Angels reach historic 100-loss low with season-closing defeat against Mariners as new era looms

The Los Angeles Angels have suffered their first 100-loss season in franchise history, concluding the year with a 7-3 defeat against the Seattle Mariners. This historic loss marks the end of an era, coinciding with the impending sale of the team to Stan Kroenke’s group. Despite a late surge, the Angels could not avoid the century mark, a threshold they had evaded for 65 years.

• The Los Angeles Angels finished the season with their first-ever 100-loss record (62-100) after a 7-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners.
• This marks the first time in 65 years that the Angels have reached this threshold, making them the last MLB franchise to do so.
• The team experienced significant roster changes after the firing of GM Perry Minasian, with interim GM John Mozeliak trading away key players.
• The season’s end coincides with the agreement to sell the controlling interest of the franchise to Stan Kroenke’s group for a record $4 billion.