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Sam Blum

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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Calling All Halos: A show about the Los Angeles Angels

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman are back with another episode of Calling All Halos. The Angels have lost 16-of-21 games, and haven't looked particularly competitive. So who is to blame for this mess? And is there any hope for a turnaround? 
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Who's to blame for yet another Angels mess?

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman are back with another episode. They discuss the Angels' putrid offense, capped off by a thrilling walk-off win on Sunday. Can that comeback spark an otherwise struggling team? Plus they talk about an odd Angels start time this week, and the implications of a decision by Angels management.
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Should we be concerned about the Angels' offense?

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss the Angels' 6-3 start. Is it real or a mirage? Can they keep up the winning ways, or will 2025 be the same old LA Angels? Also, what do we make of the Anaheim mayor's open letter to Arte Moreno? And what's with the Angels' new injury reporting policy?
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Is the Angels' hot start sustainable?

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' new policy banning cell phones in the clubhouse, the José Suarez trade, and most importantly, will they be any better in 2025? Additionally, they debate which young player makes the most sense to lock up with a contract extension. 
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Will the Angels be any better in 2025?

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman are back with a new episode of Calling All Halos. They discuss Anthony Rendon's season-ending injury, and predict how his time with the Angels will officially end. Plus, we guess the Angels' final record for 2025, and assess some of the recent moves they've made, adding Kenley Jansen and Yoan Moncada.
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How and when will Anthony Rendon's time with the Angels end?

The Athletic's Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss the Angels offseason. The team has done almost nothing the last 10 weeks after promising to be aggressive this winter to overhaul a roster that finished 63-99 last season. Plus, what do we make of the Pete Alonso rumors? And does the Luca Doncic trade evoke thoughts of what a Mike Trout deal could look like?
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Why haven't the Angels followed through (yet) on their promise of a busy offseason?

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 contention without a roster to match?
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Is this Angels' offseason actually moving them toward contention in 2025?

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

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?
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Will the Angels finish with their worst-ever record?

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

The Athletic's Angels beat reporter Sam Blum and former Sports Illustrated baseball editor Connor Grossman discuss the state of the Angels bullpen. The team is 5-4, but the bullpen has coughed up winnable games in three losses. How concerned should fans be? What are potential solutions? And is there anyone to blame for the group's woes in the first nine games?
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How concerning is the Angels bullpen situation?

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