The Los Angeles Angels have faced a rollercoaster of seasons over the past few years, grappling with high expectations yet often falling short of the postseason promise. As we dive into our breakdown page, you can expect to relive some of the most thrilling, head-scratching moments that have defined their recent campaigns. From the heart-stopping collision at home plate between Jake Marisnick and Jonathan Lucroy to Joe Maddon’s bizarre decision that left fans scratching their heads, we’ll dissect the pivotal plays that shaped their games. Plus, don’t miss the wild antics involving Yasiel Puig and a rookie pitcher, showcasing the unpredictable nature of baseball that keeps us all on the edge of our seats.
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Marisnick collides with Lucroy at the plate
The Angels and Astros were tied 10-10 when Jake Marisnick came barreling home on a sac fly from George Springer. Kole Calhoun fired a strong throw from right field, and the collision at the plate was brutal. Marisnick slammed into catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who went down hard.
View count: 9,145,253 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Manager intentionally walks hitter with bases loaded
Joe Maddon made one of the strangest managerial decisions in recent memory during an Angels vs. Rangers game, and it blew up on him fast. With the Angels already down 3-2 and the bases loaded, Maddon intentionally walked Corey Seager, giving up a free run.
View count: 2,113,348 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Yasiel Puig gets hit by pitches in back to back at-bats
Yasiel Puig had a wild sequence against a rookie Angels pitcher who struggled to control anything inside. First, Puig got brushed with a pitch on his backside after swinging at a change-up. He looked annoyed but didn’t overreact, signaling he knew it wasn’t intentional.
View count: 1,805,457 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Cody Bellinger tells the ump how far off the plate the pitches were and gets ejected
The Dodgers and Angels wrapped up a tense matchup in their so-called Freeway Series, and things heated up in the late innings. With the game close in the eighth, Cody Bellinger stepped up and got a couple of borderline strike calls that didn’t go his way. Both pitches were off the plate, but the ump rang them up anyway.
View count: 1,469,371 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Angels refuse to get the Mariners out in 9th inning
The Mariners and Angels were tied 2-2 heading into the ninth, but things quickly unraveled for Los Angeles. Cal Raleigh grounded out to start the inning, but Sam Haggerty followed with a single after taking a foul ball off his leg. The Angels catcher tried to throw out Haggerty after a passed ball, but airmailed it, letting him take second.
View count: 1,385,436 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
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