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Vladimir Guerrero, OF, Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsAngels | Vlad closer to returning to field The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) is making longer throws from the outfield during pregame drills and is closer to returning to the outfield. He has been limited to DH duties since he returned May 25. Angels | Vlad's hands higher than normal in stance Al Balderas, of The Orange County Register, reports video has shown that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero's hands were much higher than normal recently. The higher placement of his hands means his hands have to travel a greater distance to get into the strike zone. He also relates his struggles to him not being able to play the outfield after his injury. He has not been able to channel his frustration to other parts of his game. Guerrero is likely to sit the bench when the team visits a National League park this weekend and the designated hitter is eliminated. Angels | Guerrero breaks home run drought The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero, who had gone 28 games without hitting a home run, connected Wednesday, June 24, in the team's 11-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Angels | No plans to drop Vlad out of cleanup spot Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said he has no current plans to drop OF Vladimir Guerrero out of the cleanup spot. Guerrero has just one home run in 128 at-bats and 30 of his 36 hits are singles. Angels | Vlad in home run drought The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero has not hit a home run in 25 straight games, which is five shy of his longest career homer drought. He is seven home runs short of 400 in his career. Angels | Vlad, Hunter out of lineup Wednesday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OFs Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) and Torii Hunter (ribs) were both out of the starting lineup Wednesday, June 17, but came in the game later and recorded pinch-hit singles. Angels | Vlad unlikely to play outfield in next NL series Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) is unlikely to return to the outfield in the next National League series against the Arizona Diamondbacks June 26-28, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Guerrero will progress to long toss over the next few weeks in his throwing program. Angels | Guerrero begins throwing program The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (chest) began a throwing program as he continues to work himself back from a torn right pectoral muscle that has limited him to designated hitter duties. Angels | Vlad heating up Angels.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero has a hit in nine of the last 10 games. Angels | Vlad throws Tuesday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) made a few throws from 30 or 40 feet Tuesday, June 9, despite having not been cleared to begin a throwing program. Manager Mike Scioscia said Guerrero will likely be re-evaluated during the team's next homestand. Angels | Vlad still not cleared to throw Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) has still not been cleared to begin throwing. Manager Mike Scioscia said Guerrero could be cleared within a month. Angels | Guerrero activated The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) was activated from the 15-day disabled list. Angels | Vlad works out Monday John Hickey, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) went through a hard workout Monday, May 18. He has not yet played defense, but he is ready to hit and throw. Angels | Guerrero may be back Monday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (chest) may be back in the lineup Monday, May 25. Angels | Vlad close to rehab stint The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) could go on a rehab assignment late this week and could return to the lineup Monday, May 25. Guerrero hasn't been told when he can throw again, so he will return as the DH. Angels | Vlad takes BP Friday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) took batting practice on the field Friday, May 15. He took 25 to 35 swings and took more swings inside the indoor batting cage. Angels | Vlad increasing workouts Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) has started taking full swings in the batting cages. He is scheduled to join the team for live batting practice Friday, May 15. Angels | Guerrero relegated to DH when he returns The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) is likely to be relegated to designated hitter when he returns. Angels | Guerrero cleared to take swings The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (muscle), on the disabled list since Thursday, April 16, with a torn right pectoral muscle, was cleared to take swings off a tee and went through light defensive drills. Angels | Vlad works out Monday Kevin Baxter, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) participated in agility drills and ran the bases aggressively Monday, May 4. He also swung a bat for the second time since going on the disabled list. Guerrero did not experience any pain but said he does not feel ready to face live pitching. He will be re-evaluated Wednesday, May 6. Angels | Vlad runs bases Tuesday Pete Kerzel, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) ran the bases before the game Tuesday, April 28. He is likely to resume baseball activities Wednesday, May 6. Angels | Vlad gaining strength Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) is gaining strength and flexibility in his chest. He participated in agility drills Tuesday, April 28, and could resume baseball activities May 6. Angels | Vlad could begin activities this week Kevin Baxter, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) was examined by team orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum over the weekend. Yocum was hoping that Guerrero could resume baseball activities before the end of this week. Angels | Vlad to DH upon return Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) will serve as the primary designated hitter when he returns, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Guerrero's injury is affected more when he throws. Angels | Vlad feeling better Kevin Baxter, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) said he was already feeling better Tuesday, April 21. However, the team has no timetable for his return. Angels | Abreu hitting fourth Friday Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Bobby Abreu was moved into the cleanup spot Friday, April 17, with OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) out. IF Maicer Izturis is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third. Angels | Guerrero to DL, expected to miss a month Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (chest) will be placed on the disabled list with a torn pectoral muscle. He will miss at least a month of action. The Angels will announce a corresponding roster move after their contest Friday, April 17. Angels | Vlad has pectoral strain Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) has been diagnosed with a right pectoral strain after being examined by a team physician. However, the course of treatment has yet to be prescribed. Guerrero will either receive some time to rest or return to the team and continue serving as the designated hitter. Angels | Guerrero could go on DL Updating previous reports, the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) could go on the disabled list. Angels | Guerrero leaves team for examination The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (chest) flew back to Los Angeles to have his strained chest muscle examined. Angels | Vlad, Quinlan hit Washburn well MLB.com reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero and 3B Robb Quinlan both have hit well against Seattle Mariners SP Jarrod Washburn in their careers. Guerrero is batting .423 with three home runs and nine RBIs in 26 career at-bats and Quinlan is .417 with one home run and two RBIs in 24 at-bats off Washburn. Angels | Guerrero struggles against Silva Angels.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero is hitting .219 in 32 at-bats against Seattle Mariners SP Carlos Silva since 2004. Angels | Guerrero hits first homer The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero hit his first home run Sunday, April 12. Angels | Guerrero, Hunter hit Wakefield well MLB.com reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero is hitting .455 with two home runs and three RBIs in 11 career at-bats against Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield. OF Torii Hunter has two home runs and three RBIs in 16 career at-bats off Wakefield to go along with a .438 batting average. Angels | Vlad still at DH Wednesday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (chest) is once again serving as the designated hitter Wednesday, April 8. Angels | Vlad at DH again Tuesday 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. Athletics | Ziegler notches first save The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics CL Brad Ziegler allowed a run on two hits before striking out Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OFs Vladimir Guerrero and Torii Hunter to earn his first save of the season Tuesday, April 7. Angels | Guerrero moved to DH Monday The Los Angeles Daily News' J.P. Hoornstra reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (chest) was switched to designated hitter Monday, April 6, due to tightness in his chest muscle. Angels | Vlad makes debut Friday ESPN.com reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) made his spring debut in right field Friday, March 20, and went hitless in two at-bats. Guerrero will serve as the designated hitter Saturday, March 21. Angels | Guerrero expected to play Friday Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) is expected to make his spring debut Friday, March 20, according to Jeff Miller of The Orange County Register. Angels | Vlad could play next week 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 | Vlad feeling good Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) said his knee has been feeling fine and he has started participating in baserunning drills with the team. Angels | Guerrero to begin outfield drills The Orange County Register reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) has been cleared to begin outfield drills. Angels | Vlad a year older than listed John Schlegel, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero revealed that he was actually born in 1975, a year earlier than previously listed in his biographical information during his career. Guerrero is actually 34 instead of 33 years old. Angels | Guerrero does some running The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) ran in cleats Thursday, March 5, for the first time since October surgery. He's not expected to play in games until the middle of March. Angels | Vlad takes batting practice again Thursday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) took batting practice on the main field for the second straight day Thursday, Feb. 26, and did not appear to be holding anything back. Angels | Vlad takes batting practice Wednesday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) took batting practice on the field Wednesday, Feb. 25, for the first time in a week. He has been doing most of his work off the main field as he rehabs from offseason knee surgery. Guerrero has been participating in a controlled running program and has also been doing work in a swimming pool. Angels | Vlad may not play until mid-March The Orange County Times' Bill Plunkett reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) isn't expected to play in Spring Training until mid-March. He should have enough time to get ready for the season, though. Angels | Guerrero working in the cages The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) took batting practice on the main field the first day of camp, and the team sent him to the cages to resume his daily workouts. Guerrero has a natural tendency to swing for the buttes beyond the left-field fence, and the team felt it might put too much strain on his surgically repaired right knee. Angels | Santana, Guerrero worked out at Presinal's gym The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana said he worked with banned trainer Angel Presinal in the Dominican Republic in the past. Santana said he severed ties with him after 2006. Santana also said he saw OF Vladimir Guerrero there for a few days. Santana said he had no reason to think Presinal was involved with steroids. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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