Angels Enforce Clubhouse Cell Phone Ban for 2025 Season

Manager Ron Washington's rule aims to boost focus and team camaraderie as the Angels rebuild from their worst season in franchise history.

Ron Washington has extended the clubhouse cell phone ban, introduced during spring training, into the 2025 regular season.
The ban, enforced by veteran players like Mike Trout, is intended to improve focus and encourage team bonding.
Players, initially skeptical, now report enhanced communication and stronger team connections as a result of the policy.
The Angels are seeking a turnaround after a 63-99 record in 2024, the worst in franchise history, with key players returning from injury and new acquisitions bolstering the roster.
This approach reflects Washington's consistent managerial philosophy, having implemented a similar ban during his tenure with the Texas Rangers.