PODCAST · sports
Halo Territory: A Los Angeles Angels Podcast
by Foul Territory Network
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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FRONT 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 seasons and the hiring of John Mozeliak, who has a long track record of success as a baseball operations head. Also on the agenda: Christian Moore's outburst after being demoted to triple-A and Kirby Yates' 100th career save. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 appears to be trending in a better direction thanks in part to an offense that leads the major leagues with 173 runs in 31 games since May 22. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOUL 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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PITCHING 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 evolved from a pitcher's perspective, and what he's noticed from Angels arms Reid Detmers and Jose Soriano. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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BOMBS 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 Friday night's brutal 12-11 loss, in which they blew a seven-run, sixth-inning lead, to earn a series split with Saturday's 7-0 win and Sunday's 9-7 comeback victory, in which Denzer Guzman and Zach Neto hit huge home runs. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A 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 minor leagues? Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo and lifelong Angels fan Tyler Rios discuss the team's options regarding Neto, as well as Monday night's loss to Arizona and catcher Logan O'Hoppe's recent surge. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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HALOS 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 outfielder Wade Meckler in Sunday's loss and included some more head-scratching play from mercurial shortstop Zach Neto and a trade rumor involving outfielder Jo Adell. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. 🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DIALED 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 high-wire act from rookie right-hander Walbert Ureña and the big-league return of first baseman Trey Mancini, baseball's feel-good story of the week--and maybe the season. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ANGELS 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' GM, what former Angel they'd bring back as clubhouse leader and whether Zach Neto has what it takes to be the face of the franchise. Mike also has some pointed thoughts about Monday night's 10-inning loss to the Astros. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RAKING: 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 Adell, Nick Madrigal, Jose Siri and Sebastian Rivero--combining to go 13 for 15 with 10 RBIs, 10 runs and four walks in Sunday's 13-5 win over the Dodgers. The HT duo also discuss another strange move in an extremely thin Angels bullpen, shortstop Zach Neto's continuing defensive struggles and first baseman Nolan Schanuel's rushed return back from an ankle injury. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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HOT 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 early returns about one-third of the way into another lackluster season are not very good. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SPARK 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 as a college sophomore to a big leaguer who has made an immediate impact on the Angels. HT hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo also examine Jose Soriano's extended downturn after the right-hander won American League pitcher of the month honors in April, the Angels' infatuation with throwing off-speed pitches and how the club gave up on outfielder Mickey Moniak too soon. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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MIXED BAG: Angels lose two of three to Rays in series of good, bad, ugly
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down the Angels' weekend series in Tampa Bay, where Zach Neto committed another critical error in Sunday's 5-2 loss, Wade Meckler's grand slam and homers by Mike Trout, Jo Adell and Oswald Peraza keyed Saturday's 14-3 rout and catcher Logan O'Hoppe failed to challenge a critical ball call in Friday's 8-5 loss. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SECRET SAUCE: Unorthodox Rays are a shining example for Angels; Marc Topkin joins
Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo ahead of this weekend's Rays-Angels series to explore how the Rays have so much success despite their limited financial resources while the Halos, despite having a top 10 payroll in eight of the last 11 years, have failed to produce a winning record since 2015. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOUL 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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BOOM OR BUST: Can the Angels' all-or-nothing offense be more dynamic?
Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna leans on the experience of co-host and former big-league slugger Mark Trumbo to explore whether an Angels offense that is overly reliant on the home run and leads the league in strikeouts can find other ways to score runs. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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BITTER SWEEP: Three wins over Rangers do little to mute volume of frustrated Angels fans
Sam Blum of the Athletic and long-time season-ticket holder Breezy Nowlan join Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to discuss the growing number of fans voicing their displeasure with a losing franchise and publicly urging owner Arte Moreno sell the team. We also break down Reid Detmers' dominant Sunday start, which capped a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ARTE ANGER: Calls for Arte Moreno to sell Angels grow louder among frustrated fans
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo take the temperature of Angels fans who are fed up with owner Arte Moreno and are making their voices heard. We also ask Mike Trout if he would request a trade if the situation in Anaheim doesn't improve in the next year or two, and we break down Wednesday night's (brutal) 6-5 loss to the Athletics. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Zach Neto POWERS the Angels to a walk-off win over the Athletics
Zach Neto hit a walk-off two-run home run after the Angels were no-hit through eight innings. Former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo welcomes lifelong fan Sterling Ball to break down the craziness of Monday night's win which featured shirtless fans chanting "sell the team," a possum in the stands, and the continuing theme of hitters flailing at pitches down and away. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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READ IT AND SWEEP: Dodgers demolish Angels in a three-game Freeway Series rout
Halo Territory co-hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down a brutal weekend for the Angels, who were outscored 31-3 and outhit 29-15 in a three-game Freeway Series sweep at the hands of the two-time defending World Series-champion Dodgers. The Angels, who looked like they didn’t belong on the same field as the Dodgers, have now lost 21 of 26 games, they have a major league-worst 16-31 record and are on pace to lose 107 games. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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RIVALRY WEEKEND: Angels, Dodgers to battle for SoCal supremacy; Bill Plunkett joins
Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register joins Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to preview this weekend's Freeway Series between the Dodgers and Angels, who somehow went 6-0 against the two-time defending World Series-champion Dodgers in 2025. Among the topics: two-way star Shohei Ohtani's struggles in the batter's box. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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GOING, GOING GONE? Yoan Moncada emerges as DFA candidate as Angels swept by Guardians
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo don't pull any punches when it comes to Yoan Moncada--both think the underachieving third baseman should be designated for assignment. Among their other observations from a three-game sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians: Zach Neto may have found his swing, and unheralded rookie right-hander Walbert Urena establish himself as the team's second-best starter. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SORI (NOT TO) WORRY: Jose Soriano's dominance helps Angels salvage series against the Blue Jays
Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break down the weekend series in Toronto, where Jose Soriano's stout 7 2/3 innings and Jo Adell's two homers helped the Angels win Sunday's series finale, and Oswald Peraza and Vaughn Grissom made strong cases for more playing time. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Go to HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. That’s HelloFresh dot com slash ft10fm to Get 10 Free Meals + free breakfast for Life. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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GASLIT: GM Perry Minasian called out for selling "an optimism not based in reality"
Sam Blum of The Athletic and Bill Shaikin of The Los Angeles Times join Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna to assess the job performance of Angels GM Perry Minasian, who has been heavily criticized--and rightfully so--for many awful trades and free-agent acquisitions and the shortcomings of a team that has failed to produce a winning record under his leadership. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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's season-long struggles. Buy two months of BlueChew Gold and get the third for FREE with promo code FOUL at BlueChew.com 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 beleaguered Angels bullpen. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo to preview the battle of basement dwellers. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. 🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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"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 Moreno. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. 🌶️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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-run homer in the ninth inning and Lane Thomas' walk-off three-run homer in the 10th. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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'Hoppe. The trio also debate whether O'Hoppe should be demoted to triple-A. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 Los Angeles Times and how Mark felt about the Angels' signing of first baseman Albert Pujols to a 10-year, $240-million deal before 2012. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/FOUL #squarepod Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 history. Anderson died of a heart attack at age 53 last week. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/Territory. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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-zone four-seamer. Salmon also challenges the accuracy of today's radar-gun readings. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code FOUL at https://www.Ridge.com/FOUL #RidgepoIdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 swing and approach, his concerns about the club's shaky defense and injury plagued bullpen and more. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code FOUL at https://www.Ridge.com/FOUL #RidgepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jose Soriano DEALING, bullpen REELING as Angels win two of three games in Cincinnati
Jose Soriano is 4-0 with a major league-best 0.33 ERA after allowing two hits and striking out 10 in seven shutout innings of Sunday's 9-6 win over Reds, and former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo believes the budding ace "might be the best pitcher in the game currently." Trumbo, Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and The Athletic's Sam Blum also discuss Sunday's bullpen meltdown, young pitcher George Klassen's struggles and subsequent demotion to minor leagues, catcher Logan O'Hoppe's latest lightning-rod play and more. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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BRAWL GAME: Angels fight Braves; could 3 true outcomes doom offense?
Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo break down Jorge Soler vs. Reynaldo Lopez and reflect on the most ferocious baseball fights they've been a part of or seen. They also preview the upcoming series in Cincinnati, discuss the pros and (mostly) cons of the Angels' three-outcome offense and attempt to analyze an interesting Logan O'Hoppe quote. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Story behind iconic Jo Adell photo is as intriguing as the shot; Tyler Kepner of The Athletic joins
Tyler Kepner joins Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo to illuminate the back story of the die-hard Angels fan who took what "might be the greatest sports photograph you’ll ever see." The Halo Territory crew also discusses Jose Soriano's early season dominance, Chase Silseth's bullpen impact and the new ABS system. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It takes a thief: Angels OF Jo Adell robs three home runs in one game
Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo take you inside Saturday night's game in which right fielder Jo Adell made three home run-robbing catches, including a spectacular leaping grab while crashing into the seats near the right-field foul pole in the ninth inning of a 1-0 win over the Mariners, a performance Torii Hunter said is “probably the greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen.” We'll also update Mike Trout's hand injury and analyze the impressive starts of pitchers Reid Detmers, Chase Silseth, Sam Bachman and Jordan Romano. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Torii Hunter shares his wisdom and experience with Angels as if he is a "Shaolin monk"
Former Angels outfielder Torii Hunter joins Halo Territory's Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to discuss his new job as special assistant to the Angels general manager, which he describes as "trying to be present, to give guys my perspective on finances, relationships, family and baseball." The nine-time Gold Glove Award winner also talks about his greatest catches, Mike Trout moving back to center field, Jo Adell's breakout season, the importance of team leaders and how he broke in and named his gloves. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Start your 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jose Soriano might just be the ace the Angels rotation has lacked; Breezy Nowlan joins
Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and HT contributor Breezy Nowlan explore Jose Soriano's credentials as a budding ace, Logan O'Hoppe's redemptive hit, manager Kurt Suzuki's bullpen usage and third baseman Yoan Moncada's continuing struggles. Nowlan then takes fans on a tour of Angel Stadium's new menu options ahead of Friday night's home opener. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Start your 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Catcher Logan O'Hoppe's failure to challenge potential third strike costs Angels against the Astros
Sam Blum of The Athletic joins Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo to discuss the Angels' regular season-opening series split in Houston, where players such as Mike Trout, Zach Neto, Jose Soriano, Jorge Soler, Oswald Peraza and Jordan Romano shined and Logan O'Hoppe and Yoan Moncada did not. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code FOUL at https://bluechew.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Former Angels SS Gary DiSarcina reflects on eventful career and how he became a busy bee in retirement
Former Angels shortstop Gary DiSarcina joins Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna to discuss the current state of affairs in Anaheim, some intel the Angels should have known before signing Anthony Rendon to a $245-million deal, his eventful 1995 and 1999 seasons with the Angels and the unique--and extremely sweet--hobby he has taken up in retirement. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at https://HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Start your 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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American League West Preview: Are Angels a last-place club? Will Mariners reach World Series?
Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna, former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo and Sam Blum of The Athletic break down the American League West, where the Seattle Mariners are on the rise, the Houston Astros could be in decline and the Athletics could (should?) contend for a wild-card berth. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Angels Mailbag: Are Halos capable of winning with owner Arte Moreno?
Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo break open the mailbag to answer a wide variety of questions, ranging from Arte Moreno's commitment as owner to the battle for the fifth rotation spot, potential draft targets, whether prospects need more seasoning in the minor leagues, the "most fun guys" Mark (and Mike) have played with and how media coverage of the game has changed. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Angels might have to install slide rule for head-first diving shortstop Zach Neto
Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo do a deep dive on the ill-advised head-first slide into home plate by Zach Neto, who was lucky to escape serious injury in Saturday's exhibition game. They also discuss Italy's magical WBC run, Robert Stephenson's latest elbow injury, Christian Moore's demotion to the minor leagues, Reid Detmers' rotation/bullpen dilemma and prospect Walbert Urena's big stuff. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Start your 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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One month of camp reveals reasons for encouragement and concern; Jeff Fletcher joins
The Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher joins Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo to discuss the highlights and low points of spring training, a positional battle that could reshape the infield and first-year manager Kurt Suzuki's impact on the club. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Breaking down Halos' regime change, their new FanDuel Sports TV deal and the WBC; ESPN's Alden Gonzalez joins
ESPN's Alden Gonzalez joins Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo to discuss how John Carpino's retirement as team president and Molly Jolly's ascension to the role will impact the club, the team's TV deal to return to FanDuel Sports Network West and some eyebrow-raising performances from Angels prospects in the WBC. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Joe Maddon reflects on his brief and disappointing tenure as Angels manager
Former Angels manager Joe Maddon joins Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo to dish on a wide variety of topics, from a front office that was a little too "intrusive" in Anaheim, to the deficient weight-room and training facilities in aging Angel Stadium, and to a "culture" that seems to be lacking in a franchise mired in an 11-year playoff drought. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A fan's-eye view of the Angels reveals plenty of frustration; Breezy Nowlan joins
Long-time Angels fan and season-ticket holder Breezy Nowlan joins Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna and former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo to discuss owner Arte Moreno's "Survey Heard 'Round the World," Zach Neto's bold "nobody that can beat us" claim, what players have impressed them so far this spring and the upcoming WBC. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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New Angels coach Brady Anderson expected to be "calming influence" on team's hitters
Former Angels slugger Mark Trumbo joins Halo Territory host Mike DiGiovanna to discuss the impact new Angels hitting coach Brady Anderson will have on the club's whiff-prone offense, which amassed 1,627 strikeouts in 2025, the second-most in a single season in major league history. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Angels owner Arte Moreno claims winning is a priority; most fans aren't buying it.
Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register and Sam Blum of The Athletic join Halo Territory hosts Mike DiGiovanna and Mark Trumbo to dissect owner Arte Moreno's eyebrow-raising and somewhat bizarre claim that, according to internal surveys, winning isn't among the "top five" priorities for Angels fans. The No. 1 priority of fans, according to Moreno? Affordability. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Former Angels ace Jered Weaver reflects on career highlighted by no-hitter and 20-win season
Former Angels pitcher Jered Weaver joins former Angels slugger and Halo Territory host Mark Trumbo to dish on a wide variety of topics, from the work ethic the right-hander inherited from his father to the difference between “command” and “control,” the importance of the down-and-away fastball, his memorable 2012 no-hitter, the perils of coaching his sons in travel ball and the hilarious, R-rated nickname for his two-seam fastball. Calling All Angels: Halo Territory is your new home for in-depth Los Angeles Angels insight and analysis year round! Subscribe on YouTube and share Halo Territory with a friend. Part of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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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