2022 Los Angeles Angels season
The 2022 Los Angeles Angels season is the 62nd season of the Angels franchise in the American League, the 57th in Anaheim, and their 57th season playing their home games at Angel Stadium. The Angels are managed by Joe Maddon in his third season as manager of the Angels. They play as members of Major League Baseball's American League West division.
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Owner(s) | Arte Moreno |
Manager(s) | Joe Maddon |
Local television | Bally Sports West (Matt Vasgersian/Patrick O'Neal, Mark Gubicza) |
Local radio | KLAA (AM 830) KSPN (AM 710) Angels Radio Network (Terry Smith, Mark Langston) Spanish: KWKW (AM 1330) |
Stats | ESPN.com BB-reference |
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On December 2, 2021, Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announced a lockout of players, following expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). On March 10, 2022, the MLB and MLBPA agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement, thus ending the lockout.[1] Although MLB previously announced that several series would be cancelled due to the lockout, the agreement provides for a 162-game season, with originally canceled games to be made up via doubleheaders.[2]
Offseason
Lockout
The expiration of the league's collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Major League Baseball Players Association occurred on December 1, 2021 with no new agreement in place.[3] As a result, the team owners voted unanimously to lockout the players stopping all free agency and trades.[4][5]
The parties came to an agreement on a new CBA on March 10, 2022.[6]
Rule changes
Pursuant to the new CBA, several new rules were instituted for the 2022 season. The National League will adopt the designated hitter full-time, a draft lottery will be implemented, the postseason will expand from ten teams to twelve, and advertising patches will appear on player uniforms and helmets for the first time.[7][8]
Regular season
American League West
AL West | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
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Los Angeles Angels | 17 | 10 | 0.630 | — | 8–5 | 9–5 |
Houston Astros | 15 | 11 | 0.577 | 1½ | 6–4 | 9–7 |
Seattle Mariners | 12 | 14 | 0.462 | 4½ | 7–3 | 5–11 |
Texas Rangers | 10 | 14 | 0.417 | 5½ | 4–9 | 6–5 |
Oakland Athletics | 10 | 15 | 0.400 | 6 | 4–9 | 6–6 |
Division leaders | W | L | Pct. |
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New York Yankees | 18 | 7 | 0.720 |
Los Angeles Angels | 17 | 10 | 0.630 |
Minnesota Twins | 15 | 11 | 0.577 |
Wild Card teams (Top 3 teams qualify for postseason) |
W | L | Pct. | GB |
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Tampa Bay Rays | 16 | 10 | 0.615 | +1 |
Toronto Blue Jays | 16 | 11 | 0.593 | +½ |
Houston Astros | 15 | 11 | 0.577 | — |
Cleveland Guardians | 12 | 13 | 0.480 | 2½ |
Seattle Mariners | 12 | 14 | 0.462 | 3 |
Chicago White Sox | 11 | 13 | 0.458 | 3 |
Texas Rangers | 10 | 14 | 0.417 | 4 |
Oakland Athletics | 10 | 15 | 0.400 | 4½ |
Boston Red Sox | 10 | 16 | 0.385 | 5 |
Baltimore Orioles | 10 | 16 | 0.385 | 5 |
Kansas City Royals | 8 | 15 | 0.348 | 5½ |
Detroit Tigers | 8 | 16 | 0.333 | 6 |
Game Log
The Angels were originally scheduled to open their season away at the Oakland Athletics on March 31. Due to the 2021–22 Major League Baseball lockout, the first two series of the year were postponed and are to be played at later dates in the season.[9] The Angels will now open at home against the Houston Astros on April 7.
Roster
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Farm system
Level | Team | League | Manager |
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AAA | Salt Lake Bees | Triple-A West | |
AA | Rocket City Trash Pandas | Double-A South | |
A | Tri-City Dust Devils | High-A West | ' |
A-Advanced | Inland Empire 66ers | Low-A West | |
Rookie | ACL Angels | Arizona Complex League | |
Rookie | DSL Angels | Dominican Summer League |
All coaches and rosters can be found on each team's website.
See also
References
- Feinsand, Mark (March 10, 2022). "MLB, MLBPA agree to new CBA; season to start April 7". Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- Lacques, Gabe (March 10, 2022). "Baseball is back: MLB, players agree on new CBA to salvage 162-game 2022 season". USA Today. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- Baumann, Michael (December 2, 2021). "All the Questions—and Answers—About the Most Important Details of the MLB Lockout". The Ringer. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- Nightengale, Gabe Lacques and Bob. "MLB lockout is on after collective bargaining agreement expires, owners agree to freeze out players". USA TODAY. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- Selbe, Nick. "MLB Owners Vote Unanimously to Institute Lockout". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- "Play Ball! 2022 MLB season will start April 7 with full 162-game schedule; spring training games begin March 17". SportsLine. March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- Conti, Kristen. "Here Are the New MLB Rules for the 2022 Season". NBC Chicago. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- "MLB to add jersey advertising for first time in league history as part of new CBA, per report". CBS Sports. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- Keyser, Hannah (March 10, 2022). "Unlocked: MLB, players strike labor deal that will enable full 2022 baseball season". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
External links
- Los Angeles Angels Official Site
- 2022 Los Angeles Angels season at Baseball Reference