals of this team are regressing. What do they even do in practice?

tanana40
Super Member
26 minutes ago
Reply to  GonFishin

Does this team practice?

FungoAle
Legend
51 minutes ago

Walbert for the Win tonight, book it

grichmanpoorman
Trusted Member
2 hours ago

If you want some amusing reading, check out the DSL Angels box score yesterday. 19-18 final score. 19 combined runs in the ninth inning alone. 14 total errors. Fun reminder how young those players are… only 3-4 years removed from Little League and often play like it. https://www.milb.com/gameday/dsl-rangers-blue-vs-dsl-angels/2026/06/02/848702/final/box

Also, it looks like Bremner is back… tentatively. The whole thing screams “elbow soreness.” Kinda sucks. Should have taken Anderson. https://www.milb.com/gameday/canadians-vs-dust-devils/2026/06/02/819156/final/box

TJ Ford!

Pineapple12
Legend
2 hours ago

It’s been widely reported Bremner has been dealing with an illness. There’s enough toxicity around this org without needing to start a conspiracy that he’s hurt.

steelgolf
Legend
2 hours ago

Maybe Adell should follow in Jordyn Adam’s footsteps and try football as a wide receiver? …… Oh wait, the catching thing is an issue ….. SO SOCCER IT IS !!!!!! C’mon Euro soccer leagues, the guy is a natural at “heading the ball”!

HalosFanForLife
Super Member
1 hour ago
Reply to  steelgolf

 😂  😂  😂 

HalosFanForLife
Super Member
2 hours ago

On Jordyn Adams, I’m guessing there’s going to be some grandfather clause that will allow him to play if they pass 5-in-5. The timing of his move seems interesting.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend

I’d be more interested if he were attempting to play college football or basketball. Get ’em some of that NIL moola.

Roy Hobbs
Super Member
2 hours ago

He is playing college football and probably making more money than when he was playing professional baseball.

FungoAle
Legend
53 minutes ago

Adams had a great physical compact frame and looked powerful in the batters box. There was a time he was on the rise in the Angels organization and recognized as such by MLB and Fangraphs prospects watch. Then…health woes and COVID cemented his fate.

AngelsFanInHell
Trusted Member
2 hours ago

Luckily, I had the Stanley Cup Final on my big TV last night and the Halos were relegated to my small TV with the sound off. I missed most of the beat down and I am fine with that. Unfortunately, they’ll have my full attention tonight. I haven’t watched a complete NBA game since Robert Horry left the Lakers.

RexFregosi
Legend
1 hour ago

I been watching a lot of ANYTHING in 2026 more than Angel MLB baseball.

That NHL game last night was epic and definitely looking forward to the NBA Finals. I’ve watched more NBA this year than in five previous seasons combined. Last night I watched some of the minor league affiliate games but never did tune in to the game in Anaheim after seeing us trailing 8-0 from the start.

I need to get to Tempe soon because it’s starting to get hot here- probably won’t see a day below 100 F til September now. Lots to like about the ACL Angels.

FungoAle
Legend
47 minutes ago
Reply to  RexFregosi

Nothing better than playoff hockey with the exception of Kings playoff hockey. Not happy the Kings limped in and grabbed the last slot. Would have been better to see them in the draft lottery. A very weak Kings team this year that had no chance other than sit on the puck to prevent the other team to score. I’m over the the Luc Robitaille era. He and Blake mismanaged away a great prospect pool.

rant over…

Pineapple12
Legend
3 hours ago

TJ Ford, 2025 14th round pick, is going off in the ACL

50 PA
.452 / .540 / .595
2 doubles, 2 triples
7 stolen bases (100% success rate)
8 walks vs 10 strikeouts

Pineapple12
Legend
2 hours ago
Reply to  Pineapple12

Gabriel “Big Boi” Davalillo is turning it on a bit in Low A.

Last 62 PA:
.351 / .397 / .526
2 HR (both coming in the last 2 games)
22.6% K rate
6.5% BB rate

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
Reply to  Pineapple12

Wake me up when he starts stealing bases.  😝 

Pineapple12
Legend
2 hours ago
Reply to  Pineapple12

Hayden Alvarez on a heater in Low A. Since May 1st —

127 PA
.350 / .465 / .524
7 doubles, 1 triple, 2 HR
15 stolen bases (83% success rate)
22.8 K rate
17.3% BB rate

FungoAle
Legend
34 minutes ago
Reply to  Pineapple12

Still just a teen and the one OF I am tracking in this organization. I think he has the best shot.

HalosFanForLife
Super Member
3 hours ago

If you’re a fan of baseball and life in general – how can you not love the Wade Meckler story? He just seems destined to defy the odds and continue the story. Seems like a good SI story Jeff.

Last edited 3 hours ago by HalosFanForLife
AngelsFanInHell
Trusted Member
3 hours ago

I’m over Meckler already. He’ll just break our hearts like every other Halo player. As soon as a story is printed about him, he will suck worse than Moncada.

HalosFanForLife
Super Member
2 hours ago

Maybe – but it’s still a great story for him to have even a cup of coffee. He does seem like the guy to never count out.

AngelsFanInHell
Trusted Member
2 hours ago

He will most likely get sent down once Moncada is back. Perry doesn’t care about talent. He just wants to justify his overspending on garbage during the offseason.

Roy Hobbs
Super Member
2 hours ago

This!

angelslogic
Legend
1 hour ago

That last sentence is so true.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend

Sure, it’s great what “The Meck” has done in 31 at bats this season, but remember it’s only 31 at bats.

Kurt needs to play him every day and ride him while he’s en fuego.

steelgolf
Legend
2 hours ago

Meckler Magic !!!! #53!!’

tanana40
Super Member
2 hours ago

A great story but probably a Reggie Willits type of player in the long run.

toad2065
Trusted Member
36 minutes ago
Reply to  tanana40

He appears to be a serviceable guy who plays hard and isn’t high maintenance. Good teams need guys like that.

JackFrost
Legend
3 hours ago

Wow. This is so embarrassing. Not only falling behind 8-0 and going on to lose the game and series to the hapless Rockies, but in the process Adell gives up a clown show head bounce HR….. This is surely the low point of the season, right?

I don’t know how it can get worse than this? Well, there is an answer. It can get worse by losing tonight and being swept by the Rockies at home.

Last edited 3 hours ago by JackFrost
steelgolf
Legend
3 hours ago
Reply to  JackFrost

Please don’t challenge them.

Pineapple12
Legend
3 hours ago
Reply to  JackFrost

Report back after the Dodgers series. It can and will get worse.

The annual Trout injury hasn’t even hit yet.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
Reply to  JackFrost

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Roy Hobbs
Super Member
2 hours ago
Reply to  JackFrost

It could be raining.  🙂 

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
Reply to  Roy Hobbs

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BannedInLA
Legend
3 hours ago

I won’t harp on Adell’s bad game defensively last night because he’s been pretty goos in that area for a couple of years.

The real problem is at the plate. A .275 OBP is horrendous. He would need to crank the power numbers way up to justify that poor OBP, but, pitchers don’t really fear him. either, if his 7 walks on the season are any indication.

Nice guy. Hard working guy. He’s just never going to hit consistently.

Like a few others, I’m just here ro see Trout (hopefully) put up numbers.

RexFregosi
Legend
1 hour ago
Reply to  BannedInLA

There’s not one member of the young core besides Soriano I am not disappointed in – they’ve ALL regressed.

Did anyone tell Jo it’s now June and time to hit HRs?

HalosFanForLife
Super Member
4 hours ago

Gay Pride Night meets Tarps Off tonight? This could turn quite interesting.

RexFregosi
Legend
4 hours ago

Mike Trout now tied with Steve Carlton at #45 on all time bref WAR Leader board.
Wade Boggs up next.

Everything else is just noise and irrelevant.

worst club in Angel history.

Pineapple12
Legend
4 hours ago

Adell has been objectively terrible this year. It sucks and I’m bummed, but I’m not gonna turn on him. Hindsight being 20/20, we clearly should’ve traded him in the offseason.

No matter how much we blame Suzuki there’s always room for more. He is the Mahalo Moron.

Embracing the tank is keeping me sane. The Minasian bros battling it out for bragging rights to see who’s team finishes last is a compelling storyline lol.

Anyways, NBA Finals between Spurs vs Knicks kicks off tonight!!!

Last edited 4 hours ago by Pineapple12
HalosFanForLife
Super Member
4 hours ago
Reply to  Pineapple12

Me too. Let’s go Halos. Show the Rockies tonight we are way shittier than they are.

HalosFanForLife
Super Member
3 hours ago
Reply to  Pineapple12

I should have waited to post that trade idea today. LOL

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
Reply to  Pineapple12

HEADell is serving a noble purpose this season. Keep playing him daily.

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HalosFanForLife
Super Member
5 hours ago

Sarah Langs is one of my favorite people in baseball. I’m normally quite misogynistic in my view of most of the reporters, as most are simply eye candy, but she totally deserves her seat at the table. Beat this ugly disease Sarah.

Last edited 5 hours ago by HalosFanForLife
steelgolf
Legend
5 hours ago

I have been stating to cut bait and trade Adell, for years. And this is an example of why. His head and thinking process was not in the game last night. His slider he threw to the cut off man that zipped right by him, out of reach, to allow Mather runner to stretch a double into a triple, is inexcusable. Let him ride the line for a few weeks, maybe until after the All Star Break.

Terry
Trusted Member
5 hours ago
Reply to  steelgolf

I guess Adell getting that $3.1 million bump in salary from 2025 to 2026 wasn’t sufficiently motivating.

Roy Hobbs
Super Member
2 hours ago
Reply to  Terry

Like some of the other players, he’s a nice young man and a hard worker, just not a very good baseball player.

HalosFanForLife
Super Member
4 hours ago
Reply to  steelgolf

This is the worst run sports team in professional sports. They’ll probably resign Adell – hoping he one day figures it out.

TrojanBoiler
Super Member
9 minutes ago
Reply to  steelgolf

If Soler didn’t get benched for his baserunning, there’s no way Adell is getting benched for what happened last night.

Terry
Trusted Member
6 hours ago

Hey, the Halos are only 10 games out in the AL west and not mathematically eliminated. Go get em boys!

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