In terms of late season collapses, the Angels have had their fair share over the course of the past decade (or honestly, Mike Trout's entire career). During the 2025 season, they had company from the Chicago Cubs - and the Detroit Tigers - in terms of just how bad things could look. For the Cubs and Tigers, though, they both made the playoffs despite barely scraping by as the weather began to cool down from July into September. And while the Angels may have enough to trade for Tigers’ ace and two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, the Cubs may be an even more seamless trade fit with the Halos.
Cubs rumored to be interested in Angels' outfielders... and they're the perfect fit
