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The Los Angeles Angels Need a New Name — Here Are the 3 Best Options

The Los Angeles Angels Need a New Name — Here Are the 3 Best Options

Summary

The Los Angeles Angels baseball team might have to change their name because of a new California law. The article suggests three possible new names: California Angels, Orange County Angels, or Anaheim Angels, reflecting different local ties.

Key Facts

  • Shohei Ohtani left the Angels and won two World Series with the Dodgers.
  • The Angels are near the bottom of the MLB standings for 2026.
  • A proposed California bill (AB 2512) could force the Angels to focus on being an Anaheim team instead of Los Angeles.
  • The team was called the California Angels for 30 years in the past.
  • Anaheim’s NHL team, the Ducks, identifies strongly with Orange County.
  • The Angels won their only World Series championship while named the Anaheim Angels.
  • The Dodgers have been more successful recently, winning multiple championships in Los Angeles.
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