Sam Blum
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Sam Blum
@samblum3.bsky.social
Major League Baseball/Angels reporter for The Athletic. Daily Orange University, class of 2016.
Andrew Heaney switched to No. 45 this season to honor his friend, Tyler Skaggs.

On Wednesday, Heaney dominated the Angels, in Angel Stadium. He thought of Skaggs while on the mound.

“I take wearing that number seriously. It’s important to me."

Read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/630...
April 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The Angels getaway game Thursday is at 6:29 p.m., before a flight to Minnesota.

Angels management picked the time. Angels players aren't happy.

6:29 p.m. is the latest minute allowed by the CBA. A day game is standard.

"I don’t think it should be allowed"

Read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/630...
April 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I asked Perry Minasian and Ron Washington this week if they felt the Angels were in position to compete in 2025. If they could improve greatly in wins from last year.

That's been their stated goal all offseason.

Here's what they had to say: www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...
March 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Hello Angels & Ducks fans!

I am working on a story, and need fan perspectives.

Please see below. My DMs are open.
January 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Angels owner Arte Moreno hasn't complied with a subpoena, according to a court ruling.

He didn't provide contents from his cell/personal email, as was required by the court in Skaggs lawsuit case.

That, plus more important updates on this upcoming trial: www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
January 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Here's an update on the Skaggs' family lawsuit vs. Angels:

• Judge rejected Angels request to delay April 7 trial.
• Mike Trout will be deposed by attorneys in January.
• Arte Moreno is required to give up some contents of his cell phone.

Read it all: www.nytimes.com/athletic/597...
December 6, 2024 at 4:58 PM