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Barbershop Style Show Focusing On Challenging Topics For Black Community And Providing Solutions.

Barbershop Style Show Focusing On Challenging Topics For Black Community And Providing Solutions.

Barbershop Style Show Focusing On Challenging Topics For Black Community And Providing Solutions.

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We get SPOOKY as we talk all things Halloween plus all new Corn Dick of the Week / Brother In Arms / Rosato and Sciulli have the Gear Grinder of The Year and What Would Greenfield Do?

2 Trillion Dollar Approval. However the USA did not have money for reparations. Will African Americans get that money? Let's Chop it up.Podcast

In this half a dozen anniversary episode we touch on people flipping out over chip bags,fortune cookies, food flavored candy canes, food made to look like poop, craft brews, an unknown D-DAY practice, and of course the Gear Grinder. Make sure to listen all the way to the last second!

The Angels get a win against a bad Rangers ballclub, but we'll take all the Halo victories we can while they last.We open up the show talking about that game the Angels played which was one of their more impressive wins of late. We talk about the news of Shohei Ohtani officially deciding to undergo Tommy John surgery after the end of the season. We also get a little rant about the Rangers intentionally walking Mike Trout last night which is just ridiculous.Then, the moment you've all been waiting for. A Gear Grinder about Mike Scioscia that hopefully is the last one we ever have to do. We get fired up about the things Sosh said to Terry Smith yesterday in his interview, and decipher how we can finally say good-bye to the long time manager. A fun hump day episode for you Angels fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Angels get a win against a bad Rangers ballclub, but we'll take all the Halo victories we can while they last. We open up the show talking about that game the Angels played which was one of their more impressive wins of late. We talk about the news of Shohei Ohtani officially deciding to undergo Tommy John surgery after the end of the season. We also get a little rant about the Rangers intentionally walking Mike Trout last night which is just ridiculous. Then, the moment you've all been waiting for. A Gear Grinder about Mike Scioscia that hopefully is the last one we ever have to do. We get fired up about the things Sosh said to Terry Smith yesterday in his interview, and decipher how we can finally say good-bye to the long time manager.  A fun hump day episode for you Angels fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WOOO!  What a Wednesday it was in Angels circles. We dive into all the craziness that came out of Wednesday's news. We start off talking about the Shohei Ohtani news that will see him have Tommy John surgery at the end of this season and ultimately see him off the mound until 2020 (hopefully). Then we dive into what could potentially be our most controversial Gear Grinder of all time. Lucas talks about trading Mike Trout. Tune in to hear all the controversy and all the fun that is Angels baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WOOO! What a Wednesday it was in Angels circles. We dive into all the craziness that came out of Wednesday's news.We start off talking about the Shohei Ohtani news that will see him have Tommy John surgery at the end of this season and ultimately see him off the mound until 2020 (hopefully).Then we dive into what could potentially be our most controversial Gear Grinder of all time. Lucas talks about trading Mike Trout.Tune in to hear all the controversy and all the fun that is Angels baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another off day for the Angels, but the news definitely didn't stop rolling out of Anaheim. Lucas talks about the surgery that Albert Pujols went through and how it could be a good thing for the Angels moving forward, plus what we should potentially do with him. Matt Shoemaker had a rehab start in Inland Empire yesterday also, we talk about what that could mean for his return.We then jump into a very informational Gear Grinder that the Baseball Writers of America should listen to so that they make sure they make the correct decision on voting for Rookie of the Year. Lucas makes the case that Shohei has been better, and we think you'll agree too after you hear it.Get your Thursday started with Locked On Angels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another off day for the Angels, but the news definitely didn't stop rolling out of Anaheim.  Lucas talks about the surgery that Albert Pujols went through and how it could be a good thing for the Angels moving forward, plus what we should potentially do with him. Matt Shoemaker had a rehab start in Inland Empire yesterday also, we talk about what that could mean for his return. We then jump into a very informational Gear Grinder that the Baseball Writers of America should listen to so that they make sure they make the correct decision on voting for Rookie of the Year. Lucas makes the case that Shohei has been better, and we think you'll agree too after you hear it. Get your Thursday started with Locked On Angels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back Halos fans!After a weekend to forget about, the Angels get ready for a short 2 game series with the Rockies. Lucas is back to get you ready for that short series. He also talks about the abysmal weekend against the Astros.He then dives in to a special edition Monday Gear Grinder, because he was FIRED UP about the bean ball war that went on between the Astros and Angels on Saturday. We then welcome on Stu Matthews, long time Angels beat writer and now Senior Columnist at Halos Heaven, he joins Lucas in discussing some of the problems the Angels have had revolving the pitching staff, where to turn, and what challenges Billy Eppler might face moving into the offseason.All this to brighten your Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back Halos fans! After a weekend to forget about, the Angels get ready for a short 2 game series with the Rockies. Lucas is back to get you ready for that short series. He also talks about the abysmal weekend against the Astros. He then dives in to a special edition Monday Gear Grinder, because he was FIRED UP about the bean ball war that went on between the Astros and Angels on Saturday.  We then welcome on Stu Matthews, long time Angels beat writer and now Senior Columnist at Halos Heaven, he joins Lucas in discussing some of the problems the Angels have had revolving the pitching staff, where to turn, and what challenges Billy Eppler might face moving into the offseason. All this to brighten your Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday brings another Angels' loss, but we're not losing our spirit towards 2019! Today we open up talking about the "athletic" play Albert Pujols made last night. Then we take a look at the 2019 schedule that just came out, and Lucas takes a look at the end of the season which is where he is skeptical for the Angels season.He then goes into his Gear Grinder for the week which revolves around some comments made by Hall of Fame pitcher Goose Gossage this week. He talks about his take on how advanced analytics are changing the game and affecting the ways that teams are constructed. Is it good for the game? Is it bad for the game? We'll talk about it.All this to get you through your Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday brings another Angels' loss, but we're not losing our spirit towards 2019! Today we open up talking about the "athletic" play Albert Pujols made last night. Then we take a look at the 2019 schedule that just came out, and Lucas takes a look at the end of the season which is where he is skeptical for the Angels season. He then goes into his Gear Grinder for the week which revolves around some comments made by Hall of Fame pitcher Goose Gossage this week. He talks about his take on how advanced analytics are changing the game and affecting the ways that teams are constructed. Is it good for the game? Is it bad for the game? We'll talk about it. All this to get you through your Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Angels finish off a sweep of the San Diego Padres, and things may be looking up in Anaheim! We talk about what went right for the Angels this series, and what to look forward to with the upcoming series with the Texas Rangers.The Gear Grinder this week, Lucas talks about the lack of a true "closer" on the Angels roster currently, and how statistically bad they have been this season in the 9th inning trying to close out games. Where are the Angels going to turn? Where are we going to find closer answers? We might not, maybe just continue to grind our gears about them.We then close out the show with a fun Trivia Thursday question. All this to get you ready for this series in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Angels finish off a sweep of the San Diego Padres, and things may be looking up in Anaheim! We talk about what went right for the Angels this series, and what to look forward to with the upcoming series with the Texas Rangers. The Gear Grinder this week, Lucas talks about the lack of a true "closer" on the Angels roster currently, and how statistically bad they have been this season in the 9th inning trying to close out games. Where are the Angels going to turn? Where are we going to find closer answers? We might not, maybe just continue to grind our gears about them. We then close out the show with a fun Trivia Thursday question. All this to get you ready for this series in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well people, Lucas may finally be losing steam on the season. The #ItCouldHappen movement never really gets off the ground, and a series loss in Tampa Bay could (almost) officially put the nail in the coffin of the season for Lucas. Today he dives into why he's nervous about the pitching staff moving forward, and where his question marks are on the staff for the 2019 season. He then dives into his Gear Grinder segment where he talks about his thoughts on the very controversial Roberto Osuna trade that happened with the Houston Astros this week. Don't forget! It's Trivia Thursday also! And don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well people, Lucas may finally be losing steam on the season. The #ItCouldHappen movement never really gets off the ground, and a series loss in Tampa Bay could (almost) officially put the nail in the coffin of the season for Lucas. Today he dives into why he's nervous about the pitching staff moving forward, and where his question marks are on the staff for the 2019 season.He then dives into his Gear Grinder segment where he talks about his thoughts on the very controversial Roberto Osuna trade that happened with the Houston Astros this week.Don't forget! It's Trivia Thursday also!And don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The optimistic Lucas is back with part 2 of what he believes would be a successful plan that would get the Angels to the playoffs this season. Will it work? I think we all hope so. Then he gets fired up in this week's Gear Grinder segment about the comments that Commissioner Manfred made about Mike Trout this week during the All-Star Break. Tune in, you're not going to want to miss this. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The optimistic Lucas is back with part 2 of what he believes would be a successful plan that would get the Angels to the playoffs this season. Will it work? I think we all hope so.Then he gets fired up in this week's Gear Grinder segment about the comments that Commissioner Manfred made about Mike Trout this week during the All-Star Break. Tune in, you're not going to want to miss this.Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucas is back with his Thursday episode. We dive DEEP into the problems regarding the lineup, specifically regarding Luis Valbuena, while trying to make a case to make David Fletcher our everyday third baseman.After that it is our weekly Gear Grinder segment where Lucas gives his passionate take on how poorly this Angels organization has handled what was originally the future of the Halo pitching staff and ultimately ruined their arms.Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucas is back with his Thursday episode. We dive DEEP into the problems regarding the lineup, specifically regarding Luis Valbuena, while trying to make a case to make David Fletcher our everyday third baseman. After that it is our weekly Gear Grinder segment where Lucas gives his passionate take on how poorly this Angels organization has handled what was originally the future of the Halo pitching staff and ultimately ruined their arms. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a win in Seattle, Lucas is back with the update on his path to the playoffs. We have another player head to the DL (shocker). And David Fletcher keeps making us all happy.Luc dives into the Gear Grinder of the week, by expressing his lack of love for "The Wave", before he ends the shows with his second installment of Trivia Thursday.Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a win in Seattle, Lucas is back with the update on his path to the playoffs. We have another player head to the DL (shocker). And David Fletcher keeps making us all happy. Luc dives into the Gear Grinder of the week, by expressing his lack of love for "The Wave", before he ends the shows with his second installment of Trivia Thursday. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucas is back at it again after a very frustrating loss to the Red Sox. He takes a dive into the deep depths of the Disabled List with a few updates. He also gets his first shot at getting some frustration out during the Gear Grinder segment of the show. Today's subject on the hot seat: Blake. Parker. Lucas tells you why BP is his least favorite pitcher to watch on the Angels' staff.And he finishes off the episode with a little trivia for our listeners. Hint #2: This pitcher was NOT mentioned in the podcast.Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucas is back at it again after a very frustrating loss to the Red Sox. He takes a dive into the deep depths of the Disabled List with a few updates.  He also gets his first shot at getting some frustration out during the Gear Grinder segment of the show. Today's subject on the hot seat: Blake. Parker. Lucas tells you why BP is his least favorite pitcher to watch on the Angels' staff. And he finishes off the episode with a little trivia for our listeners. Hint #2: This pitcher was NOT mentioned in the podcast. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, it was Garrett Richards leaving after just two innings pitched. Next, Zack Cozart leaves with a shoulder injury. After a Mitch Haniger walkoff home run, the Angels were left in shambles in Seattle. A sweep at the hands of the Mariners puts the Halos a full 7 games out of a playoff spot in the American League, despite a respectable 37-32 record. While the team was playing fairly decent heading into this western showdown, the sweep leaves the team and fanbase feeling awfully pessimistic about their chances moving forward, especially with the ailments to Richards and Cozart. In order to stay in the hunt, the Angels will be looking for a lot of unsung heroes. Thursday's episode also features the Gear Grinder, focusing on infield shifts and ways to combat them. How about being a complete hitter and using all fields? Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, it was Garrett Richards leaving after just two innings pitched. Next, Zack Cozart leaves with a shoulder injury. After a Mitch Haniger walkoff home run, the Angels were left in shambles in Seattle.A sweep at the hands of the Mariners puts the Halos a full 7 games out of a playoff spot in the American League, despite a respectable 37-32 record. While the team was playing fairly decent heading into this western showdown, the sweep leaves the team and fanbase feeling awfully pessimistic about their chances moving forward, especially with the ailments to Richards and Cozart. In order to stay in the hunt, the Angels will be looking for a lot of unsung heroes.Thursday's episode also features the Gear Grinder, focusing on infield shifts and ways to combat them. How about being a complete hitter and using all fields?Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Next to Mike Trout, it can be argued that Andrelton Simmons is the most important player on the Angels' roster. With his trip to the disabled list due to an ankle sprain, the Angels must find a way to win games without their gold glove shortstop.Not only is Simmons considered the best defensive player in the game, over the past two seasons, Andrelton Simmons has been a force at the plate, racking up a .330 average this season and OPS north of .800. The general consensus seems to be that the shortstop will be able to play as soon as his 10-day trip ends, though no clear timetable has been released. In his place, Zack Cozart will takeover the main shortstop duties, with some combination of Luis Valbuena, Jefry Marte, and Kaleb Cowart at third base. Perhaps David Fletcher may get a call from Salt Lake?Thursday's episode also features the Gear Grinder, focusing on Mike Scioscia's most recent usage of the bullpen and how his decisions ultimately paid off. Where's the love for the Halos' longtime manager? Tune in!Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Next to Mike Trout, it can be argued that Andrelton Simmons is the most important player on the Angels' roster. With his trip to the disabled list due to an ankle sprain, the Angels must find a way to win games without their gold glove shortstop. Not only is Simmons considered the best defensive player in the game, over the past two seasons, Andrelton Simmons has been a force at the plate, racking up a .330 average this season and OPS north of .800. The general consensus seems to be that the shortstop will be able to play as soon as his 10-day trip ends, though no clear timetable has been released. In his place, Zack Cozart will takeover the main shortstop duties, with some combination of Luis Valbuena, Jefry Marte, and Kaleb Cowart at third base. Perhaps David Fletcher may get a call from Salt Lake? Thursday's episode also features the Gear Grinder, focusing on Mike Scioscia's most recent usage of the bullpen and how his decisions ultimately paid off. Where's the love for the Halos' longtime manager? Tune in! Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball fans were disappointed a week ago when the Angels announced Shohei Ohtani's start would be pushed back a few days to help manage his workload this season. Ohtani did not disappoint yet again in his return to the mound... Initially, Ohtani's velocity on his three main pitches seemed unusually low, with his fastball sitting 91-94 mph in the first two innings. We're used to seeing his fastball touch 98+mph, so Angels twitter was understandably concerned. Ohtani quickly quelled those concerns, pumping a 101 mph fastball to end the 5th while also mixing in his devastating splitter and slider when needed. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans, with rain causing a lengthy delay in the 6th, forcing Ohtani to exit while Cam Bedrosian and Jim Johnson imploded to give the Tigers the muddy victory. The Gear Grinder this week focuses on Anthony Rizzo's slide into home plate against the Pirates a couple of days ago, and the surrounding controversy. Plus, the episode finished with a historical look back at the standings from previous season. Tune in to find out why Halo fans should still be confident this team can play baseball in October. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball fans were disappointed a week ago when the Angels announced Shohei Ohtani's start would be pushed back a few days to help manage his workload this season. Ohtani did not disappoint yet again in his return to the mound...Initially, Ohtani's velocity on his three main pitches seemed unusually low, with his fastball sitting 91-94 mph in the first two innings. We're used to seeing his fastball touch 98+mph, so Angels twitter was understandably concerned. Ohtani quickly quelled those concerns, pumping a 101 mph fastball to end the 5th while also mixing in his devastating splitter and slider when needed. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans, with rain causing a lengthy delay in the 6th, forcing Ohtani to exit while Cam Bedrosian and Jim Johnson imploded to give the Tigers the muddy victory.The Gear Grinder this week focuses on Anthony Rizzo's slide into home plate against the Pirates a couple of days ago, and the surrounding controversy. Plus, the episode finished with a historical look back at the standings from previous season. Tune in to find out why Halo fans should still be confident this team can play baseball in October.Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A miraculous 9th inning comeback almost went for naught, as Blake Parker struggled out of the bullpen in closing out the game. Kole Calhoun made sure there were no further shenanigans.With nobody out and runners at the corners, Kole Calhoun caught a ball on the fly and delivered a strike home, gunning down Curtis Granderson and preserving the Angels' lead. If Calhoun continues to play this kind of defense, he'll continue to get a longer leash to overcome his well-documented struggles at the plate. Of course, Andrelton Simmons and Shohei Ohtani also had big at-bats to put the Halos out in front and get a much needed win.Thursday also means the Gear Grinder, and defensive shifts are the topic this week. The onus is on the hitters to adjust as defenses adjust to them. Simple.Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A miraculous 9th inning comeback almost went for naught, as Blake Parker struggled out of the bullpen in closing out the game. Kole Calhoun made sure there were no further shenanigans. With nobody out and runners at the corners, Kole Calhoun caught a ball on the fly and delivered a strike home, gunning down Curtis Granderson and preserving the Angels' lead. If Calhoun continues to play this kind of defense, he'll continue to get a longer leash to overcome his well-documented struggles at the plate. Of course, Andrelton Simmons and Shohei Ohtani also had big at-bats to put the Halos out in front and get a much needed win. Thursday also means the Gear Grinder, and defensive shifts are the topic this week. The onus is on the hitters to adjust as defenses adjust to them. Simple. Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Angels couldn't quite pull off the sweep in Houston, but given the state of the Halos just a few days ago, a series victory is more than enough. Angels radio host Trent Rush joins the podcast to discuss the Astros series and more.Pitching rotation concerns continue. The bullpen has logged a ton of innings. The offense has gone on massive cold spells. And yet, here are the Angels, sitting near the top of the American League and coming off a series victory on the road against the defending World Champions. Mike Trout continues to amaze, while Shohei Ohtani dazzles all of us. All of those thoughts and more with Trent Rush.Plus, Thursday means the Gear Grinder on the show, which takes a different turn this week from weeks past. Tune in and find out!Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Angels couldn't quite pull off the sweep in Houston, but given the state of the Halos just a few days ago, a series victory is more than enough. Angels radio host Trent Rush joins the podcast to discuss the Astros series and more. Pitching rotation concerns continue. The bullpen has logged a ton of innings. The offense has gone on massive cold spells. And yet, here are the Angels, sitting near the top of the American League and coming off a series victory on the road against the defending World Champions. Mike Trout continues to amaze, while Shohei Ohtani dazzles all of us. All of those thoughts and more with Trent Rush. Plus, Thursday means the Gear Grinder on the show, which takes a different turn this week from weeks past. Tune in and find out! Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another day, another blowout loss to the Red Sox. Another starting pitcher exiting earlier than anticipated or preferred. Another long day for the Angels' bullpen.Tyler Skaggs was decent enough in his start against Boston. He just was not fine enough with his offspeed pitches down in the zone, leading the talented Sox lineup to grind out at-bats and string together multiple rallies. The most significant of which was the smack by Rafael Devers with the bases loaded, effectively putting the game out of reach in just the 3rd inning. Once more, the Halo bullpen was called upon to log heavy innings, a concerning theme as the season moves forward.Thursday also means a fan-favorite segment, the Gear Grinder. Today's topic: why don't more hitters attempt to bunt in order to break down an opposing shift? That's what really grinds my gears...Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another day, another blowout loss to the Red Sox. Another starting pitcher exiting earlier than anticipated or preferred. Another long day for the Angels' bullpen. Tyler Skaggs was decent enough in his start against Boston. He just was not fine enough with his offspeed pitches down in the zone, leading the talented Sox lineup to grind out at-bats and string together multiple rallies. The most significant of which was the smack by Rafael Devers with the bases loaded, effectively putting the game out of reach in just the 3rd inning. Once more, the Halo bullpen was called upon to log heavy innings, a concerning theme as the season moves forward. Thursday also means a fan-favorite segment, the Gear Grinder. Today's topic: why don't more hitters attempt to bunt in order to break down an opposing shift? That's what really grinds my gears... Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again, Shohei Ohtani provided a magical moment, with a game-tying 2-run homer in the 5th inning off Corey Kluber, setting the stage for late inning dramatics at Angel Stadium. Zack Cozart sent Halo fans into a frenzy, belting a hanging breaking ball from Zach McAllister into left field and everyone drove home safely. A big time series win for the Angels, breaking a 12 game losing streak to Cleveland in style. Everyone had a hand in this ballgame, from Tyler Skaggs grinding through 4.2 innings pitched against Kluber, the bullpen posting 8.1 shutout innings, and timely hits from key members in the lineup. Winning feels good. Later in the show, Pat shares what grinds his gears in this week's Gear Grinder, before diving into some more minor transactions by bargain bin shopper Billy Eppler. Tune in! Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again, Shohei Ohtani provided a magical moment, with a game-tying 2-run homer in the 5th inning off Corey Kluber, setting the stage for late inning dramatics at Angel Stadium.Zack Cozart sent Halo fans into a frenzy, belting a hanging breaking ball from Zach McAllister into left field and everyone drove home safely. A big time series win for the Angels, breaking a 12 game losing streak to Cleveland in style. Everyone had a hand in this ballgame, from Tyler Skaggs grinding through 4.2 innings pitched against Kluber, the bullpen posting 8.1 shutout innings, and timely hits from key members in the lineup. Winning feels good.Later in the show, Pat shares what grinds his gears in this week's Gear Grinder, before diving into some more minor transactions by bargain bin shopper Billy Eppler. Tune in!Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that Shohei Ohtani has been all but confirmed to begin the season with the big league club, it's time to speculate as to what the rest of the roster will look like with one week until Opening Day.Almost all of the position player spots are locked in. The bulk of roster questions lie in the makeup of the starting rotation and bullpen to begin the season. Does Andrew Heaney begin the year on the disabled list? Will Parker Bridwell crack the bullpen? What will Billy Eppler do with Noe Ramirez, Luke Bard, and every other name competing for a bullpen spot?Thursday also means the weekly Gear Grinder, where this time we rant on how responsible franchises account for injuries well ahead of time, making it an expectation instead of a reaction. Tune in to find out more!Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that Shohei Ohtani has been all but confirmed to begin the season with the big league club, it's time to speculate as to what the rest of the roster will look like with one week until Opening Day. Almost all of the position player spots are locked in. The bulk of roster questions lie in the makeup of the starting rotation and bullpen to begin the season. Does Andrew Heaney begin the year on the disabled list? Will Parker Bridwell crack the bullpen? What will Billy Eppler do with Noe Ramirez, Luke Bard, and every other name competing for a bullpen spot? Thursday also means the weekly Gear Grinder, where this time we rant on how responsible franchises account for injuries well ahead of time, making it an expectation instead of a reaction. Tune in to find out more! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @LockedOnAngels and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode three we discuss some name stealers, spring training, getting drunk and taking an expensive Uber, too many dumps on Denali, stealing a Terracotta warrior thumb, Swamp Head craft brew of the week, the Pork and Beans War, and the Gear Grinder of shopping cart etiquette.

Our postseason optimism series continues, as the Angels are slated to have arguably the best defense in baseball. With the new additions entering the fray, this group has an opportunity to be truly special. Justin Upton joins Mike Trout and Kole Calhoun in a very athletic outfield, while Andrelton Simmons leads an elite infield into 2018. Given the struggles of the pitching rotation in years past, the confidence and trust that this unit can bring to the hurlers can be inherently valuable. The Gear Grinder also returns for this episode, examining some of the ill effects of advanced analytics and numbers in today's game. Have we truly lost sight of everything that players can bring off the field? Garrett Richards looks primed and ready to perform as true ace this season, and he potentially holds the key to a very intriguing season for the Angels. Tune in and find out why! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @LockedOnAngels or email us at lockedonangels@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our postseason optimism series continues, as the Angels are slated to have arguably the best defense in baseball. With the new additions entering the fray, this group has an opportunity to be truly special.Justin Upton joins Mike Trout and Kole Calhoun in a very athletic outfield, while Andrelton Simmons leads an elite infield into 2018. Given the struggles of the pitching rotation in years past, the confidence and trust that this unit can bring to the hurlers can be inherently valuable.The Gear Grinder also returns for this episode, examining some of the ill effects of advanced analytics and numbers in today's game. Have we truly lost sight of everything that players can bring off the field?Garrett Richards looks primed and ready to perform as true ace this season, and he potentially holds the key to a very intriguing season for the Angels. Tune in and find out why!Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @LockedOnAngels or email us at lockedonangels@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices