Angels | Bulger earns win Saturday
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:23:23 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Jason Bulger tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings Saturday, July 4, against the Baltimore Orioles, with one strikeout, according to The Associated Press. He was credited with the victory, improving to 3-1 on the season.

Angels | Hunter drives in three runs Saturday
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:21:46 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter went 2-for-4 Saturday, July 4, against the Baltimore Orioles, with three RBIs and a run scored, according to The Associated Press.

Angels | Guerrero drives in four runs Saturday
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:20:38 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero went 2-for-5 Saturday, July 4, against the Baltimore Orioles, with a home run and four RBIs, according to The Associated Press.

Angels | Santana activated from disabled list, suffers loss Friday
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:36:11 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim activated SP Ervin Santana (forearm) from the disabled list Friday, July 3, according to The Associated Press. He allowed six runs (four earned) on eight hits over five innings against the Baltimore Orioles, walking three and striking out five. He was tagged with the loss, falling to 1-4 on the season.

Angels | S. Rodriguez optioned to Triple-A
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:48:00 -0700

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have optioned 2B Sean Rodriguez to Triple-A Salt Lake, according to ESPN.com.

Angels | Kendrick recalled from Triple-A
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:46:30 -0700

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have recalled 2B Howie Kendrick from Triple-A Salt Lake, according to ESPN.com.

Angels | R. Rodriguez optioned to Triple-A
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:35:56 -0700

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have optioned RP Rafael Rodriguez to Triple-A Salt Lake, according to ESPN.com.

Angels | Trout signs
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:48:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed first-round pick OF Michael Trout to an undisclosed deal.

Angels | Abreu hits two homers
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:47:45 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Bobby Abreu hit two homers Thursday, July 2.

Angels | Lackey solid Thursday
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:46:50 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey allowed two runs on four hits, a walk and struck out seven in eight innings to beat the Baltimore Orioles Thursday, July 2.

Angels | Palmer to pen
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:07:46 -0700

MLB.com's Quinn Roberts reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Matt Palmer has been moved to the bullpen.

Angels | Kendrick finding his stride
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:55:00 -0700

Angels.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B Howie Kendrick is hitting .308 with two homers and 10 RBIs in 17 games at Triple-A Salt Lake.

Angels | Wood continuing to rake
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:54:40 -0700

Angels.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Brandon Wood is hitting .302 with 15 homers and 45 RBIs at Triple-A Salt Lake. He has played five games at first base recently.

Angels | Santana likely for Friday
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:52:00 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said the most likely return date for SP Ervin Santana (forearm) is Friday, July 3.

Angels | O'Sullivan to start Saturday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:11:40 -0700

Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Sean O'Sullivan will start against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday, July 4, after SP Matt Palmer pitched two innings of relief Wednesday, July 1. Palmer will be moved to the bullpen.

Angels | Still planning on activating Santana this weekend
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:10:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said the team is still planning on activating SP Ervin Santana (forearm) for a weekend start.

Angels | Weaver lit up Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:10:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver allowed seven runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Texas Rangers Wednesday, July 1. He had won five of his last six starts but saw his ERA rise to 3.10.

Angels | Rivera homers Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:09:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Juan Rivera hit a three-run home run in a losing effort Wednesday, July 1.

Angels | Lackey performs well against Baltimore
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:27:27 -0700

Brian Eller, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey (2-3, 5.06 ERA) is scheduled to start the team's game Thursday, July 2, against the Baltimore Orioles. Lackey is 6-3 with a 3.56 ERA in 10 career starts against the Orioles.

Angels | Saunders continues futility in Texas
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:51 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Joe Saunders allowed eight runs on six hits and five walks in 3 2/3 innings against the Texas Rangers to fall to 8-5 on the season Tuesday, June 30. Saunders is 0-5 with an 11.67 ERA in five career starts at Rangers Ballpark. He's is 21-4 with a 2.92 ERA in 31 starts as a visitor to other ballparks - and 3-0 with a 1.44 ERA in four home starts against Texas.

Angels | Inquire about Haren
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:27:23 -0700

Updating a previous item, Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim recently inquired about the availability of Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Haren, but the two teams did not get into serious discussions because the Diamondbacks see Haren as a critical part of their future. Talks could increase if the Angels overwhelmed the Diamondbacks with the right combination of players, according to a source, but the deal currently appears to be a long shot.

Angels | Santana throws bullpen session Tuesday
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:11:22 -0700

Bill Plunkett, of the Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana (triceps) threw 48 pitches during a bullpen session Tuesday, June 30, and said he felt good after the session. He may start Friday, July 3.

Angels | Asked about Haren
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:46:42 -0700

FOXSports.com reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim approached the Arizona Diamondbacks about a trade for SP Dan Haren, according to major league sources. However, the Diamondbacks are unlikely to trade their ace.

Angels | Vlad closer to returning to field
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:03:00 -0700

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 | O'Sullivan wins again
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:57:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Sean O'Sullivan beat the Texas Rangers to improve to 2-0 Monday, June 29. He allowed two runs in six innings and struck out five. He could stay in the rotation when SP Ervin Santana (forearm) returns.

Angels | Santana will throw Wednesday in pen
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:08:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana (triceps) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, July 1. If that goes well, he could be activated from the 15-day disabled list as early as Friday, July 3.

Angels | Hunter gets day off
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:40:17 -0700

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter received the day off Sunday, June 28, as he is still feeling effects of three high-impact crashes into outfield walls.

Angels | Santana update
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:38:57 -0700

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana (forearm) allowed three hits, no walks and struck out seven in 3 1/3 innings during a rehab start against an Arizona Summer League team Sunday, June 28. Of the 45 pitches Santana threw against an Oakland Athletics rookie league team, 33 were strikes. His fastball was clocked from 91 to 93 mph. "If he comes out of this fine, I don't think (another rehab start) will be necessary," general manager Tony Reagins said. "Going by his demeanor, and the way he commanded the baseball, he looked fine."

Angels | Playing well against NL teams
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:22:25 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are 13-4 against National League teams this season.

Angels | Fuentes picks up save Saturday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:18:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Brian Fuentes pitched a scoreless ninth inning Saturday, June 27, to pick up his 21st save of the season, which leads the major leagues.

Angels | Napoli hits game-winning homer Saturday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:11:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Mike Napoli hit a game-winning home run in the ninth inning Saturday, June 27.

Angels | Santana rehab update
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:02:07 -0700

Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana (triceps) threw a bullpen session Friday, June 26, according to The Associated Press. He will pitch in an Arizona Rookie League game Sunday, June 28.

Angels | Weaver earns win Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:57:46 -0700

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver allowed three runs on four hits over six innings Friday, June 26, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to The Associated Press. He walked four and struck out five, improving to 8-3 on the season.

Angels | Vlad's hands higher than normal in stance
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:12:06 -0700

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 | Arredondo on minors' DL
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:05:51 -0700

Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Jose Arredondo (elbow) has been placed on the disabled list in the minors with a right ulnar collateral ligament sprain. He has not pitched since June 11.

Angels | Reckling to play in Futures Game
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:27:07 -0700

Angels.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Trevor Reckling will play in the Futures Game.

Angels | Kendrick return not imminent
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:23:48 -0700

The Los Angeles Times' Ben Bolch is reporting the return of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B Howie Kendrick from Triple-A Salt Lake does not appear imminent, even though he hit .308 with one home run and seven runs batted in in his first 10 games since being demoted. "When he's able to put together four good at-bats, five good at-bats every night and feels good about his swing and where it is, that's what you're looking for," Angels Manager Mike Scioscia said. "We're seeing it, but he's not quite yet where he needs to be."

Rockies | Barmes' bat falls silent against Angels
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:17:19 -0700

Jack Etkin, reporting on insidetherockies.com, reports Colorado Rockies SS Clint Barmes went 0-for-12 in the series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, dropping his season average from .290 to .275.

Angels | Saunders lasts six innings in win
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:14:03 -0700

The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Joe Saunders gave up a run and four hits in over six innings of work Wednesday, June 24, in an 11-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. He struck out six and walked one and improved to 5-1 with a 2.70 ERA in eight interleague starts.

Angels | Abreu drives in three runs
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:11:25 -0700

According to The Associated Press, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Bobby Abreu homered, doubled and drove in three runs Wednesday, June 24, in an 11-3 win over the Colorado Rockies.

Angels | Guerrero breaks home run drought
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:10:21 -0700

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 | Seanez close to returning
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:19:25 -0700

Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Rudy Seanez (pectoral) is close to returning with Triple-A Salt Lake.

Angels | Escobar's season may be over
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:26:55 -0700

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim P Kelvim Escobar (shoulder) has a deep ache in his right shoulder and probably will be shut down indefinitely. His season could be over.

Angels | Loux to resume rehab Tuesday
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:56:23 -0700

Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Shane Loux (shoulder) will resume his rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake Tuesday, June 23.

Angels | No plans to drop Vlad out of cleanup spot
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:55:44 -0700

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.