TORONTO — This is a brutal October for the Angels, and not just because they are defendants before a jury that must determine whether the team is guilty of negligence or ignorance that contributed to the death of one of its players.
On the field, baseball’s longest postseason drought extended to 11 years. They just hired their fourth manager in five years and gave him a one-year contract, which makes him a lame duck before he ever manages a game. Kevin Pillar, who played for the Angels last year, said on “Foul Territory” this week the team is “very, very far behind” in clubhouse facilities and amenities.