Episodes
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!
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Published 04/06/22
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...
Published 03/30/22
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...
Published 03/23/22
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...
Published 03/16/22
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...
Published 03/09/22
Holy Clickbait!! We're diving back into an episode full of Los Angeles Angels talk, but first, Mike and Jon start things out with the latest regarding the MLB Lockout. (4:30) Then, it's time to dive into our predictions for what happens after the new CBA is reached, and we begin with a discussion about who's leading off for the Halos in 2022! (14:03) What do the Angels do about the shortstop position? Will we see Luis Rengifo, Tyler Wade, or perhaps an outside pickup in Andrelton Simmons,...
Published 02/23/22
The Super Halo Bros. are once again joined by Daniel Garcia, one of the minds behind @halo_haven, the voice of the All Angels Podcast, and soon-to-be new host of Locked On Angels! As the MLB Lockout keeps movement from happening in the majors, we do have newsworthy minor league talk, including Keith Law's Top 100 MLB prospects with appearances from Reid Detmers and Sam Bachman, ranking the Angels the 29th farm system out of 30 (yikes), and Keith's Top 20 Angels prospects. Daniel and the Bros....
Published 02/16/22
It's been a long, dark, and quiet offseason, as the MLB Lockout has stalled any exciting news about our favorite game, but there is lots to cover regarding the Los Angeles Angels. It all starts with the recent Fangraphs ZiPs Projections as teams currently stand in the middle of the offseason, and Mike and Jon wonder how accurate their projection of a Halos 81-81 2022 season will be. (4:13) We're losing a good one, as José Mota announced his departure from the Angels' broadcasting team. After...
Published 02/09/22
As the MLB Lockout continues, some changes are set to take place in AAA with the implementation of robot umpires, and Mike and Jon discuss the pros and cons, what it means for pitchers moving between the major and the minors, and Jered Weaver's take on the idea. (6:01) Speaking of negotiations, there's been some interesting compromises brought to the bargaining table, and the Bros. share their unfiltered thoughts on what's at stake for the future of the game. (14:22) Then, sit down, because...
Published 01/26/22
While we're all waiting for some good news regarding the MLB CBA negotiations (hint: there isn't any), The Super Halo Bros. are here to keep you up to date with the latest topics from around the league and with the Los Angeles Angels! The latest news regarding the talks between MLB and the MLBPA note that one of the topics of contention is the Universal DH, and Mike and Jon share their thoughts on what it would mean for baseball to use it in both the National and American Leagues, and will it...
Published 01/19/22
WE'RE BACK! After a holiday break full of fun, family, and a little sickness (cough cough), the Super Halo Bros. return for their first podcast of 2022! There's plenty of news to talk about, both around the league and with the Los Angeles Angels, and Mike and Jon begin with the news from Jeff Passan about the MLB and the MLBPA returning to negotiations on Thursday. What's in store for the next round of talks between the owners and the players? (6:55) Then, the Bros. discuss well-respected MLB...
Published 01/12/22
In the FINAL Super Halo Bros. of 2021, Mike and Jon take a look at some potential new rules for the MLB CBA, including an intriguing suggestion from Jason Stark (3:46), and the Bros. share rules they'd like to see in the CBA such as a salary floor (10:51) and using WAR to determine player salaries (14:40). Speaking of the CBA, the Halo Bros. look at some of the best responses to Foolish Baseball's "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" tweet, "Things you can say about the MLB Lockout, but not your...
Published 12/15/21
Just as we wrapped up recording last week, the news broke that #ResignRaisel worked, and Raisel Iglesias returned to the Angels! The Super Halo Bros. discuss what this means for the team moving forward (5:03) and where he will land among the Halos all-time saves leaders. (9:14) When the news came out, Angels GM Perry Minasian mentioned how Joe Maddon, Mike Trout, and Michael Lorenzen were all involved in discussing the decision with Raisel, and the Bros. talk about who in the locker room...
Published 12/08/21
WE'RE BACK! After taking a break through the month of November, the Super Halo Bros. return refreshed and ready to cover all of the biggest stories, news, signings, and Angel-fan freakouts! We start with our opinions on the positives, including Shohei Ohtani winning MVP and every baseball award known to man, the signing of "Thor", Noah Syndergaard (8:11), star New York Mets reliever Aaron Loup (14:11), trading for former New York Yankees top-ten prospect Tyler Wade (16:21), and Cincinnati...
Published 12/01/21
It's time to take a deep dive into the Los Angeles Angels division, the American League West! The Super Halo Bros. discuss the Angels' rivals and how their 2021 MLB seasons panned out, but before we jump in, Mike and Jon discuss the latest Halo Headlines. First, Matt Swanson is out as the Angels' Scouting Director, and the Bros. ask whether this is a good move for the team and what it might mean moving forward. (4:00) Then, as the San Diego Padres seek a new manager, could former Halos...
Published 10/27/21
It's the very first Super Halo Bros. "Swings and Misses!" We take a look at some of our preseason takes and how they panned out. The result? Well, a lot of them were... let's just say... not good. We had a few swings, but mostly misses, and we talk about them all on the show! We've got a few Halo Headlines to share, first about the Los Angeles Angels moving on from 3rd Base Coach Brian Butterfield and Catching Coach José Molina and what this might mean for the team. (3:42) But, there were...
Published 10/20/21
The Super Halo Bros. are honored to welcome Daniel Garcia from @halo_haven and the All Angels Podcast! He joins Mike and Jon for a look back on the Los Angeles Angels 2021 season that was, talking favorite moments, memorable games, and players we loved to watch. (10:06) You can't look back without looking forward, so the guys discuss the moves they'd make in the offseason, including who they'd sign, bring back, and say bye-bye to. (21:03) The Halos had some news in the player development...
Published 10/13/21
The Los Angeles Angels wrapped up the 2021 season taking 2 of 3 from the Seattle Mariners and playing spoiler to the M's playoff hopes. The Super Halo Bros. recap the highlights from the weekend, including Shohei Ohtani's 46th home run, Jared Walsh being clutch, and Raisel Iglesias showing why he should be extended. (6:49) Now that the playoffs are here and we've got nothing better to do, the Bros. make their picks for who will advance in the first round. (22:25) As Angel fans, we've...
Published 10/06/21
For a team that's not going to be in the playoffs this season, the Los Angeles Angels are certainly making headlines! Jon and Mike discuss Joe Maddon's unfiltered comments about the state of the team and who these are pointed toward: owner Arte Moreno, GM Perry Minasian, the team, or the fans? (4:24) Perry did respond to these comments and hinted at what his plans may be as the Halos move into the off-season. (13:53) While Angels Play-By-Play announcer Matt Vasgersian jumped on Buster Olney's...
Published 09/29/21
The Super Halo Bros. welcome Andrew of Angels Top Plays as a very special guest of the podcast to discuss Angels Baseball all episode long! (@angels_topplays on Instagram and @PlaysAngels on Twitter) Andrew lends his insight and knowledge to our many conversations in a show you won't want to miss! Jon shares about his latest visit to Angels Stadium with his friend and A's fan Julio of The Town Tailgate Podcast. (3:28) Alex Cobb looked solid in his return from the Injured List, and Mike, Jon,...
Published 09/22/21
Even though the season may not have gone the way Angel fans planned, we still have some highlights to be excited for! (3:45) With the future of Halos looking bright and everyone getting a good look at the potential pitching staff, the news broke that Griffin Canning, Patrick Sandoval, and Chris Rodriguez have all been shut down for the season, and Mike and Jon discuss who the leader of the pitching staff has been. (11:06) With so much potential on the team for 2022, will GM Perry Minasian and...
Published 09/15/21
We've got a complete show for you, complete with talk about José Suárez and his complete game against the Texas Rangers! Was it a matter of him taking the next step in his game, or was it just a really bad hitting team? (2:34) Speaking of pitching, can the Los Angeles Angels land the ultimate free agent in Max Scherzer over the offseason? Is there a risk involved in signing a player like him in his age 37 season? (10:37) With the recent release of José Iglesias, it's opened up discussion...
Published 09/08/21
As we roll into the final month of the season, the Super Halo Bros. are looking for Ws wherever they can get them! One big W was Jon watching the Angels beat the San Diego Padres 10-2 on Saturday night and getting to witness Shohei Ohtani becoming the first Halo to hit 40 home runs and swipe 20 bases, Justin Upton's 1,000th RBI, and experience Jo Adell's cannon from right field! (4:39) Speaking of the outfield, what does it look like come 2022? (16:09) Then, the brothers talk about the...
Published 09/01/21
Shohei Ohtani Cy Young talk is in full swing! After another incredible start against the Detroit Tigers, will he emerge as "Shohei Cytani"? (2:51) Mike and Jon recap some of the highlights and the lowlights from the Detroit and Cleveland Indians series, including the incredible comeback win from the Halos. (9:26) With the last glimmer of hope diminished by more injuries and complications, the Angels will have to continue the season without players like Patrick Sandoval, Alex Cobb, Jose Marte,...
Published 08/25/21