Locked On Angels - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Angels

Los Angeles Angels General Manager Perry Minasian sat down with MLB Network for an interview during the Winter Meetings, and he got very candid about the moves he's made so far, his hope for the roster, and where he fell short as a GM last season. In segment 1, we'll take a look at his comments about the newest Angels starter, Tyler Anderson, and what Perry said Anderson brings to the rotation in terms of skill, intangibles, and experience! Then, Perry spoke about the future of Shohei Ohtani and just how incredible of an athlete he is, day in and day out. Minasian said "Ohtani will be an Angel going forward," and Mike and Jon discuss what this looks like for 2023 and beyond. Do the Angels have a hope of keeping Shohei after this season? Let's discuss! Plus, Minasian spoke about Anthony Rendon and what it will mean to have him back in 2023 fully healthy, as well as having sufficient replacements should injuries occur. What will it mean to the Halos and fans to have a healthy season from Rendon, and how confident are we in the rest of the roster? Let's talk about it in segment 3! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels ownership change is underway, and last week, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters that the process is ongoing and the Angels are hoping to have the sale resolved by Opening Day 2023. While this is excellent news and makes us hopeful for next season, how come we haven't heard any names other than the rumored buyers so far? We ask the question that if this deal is done by Opening Day, how does that affect the team next season, and can they get a deal done for Shohei Ohtani with the ownership set in stone? Get our thoughts in segment 1! Then, the first-ever MLB Draft Lottery was held on Tuesday, and while the order based on win-loss records had the Angels at pick number 10, the new lottery system saw them emerge as the 11th 1st-round pick for 2023. We'll take a look at the number-11 picks from the last few drafts and see what kind of stars the Angels might snag in their 11th pick in 2023! Plus, Angels manager Phil Nevin said that Shohei Ohtani will be pitching every sixth day, no matter the schedule and if there happens to be an off day next season. This will provide him with more opportunities to pitch, and Mike and Jon will break down what this could mean for Ohtani and what it will look like next season! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels added another piece of the puzzle at the Winter Meetings on Monday, signing free-agent reliever Carlos Estevez to a 2-year deal! The pitcher has spent his 6-year career in Colorado, and today, Mike and Jon will dive into his career numbers, the contract details, and how well he will fair away from Coors Field! Then, what kind of role will Estevez play in the bullpen, and how will the rest of the pen take shape? We'll make some guesses as to what the pen will look like and how Estevez will figure into it. Plus, now that the Halos have set an all-time high for team payroll, what can they do with the money they have left before hitting the Luxury Tax? Will they stay under, go over, or try to round out the rest of the team with about $20 million left to go? We'll tell you what we think comes next in segment 3! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles Angels GM Perry Minasian is in sunny San Diego for the Winter Meetings, and Angel fans are hopeful that he'll come away surprising us with more impact moves this offseason! You sent in your questions, trade proposals, and free-agent wishlist for our Monday Mailbag, and the Super Halo Bros. are here to answer them all! How do we feel about Jacob DeGrom heading to the Rangers? Will the next big move be for a shortstop or a pitcher, and will it be via trade or free agency? We've got you covered on today's Locked On Angels! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels had great pitching in 2022, but the offense quickly became a problem, especially with the injuries to Anthony Rendon and Mike Trout. While the Halos have historically not struggled with offense, the holes in the lineup became clear, and the lack of depth was evident. Today on Locked On Angels, we'll take a look at all the positions around the diamond and the total Weighted Runs Created + (WRC+) from each position, and where the Angels ranked at these positions among all 30 teams in WRC+. What positions brought the most, and what positions will benefit from an improvement? We'll give you all the details on today's show! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels have added Tyler Anderson via signing and Hunter Renfroe and Gio Urshela through trades so far this off-season. Do these three moves improve the team over 2022? Today on Locked On Angels, we're going to look at the positions that these three will be stepping into and compare their WAR to last season's players in the same positions. In segment 1, we'll take a look at the outfield, the 2nd starter, and 2nd base to see if these additions will make the Halos better next year. Then, we'll take a look at the WAR these new additions potentially add to the Angels in 2023. How much of an improvement will Renfroe, Anderson, and Urshela be over what was there before? Let's find out in segment 2! Plus, with these new additions, how far will it allow the Halos to go next year? Will they reach the postseason through one of the Wildcard positions? We'll let you know what the Super Halo Bros. think in segment 3! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels need to fix their bullpen in 2023, and they have plenty of options when doing so, including players at the Major-League level, like fan-favorite Chris Rodriguez. How will the bullpen take shape next season, and who is likely to be in it? We'll break down the Halos' options who are already with the big-league club! Then, with all of the amazing arms in the Minor Leagues, the Angels will have plenty of options for the bullpen if they want to take a chance on some young pitchers, including the likes of Eric Torres and Ben Joyce! We'll give you some potential arms who could make a difference in shutting a game down and their stats, so you'll know who to look out for in 2023! Plus, there are a number of free-agent arms available on the market, and if the Angels decide to go the spending route, they could make a splash with a big-time closer or add another veteran arm to compliment Aaron Loup and Ryan Tepera. Who's available, and who could the Super Halo Bros. see the Angels bringing in for 2023? We'll let you know in segment 3! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels HAVE pitching. Angel fans know this. Locked On Angels listeners know this. So why is the narrative around the Halos *still* about how they need pitching? It seems that every time they make a much-needed move to improve the offense, casual fans remark about how it's not a pitcher or that it's not going to help. Well today, we're here to SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT! In segment 1, we'll be talking about the starting pitching talent at the major-league level, including Shohei Ohtani, Patrick Sandoval, and Reid Detmers! Then, we'll take a look at who's making the climb through the ranks in the minors, such as starting pitchers Chase Silseth, Ky Bush, and more. There's hope for the pitching future of our Halos, and we're going to make sure the world knows! Plus, how can the Angels flip the script and change this narrative about their starting pitching? The Super Halo Bros. have a few ways that they can prove everyone wrong in 2023, and we've got the reasons for you in segment 3! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels have been very active this off-season, and you, the Locked On Angels Listeners, have sent in more potential moves the Halos could make for this edition of Mailbag Monday! Could we see GM Perry Minasian make another trade for someone like Amed Rosario for Shortstop? What about moving some of our depth pieces for starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow of the Rays? And, what's with the mainstream narrative that the Angels are lacking in the pitching department? Will address all your questions and much more on today's Locked On Angels! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels are no strangers to incredible talent coming over from Japan, as Shohei Ohtani has been changing the game as a Halo. Now that Kodai Senga, a star starting pitcher from NPB, is headed over to the states, should the Angels make a play to sign him? What might we expect from Senga if he were to join Ohtani in the rotation? Today on Locked On Angels, we're making the case for Kodai! We'll give you the pros, cons, and our final verdicts on whether or not the Halos should sign Kodai Senga for 2023! Check out Lance Brozdowski's video on Kodai Senga right here! https://youtu.be/X_uC6IfNZXU GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels have had their share of injuries over the last few years, and 2022 exposed just how badly they need their stars to stay healthy. Whether it's pitching, hitting, or on defense, the Halos will benefit from the return of some key players, and today, we're looking at 3 who will be making their return in 2023, starting with Griffin Canning! How will he impact the team once he returns to the mound, and does he figure into the Angels' starting rotation? We'll give you our thoughts on Canning in segment 1! Then, the Angels' biggest offseason signing of 2019 was Anthony Rendon, and while he had a successful 60-game sprint in 2020, injuries kept him off the field in 21 and 22. Will Anthony return to form in 2023 and provide the impactful bat and glove we know that he has? We'll dive in and see how big of an impact Anthony Rendon can have with the Halos this season! Plus, Jared Walsh, an All-Star in 2021, dealt with an injury that diminished his production at the plate in 2022. Now that he's healthy, what kind of impact will he have once he returns? Will he be the near-30 home run hitter we saw in 2021? We'll discuss Walshy, his offense, and defense in segment 3! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels made a surprise move on Tuesday night, making a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Hunter Renfroe! Mike Trout's doppelganger will be joining the Halos in 2023, presumably to play left field, but he adds a nice bat to the lineup with some home-run pop and a great defensive glove. Mike and Jon will break down who we're getting in Hunter Renfroe in segment 1! Then, we'll discuss the pitchers the Angels sent over to Milwaukee: Janson Junk, Elvis Peguero, and Adam Seminaris. Did the Angels give up too much talent, or are these arms expendable considering the abundance of pitching the Angels suddenly have in the minors? We'll share our thoughts in segment 2! Plus, what does this move mean for the future of Jo Adell? Does this rule him out of a place on the team, and perhaps Mickey Moniak as well? We'll ask this question and discuss if the Halos won this trade! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels GM Perry Minasian has been busy so far this off-season, trading for Gio Urshela last week to help provide some infield depth for our Halos! Though Urshela is primarily a 3rd baseman, he will likely see playing time all over the field, and the Angels can rely on him in case they lose a primary player to injury. The Super Halo Bros. explain how he'll be used, where he'll place in the lineup, and what Gio brings to the table in segment 1! Then, we take a look at Alejandro Hidalgo, the minor-league pitcher the Angels traded to the Twins to acquire Urshela. With an abundance of arms in the minors, the Halos were able to trade from that surplus, and Mike and Jon examine how this ability helps the Angels moving forward. Plus, what's next for the Halos? Will they make a move for a big-time shortstop since there are several options this off-season, and will that keep some of our prospects from moving up the ranks, such as Zach Neto or Livan Soto? We'll give you our thoughts on the matter in segment 3! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Angels have surprised their fans so far, signing Tyler Anderson and trading for Gio Urshela this past week. Do the Halos have more moves in store? You asked all the right questions for today's MONDAY MAILBAG! Would a trade for Alex Verdugo solve the Left Field issue? Are the Angels going to pursue the likes of Carlos Correa, Trea Turner, or Dansby Swanson at Shortstop, or perhaps get a big arm like Jacob DeGrom? How about Cody Bellinger in Left? The Super Halo Bros. are here to answer all your questions, today on Locked On Angels! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani got 2nd place in AL MVP voting, and we live-streamed as we await the announcement of who won AL MVP! In this short audio version of our announcement reaction, we talk about Shohei's stats versus Aaron Judge, take questions and comments from our live-stream viewers, and await the results! If you couldn't be on the live video with us, here's your chance to catch up on today's Locked On Angels! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There’s No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices