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Team Notebook: Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimAngels | Trout signs 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 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Bobby Abreu hit two homers Thursday, July 2. Angels | Lackey solid Thursday 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 | Santana likely sidelined until early July Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana (triceps) is eligible to come off the disabled list Saturday, June 27, but is unlikely to return until at least early July. The team will let Santana throw several bullpen sessions over the next week. 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 | Reckling pitching well The Los Angeles Times' Steve Bisheff reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Trevor Reckling is 3-2 with a 2.78 ERA and has struck out 47 in 58 innings at Double-A Arkansas. Angels | Palmer hits a snag Monday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Matt Palmer threw 93 pitches in 4 2/3 innings, giving up six runs and seven hits, in his first loss of his season and Angels career. Palmer was trying to join SP Jered Weaver as the only pitchers in Angels history to win their first seven decisions with the club. Palmer is 1-1 with a 5.16 ERA over his last five starts, after winning each of his first five. The Angels lost 11-1 to the Colorado Rockies Monday, June 22. Angels | Six wild pitches thrown The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim tied a club record by throwing six wild pitches Monday, June 22, against the Colorado Rockies. The Angels last threw six wild pitches on April 13, 1991, against the Minnesota Twins. Angels | E. Santana placed on 15-day DL Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana (triceps) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his triceps area. P Sean O'Sullivan will start the team's game Tuesday, June 23, in Santana's place. Santana threw in the bullpen Sunday, June 21, but began to feel discomfort afterward. Santana said, "The pain is not that bad -- I don't think it's a huge setback. I just told them I don't want to pitch until I'm not feeling any pain." Angels | Lefties owning Lackey The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey's ERA is 8.83 against left-handers and 3.86 against right-handers. |
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