While the current Angels team may be making headlines for all of the wrong reasons, a former slugger of theirs is making headlines of his own as he enters a new realm in his post-playing career. Former World Series champion and Los Angeles Angels' first baseman Mark Teixeira announced on Thursday that he would be running for Congress in Texas' 21st District.
In his campaign announcement, Teixeira stated "As a lifelong conservative who loves this country, I'm runnin for Congress to fight for the principles that make Texas and America great. It takes teamwork to win - I'm ready to help defend President Trump's America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty.