ONE 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 manager Kurt Suzuki after a 100-loss season and interim John Mozeliak said he will not lead the baseball operations department in 2027. Callin…

DEPARTURE 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 Jose Siri, catcher Travis d'Arnaud and reliever Robert Stephenson, won't surprise you, but some, such as utility man Oswald Peraza and oft-inj…

RUSH 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 play-by-play man, on pregame and post-game shows and as host for a radio call-in show. He joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mar…

NUCLEAR 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 an agreement in time to salvage the bulk of the 2027 season. Evan Drellich of The Athletic provides some answers for Halo Territory hosts M…

CONGER 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 about the dominance of playoff bullpens, the nuances of the ABS system, the art of catching, what playoff teams impress him the most, his favori…

ANGELS 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 should target, to how they should be built for the long-haul, to whether Kurt Suzuki deserves another chance to manage and to what kind of p…

POWER 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 pop over the final three months of the season, shortstop Zach Neto’s improved attitude and play, first baseman Nolan Schanuel’s long-term future …

IN 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 Suzuki would be determined by the team's incoming owners (Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Group) and that three-time AL MVP Mike Trout approached …

NEXT 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 fit the mold of the types of field, court and rink bosses incoming owner Stan Kroenke has hired for his NFL, NBA, NHL and English Premier Lea…

AWARDS 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 player, unsung hero, biggest disappointment, most frustrating player and more. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-…