The Los Angeles Angels, also known as the LA Angels, are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. They are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise and a member of the American League (AL) West division. The team was founded in 1961 as the Los Angeles Angels and has since undergone several name changes, including the California Angels (1965-1996) and the Anaheim Angels (1997-2004), before settling on their current name.
The Los Angeles Angels play their home games at Angel Stadium, located in Anaheim. The team's primary colors are red, white, and navy blue. They have had several successful seasons and have won multiple division championships (previously AL West, currently AL West) and one World Series title, which they claimed in 2002.
The Angels have been recognized for their talented players, with notable past and present players, such as Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, Nolan Ryan, and Rod Carew. Their success and dedicated fanbase have made them an integral part of the Southern California sports landscape.
The Los Angeles Angels play a significant role in promoting the sport of baseball within their community, organizing youth programs, charitable initiatives, and community outreach events. They also engage in various rivalries, most notably the "Freeway Series" against the Los Angeles Dodgers, another MLB team based in Southern California.
