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Bill Shaikin: Angels fans face a month of misery amid uncertainty about the franchise's future

Fans during the first inning as the Texas Rangers visit the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 5, 2023, in Anaheim, California.

It was the first home game of what was supposed to be the Angels' first meaningful September in six years. It was a beautiful Labor Day evening, 74 degrees at game time, with the home team facing the team with the best record in the American League.

The Angels, they could have been a contender. They could have been somebody. Their place could have been sold out.

Alas, the Angels are done, a full month before the season is done.

On Monday, Shohei Ohtani did not play. Mike Trout did not

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