The Los Angeles Angels and broadcaster Patrick O'Neal have parted ways after a 13-year run, marking another chapter of change in the team's broadcast booth. The organization confirmed the departure on Wednesday, releasing a statement that praised O'Neal's dedication and the pride he brought to each telecast.
"The Angels organization would like to thank Patrick O'Neal for his 13 years of dedication to the Angels broadcast team," the statement read. "He brought a sense of pride to each telecast, something that was felt by Angels fans watching at home."
O'Neal, who became a familiar voice for Halos fans, responded on social media with a heartfelt message. "Thank you to the Angels for the amazing broadcast opportunities. I cherish every moment and every friend I made," he wrote. "It's the great people I will miss the most. Chopping it up talking baseball with some of the best to ever do it. It will be hard to replace that. Go Halos!"
According to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, Trent Rush—who recently called TV games in Toronto—will step in as the backup play-by-play voice when primary announcer Wayne Randazzo is unavailable. Kent French is also set to return for pre- and post-game duties. As for O'Neal, he remains hopeful about continuing his work on Los Angeles Kings broadcasts, with those discussions reportedly ongoing.
This departure adds to a period of significant turnover in the Angels' broadcast booth. Since Victor Rojas left after the 2020 season following an 11-year tenure on Bally Sports West, the team has seen a revolving door of voices. Daron Sutton lasted just four months in 2021 before being unexpectedly pushed out, with Rich Waltz filling in for the remainder of that season. Matt Vasgersian then took the primary role before the current lineup settled in. For Angels fans, the 2024 season will bring yet another new voice to the booth, as the team continues to reshape its broadcast identity.
