Los Angeles Angels.

The Los Angeles Angels are a Major League Baseball (MLB) team playing in the West division of the American League (AL). Founded as one of MLB’s first expansion teams, the Angels played their inaugural game in 1961. Originally owned by renowned singing cowboy entertainer Gene Autry and later controlled for a time by the Walt Disney Company, the Angels have earned a number of accolades over the course of their history. Chief among these accomplishments are the AL pennant and World Series championship the team won in 2002. Over the years, the Angels have also claimed numerous divisional titles. Heading into the 2024 season, the team had an all-time record that included 4,958 wins and 5,016 losses for an overall .497 win/loss percentage. Despite having relatively little postseason success, the Angels have been a competitive team throughout much of their history and remain a fan favorite.