The Los Angeles Angels concluded a disappointing season with a 7-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. This defeat marked a historical moment, as it was the team’s first-ever 100-loss season, ending a 65-year avoidance of triple-digit losses.

With this loss, the Angels joined all 30 Major League Baseball franchises on the century-mark ledger for losses in a single season. For first-year manager Kurt Suzuki, the season wrapped up with difficult comparisons to previous squads, notably surpassing the 63-99 record set by Ron Washington’s 2024 team.

Game 162 embodied drama and frustration, with franchise icon Mike Trout watching from the dugout on a scheduled day off. Shortstop Zach Neto had expressed hope earlier in the week that the team could overcome grim circumstances through organizational pride. Despite a 5-4 record in their final nine games, the team’s efforts were insufficient to prevent history on Sunday.

Yusei Kikuchi, a former Mariner, struggled against his old team, yielding three runs over five innings. Though Bryce Teodosio briefly narrowed the margin with a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning, Seattle quickly responded. A costly error and a two-run double extended their lead. Jose Siri’s late home run offered a short-lived resurgence before the game and season concluded with Christian Moore’s fly-out.

Management changes added complexity to the season. GM Perry Minasian was dismissed on June 26, leading interim GM John Mozeliak to overhaul the roster. Trading Taylor Ward, Jo Adell, Logan O’Hoppe, and Chase Silseth for prospects left Suzuki relying on mostly younger players.

The season’s end also signaled change in ownership. Arte Moreno agreed to sell controlling interest to Stan Kroenke’s group for a record $4 billion. Kroenke’s reputation for building championship rosters provides hope for an Angels fanbase enduring historic struggles.

The sale promises new direction, potentially transforming the franchise that has lacked long-term vision.