{"id":662019,"date":"2026-04-04T02:50:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T02:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/662019\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T02:50:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T02:50:02","slug":"angels-fans-celebrate-2026-home-opener-at-the-big-a-orange-county-register","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/662019\/","title":{"rendered":"Angels fans celebrate 2026 home opener at the Big A \u2013 Orange County Register"},"content":{"rendered":"

Take a look at highlights from the team\u2019s home opener against the Seattle Mariners on Friday at Angel Stadium.<\/p>\n

\"Angels<\/p>\n

Angels fans partake in pre-game activities outside the homeplate gate before the start of the team\u2019s home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A brass band plays in front of the homeplate gate before the start of the Angels home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Angels<\/p>\n

Angels fans partake in pre-game activities outside the homeplate gate before the start of the team\u2019s home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Amanda<\/p>\n

Amanda Taylor of Garden Grove holds her service dog, Zorro, both dressed in Angels garb, outside of Angel Stadium before the start of the team\u2019s home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Clara<\/p>\n

Clara Ferguson of San Clemente waves an Angels flag outside of Angel stadium before the start of the season opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"DJ<\/p>\n

DJ Parkin, 8, of San Clemente plays catch with his dad in the parking lot outside Angel Stadium before the start of the team\u2019s home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Angels<\/p>\n

Angels fans partake in pre-game activities outside the homeplate gate before the start of the team\u2019s home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Angels<\/p>\n

Angels fans partake in pre-game activities outside the homeplate gate before the start of the team\u2019s home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Mike<\/p>\n

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels high fives teammates during pre-game festivities prior to a home opening baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Angel<\/p>\n

Angel fans boo departing team president John Carpino after throwing the first pitch during the Angels first home game of the season against the Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Yo\u00c3\u00a1n<\/p>\n

Yo\u00e1n Moncada (10) of the Angels takes the field after being introduced at the Angels first home game of the season against the Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Jorge<\/p>\n

Jorge Soler (12) of the Angels greets teammates after being introduced at the Angels first home game of the season against the Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Mike<\/p>\n

Mike Trout (27) of the Angels takes the field after being introduced at the Angels first home game of the season against the Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Mike<\/p>\n

Mike Trout (27) of the Angels takes the field after being introduced at the Angels first home game of the season against the Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Manager<\/p>\n

Manager Kurt Suzuki #8 of the Los Angeles Angels high fives his players prior to a home opening baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Angels<\/p>\n

Angels President John Carpino twith manager Kurt Suzuki #8 of the Los Angeles Angels after throwing out out the ceremonial pitch during pre-game festivities prior to a home opening baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A fly-over during pre-game festivities prior to a home opening baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Mike<\/p>\n

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels hugs Zach Neto #9 as manager Kurt Suzuki #8 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on during pre-game festivities prior to a home opening baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Jo<\/p>\n

Jo Adell #7 of the Los Angeles Angels high fives teammates during pre-game festivities prior to a home opening baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Mike<\/p>\n

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels high fives teammates during pre-game festivities prior to a home opening baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Mike<\/p>\n

Mike Trout #27 high fievs manager Kurt Suzuki #8 of the Los Angeles Angels during pre-game festivities prior to a home opening baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Angels<\/p>\n

Angels Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration Molly Jolly during pre-game festivities prior to a home opening baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The Angels lineup on the field for pre-game introductions during the Angels first home game of the season against the Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Planes<\/p>\n

Planes fly over Angels\u2019 stadium during the National Anthem before the start of the Angels\u2019 home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Grounds<\/p>\n

Grounds crews prepare the field for the start of the Angels\u2019 home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Grounds<\/p>\n

Grounds crews prepare the field for the start of the Angels\u2019 home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A giant American flag is unfurled during the National Anthem before the start of the Angels\u2019 home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A giant American flag is unfurled during the National Anthem before the start of the Angels\u2019 home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Team<\/p>\n

Team President John Carpino throws out the first pitch before the start of the Angels\u2019 home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Flames<\/p>\n

Flames launch from center field as a giant American flag is unfurled during the National Anthem at the Angels\u2019 home opener in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

\"Planes<\/p>\n

Planes fly over Angels\u2019 stadium during the National Anthem before the start of the Angels\u2019 home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

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Angels fans partake in pre-game activities outside the homeplate gate before the start of the team\u2019s home opener against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim on Friday, April 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n

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