Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers went 72-90. It was the club's first 90-game losing streak in 20 years. The Angels' victory total in 2020 is projected at 84.5 games with Rendon and new manager Joe Maddon. The team finished last in its division three seasons in a row for the first time since 1970-73. The Angels had won 95 or more games each of the previous five seasons, making them one of the most successful teams in baseball history. They won the World Series in Anaheim in 1992 and 1998 and lost to Atlanta Braves in 2009. After their third consecutive losing season, ownership fired general manager Billy Eppler and president of baseball operations Chris Gwynn. They were replaced by Alex Anthopoulos and Matt Klentak on April 17, 2019. Anthopoulos built a strong farm system that has produced several major league players. The Angels are expected to be competitive again in 2020 after signing free agent slugger Cody Bellinger to play first base. He hit 51 homers in 2018 while earning his second straight Golden Spikes Award as the top amateur player in the country. In addition to Bellinger, the Angels have another powerful lineup featuring Mike Trout, Paul Goldschmidt, Daniel Murphy, and Albert Pujols. Trout is one of the best hitters in baseball and has been named MVP twice.