TRADE BAIT? Mike Trout's return to All-Star form fuels speculation the center fielder could be traded

Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo weigh in on growing speculation that the Angels could deal three-time AL MVP Mike Trout before the trade deadline. The two also break down Zach Neto's slump-busting series against the White Sox, Jose Soriano's sluggish start to May and Josh Lowe'…

A FAREWELL TO ARM: Yusei Kikuchi's shoulder injury puts a major strain on Angels rotation

Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down the loss of All-Star pitcher Yusei Kikuchi--very possibly for the season--GM Perry Minasian's rose-colored assessment of first-year manager Kurt Suzuki, Zach Neto's extended struggles at the plate and some rare bright spots in a beleag…

BOTTOM FEEDERS: Misery has company in Mets-Angels weekend series; Abbey Mastracco joins

The Angels are off to a brutal start, but things can always be worse, exhibit A being the $363-million flop that is the New York Mets, who bring MLB's worst record to Anaheim this weekend. Mets beat writer Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News joins Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and form…

"WE'RE TOAST!" 50-year fan and "optimist" not bullish on 2026 Angels; Sterling Ball joins

Legendary music world figure and award-winning bass designer Sterling Ball joins Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo to discuss his 50-year love-hate relationship with the Angels, a force of a franchise from 2002-2014 that has lost its way under owner Arte More…

ROYAL FLUSHED: Bullpen breaks down, six-run lead disappears in KC sweep

Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down a brutal weekend in Kansas City, where erstwhile closer Jordan Romano was designated for assignment, catcher Logan O'Hoppe broke a bone in his left wrist and the Angels absorbed two Sunday gut punches, Jac Caglianone's game-tying two-r…

VERY MIXED: Season's first month features highs, exposes weaknesses

Sam Blum of The Athletic joins Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo to assess the first month of the season, which has featured Jose Soriano's dominance, Mike Trout's resurgence, Zach Neto's brilliance and the two-way struggles of Nolan Schanuel and Logan O'Hopp…

ASKED & ANSWERED: Does $3.9-billion sale of Padres increase chances Angels will be sold?

Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break open the mailbag to answer a wide variety of questions, ranging from the impact a $3.9-billion sale of the Padres might have on a potential Angels sale, the most memorable games the Halo Territory hosts have been a part of, who Mike's early mentors were at The …

ODE TO AN ICON: Appreciating 2002 World Series hero Garret Anderson; Tim Mead joins

Former Angels vice president of communications Tim Mead, who spent four decades with the organization, joins Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo to honor Angels great Garret Anderson, one of the most humble and unassuming superstars in recent major league histo…

KINGFISH REVISITED: "I've seen more swings lost in the batting cage before games than I've seen gained"

In Part 2 of Halo Territory's interview with Tim Salmon, the former Angels slugger and current team broadcaster, talks about the "paralysis-by-analysis" he now sees in the batting cage, his takeaways from his month in uniform as a team advisor in 2023 and the impact of Jose Soriano's top-of-the-zon…

FISH FRY: Former Angels slugger Tim Salmon serves up thoughts on Mike Trout and so much more

Former Angels slugger and current team broadcaster Tim Salmon joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to discuss three-time AL MVP Mike Trout's early season resurgence, shortstop Zach Neto's newfound patience at the plate, how former Angels DH Chili Davis influenced Jo Adell's sw…