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Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels Podcast
Halo Territory is your go-to Los Angeles Angels show. Former Angel Mark Trumbo joins Southern California sportswriting legend Mike DiGiovanna, who has 41+ years covering the Dodgers and Angels at the Los Angeles Times, with authentic insight and fresh Angels analysis all year long. Halo Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network: baseball the way it should be covered!
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Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastBREWERS BLUEPRINT: Milwaukee wins World Series with old-school hitting approach; what it means for Angels
If Major League Baseball is a copycat league, what can the Angels do to replicate the throwback style of offense--less pull-side air and home runs; more line…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastRIGHT STUFF: Could Darin Erstad, the ultimate gamer, be a good fit to lead Angels?
Former Angels center fielder Darin Erstad, who famously caught the final out in Game 7 of the 2002 World Series, tells Halo Territory co-hosts Mike DiGiovanna…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastONE AND DONE: Kurt Suzuki out as Angels MGR after 100-loss season; interim GM John Mozeliak to follow
Sam Blum of the Athletic joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to break down another big news day in which the Angels parted ways with…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastDEPARTURE TIME: Josh Lowe, Jose Siri among Angels who likely won't return
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo predict which Angels won't return in 2027. Some names on their lists, such as outfielders Josh Lowe and…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastRUSH HOUR: Angels TV/radio man Trent Rush is the Swiss Army knife of broadcasters; he does it all
Trent Rush is a self-described "grinder" whose philosophy--"say yes to every assignment"--has served him well with the Angels, for whom he works as a TV/radio…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastNUCLEAR WINTER: Looming labor war will shut down the sport; the big question is, for how long?
Will the 2027 season start on time? How long could a work stoppage last? Can owners and players, who seem miles apart in negotiations for a new CBA, hammer out…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastCONGER LINE: Former Angels catcher and current Orioles bullpen coach Hank Conger has joined the chat
Hank Conger, who has been mentioned as a possible managerial candidate for the Angels, joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to opine…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastANGELS MAILBAG: What free agents should the Halos target? What style of baseball should they play?
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo crack open the mailbag to answer a wide variety of questions about the Angels, from what free agents they…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastPOWER OUTAGE: How concerning is Mike Trout's second-half production drop?
Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to discuss Mike Trout’s lack of…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastIN LIMBO: Angels MGR Kurt Suzuki gets vote of confidence from an interim GM who won't have final say
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down Monday's press conference in which interim GM John Mozeliak said the fate of manager Kurt…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastNEXT MAN[AGER] UP: Flaherty, Conger, Lombard, Descalso could be Angels managerial material
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo identify four managerial candidates--Ryan Flaherty, Hank Conger, George Lombard and Daniel Descalso--who…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastAWARDS SHOW: Recapping the good, bad & ugly of another lost Angels season
Sam Blum of The Athletic joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to make their year-end picks for Angels most valuable player, most improved…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastBRING THE HEAT: Walbert Ureña mixes 99-mph fastball with wipeout changeup
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down the superb debut season of 22-year-old Angels right-hander Walbert Ureña, whose 9-10…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastANGELS MAILBAG: What will Stan Kroenke's biggest moves be once the sale of the Angels goes through?
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo crack open the mailbag to answer a wide variety of questions ranging from Stan Kroenke's agenda as new…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastREID'S REIGN: Angels left-hander Reid Detmers has been MLB's best pitcher since the All-Star break
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down why Angels left-hander Reid Detmers has an MLB-best 1.65 ERA in 11 starts since the All-Star…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastHOT SEAT: Amid so many moving parts, could Halos MGR Kurt Suzuki stay put?
The Athletic's Sam Blum joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to explain why the possibility of Kurt Suzuki, who is on a one-year contract…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastWAR GAMES: Angels falling short in wins and Wins Above Replacement column
The Athletic's Eno Sarris, one of baseball's foremost expert on the Wins Above Replacement statistic, joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastNEW DIGS: Pondering some ideas on what a new Angel Stadium could look like
A hitter’s park or a pitcher’s park? An intimate feel with 40,000 or fewer seats, or a large capacity in the 50,000-seat range? Tall outfield walls…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastA COMPLETE 180: How quickly can Angels turn things around under new owner?
Sam Blum of The Athletic joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to examine what immediate changes the Angels can and will be made under new…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastSTAN THE MAN: New Angels owner "a good balance of patience and risk tolerance"
Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna welcomes long-time L.A. Times NFL writer and Rams expert Sam Farmer, aka "The Stan Kroenke Whisperer," and L.A. Times…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastREACTION: Arte Moreno sells Angels to Rams Owner Stan Kroenke
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo unpack Tuesday's stunner: Arte Moreno is (finally) selling the Los Angeles Angels. This has been a long…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastHEAD-SCRATCHER: Zach Neto's lethal bat holstered for key moment of Phillies sweep
Halo Territory co-hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down a weekend sweep at the hands of the Phillies, which included manager Kurt Suzuki's…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastSPOILER ALERT: Angels are out of playoff contention but could impact races
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo examine whether playing "spoiler" could motivate the Angels in the final month of their 11th straight…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastGONE, NOT FORGOTTEN: Jo Adell, Logan O'Hoppe reflect on careers with Angels
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo examine two former Angels who appear to have benefitted from a change of scenery--outfielder Jo Adell, who…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastTECH SUPPORT: Renewed commitment to analytics fuels pitching improvements
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down some of the changes the Angels have incorporated--and the improvements their pitchers have…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastWHAT'S IN A NAME? Legislators hope to induce the Los Angeles Angels to revert back to "Anaheim" name
Los Angeles Times national baseball writer Bill Shaikin joins Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna to discuss the "Home Run for Anaheim" Act, a bill that would…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastFAN FORUM: Lifelong fans weigh in on Angels owner, GM, star players, more
Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna welcomes long-time Angels fans Breezy Nowlan and Tyler Rios back to the show to voice their thoughts on the team's…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastA MIRACLE: Former World Series hero Scott Spiezio lives to tell harrowing tale of drug and alcohol abuse
Two-time World Series champion Scott Spiezio, who hit the biggest home run in Angels franchise history, a three-run shot to spark a comeback from a 5-0 deficit…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastANGELS MAILBAG (Part 2): Could Albert Pujols or Torii Hunter be a good fit for next Halos manager?
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo answer a variety of questions, including: Is there a manager who can bring discipline back to the…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastANGELS MAILBAG: What would trade of Zach Neto look like? Where is Christian Moore? When will Halos return to playoffs?
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo crack open the mailbag to answer a variety of questions, including: What adjectives would you use to…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastRISPy BUSINESS: Angels go 4 for 49 with runners in scoring position on a 2-4 trip to Baltimore and Miami
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo examine the Angels' inability to hit in the clutch. They also defend their stance on--and fend of…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastCLEANING UP: Zach Neto responds to lineup switch with three-run homer in Angels' win
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo applaud manager Kurt Suzuki's decision to move Wade Meckler to the leadoff spot and drop Zach Neto from…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastPICKING UP THE PIECES: Could 2018 Orioles provide a road map for rebuilding Angels? Jim Palmer joins
Hall-of-Fame pitcher and Baltimore Orioles TV analyst Jim Palmer joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to discuss what the final two…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastUNDER CONSTRUCTION: It wasn't a full tear-down, but the Angels have embarked on major rebuild
Sam Blum of The Athletic joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to break down a head-spinning trade-deadline day for the Angels, who dealt…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastLET'S MAKE A DEAL: Much-maligned C Logan O'Hoppe, RHP Chase Silseth are traded to Texas Rangers
Sam Blum of The Athletic joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to break down the deal that sent catcher Logan O'Hoppe and reliever Chase…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastFISH OR CUT BAIT: Will playoff-starved Mike Trout ever ask out of Anaheim?
Alden Gonzalez of ESPN joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo for a deep dive into why three-time AL MVP Mike Trout insists on staying with…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastTRADE WINDS: Angels SS Zach Neto has emerged as top target for contenders
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo analyze the latest trade rumors involving shortstop Zach Neto and wonder why the team's best reliever…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastMORE IN THE TANK? Nolan Schanuel looks to add power without sacrificing contact and average
Halo Territory co-host Mark Trumbo has some thoughts on HT host Mike DiGiovanna's conversation with Nolan Schanuel and how the hot-hitting Angels first baseman…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastSPYCRAFT: Angels scout fired for trying to steal Rockies' signs with phone
Sam Blum of The Athletic joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to discuss his bizarre story about an Angels scout fired by former GM Perry…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastSLUMPS: Angels' win over Tigers can't mask struggles of several key hitters
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down Sunday's series-salvaging win over the Tigers and examine the struggles of Jo Adell, Jorge…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastFAST & FURIOUS: Former Angels pitching coach Mike Butcher addresses baseball's obsession with velocity
Mike Butcher joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to discuss baseball's velo obsession, the lost art of reading hitters' swings, how…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastANGELS MAILBAG: Why is owner Arte Moreno reluctant to shell out big bucks for pitchers?
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break open the mailbag to answer a variety of questions, including whether first-year manager Kurt Suzuki…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastHIGH CEILING? Angels hope to hit jackpot with 2-way star Jared Grindlinger
Huntington Beach (Calif.) High School baseball coach Benji Medure joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to discuss Jared Grindlinger, the…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastDRAFT PREVIEW: What players could Angels be targeting in the first round?
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo wrap up another series loss in Texas and explore the pool of amateur players who should, or could, be…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastMO' BETTER: How quickly can Angels improve under interim GM John Mozeliak?
Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to discuss his recent interview with new interim GM John…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastRED SOCKED: Angels suffer second straight series sweep and now have MLB's worst record at 36-55
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down another brutal weekend for the Angels, who were swept in a three-game series by the Boston Red…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastBROOMS OUT: Angels are swept by Mariners despite strong starting pitching
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down a series sweep at the hands of the Mariners in which Angels starters combined to give up five…
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WOEFUL WEST: Mariners' struggles open door for rest of a mediocre division
Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to break down the Seattle Mariners, who were expected to run away…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastFRONT OFFICE SHAKEUP: Perry Minasian out as Angels GM; former Cards exec John Mozeliak in
Sam Blum of the Athletic and Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo provide analyze the firing of GM Perry Minasian after 5 1/2 disappointing…
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MIDSEASON GRADES: Angels rate average to below average in most categories
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo grade out an Angels team that went 34-48 in the first half--putting them on pace for a 67-95 season--but…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastPITCHING TALK: Inside The Analytics Of Some Of The Leagues Best
Former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo sits down with former teammate and MLB pitcher Richard Bleier. Richard breaks down pitching analytics, how the game has…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastBOMBS AWAY: Late homers by Denzer Guzman, Zach Neto fuel Angels comeback
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down a four-game weekend series in West Sacramento, where the resilient Angels bounced back from…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastFULL TEARDOWN? Angels have intriguing trade chips if they decide to rebuild
Sam Blum of the Athletic joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to discuss the growing trade speculation surrounding the Angels, who could…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastA DILEMMA: Zach Neto continues to befuddle Angels fans with his uneven play
What should the Angels do to snap underachieving shortstop and leadoff man Zach Neto out of his doldrums? Drop him way down in the order? Demote him to the…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastHALOS HIT WALL: Sunday's injury marred loss takes edge off solid homestand
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down a weekend series against the Rays that ended with injuries to pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastDIALED IN: Reid Detmers retires 21 of 22 batters in Angels' win over Astros
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down the Angels' series win over Houston, which featured another dominant start by Reid Detmers, a…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastANGELS MAILBAG: What three moves would you make if you were the Halos' GM?
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break open the mailbag to answer a variety of questions, including what they'd do if they were the Angels'…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastRAKING: Bottom of Angels order is the top of the heap in Freeway Series-salvaging win over Dodgers
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down a weekend Freeway Series that ended with the six through nine batters in the Angels' lineup--Jo…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastHOT SEAT: Learning curve is steep for first-year Angels MGR Kurt Suzuki
Sam Blum of the Athletic joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to asses the performance of first-year Angels manager Kurt Suzuki, and the…
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels PodcastSPARK PLUG: New OF Wade Meckler infuses Angels with much-needed energy and grit
Outfielder Wade Meckler joins Halo Territory to discuss his improbable rise from 4-foot-10, 75-pound high school freshman and a guy who was cut from his team…