Los Angeles Angels Podcast

MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) discuss the latest with Albert Pujols and the possible roles for him in 2019. Plus, how will the club fit Shohei Ohtani back in the lineup once he returns from surgery and could Mike Trout exceed expectations this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Angels sign Cody Allen to be their closer. MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) discuss the move and the expectations for the righty this season. Plus, they highlight Kole Calhoun who hopes to bounce back this year and have a strong impact on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) discuss the team staying in Anaheim through 2020 and if that will be the long-term plan. Plus, they highlight Zack Cozart, who hopes to bounce back in his second year with the Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) discuss the club’s plan for bullpen and closer. Plus, will prospect Griffin Canning get a shot in the Majors this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health will be a big key for the Angels with the upcoming 2019 season. MLB.com’s Alyson Footer (@alysonfooter) and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) break it all down. Plus, they highlight the importance of getting Jonathan Lucroy as their catcher and they look at the starting-rotation depth after the club signed Matt Harvey and Trevor Cahill.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger talk about the signing of Justin Bour and what that could mean for Albert Pujols' playing time. Plus, they discuss the team's search for a defensive-minded catcher and how Dallas Keuchel could be a good fit to pitch with the Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Ausmus speaks to the media at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas and talks about learning from his previous coaching job and how that will help him with the Angels. Plus, he's excited to see first hand what Shohei Ohtani can do on the diamond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will Bryce Harper's contract this offseason impact Mike Trout? MLB.com's Tim McMaster (@MLB_McMaster) and Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) are in Las Vegas to break down everything from the Winter Meetings. They also discuss Mike Napoli's retirement and Jo Adell's chances of making the Opening Day roster.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Mike Trout get extension from Angels? MLB.com's Alyson Footer (@AlysonFooter) and Angels reporter Maria Guardado (@mi_guardado) break down the club's priorities ahead of the Winter Meetings. They also discuss the likelihood of the Angels pursuing Bryce Harper this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Angels reporter Maria Guardado break down the trade that brings utility man Tommy La Stella to Anaheim. Plus, which players could receive a contract with the non-tender deadline approaching and could they target Japanese pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, who went to the same High School as Shohei Ohtani? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices