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Angels Nearing Worst Start in Franchise History: How 2026 Compares to the 1999 Team

Los Angeles Angels On SI·Jeff Joiner·about 1 month ago
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As the core of a future World Series championship team was starting to form, the Angels got off to the worst start in franchise history in 1999. Not even that team managed to lose 100 games, but the 2026 Angels may not be as fortunate. The 1999 Angels were worse early, but likely better the rest of the season. In 1999 Opening Day was April 4th, so the 2026 squad has played more games to this point. Here's where percentages come into play. The 1999 team was 6-17 on May 1st, good for a 26% win rate. At that time they were on pace for 42 wins and 120 losses. That would have set a new MLB record for losses in the modern era. The 2026 version is much better at 37.5% but that number is dropping. At their current rate, the 2026 Angels will finish with a 61-101 record that would mark the franchise's first 100 loss campaign. From May 1st on the 1999 Angels played much better baseball. Finishing the year 72-90 meant the team when 66-73 for the duration of the season.…

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