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Ohtani Goes Deep in Third Straight Game for Angels
On Friday night, Los Angeles Angels rookie and Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit a home run for the third straight game during his first at-bat versus the Oakland Athletics. The star playing in his first season in Major League... More of this article »
Los Angeles Angels Plan to Use Shohei Ohtani in Six-Man Rotation
Spring training began on Tuesday for the Los Angeles Angels, which means that two-way Japanese star Shohei Ohtani was present for his first workout with fellow pitchers and catchers. Ohtani, who is 23, will have the chance to pitch... More of this article »
Tigers Trade Ian Kinsler to Angels for Pair of Minor Leaguers
The Los Angeles Angels continue to deal during the offseason and filled their big hole they had at second base by sending a pair minor leaguers to the Detroit Tigers for Ian Kinsler. The trade was confirmed late Wednesday night by... More of this article »
Angels Sign Former Prospect with Braves Kevin Maitan
Sources said that the Los Angeles Angels agreed to terms with former Atlanta prospect Kevin Maitan. The infielder from Venezuela became a free agent after a ruling by Major League Baseball that the Braves had violated rules when signing... More of this article »
Mike Trout Returns from Injury With Single and Stole Base
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was never comfortable during his 39 games recovering from a thumb injury. The two-time American League MVP is happy to have returned to action with close to half the regular season left. On Friday... More of this article »
Ricky Nolasco to Start Opening Day for Angels
Veteran hurler Ricky Nolasco has pitched in close to 300 games in the major leagues. This spring he has pitched very well and because of that he has earned a good spot in the rotation of the Los Angeles Angels. Mike Scioscia the manager... More of this article »
Los Angeles Angels Defense Helps Complete No-Hitter
Los Angeles Angels starter Bud Norris along with seven relievers combined to complete a no-hitter Friday night. Even with strong pitching, the team needed defensive help to pull off the no-hitter. Behind the help of three diving stops... More of this article »
Mike Scioscia Protests Game Following Long Dispute
Late Wednesday night, Los Angeles Angels’ manager Mike Scioscia had the official rulebook for Major League Baseball on his desk following the Angels loss to the Kansas City Royals 7-5. Shortly after the media left the clubhouse,... More of this article »
Royals Down A’s in Wild Card Thriller, Advance to Play Angels
The Kansas City Royals downed the Oakland Athletics in a thriller Tuesday night, and will advance to play the Los Angeles Angels in the Divisional Series. This 12 inning affair featured 28 hits, 17 runs, and two big comebacks... More of this article »
AL MVP Candidates: Mike Trout Leads Deep Angels Lineup
Photo By Keith Allison Following a four game sweep of the Oakland Athletics, the Los Angeles Angels own a commanding 4.5 game lead in the American League West with 26 games to play. A season-ending injury to ace pitcher Garrett Richards... More of this article »
Los Angeles Angels’ Garrett Richards Emerges as an Ace
Entering play on Monday, the Los Angeles Angels are locked in a tie with the Oakland Athletics for the best record in the American League East and all of baseball. Mike Trout captures most of the headlines for the Angels, and the... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Angels Seeking Pitching Help
After a disappointing 2013 season where they finished 78-84, the Los Angeles Angels are sitting at 55-37, the second best record in baseball. Unfortunately for them, the best record in baseball belongs to the Oakland Athletics, who... More of this article »
Mike Trout Continues to be Amazing
Photo By Keith Allison Los Angeles Angels centerfielder Mike Trout is the best player in baseball. He’s been the best in the game since 2012, when the 20 year old produced an incredible 10 fWAR despite spending the first 20... More of this article »
Don’t Sleep on the Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are sitting at 16-15, which puts them in third place in the AL West, 2.5 games behind the Oakland Athletics, and a half game behind the Texas Rangers. Their record doesn’t accurately portray how well... More of this article »
Josh Hamilton Reaping Rewards of Disciplined Approach
While Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton had to leave Tuesday’s game against the Seattle Mariners with a thumb injury, the 32 year-old is off to an outstanding start. Through the Angels first eight games, he’s... More of this article »
Three Teams That Could Be Turnaround Stories in 2014
Nearly every year, a team that wasn’t a contender the previous year comes out of the woodwork and surprises everybody by making the playoffs. Last season it was the Cleveland Indians who improved from 68-94 to 92-70, and claimed... More of this article »
Capuano, Maholm, Saunders, Williams, Cheap Pitching Still Available
Right now, the free agent pitching market is all about Masahiro Tanaka. After Tanaka signs, the market for domestic pitchers Matt Garza, Ubaldo Jimenez, and Ervin Santana will finally move forward. All of the above look to be... More of this article »
Mike Trout In Favor of Lifetime Bans for PED Users
If Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout had his way baseball players caught using performance enhancing drugs would be banned for baseball – for life. Trout is just the latest union member to speak out about the need for... More of this article »
Jack Clark Fired From Radio Job After PED’s Accusations
Former major-leaguer and current radio host Jack Clark was fired along with his co-host Kevin Slaten after making allegations about Albert Puljos and Justin Verlander and their involvement with performance enhancing drugs. Clark began... More of this article »
Peter Bourjos to Return to Angels’ Outfield This Weekend
Peter Bourjos, the speedy center fielder for the Angels, should return this weekend from a hamstring injury which has kept him sidelined since April 29th. The 26-year-old joins Jered Weaver as recent key players to return from injury... More of this article »
Jered Weaver Set To Return Wednesday Against Dodgers
Los Angeles Angels ace Jered Weaver is set to come off the disabled list Wednesday and start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Weaver has been out with a fractured left elbow since April 8. After tossing 75 pitches in an extended... More of this article »
Joe Blanton Earns First Win After 0-7 Start
Los Angeles Angels starter Joe Blanton can sleep a little easier tonight. After an 0-7 start to the season, Blanton picked up his first victory of 2013 in a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Blanton was solid... More of this article »
C.J. Wilson Dominates Seattle in 7-1 Victory
Coming off of three straight losses, Angels starter C.J. Wilson pitched a dominating game against the Seattle Mariners en route to a 7-1 victory for the Los Angeles Angels. Wilson worked eight innings of one-run baseball, surrendering... More of this article »
Jered Weaver Could Return Next Week
The Los Angeles Angels are optimistic Jered Weaver, the team’s ace, might return to action next week. Weaver, recovering from an injured elbow, is currently performing well in extended spring training and may not require much... More of this article »
Jered Weaver Set For Rehab Game, June Return Likely
After fracturing his non-pitching arm elbow while dodging a line drive on April 7 against the Texas Rangers, Angels ace Jered Weaver threw a simulated game this past Friday in which he threw 80 pitches over four innings. Weaver suffered... More of this article »
New York Yankees Nearing Deal to Acquire Vernon Wells from LA Angels
The Yankees added another player to the revolving door of outfield options on Sunday when they agreed to acquire Vernon Wells from the Angels. The deal itself is still being worked out, but early reports indicate New York will pay... More of this article »
Angels Shut Down Ryan Madson With Sore Elbow
Ryan Madson the former Philadelphia Phillies closer who sat out 2012 because of Tommy John surgery felt soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow on February 1st and has been shut down by the Los Angeles Angels. Madson had... More of this article »