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The Los Angeles Angels were 13-22, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels dropped one to the New York Mets 1-5 at Angel Stadium.

Angels Daily Vibe Check
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a rough stretch

The numbers paint a bleak picture. 1-6 over their last 7. The record says it all. Compounding things, dropped last night by 4 and the temperature took a hit.

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Angels Game on May 04

Opponent:Chicago White Sox (16-18)
Location:Angel Stadium
First Pitch:09:38 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:José Soriano (5-1, 0.84 ERA) vs Davis Martin (4-1, 1.95 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Chicago Sports Network, Angels Broadcast Television, KCOP 13
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 51°F, Wind 6 mph

Angels Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels dropped one to the New York Mets 1-5 at Angel Stadium.

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Angels Record & Standings

AL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Athletics
1816.529 W1
Rangers
1618.4712.0 L2
Mariners
1619.4572.5 L3
Astros
1421.4004.5 W2
Angels
1322.3715.5 L1

Los Angeles Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.

Angels Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
27
Mike Trout
 10.258.98321
12
Jorge Soler
 7.239.80526
7
Jo Adell
 4.268.67120

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
59
José Soriano
 5-10.840.9442.2
41
Jack Kochanowicz
 2-13.051.2141.1
48
Reid Detmers
 1-24.281.1540.0

Angels News

The Los Angeles Angels are stumbling through a rough stretch, suffering through a 1-6 week that culminated in a disheartening 5-1 loss to the Mets and a staggering run differential of -18. Amidst the turmoil, general manager Perry Minasian expressed optimism about potential improvements while the team grapples with injuries, including the recent placement of Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day IL due to shoulder inflammation. On a brighter note, Mike Trout is hitting .256 and showing signs of his old self, but fans must brace for the reality that his brilliance alone won’t fix the team’s glaring pitching woes, which have seen the Angels allow 6.6 runs per game. Meanwhile, the curious case of Nolan Schanuel’s glove mishap adds a touch of absurdity to an already tumultuous week.

Sources
Insider reveals real reason Albert Pujols passed on Angels job (and it's not just the money)
Halohangout
Insider reveals real reason Albert Pujols passed on Angels job (and it's not just the money)
A new report reveals one of the reasons why Albert Pujols didn't get the Los Angeles Angels' managerial job is that he wanted to make personnel changes.
 Mike Trout could force Angels to confront reality they may have forgotten
Halohangout
Mike Trout could force Angels to confront reality they may have forgotten
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has returned to form this season, but with that comes something fans don't want to hear.
 What to do if ball is stuck in glove? Just throw the glove!
MLB.com
What to do if ball is stuck in glove? Just throw the glove!
ANAHEIM -- After the ball got stuck in his glove as he tried to start a double play, Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel had to get creative in the third inning of an eventual 5-1 loss to Mets on Sunday. With a runner at first base and one out in
 Minasian talks ways Halos can improve -- and what they're doing right
MLB.com
Minasian talks ways Halos can improve -- and what they're doing right
ANAHEIM -- After a tough two-week stretch that saw the Angels lose seven in a row and 11 of 12 before their walk-off win in 10 innings on Saturday, general manager Perry Minasian gave a state of the organization address before Sunday’s 5-1 loss to the Mets. Minasian acknowledged it’s
 Angels Place Yusei Kikuchi On 15-Day Injured List
Mlbtraderumors
Angels Place Yusei Kikuchi On 15-Day Injured List
Prior to today’s game with the Mets, the Angels placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 30) due to left shoulder inflammation.  Left-hander Tayler Saucedo had his contract selected from Triple-A to fill Kikuchi’s 26-man roster spot and fill the open spot on the Halos’ 40-man roster. An IL trip […]
 Mets Select Vidal Brujan, Designate Eric Wagaman For Assignment
Mlbtraderumors
Mets Select Vidal Brujan, Designate Eric Wagaman For Assignment
The Mets are filling their void at shortstop with Vidal Brujan, who had his contract selected ahead of Sunday’s game against the Angels. The club announced first baseman Eric Wagaman has been designated for assignment to clear a 40-man spot for Brujan. Infielder Ronny Mauricio was placed on the 10-day IL with a fractured thumb, […]

Angels Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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