Phillies vs Angels Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jul. 19
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The Los Angeles Angels are four games out of the American League Wild Card race, battling with the Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers for the final spot. For many bubble teams, the trade deadline forces them to make a major decision: whether to buy or sell.
The Angels saw their streak of using just five starters this season come to an end after 96 games, but it was the offense that came through when it mattered most in the first game out of the All-Star break.
They have outperformed expectations after losing 99 games last season, but they can’t afford to make the same deadline missteps they made in 2023 as they attempt to end MLB’s longest active
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Teammate and All-Star starter Jacob Wilson is right now hitting .329/.373/.459 (131 OPS+) with 2.2 WAR. Much of his game is buoyed by his batting average, but it was once as high as .372 (June 8). He's hit .192 in his last 20 games.
Former UC Santa Barbara pitcher Tyler Bremner had to deal with tragedy on the way to being selected No. 2 overall over the Angels in the MLB draft.
The question for the Angels coming into the draft was if they’d use the No. 2 pick to continue their strategy under GM Perry Minasian.
Luke Lacourse, Michigan State commit named Michigan Mr. Baseball in 2025, is from Bay City Western High and was picked by Angels in 2025 MLB Draft.
Talon Haley, a Vanderbilt baseball signee, was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 12th round of the 2025 MLB Draft.
The Athletic has linked Los Angeles Angels left-handed relief pitcher Reid Detmers to the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays ahead of the