Angels Make Unwanted MLB History
Despite having three-time American League Most Valuable Player Mike Trout commit his career to the franchise, the Los Angeles Angels have not made the postseason since 2014. May 3, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) looks on during the first inning against the New York Mets at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images The Halos currently hold the worst record in MLB (18-34) and are track to record an 11th straight losing season in 2026.
The Angels’ loss on Thursday in the series finale against the Athletics marked the team’s 24th loss in the last 30 games. That 6-24 record is the worst record over a 30-game span for an MLB team with a multi-time MVP on the roster, according to OptaSTATS on X. The Angels are 6-24 (.
200) over their last 30 games. Mike Trout has played in all of them. That's the worst record over a 30-game span in MLB history by a team that had a multi-time former MVP play in all 30.
pic. twitter. com/tDZ4lTsNzG — OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) May 22, 2026 Shortstop Zach Neto broke the team’s six-game losing streak in the series opener against the Athletics on Monday.
But his walk-off home run came after the Athletics nearly pulled off a no-hitter against the Angels. Fans Want Arte Moreno to “Sell the Team” The franchise’s struggles over the years have frustrated fans, and now, fans are publicly expressing those frustrations during Angels’ home games. Many fans believe owner Arte Moreno is the root of the franchise’s problems.