The Los Angeles Angels hit an infamous milestone with their 7-3 defeat to the Seattle Mariners, notching their 100th loss of the 2026 season in the series finale. Gavin Carlson highlights the contentious decision by Mike Trout to sit out the final game—despite his healthiest season in years—and examines what Trout’s absence meant for a roster fighting to avoid a historic low. The show then shifts focus to the pitching struggles that defined the performance, questioning Yusei Kikuchi’s future in the 2027 starting rotation. Carlson unpacks Trout’s 2026 campaign, commending his 142-game effort yet noting the disappointment of him missing a game with franchise history on the line. The podcast scrutinizes Kikuchi’s lackluster outing and the overall bullpen meltdown, spotlighting the persistent pitching issues that have plagued the Angels. Key discussion points include defensive miscues, the outlook for the 2027 rotation, and the enduring frustration of a centennial loss season for Halo fan...