Los Angeles Angels 2018 Season Preview

What should we expect from the Los Angeles Angels in 2018?

If everything goes according to plan, the Los Angeles Angels could contend for a postseason berth in 2018. However, there are still a lot of question marks.

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The Angels still have not really addressed their pitching staff. With Shohei Ohtani, Garrett Richards, Matt Shoemaker, and Tyler Skaggs, Los Angeles has a lot of potential. However, Richards is the only one of that foursome to ever start 30 or more games in a season. The talent is there, but will the Angels rotation be able to stay healthy? Not adding a veteran innings eater may prove to be a mistake.

Offensively, and on defense, the Angels should be better. Zack Cozart and Ian Kinsler are upgrades both offensively and defensively in the infield. Ohtani, if he can make that adjustment to the majors, could be a key part of the lineup. And a healthy Pujols may be able to rediscover some of his former glory.

The Angels are going to be an interesting team to watch. If everything falls right, and they end up staying healthy, they could even be a playoff team, although that route would likely involve the Wild Card. However, with the potential that their rotation possesses, it would not be a surprise if Los Angeles exceeded those expectations. But if their health makes a turn for the worse…

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The Los Angeles Angels have a lot of potential. This year, they may even find their way into the postsesaon. Prediction: second in the AL West.