Super Halo Bros. - A Los Angeles Angels Podcast

What a week it's been for the Halos! Although the Super Halo Bros. were uncertain about the Los Angeles Angels' season, the team has come up with some clutch victories courtesy of All-Stars Shohei Ohtani, Jared Walsh, and even Juan Lagares! The Bros. discuss the wild Wednesday that was in the Bronx against the New York Yankees, the sweep of the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend, wild walk-offs, and players like Adam Ottavino and fans alike displaying their jealousy of the greatness that is Shohei. While our Colorado-bound All-Stars have been making headlines, other Halos have shined bright, including David Fletcher and Raisel Iglesias. Mike makes a case for why it's not a good idea for Ohtani to participate in the MLB Home Run Derby, and Jon vehemently disagrees. With the 2021 MLB Draft soon approaching, the Bros. take a look at the last ten years worth of Angels 1st-round picks. Join the Super Halo Bros. on Twitter and Instagram by following @superhalobros!

On this episode, The Super Halo Bros. discuss whether or not the Los Angeles Angels still have hope for their season and take a look at the 2003 Florida Marlins and the 2019 Washington Nationals, two teams who were able to turn it around at this point and win the World Series. Looking ahead to the current New York Yankees series and matchups against the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, and Seattle Mariners, Mike and Jon talk about the kinds of headlines they'd like to see after the MLB All-Star Break. Plus, some big news for the Angels organization, as the family of Tyler Skaggs presented a lawsuit for negligence, gross negligence, and wrongful death against the team. It's a difficult situation that will be felt to the core of the fanbase, and Mike and Jon share their thoughts on the matter. Then, why do Dodger fans insist on letting Angels fans live in their head, rent-free? The Bros. have had enough, and explain how the Dodgers' fanbase needs a reality check. Of course, we can't go an episode without talking about Shohei Ohtani, and the guys share which players they are reminded of when Ohtani is at the plate and takes the mound. Finally, the brothers share their earliest Halo memories! Don't forget to follow the Super Halo Bros. on Twitter and Instagram @superhalobros!

On this episode of the Super Halo Bros., Mike and Jon take a look at some of the suggested changes that MLB write Dan Clark made on Twitter that would overhaul a lot of the issues plaguing the league right now, including Universal DH, salary floors and caps, and more! The brothers talk about the absolute tear that Shohei Ohtani went on last week, as well as some impressive outings from guys like Jared Walsh, Taylor Ward, and Raisel Iglesias. While the Halos have been winning the games they should be winning, it's been a tough go against actually good teams like the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants. The brothers recap those games and look ahead to the tough road trip ahead. Plus, who do Angels have in terms of trade candidates, and what would they want in return? Mike and Jon give their picks for potential trade pieces as the Trade Deadline approaches. Then, the bros take a look at the biggest differences between the 2020 and 2021 Angels teams and discuss which team is better. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @superhalobros!

After a 6 game win streak, there was some hope around the Los Angeles Angels, but the true test has come in the form of the Oakland A's this week, and it hasn't looked so good for our Halos. The talk around Major League Baseball has been around "sticky stuff," but Jon promises not to make any bad sticky puns while discussing the press conference with the Tampa Bay Ray's Tyler Glasnow. The brothers recap the fun 2-sweep week the Angels had against the Kansas City Royals and the Arizona Diamondbacks, but they also vent their frustrations as the bullpain continues to give this team and its fans fits. The Bros discuss Max Stassi being the American League Player of the Week, as well as the MVP race between Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Shohei Ohtani. Plus, the guys play a round of "1 Has to Go!", as they take a look at the 4 best players at every defensive and pitching position in Angels history and decide which ones stay and which ones go. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @superhalobros, and don't forget to like, share, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast!

The Super Halo Bros. recap the series against the Seattle Mariners, in which the Angels split the series 2-2 after Shohei Ohtani hits and pitches, striking out 10, and walking zero batters! Alex Cobb has proven to be the true ace of the staff after some recent struggles from Dylan Bundy, who did pick up a win against the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Max Stassi is drawing trade interest before the MLB Trade Deadline and continues to show off his power and pitch framing from behind the plate. The brothers look at the recent success of Patrick Sandoval and how he's developed since coming over from the Houston Astros for Martin Maldonado in 2018, and they discuss David Fletcher returning to form. Mike and Jon share their favorite Angels teams in a round of "Halo History," reflecting on the Halos from the 1995 and 2014 seasons. Be sure to like, rate, and review, and follow the Bros. @superhalobros on Instagram and Twitter!

It's a journey back to .500 baseball, as the Los Angeles Angels return to Anaheim after splitting series with two of the best teams in Major League Baseball, the Oakland A's and the San Francisco Giants, going 3-3, and the Super Halo Bros. are here to recap all the wild antics that occurred, including Bay Bridge traffic jams, Shohei Ohtani riding BART, and Anthony Rendon returning to his namesake, "Tony Two-Bags." Mike and Jon discuss the Halos they're enjoying watching right now, including Jared Walsh, Taylor Ward, and Kean Wong, and some of the not-so-fun players. With the investigation around Mickey Callaway's misconduct finally coming to an end, how has this affected the Angels pitching staff as Matt Wise steps into the role of full-time pitching coach? Plus, the Bros answer your questions in the first edition of the "Super Halo Bros. Mailbag," where they discuss possible trade chips, deadline moves, and where the Angels might be at the MLB All-Star Break.

The Super Halo Bros. reunite as Mike returns from vacation, and he's got a lot to say! For as frustrating as the Los Angeles Angels have been this season, being a fan means sticking with them through thick and thin, and the brothers vent some frustrations that occurred over the past week, including the bullpen giving up the lead Friday night against the Oakland A's. Jon was able to lend his good vibes to the team on Sunday, where the Halos defeated the Athletics and take one game of the three-game set. Plus, Jon ran into his new BFF Mark Gubicza after the game and bonded over Gubi using Counting Crows as his Key to the Game at Jon's Twitter request! The brothers discuss Ken Rosenthal's article about the potential for a Mike Trout trade and whether he would ask for one, if Shohei makes it to the MLB All-Star Game as a hitter and a pitcher, and talk former Angels skipper Mike Scioscia managing the American Olympic baseball team. Then, It's time for a new segment to answer the Angels' starting pitcher's blister issues, "The Southern California Helpful Halo Bros."

Just when you thought the Angels had it rolling again, Mike Trout goes down with a calf injury and will be out 6-8 weeks. With the talk of the start of the week being Albert Pujols signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, we had to ask the question: is there actually a rivalry between the Halos and their neighbors up the 5 freeway? With Mike on vacation this week, Jon turns to his BFF Keith Hutcheson (co-host of Family Ties recap podcast, "Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend") to fill in! They guys discuss the injury to Trout, the supposed Dodgers-Angels beef, Pujols' flip-flopping his story regarding playing time, and what it takes for Joe Maddon to build a culture in the clubhouse. Plus, with the Angels off to a rough start, what moves does GM Perry Minasian have left to make? Will Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh join the team soon, or could we see someone on the move like Justin Upton?

The Los Angeles Angels have released Albert Pujols! The huge news has been the talk of MLB, and the brothers dive into the discussion around his playing time, Angels GM Perry Minasian's decision to let him go, and what it means for the future of the Halos and their stars like Jared Walsh, Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, and talents like Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh waiting in the wings. After winning the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, the Angels and the Houston Astros are finishing this week's series with one game apiece after Ohtani pitched an absolute gem, the bullpen and Joe Maddon disappoint in game two. After a rough start to the week against the Tampa Bay Rays, Mike and Jon discuss what they watched instead when they turned off the game. Plus, Drew Butera joined the Angels over the weekend and has been a nice addition to help out this pitching staff. Our listeners have commented that they've been learning a lot as they've listened, so Mike and Jon share their "Angel Fan Pro Tips" to help them learn some baseball basics!

Well, it's been a tough go for the Angels as they've taken on the American League West over the past week, including umpires who've apparently signed with the Houston Astros and are on the payroll, a Mike Trout injury, and missing key bats like Anthony Rendon and Max Stassi. The Super Halo Bros. discuss the upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners with the mind behind @mariners.trident on Instagram and Around the Diamond's own Camren Ward! Camren provides some great insight into what the Halos should expect when they head up to T-Mobile Park and some of the prospects on the horizon for Jerry Dipoto's team. The brothers discuss the potential trade with the New York Yankees for Aaron Judge from over the offseason, in addition to the recent retirement of Jay Bruce and how the shift has affected him and players like Albert Pujols across MLB. Plus, new segments, "Did You Know?" where the guys share some incredible Shohei Ohtani stats, and "Pep Talk," as Mike and Jon share some encouraging words with some of the guys on the Angels roster.