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Having undergone a number of name changes, the team has previously been known as the California Angels, Anaheim Angels and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The franchise's list of records includes those set in single games, single seasons and careers, by both the team and individual players.
However, the Angels steadily grew talent in the next few years that soon made them a relative contender, done under manager Mike Scioscia. In 2002, the Angels went from losing 87 games to winning 99 to set a franchise record for wins at the time while making the postseason for the first time in sixteen years.
Due to the move, the franchise was known as the California Angels from 1965 to 1996 and the Anaheim Angels from 1997 to 2004. "Los Angeles" was added back to the name in 2005, but because of a lease agreement with Anaheim that required the city to also be in the name, the franchise was known as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim until 2015. The ...
The Angels hosted the All-Star Game for the third time in franchise history and the first since 1989. The Angels' 2011 season saw pitcher Ervin Santana throw a no-hitter in a game against the Cleveland Indians, while first baseman Mark Trumbo finished as the runner-up in American League Rookie of the Year voting. The Angels finished second in ...
The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the Los Angeles Angels American League franchise (1961–1965; 2016–present), also known previously as the California Angels (1965–1996), Anaheim Angels (1997–2004) and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005–2015).
The New York Yankees have the highest all-time regular season win–loss percentage (.569) in Major League Baseball history. Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization, which consists of a total of 30 teams—15 teams in the National League (NL) and 15 in the American League (AL). The NL and AL were formed in 1876 and ...
Interleague play was introduced in the 1997 season, marking the first time the Angels and Dodgers played each other in the regular season. As a result of City of Anaheim v. Angels Baseball LP, Angels change name from "California Angels" to "Anaheim Angels". First time Dodgers sweep the Angels. 1998: Angels: 3–1: Angels, 2–0 Tie ...
Los Angeles Angels in the California Sports Hall of Fame: No. Name Position(s) Seasons Notes 32: Dave Winfield: RF: 1990–1991: Elected mainly on his performance with San Diego Padres: 36: Fernando Valenzuela: P: 1991: Elected mainly on his performance with Los Angeles Dodgers: 44: Reggie Jackson: RF: 1982–1986