Angels–Athletics rivalry

The Angels–Athletics rivalry is a Major League Baseball (MLB) divisional rivalry played between the Angels and the Athletics. Both teams compete as member clubs of the American League (AL) West division, and both teams have grown a steady rivalry since the Athletics' relocation to California and to the AL West in 1968. Though not as intense as the Dodgers–Giants rivalry equivalent in the National League (NL) West; the A's and Angels have often battled for the division title on numerous occasions, with the added animosity between Northern and Southern California fueling the matchups. Despite this; the Athletics' impending relocation to Las Vegas likely wouldn't exclude geography as a factor, as Las Vegas is closer in proximity to Southern California. The Athletics lead the series 551–505, and the two teams have yet to meet in the postseason.