Locked On Angels - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Angels

Lucas is back and putting on his Billy Eppler thinking cap. Lucas dives in to see what the Angels should do looking forward to the offseason (even though this season isn't lost).  He breaks down the biggest needs he sees in the team, and what holes need to be filled more than others. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a disappointing finish to the series in Los Angeles, the Angels remain mediocre on the season heading into the All Star Break, nine games out of a playoff spot. With a highly improbable chance at reaching the postseason this season, it's time for Billy Eppler to make the moves at the trade deadline to get his franchise ready for the 2019 season. The Halos are in an odd spot as they look to contend next summer, meaning they cannot have a full blown fire sale at the end of July. What to do? Tune in to find out! Studs and Duds of the Weekend also highlights Kole Calhoun's resurgence and the surprising rise of Felix Pena, before the show ends with some exciting words on Jo Adell in the Futures Game yesterday. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Angels won a series over the Mariners, while Albert Pujols belted two home runs and is now tied with Ken Griffey Jr. on the all-time list.  Pujols draws the ire of Halo fans at times, never living up to his contractual expectations. But when you throw away the yearly salary, Pujols is quietly producing a very acceptable age-38 season. A historic one, in fact. Your Friday Mailbag also makes its way into today's episode, featuring questions about David Fletcher, which Angels to move at the deadline, and also postulating some pitchers the Halos will chase during the offseason. Tune in! Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucas is back with his Thursday episode. We dive DEEP into the problems regarding the lineup, specifically regarding Luis Valbuena, while trying to make a case to make David Fletcher our everyday third baseman. After that it is our weekly Gear Grinder segment where Lucas gives his passionate take on how poorly this Angels organization has handled what was originally the future of the Halo pitching staff and ultimately ruined their arms. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Though the Angels picked up a nice win over the Mariners, they seem to have lost Garrett Richards in the process, as the right-hander left the game early in the 3rd inning due to forearm irritation. Always perceived as having ace-type potential in a Major League rotation, Richard's inability to stay healthy has consistently hampered his progress. The latest setback comes at an inopportune time ahead of the trade deadline, as the Angels attempt to navigate the market and figure out an exact plan to execute towards contention. Kole Calhoun has also emerged as the force in the lineup we all hoped he could be, looking far more relaxed at the plate and contributing at a high level since returning from the DL. His impact is discussed as well in today's episode. Tune in! Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucas is back and giving you the update on phase 1 of the "Playoff Battle Plan". He gets you ready for the upcoming series with Seattle, which could ultimately be the season for the Angels. He then goes down on the farm to check in on a few players that we could see in an Angels uniform in the upcoming years. #VoteSimba Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always an exciting regional rivalry, the Angels were able to snag a series win over the Dodgers and get some good vibes back across the Halo fanbase. Let's continue that by voting Andrelton Simmons into the All-Star Game.  Shohei Ohtani dazzled us with his pinch hit home run on Sunday, and David Fletcher continues to make his case to receive more starts and at-bats. Also, today's episode concludes with updates on the rotation trio of Tyler Skaggs, Nick Tropeano, and Matt Shoemaker. Tune in! Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another lackluster performance from the offense spelled doom for the Angels, as the Mariners kept firm control on a wild card spot in the American League. With the season all but lost, the Friday Mailbag episode attempts to bring hope and optimism for the future. What can the Angels do to prepare for 2019 and 2020? What does the future hold for Albert Pujols as an Angel? What have been some of the disappointments of this current team? All of that and more when your questions are answered on the show! Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a win in Seattle, Lucas is back with the update on his path to the playoffs. We have another player head to the DL (shocker). And David Fletcher keeps making us all happy. Luc dives into the Gear Grinder of the week, by expressing his lack of love for "The Wave", before he ends the shows with his second installment of Trivia Thursday. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all entered Spring Training with youthful optimism. Mike Trout. Shohei Ohtani. A rejuvenated Albert Pujols. A healthy starting rotation. That optimism quickly ended... Here we are on the 4th of July approaching the All Star Break, and the Angels find themselves 12 games out of a playoff spot, with no real path to contention in sight, especially ahead of the trade deadline. Unfortunately, with the way this roster is constructed, there also is no real path to selling this season and retooling for 2019 due to the lack of appealing assets. This 4th of July marks a disappointing day for Halo fans... Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Angels make their way into Seattle with a lot on the line. Every game against them is becoming a do or die situation, but Lucas takes a look at a process to get into a good striking distance of that 2nd Wild Card spot before the All-Star break. We then take our weekly trip down to the farm and look into a few prospects that we're potentially hoping to see up with the big club in the next 2-5 years.  Let's make this trip to Seattle a positive one. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before a series win in Baltimore, the Angels also got some encouraging news on the health of Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani has been cleared to resume batting practice and face live pitching, with a possible return to the mound at some point this season. When can we expect Ohtani back in the lineup? Could it be this week against the Mariners? Will his insertion into the lineup help the Angels scratch and claw their way back into the playoff race? Tune in and find out! Since we also missed Friday's episode, today is a special Monday Mailbag, answering your questions on the show! Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucas is back at it again after a very frustrating loss to the Red Sox. He takes a dive into the deep depths of the Disabled List with a few updates.  He also gets his first shot at getting some frustration out during the Gear Grinder segment of the show. Today's subject on the hot seat: Blake. Parker. Lucas tells you why BP is his least favorite pitcher to watch on the Angels' staff. And he finishes off the episode with a little trivia for our listeners. Hint #2: This pitcher was NOT mentioned in the podcast. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After another blowout loss to the Red Sox, the Angels find themselves well behind the Mariners for the final playoff spot in the American League. All is not lost for the Halos, as in the month of July along, they play the Mariners 9 times, including 6 times before the All Star Break. However, now, you are forced to win each of those series because of the immense road to contention that lies ahead. It all starts by salvaging a game at Fenway Park and relying on major performances from Andrew Heaney and Jaime Barria. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucas Sardo makes his Locked On Angels debut, and recaps the ugly offensive showing in Kansas City, and how Mike Scioscia made (another) terrible coaching decision. We then transition to our Down On The Farm segment, where we take a quick look at how we can find somebody to fill the amazingly small shoes that Chris Young is going to leave behind once he gets DFA'd. Finally, we'll travel with the team to Boston to figure out how to win a series against one of baseball's best teams. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices