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Los Angeles Angels record 12th consecutive season missing postseason contention

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:28 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Los Angeles Angels record 12th consecutive season missing postseason contention

Summary

The Los Angeles Angels officially became the first team eliminated from postseason contention following a 5-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on September 7, 2026. The defeat marks the 12th straight season the club will miss the playoffs, currently the longest active drought in MLB. With a 54-90 record, the team faces the potential for its first 100-loss season in franchise history if it does not win at least nine of its final 18 games. This campaign concludes under the former regime of general manager Perry Minasian and owner Arte Moreno. The franchise is currently undergoing a leadership transition, with Stan Kroenke expected to finalize his acquisition of the club by the first quarter of 2027.

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Status Watch

•Los Angeles Angels fell to the Boston Red Sox 5-2 on September 7, 2026.
•The club is confirmed to miss the postseason for the 12th consecutive year.
•Current record stands at 54-90 with 18 games remaining in the season.
•Stan Kroenke is scheduled to complete his acquisition of the team in early 2027.
•The organization seeks to avoid its first 100-loss season in franchise history.

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11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Angels First Team Eliminated From Postseason; Brighter Days On Horizon

What they're saying

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After a decade of ownership failures and roster mismanagement, Anaheim looks toward a future beyond Arte Moreno as emerging young talents offer hope amidst a historic losing season.
— Yahoo Sports

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