Angels News: Ron Washington Holds 90-Minute Team Meeting to Boost Angels' Morale

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington gathered the entire team for a crucial 90-minute meeting before their game in Detroit. This marked the first team meeting since the season-opening series in Baltimore. The Angels are currently struggling, having lost five consecutive games and 13 of their last 16, with their offense largely absent during this stretch.

“We can’t let what happened in Toronto affect what we have to do from today forward,” Washington said via the Los Angeles Daily News. “That’s what that was all about.”

“It went extremely well,” Washington said. “It wasn’t a chewing out meeting. It was a come to Jesus meeting, and it went well. Everybody had something to say. Everybody spoke. I was pleased with it. …

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Washington emphasized the importance of open communication, noting that many players shared their thoughts during the meeting. The focus was on addressing the team's challenges and fostering a supportive environment as they look to turn their season around.

“Quite a few spoke up. It was great. It was nice for them to get up in front of people and recognize that they can share their feelings.”