To the surprise of many, the Los Angeles Angels are contending for the postseason in late June. For a team that has not made the postseason since 2014, and not won a playoff game in nearly fourteen years, it is a marked sign of improvement.Over the past half-decade or so, the team has gotten a reputation for being one of the biggest disappointments in pro sports. Between their two superstars, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, the team is considered to have the two best players on earth.A two-way sensation, Shohei Ohtani is unlike any other player in the MLB. A former MVP and Rookie of the Year, Ohtani is the first-ever player to strike out 100 while hitting at least 100 RBIs of his own. Mike Trout is a 3-time MVP and offensive super-slugger in his own right. Despite having the two studs, the team's fortunes have been no better off.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_The Angels outscored the Rockies 32-12 this weekend...in a series that they lost6439343The Angels outscored the Rockies 32-12 this weekend...in a series that they lost https://t.co/kelFjWIYIk"The Angels outscored the Rockies 32-12 this weekend...in a series that they lost" - Talkin' BaseballOn June 24, the Angels beat the Colorado Rockies by a final score of 25-1. The game represented the biggest win of the MLB season. However, after losing both Friday and Saturday's games, the Angels lost the weekend series 2-1, despite outscoring the opposition 32-12. Fans took to Twitter to lambaste the Angels for their typical irony.extremely pleasant mail delivery guy@dumbmailguy@TalkinBaseball_ They're in the middle of the wild card race and people just can't stop finding excuses to cram every single last one of their losses into the same lazy boring narrative.33@TalkinBaseball_ They're in the middle of the wild card race and people just can't stop finding excuses to cram every single last one of their losses into the same lazy boring narrative.marte fan club@marteparte@TalkinBaseball_ most angels series ever7@TalkinBaseball_ most angels series everCarter Stedman@CarterStedman28@TalkinBaseball_ Typical Angels stat@TalkinBaseball_ Typical Angels statMany fans revived the "Tungsten Arm O'Doyle" meme. A complex internet phenomenon, the inside joke is meant to show how Shohei Ohtani may set historic bests in his own gameplay but seems to give his team a negligible advantage when it comes to collective goals.Jeff/El Jefe@jpsfg@TalkinBaseball_ Tungsten11@TalkinBaseball_ TungstenBob Semple@3errs@TalkinBaseball_ certified Tungsten Arm O'Doyle moment@TalkinBaseball_ certified Tungsten Arm O'Doyle momentBrian Caprino@dinocaprino@TalkinBaseball_ I want one week where the angels just play ball and stay out of the media. Might never happen in my lifetime.@TalkinBaseball_ I want one week where the angels just play ball and stay out of the media. Might never happen in my lifetime.With a record of 42-37, the Los Angeles Angels now sit six games back of the Texas Rangers, who lead the AL West. However, the team stands just one game back of the Wild Card spot, leading many to retain hope for the Halos this season.justin@peacejustin21@TalkinBaseball_ Only the angels2@TalkinBaseball_ Only the angelsPatrick Bishop@pbishop1023@TalkinBaseball_ That’s gotta be the most angels stat ever5611@TalkinBaseball_ That’s gotta be the most angels stat everPapi Cole@ColeEdwardOdel1@TalkinBaseball_ trade everyone, we are not making the playoffs1@TalkinBaseball_ trade everyone, we are not making the playoffsLos Angeles Angels' problems were summed up in Rockies seriesWhile Shohei Ohtani went 4-for-12 with a home run and a double in the series, the Los Angeles Angels were still unable to win. The years-old irony with the Angels thus persists. Despite having some of the strongest hitters ever, as well as the most dynamic pitching, putting together wins on a consistent basis remains a challenge, which might be reason enough for Ohtani to leave the club when his contract expires soon.