Below is a look back and a look ahead.
FIVE KEY DEVELOPMENTS
1. Awkward situation has been handled
The Angels spent the early part of their season with the contentious Josh Hamilton situation looming overhead, from the start of Spring Training to the end of April, when he was dealt back to the Rangers.
2. Front-office change
After more than three years of persistent discord with longtime manager Mike Scioscia -- topped off by a contentious meeting that proved to be the final straw -- Jerry Dipoto abruptly stepped down as general manager on July 1, leaving Bill Stoneman to come out of semi-retirement and take over in the interim.