The Los Angeles Angels’ September schedule is filled with significant matchups that could impact the postseason landscape for other teams, even though the Angels themselves are not in playoff contention. The Angels began September with a two-game, weekend sweep against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim. Seattle has fallen well behind Houston in the division race, and the Angels didn’t do them any favors, winning with a walk-off hit by the score of 5-4 on Saturday and 3-2 on Sunday.
Next is a two-game home series against their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the return of Shohei Ohtani, who signed with the Dodgers this off-season after six seasons and two league MVPs with the Angels. The rivalry between the Angels and Dodgers is always intense, and many fans and analysts will be closely watching the Angels’ baseball lines to gauge expectations and potential outcomes for these crucial matchups.
Texas and Minnesota Road Trip
Following the Dodgers, Anaheim will have a brief break before traveling to face the defending world-champion Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Texas. After the Texas series, the Angels will continue their road trip with a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins from September 9th to 11th. The first two MLB games are scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET, with the series’ final game on September 11 starting slightly earlier at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Twins are in a tight race with the Kansas City Royals for wild card position, trailing the Cleveland Guardians by four games in the Central Division.
Back Home to Face the Astros
Following Minnesota, the Angels return home to host the Houston Astros for a three-game series starting on September 13th, followed by another home series against the Chicago White Sox beginning on September 16th. As the month progresses, the Angels will travel to face the Astros again in a four-game series from September 19th to 22nd at Minute Maid Park. The final week of September includes a series against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago from September 24th to 26th. The Angels will conclude their regular season with a three-game home series against the Texas Rangers from September 27th to 29th.
Injuries Impact
The Angels are dealing with several injuries that have impacted their roster. Mike Trout is on the 60-day injured list due to a torn meniscus and is not expected to play again this season. Luis Rengifo is also out for the season following wrist surgery. Other players, such as Matt Moore and Carson Fulmer, are on the 15-day injured list with elbow injuries. These injuries have significantly affected the Angels’ struggles this season.
Despite the challenges, the Angels are focused on finishing the season strong. Manager Ron Washington has emphasized the importance of maintaining a competitive spirit and evaluating the current talent for future seasons. The team aims to build momentum and cohesion among its younger players, such as Nolan Schanuel, Zach Neto, and Logan O’Hoppe, who have shown promise this year. While the Angels are unlikely to achieve a winning record, they hope to end the season on a positive note and prepare for a more successful 2025 season.
