Super Halo Bros. - A Los Angeles Angels Podcast

Episode 2-5: The Super All Angels Top Plays Podcast! Part 2

It's time to make predictions for the likes of Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Anthony Rendon, and Noah Syndergaard, and before the season begins TOMORROW, The Super Halo Bros. are joined by Andrew of @angels_topplays on Instagram and @PlaysAngels on Twitter and by Daniel Garcia of @Halo_Haven on Twitter and Instagram! If you missed Part 1 of "The Super All Angels Top Plays Podcast," be sure to head over to the All Angels Podcast and hear the first part of our roundtable discussion! Jon joking about Jose Rojas was going to catch up to him eventually! As the middle infielder hopes to make the team with his hot Spring Training bat, Jon might've upset the wrong people. (2:08) Then, Mike, Jon, Andrew, and Daniel spend time taking Over/Unders on some key metrics for Shohei Ohtani (5:46), Mike Trout (20:50), Anthony Rendon (29:28), and Noah Syndergaard! (35:18) Then, the guys make their predictions on how the American League West will shape up, as well as the Wildcard race. (40:38) Finally, the fellas call their shots and make BOLD PREDICTIONS for the Los Angeles Angels in 2022! (46:58) Don't forget to head over to Twitter and Instagram and follow us @superhalobros for more Angels content, takes, and memes! Join the conversation and let us know what you think heading into 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/super-halo-bros/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/super-halo-bros/support]

Episode 2-4: Let's Grade the Angels' Offseason!

The time has finally come for the Super Halo Bros. to grade the Angels' offseason moves, and there's a lot to cover! With the re-signing of Raisel Iglesias and the bullpen additions of Ryan Tepera, Aaron Loup, and Archie Bradley, the relief core looks very strong this season. We'll give our grades to those moves in addition to some under-the-radar infield moves that will surely bring success to the Halos, including Matt Duffy and Tyler Wade, plus, we have to discuss the extension of catcher Max Stassi! (4:37) Even with these great additions, FanGraphs has our Halos going 82-80 this season. What's up with that? Mike and Jon share their reasons why this is totally wrong! (42:44) With the season slowly approaching, we take a look at some Spring Training topics of discussion, including Noah Syndergaard's strong start, Taylor Ward in the outfield, Justin Upton at 1st base, and the progress we've seen from Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, and of course, Shohei Ohtani! (46:36) Then, with the Nike City Connect Jerseys arriving for the Angels on June 11th, Mike and Jon speculate what they will look like and if the Halos need a uniform change. (54:23) Be sure to join us over on Twitter and Instagram by following us @superhalobros for more Angels content throughout the week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/super-halo-bros/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/super-halo-bros/support]

Episode 2-3: RIP to the Blowpen with Guest @angels_topplays!

We're happy to welcome back our good friend and fellow Angel fan Andrew of @angels_topplays on Instagram and @PlaysAngels on Twitter! Andrew lends his insight and knowledge of our favorite team as we discuss the return of baseball and what's happened in Spring Training so far. Angels' GM Perry Minasian signed two of the top relievers in the game in Archie Bradley and Ryan Tepera, greatly improving the pen and making us confident to turn the ball over for the first time in years! The Bros. ask the question; should the Angels add more to the pitching staff? (3:38) Even though the Halos didn't sign top free-agent shortstops Carlos Correa or Trevor Story, Jon thinks that there is a shortstop silver lining, and the guys discuss the potential starter for Opening Day. (18:33) We had some breaking news on Tuesday, as the MLBPA and MLB agreed to a new set of rules, including the "Ohtani Rule," which will allow starting pitchers in the batting order to remain in the game at DH once their start comes to an end. It's good news for the Angels, and we take a look at how this will benefit the team this season. (32:26) Andrew and the Halo Bros. have a round of "What I Noticed..." and discuss what has stood out to them about the team so far this spring, including Reid Detmers' incredible start on Sunday, Jo Adell's improvements, and much more. (37:47) Joe Maddon has said he'd like to give a 1-2-3 of Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, and Anthony Rendon a try at the top of the order, and the guys discuss how they'd fill out the rest of the lineup, 4-9. (47:37) Finally, we discuss new Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki's love and admiration of Mike Trout and discuss what the GOAT needs to do this season to establish his legacy as the best in the game. (56:39) Be sure to give us a follow and jump in the conversation over on Twitter and Instagram @superhalobros for more Angels content! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/super-halo-bros/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/super-halo-bros/support]

Episode 2-2: Let's FINALLY Talk Angels Baseball!

The Lockout is over, and it's time to celebrate with some actual Los Angeles Angels news for the first time in months! All is right in the world of baseball, and with Spring Training beginning this week, Mike and Jon talk Mike Trout's position in the field. The plan is to keep him in Center Field, but would he benefit from a move to a corner outfield spot, and what would the rest of the outfield look like? (3:35) Speaking of the outfield, would signing Seiya Suzuki from Japan open the door for a trade involving Brandon Marsh or Jo Adell, and could that be the key to bringing Luis Castillo to Anaheim? Mike and Jon discuss who they would move if the Angels make this trade. (15:49) Mike DiGiovanna from the LA Times noted that free-agent starting pitcher Tyler Anderson is still available, and The Halo Bros. discuss if he would be a good fit for the rotation. (25:44) You can't talk Angels without discussing pitching, and Mike and Jon look at the return of Ty Buttrey and how he'll factor into the bullpen, and they talk Reid Detmers and if he'll start in the Majors or Minors this season. (34:34) Our worse fear has come true; Kurt Suzuki has returned to the Angels, but is this move as bad as it seems on the surface? The Bros. look at the stats and compare his starts against Max Stassi's and how that influenced the rotation in 2021. (42:32) Finally, Angels' 2nd baseman David Fletcher was SNUBBED! Why does the league hate our team so much? (50:11) Be sure to keep up with the Super Halo Bros. and give them a follow on Instagram and Twitter with the handle @superhalobros, plus, rate and review the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/super-halo-bros/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/super-halo-bros/support]

Episode 2-1: Arte Moreno? More Like, "Arte More-Oh No."

IT'S THE SEASON 2 PREMIERE OF SUPER HALO BROS.! We've got a new season, but we've yet to have a new baseball season on the books for 2022, and because of this, Mike and Jon discuss where we stand as of Tuesday night and play some "Imaginary Baseball!" (1:33) Last week, the topic of Shohei Ohtani's contract status was brought up in light of the canceled (and possibly uncanceled) regular-season games, and it's possible that the Los Angeles Angels may get him for another year before he hits free agency. Is Arte Moreno playing chess here? The Bros. share their thoughts on the matter and look at what kind of season Ohtani may have in 2022. (10:05) Speaking of Arte, fans have become quite frustrated over some of the measures he's taken lately, especially with the news that he was one of the four owners who were against raising the Luxury Tax. Is Arte being reasonable or ridiculous? Then, the Halo Bros discuss what new ownership might look like for the Angels. (24:43) Finally, with the news that Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is headed to the Denver Broncos, Mike and Jon speculate on what kind of return the Halos would get if they were to ever :gasp: trade Mike Trout. Would it even be worth it? (49:06) Don't forget to join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram and give us a follow over @superhalobros! Let us know what you think of this week's episode, and be sure to rate and review the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/super-halo-bros/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/super-halo-bros/support]