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Mike Scioscia, MAN, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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Angels | Scioscia criticizes playoff schedule
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:02:04 -0700
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia recently criticized the playoff schedule. "I think you lose a lot of the integrity of what the season means when you have three days off at the end of the season to let other teams maybe reset their starting rotation, which is an advantage of clinching early," Scioscia said. "That's negated when any team can do it just by getting to the playoffs."
Angels | Scioscia named AL Manager of the Year
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:02:53 -0700
Patrick Saunders, of The Denver Post, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia was named The Sporting News' 2009 American League Manager of the Year.
Angels | Team to hold first playoff workout Tuesday
Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:31:27 -0700
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said the team plans to take off Monday, Oct. 5, with the intention of holding their first playoff workout Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to The Associated Press. He is considering several different playoff roster options, but will likely carry 12 pitchers.
Angels | Scioscia threatens shakeup
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:33:06 -0700
The Los Angeles Times' Kevin Baxter reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia threatened a roster shakeup if things don't turn around soon. He didn't elaborate.
Angels | Scioscia ejected Wednesday
Thu, 07 May 2009 00:40:02 -0700
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia was ejected Wednesday, May 6, for arguing a warning from home-plate umpire Bill Hohn to avoid throwing at players. It was Scioscia's third ejection of the season.
Angels | Scioscia ejected
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:22:15 -0700
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia was ejected from the game Tuesday, April 21, for arguing balls and strikes.
Angels | Moseley day-to-day
Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:19:18 -0700
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Dustin Moseley (elbow) is listed as day-to-day, and manager Mike Scioscia refused to rule out his next start, according to The Associated Press.
Angels | Escobar feeling better
Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:15:44 -0700
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Kelvim Escobar (shoulder) said his shoulder fatigue had dissipated Wednesday, April 8, and is feeling better. Escobar will test his shoulder in the next few days, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels | Vlad at DH again Tuesday
Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:38:06 -0700
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (chest) was the designated hitter again Tuesday, April 7, because of tightness in his chest muscle. However, manager Mike Scioscia said it won't be long before Guerrero is back in the outfield.
Angels | Escobar could return May 1
Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:28:07 -0700
Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Kelvim Escobar (shoulder) could return to the rotation by May 1 if he does not suffer any setbacks, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels | Scioscia still 10 over the roster limit
Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:21:22 -0700
The Los Angeles Times reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have 35 players on their roster, 10 over the regular-season limit with three days left until the opener. Manager Mike Scioscia said he expected to start the season with 13 pitchers, leaving room on the bench for a backup catcher and only three other position players, likely to be IF Maicer Izturis, IF Robb Quinlan and OF Gary Matthews Jr.
Angels | Saunders may have dead arm
Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:30:56 -0700
Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Joe Saunders may be going through a period of dead arm. Manager Mike Scioscia was disappointed with Saunders' minor league start Monday, March 30, in which he gave up 10 hits and five runs in 6 1/3 innings. Saunders will not start in another exhibition game this spring and will instead throw a "power" bullpen session later this week.
Angels | Weaver allows three runs in latest start
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:55:15 -0700
The Orange County Register reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver allowed three runs in six innings against the Chicago White Sox Monday, March 30. Manager Mike Scioscia took Weaver out of the running for the Opening Day start; Weaver started camp with a sore shoulder and has been dealing with back stiffness most of the spring, Scioscia said. Weaver will stay behind in Tempe when the Angels break camp Wednesday, April 1, and he will pitch in a minor league camp game Saturday, April 4.
Angels | Lackey unlikely for Opening Day start
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:55:22 -0700
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey (elbow) underwent an MRI Thursday, March 26, which revealed inflammation in his elbow. Manager Mike Scioscia said Lackey is unlikely to be able to pitch on Opening Day. Lackey tried to play catch Thursday and felt more discomfort in his elbow.
Angels | Lackey could miss Opening Day start
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:47:12 -0700
Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey (elbow) could be in danger of missing his Opening Day start because of elbow tightness. Lackey said his elbow started to tighten at the end of his outing Sunday, March 22, in which he gave up seven runs in four innings. He will test his elbow in a bullpen session before his next start April 1, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels | Lackey to miss next start
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:33:27 -0700
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey (forearm) will not make his start Friday, March 27, because of tightness in his forearm. However, the problem is not considered serious and Lackey is still expected to pitch April 1 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels | Escobar to throw Saturday
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:55:50 -0700
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Kelvim Escobar (shoulder) will throw 45 pitches in a minor league game Saturday, March 28, and will continue to increase his pitch count by 15 pitches in each outing after that. Manager Mike Scioscia said Escobar could be ready to enter the team's rotation by the third week of April.
Angels | Napoli catches Saturday
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:17:59 -0700
Bill Plunkett, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Mike Napoli (shoulder) caught in a minor league game Saturday, March 21, but did not make any throws to the bases. However, Napoli has been throwing during workouts and could only need one more workout throwing to the bases before he is ready for a spring game, according to manager Mike Scioscia. It is unlikely that Napoli will open the season on the active roster and serve as the designated hitter until his shoulder recovers.
Angels | Weaver feeling better
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:59:54 -0700
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver (shoulder) felt better in his last outing Sunday, March 15. He gave up three earned runs and six hits while striking out three in 2 1/3 innings pitched. Manager Mike Scioscia said Weaver's pitches looked good, including his breaking ball and changeup.
Angels | Santana begins throwing program
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:43:28 -0700
The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana (elbow) has made "baby steps" in his throwing program, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels | Vlad could play next week
Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:45:11 -0700
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) could make his spring debut next week, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Scioscia indicated that Guerrero should be able to play the outfield as well.
Angels | Hunter to be held out for a few days
Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:05:42 -0700
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (shoulder) will be held out for a few days after feeling a pinch in his left shoulder Thursday, March 12, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Hunter said the minor injury to his left shoulder occurs every spring when he begins swinging a bat.
Angels | Izturis not limited Thursday
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:21:08 -0700
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Maicer Izturis (back) was not limited during workouts Thursday, March 12, after being limited with back stiffness over the last few days. However, he will not play in a game for another few days, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels | Napoli making good progress
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:01:26 -0800
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Mike Napoli (shoulder) is making good progress in his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery. He is throwing around 90 feet and needs to advance to long tossing up to 200 feet before he will start throwing to bases in fielding drills. It could be another couple weeks before he begins throwing to the bases, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Scioscia said it is unlikely that Napoli will be ready to begin catching everyday when the regular season starts.
Angels | Napoli making progress
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:01:26 -0800
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Mike Napoli (shoulder) is making progress in his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery. He is throwing from around 90 feet and needs to advance to long tossing at up to 200 feet before he will start throwing to bases in fielding drills. It could be another couple of weeks before he begins throwing to the bases, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Scioscia said it is unlikely that Napoli will be ready to begin catching every day when the regular season starts.
Angels | Hunter pushed back a few days
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:05:29 -0800
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (hamstring) will be pushed back a few days due to hamstring tightness, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels | Weaver throws bullpen Wednesday
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:17:23 -0800
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver (shoulder) threw a power bullpen session Wednesday, March 4, and will still need to throw a few more times before appearing in a Spring Training game. It could be another week to 10 days before he pitches in a game, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels | Escobar continues to improve
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:13:13 -0800
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Kelvim Escobar (shoulder) continues to improve in his bullpen sessions, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Escobar is expected to pitch in a game in Spring Training and could open the regular season on a minor league rehab assignment.
Angels | Weaver extends long toss
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:59:32 -0800
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver (shoulder) has extended his long-toss program from 180 feet to 200 feet, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels | Morales putting in extra work
Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:35:17 -0800
ESPN.com reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Kendry Morales has been putting in extra work at first base during Spring Training with manager Mike Scioscia and first base coach Alfredo Griffin.
Angels | Weaver adds 10 pounds
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:02:36 -0800
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver added 10 pounds to his frame in the offseason. Weaver said he started eating four meals a day instead of three and began eating healthier. With the added weight, Weaver's goal is to throw over 200 innings this season. He has scaled down his throwing program this spring and is throwing from 170 to 180 feet, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels | Weaver behind schedule
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:46:14 -0800
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver has not thrown off a mound during Spring Training but manager Mike Scioscia said it is not a huge deal. Weaver has been limited to long toss and is slowly progressing to 180 feet, which could put him a week or two away from throwing off a mound. Scioscia indicated that Weaver is not injured, but just requires more time to prepare than the other pitchers.
Angels | Morales being handed first base job
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:40:18 -0800
The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are handing the starting first base job to 1B Kendry Morales and will probably stay in the lineup even if he struggles. The team doesn't really have another option at the position. The Angels believe he can hit 20 homers and drive in 80-90 runs. "We're not going to focus on how many home runs or RBIs he's going to have," manager Mike Scioscia said, "but I think he has the potential to open some eyes in 600 at-bats."
Angels | Vlad to take it slow in Spring Training
Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:52:50 -0800
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will be extremely cautious with OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) during Spring Training, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Scioscia also said Guerrero likely will not play in any Spring Training games until mid-March.
Angels | Rivera will not play in WBC
Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:45:53 -0800
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Juan Rivera will not play for Venezuela in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels | Matthews working hard to recover
Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:27:39 -0800
Michael Becker, of The Press-Enterprise, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr. (knee) spent the offseason strengthening his surgically repaired left knee by working out two times a day. He is scheduled to hit in a cage at the team's Spring Training camp Monday, Feb. 16, and will later participate in sprint work. He might be able to play in some Spring Training games late in the season, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels | Napoli has yet to throw
Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:27:10 -0800
Bill Plunkett, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Mike Napoli (shoulder) has experienced pain for months after undergoing surgery and has not yet thrown during the offseason. However, he indicated that he has not felt any pain in the last week and is starting to strengthen the shoulder. Manager Mike Scioscia said Napoli should begin a throwing program in a week to 10 days. There is a chance that he will not be ready to throw for the start of the regular season.
Angels | Escobar expected to throw off mound soon
Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:19:39 -0800
Bill Plunkett, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Kelvim Escobar (shoulder) is expected to throw off a mound sometime during Spring Training, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Escobar's rehab will be focused on building his arm strength so that he can return as a starter.
Angels | Abreu to see time in right field
Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:08:54 -0800
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Bobby Abreu will play right field when OF Vladimir Guerrero is not out there, according to manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels | Abreu likely to hit second
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:30:14 -0800
Updating previous reports, Angels.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia is leaning towards hitting OF Bobby Abreu second in the order.
Angels | Hunter says Vlad looks fit
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:42:23 -0800
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter said OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) looked slimmer and trimmer recently after coming off offseason knee surgery. Manager Mike Scioscia also stated that reports are encouraging regarding Guerrero's rehab from surgery.
White Sox | Konerko has full no-trade clause
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:54:20 -0800
Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox 1B Paul Konerko has a full no-trade clause in his contract because he has played at least 10 years in the majors and five years with the White Sox. However, he may agree to a trade to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim because he has strong ties to manager Mike Scioscia and hitting coach Mickey Hatcher. The Angels also train close to Konerko's home in Arizona.
Angels | Scioscia sees Manny as a fit
Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:31:51 -0800
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia thinks free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Dodgers) would be a good fit for their team. "Manny Ramirez is a guy, as long as he's practicing the game hard, playing it hard and producing, and is understanding of the team concept -- which from everything I've heard from guys he's played with, he is -- he's a guy who works very, very hard at what he does," Scioscia said. "He'd be a fit on a lot of clubs, including our own."
Angels | Scioscia defends squeeze call
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:57:29 -0700
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said he stands by his decision to put on the squeeze play in the top of the ninth inning in Game 4 of the ALDS. "I think it's a play we execute very well. I think if Boston was that in tune with it, they would have pitched out. … I thought we had all the elements there to have a play made. And I'll tell you what — if it happened again, we'd do it again and Erick's getting that bunt down. I guarantee it."
Angels | Guerrero to DH in ALDS Game 1, maybe whole series
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:00:40 -0700
MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) will be used as the designated hitter for Game 1 of the ALDS Wednesday night, Oct. 1, on account of his sore right knee. There is a good chance he will continue to serve as the team's DH throughout the best-of-five series. Manager Mike Scioscia said the team wanted to let Guerrero "get comfortable and swing the bat" and not worry about running in the outfield.
Angels | Team could use three-man rotation in ALDS
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:07:06 -0700
The Associated Press' Janie McCauley reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia is taking a hard look at using a three-man starting rotation while carrying 10 pitchers for the best-of-five American League Division Series.
Angels | Scioscia ejected
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:10:34 -0700
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia was ejected Sunday, Aug. 31, for arguing a checked-swing call.
Angels | Scioscia ejected from Wednesday game
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:59:48 -0700
The Orange County Register reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia was ejected by umpire Paul Runge from the Wednesday, Aug. 27, contest against the Oakland Athletics.
Angels | Scioscia has no plans to alter rotation
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:53:25 -0700
The Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia will not alter his pitching rotation even though the Angels have a day off on Thursday, Aug. 7. It means most of the pitchers in the lineup will be going on six days rest when they next take a turn.
Angels | Scioscia ejected Monday
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:54:30 -0700
Matt Hurst, of The Riverside Press-Enterprise, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia was ejected from the Monday, July 7, game against the Texas Rangers. Scioscia was upset that IF Howie Kendrick was not awarded first base after apparently being hit by a pitch.
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