This was your typical Angel game, with great pitching followed by good enough hitting, as Francisco Rodriguez earned his 41st save of the season to give the Halos a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians.
Angels right-handed starter Jered Weaver making his first start since July 9, threw just 77 pitches and allowed two runs ... 23Jul2008 |
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The Los Angeles Angels had their five-game winning streak snapped Monday night, as they fell to the Cleveland Indians 5-2.
Whatever momentum the Angels had from the sweep of the Red Sox seemed to be gone Monday. Halos' hitters seemed unsure at the plate and just could not move the runners around the bases ... 22Jul2008 |
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That's right, everyone. Your Los Angeles Angels just swept the "best team in baseball"... and in a very convincing fashion. Behind a solid effort by Jon Garland and home runs by Vlad Guerrero and Torii Hunter, the Angels completed the sweep of the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, winning by a score ... 20Jul2008 |
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While Mike Scioscia refused to call this a statement series, the Angels are nevertheless doing just that as they beat the Red Sox 4-2 for the second time in this weekend series.
Facing Boston's ace Josh Beckett, the scrappy Angels showed that they have enough offense to beat their A.L. East nemesis the Red ... 19Jul2008 |
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Wow... talk about a confidence boost.
In the first game back from the All-Star break, the Angels came out swinging and walked all over the Boston Red Sox, beating them 11-3. After watching the Halos score three runs in the bottom of the first inning, ace John Lackey came out and promptly gave up ... 19Jul2008 |
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The roster for the 2008 USA Olympic Baseball team was announced today, and included on it were two prospects from the Los Angeles Angels: infielder Matt Brown and pitcher Kevin Jepsen. Both players currently play for the Angels' AAA-affiliate Salt Lake Bees.
“Having Matt and Kevin play in the Olympic Games solidifies the Bees ... 16Jul2008 |
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Record: 57-38, 1st place
The Good: Where do I begin? Angels' pitching has been outstanding throughout the entire season. Joe Saunders (12-5, 3.07), Ervin Santana (11-3, 3.34) and Francisco Rodriguez (38 saves) all made the All-Star team because of their superb pitching. Saunders and Santana form one of the best starting ... 16Jul2008 |
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At this point, it sounds as if Frankie might be playing his final season in Anaheim.
On Monday, Angels All-Star closer Francisco Rodriguez said that he plans to file for free agency after the season. Rodriguez, who is on pace to set the major league record for saves in a season, said he would not ... 15Jul2008 |
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While the rally monkey wasn't bouncing up and down on the scoreboard, the Angels were still able to pull of their 19th come from behind victory of the season.
When Oakland closer Houston Street (17 saves) stepped on the mound to start the ninth inning it seemed as if the A's would surely win their second ... 13Jul2008 |
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LA Angels (56-38) @ Oakland Athletics (51-43), 1:05 PM, KCOP
After splitting the first two games of this series, the Angels try yet again to increase their five-game lead on their divisional rivals. But, that will be a very tough task today because the best pitcher in the American League West Division is pitching. That's right, ... 13Jul2008 |
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Happy Birthday to you, Howie Kendrick.
On his 25th birthday, Kendrick went 2-4 with an RBI as the Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1. Ervin Santana pitched another gem tonight; he scattered 5 hits and 10 strikeouts over 7 strong innings. The first time All-Star look calm, cool and in command en route to ... 12Jul2008 |
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LA Angels (55-38) @ Oakland Athletics (51-42), 6:05 PM, KCOP
The Angels lost the first game in this series, 2-9, allowing Oakland to cut their second place deficit down to four games. But, trying to top Jon Garland's dismal performance last night, Ervin Santana takes the hill against the A's Dana Eveland. Santana, one of the ... 12Jul2008 |
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On one hand, I am frustrated that the Angels were thoroughly embarrassed by their divisional rival, the Oakland A's, but on the other hand, at least I was smart enough to add Sean Gallagher to my fantasy team Thursday night.
Gallagher torched the Halos' batters by pitching seven ... 12Jul2008 |
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Los Angeles Angels general manager Tony Reagins announced before Friday night's game against the Athletics that starting pitcher Kelvim Escobar would undergo season-ending surgery on his torn right labrum. Escobar is expected to miss anywhere from nine months to a full year.
As most of you will remember, Escobar first reported his shoulder problems ... 11Jul2008 |
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LA Angels (55-37) @ Oakland Athletics (50-42), 7:05 PM, FSN West
The Angels, already possessing a five-game lead in the AL West over the second-place A's, look to increase that lead starting tonight in the first game of a three-game series at McAfee Coliseum. The Angels hitting has been dramatically better of late, as they are ... 11Jul2008 |
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