Los Angeles Angels fans up in arms over popular reporter banned from team-run radio show due to negativity: "God I hate this team sometimes"

The Los Angeles Angels have decided to block beat reporter Sam Blum from appearing on their radio station due to negativity. Blum is a reporter for The Athletic and is one of the most respected and popular reporters covering the team. While their reasoning is that the ban is due to his negativity, it more likely has to do with his critical coverage of the team.

It is a reporter's job to provide a fair and balanced take on everything they see and hear about the team. Sometimes that will paint the team in a negative light, but that is rarely up to the reporter.

Sam Blum shared the news that he would not be appearing on the team-owned radio station's show on Twitter. Several other beat reporters covering the Angels came out in support of Blum and will be boycotting the show.

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno recently recanted his decision to sell the team and remains in control, despite criticism and fan protests. This indicates that the team will remain at the same level it has for much of the past decade, despite its star power. For as good as Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are, they cannot will a team to the postseason.

Fans are tired of this form of management.

The team president being focused on what local reporters are saying is not a great sign of organizational health. If the reporters were only able to present positive things, they would. While the Los Angeles Angels may think this "negativity" is costing them fans, their own actions are costing them far more.

The Angels have been the target of ridicule in the American League West for years, long before Sam Blum came around. The team's inability to compete with the Houston Astros or even the Seattle Mariners in recent years has been much maligned.

The Los Angeles Angels have made their share of mistakes on the field, but this off-field error could prove just as damaging.

The Los Angeles Angels absolutely need to have a winning season in 2023

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani

The Angels hope to find a way to win despite so much bad press surrounding the organization. Winning can cure any ailment that a franchise is going through.

Their stars are shining bright and the depth looks ready to take a step, but it is still difficult to believe the Angels will succeed.