The Angels’ chances of making a serious playoff push are now as slim as ever following a poor series against the Cincinnati Reds. This club is good, but not good enough to break Anaheim’s postseason skid. Even if the squad is no longer in the running, there are still many reasons for supporters to attend the games.
5 reasons to keep watching the Angels as they fall out of Wild Card race
Bryce Teodosio’s electricity
Despite being a recent addition to this club, Angels supporters are familiar with Bryce Teodosio. With his ability to steal bases, dive for catches, and steal home runs, Teodosio has become a beloved figure in Halo country.
His outstanding play in centerfield locks down the Angels’ outfield for 2026 and transforms a defensive weakness into a formidable strength. The Angels’ offseason strategy will be greatly impacted on Teodosio’s performance in the remaining months of 2025.
Big, big home runs
Mash home runs are one of this team’s strong features. In an attempt to keep this team afloat Tuesday night, Jo Adell himself hit two rockets. Both he and Taylor Ward are on the verge of seasons with 35 or more home runs, and if their bats continue to be this hot, 40. Zach Neto and Mike Trout (more on him later) are constant threats to go deep, and Yoan Moncada truly grabs a hold of one when he does. The Angels only know how to smash home runs and strike out, so they may all be single shots, but they are still entertaining to watch.
Zach Neto’s ascension
The current AL Player of the Week is making a strong case for himself as one of baseball’s finest shortstops. Neto has recently proven himself to be the best player on the Angels, and the front office of the team has no greater need this offseason than to extend Neto in order to guarantee that he plays in the Big A for the rest of his career. One of the greatest pleasures for Halo fans will be witnessing Neto throughout these last few months. He is a dynamic defender and a danger to blast the game’s opening pitch into the bleachers.
José Soriano making the turn
José Soriano’s progress is arguably the strongest indicator of how good the 2026 Angels can be. Soriano is an excellent starting pitcher at the moment. His potential as an ace is demonstrated by the majority of his electrifying starts, which are full of strikeouts. Every month or so, Soriano has a terrible start that appears to wipe out all of his previous gains. Every one of his starts will be worth seeing, particularly in light of 2026.
Mike Trout’s climb to 400
For Angels fans, Mike Trout’s ascent to the 400-home run club will probably be the season’s most thrilling event. When he ultimately reaches #400, it will be a really satisfying moment for Trout as well as the whole Angels organization and fan base, even though his current slump probably has supporters hoping he would put the home runs behind him and simply attempt to make great contact. Trout is the person in Anaheim, and it will be amazing to give the fans a memorable experience like this, despite the highs and lows.
