The Los Angeles Angels have officially reached their nadir. This afternoon the Angels ended the 2026 MLB season with a 7-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners.
The loss leaves the Angels with a 62-100 record marking the first time in franchise history that they have reached triple digits in losses in a single season.
Since debuting in 1961, the Angels had 35 losing seasons prior to 2026. Yet the team only had five last place finishes and only three seasons with 95 or more losses. The closest the Angels came to losing 100 games was in 2024 when they lost 99 games under Ron Washington. Their last winning season was in 2015.
Earlier this month, Arte Moreno announced plans to sell the team to Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke.
While this is good news, it could take several more seasons before the Angels are contenders let alone play their home games in a half decent ballpark. This might mean some more losing seasons with the possibility of additional 100 loss campaigns. Perhaps the Angels won't start winning again until after Mike Trout's contract expires following the 2030 season.
Next year will mark the 25th anniversary of the Angels' lone World Series title. That championship seems a lot farther removed and far away than a quarter century ago.
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