Archive - The View Level

The Year in Angels Cards, 1963: Peak Drunkard

Reviving the tradition of combing through every season’s Topps haul for secret histories and unusual delights

Feb 28, 2024 •

April 2023

March 2023

Ohtani Porn 2023: What if Mike Schmidt Pitched Like Jake Peavy?

You cannot predict Shohei, you can only hope to appreciate his artistry.

Mar 30, 2023 •

Introducing The View Level

Because 2023 seems like a damn fine time to resume writing about baseball, the Angels, and the bloody intersection between politics and sports.

Mar 22, 2023 •

October 2022

How Rare Is the Ohtani/Trout Squander?

Superstars on shit teams: A survey

Oct 1, 2022 •

August 2022

July 2022

The Historic Squander of Mike Trout

No team has played as badly during their inner-circle Hall of Famer’s 8-year peak as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Jul 29, 2022 •

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