Scott Downs, Savior of the Bullpen

Did you know the Angels have the 5th best bullpen ERA in the American League? More than likely you just responded “no” and then took a beat and asked, “how the hell did that happen?”  Don’t feel bad, I did the same thing when I saw that...

Halo Headlines – 6/21/11

Daily Links for the LA Angels including Kohn gets called back up, Scioscia believes the Angels are championship caliber team, Aybar idolizes Jose Reyes and much more… The Story: Michael Kohn has been called up while Andrew Romine has been demoted to Triple-A....

Game Preview: 6/20/11: Kick ‘Em While They’re Down

@Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (35-38) @ Florida Marlins (32-40) Pitching Probables: LAA – Jered Weaver (8-4, 2.06 ERA)  FLA — Anibal Sanchez (6-1, 3.02 ERA) Game Info: 4:10 PM PT; TV – Fox Sports West; Radio – KLAA 830 AM I don’t know what...

The Angels Are on the Road to Hope

They may be three games under .500, without Kendrys Morales all year long and hampered by a punchless lineup, but the Angels have the rest of the league right where they want them.  Where do they want them, exactly?  On the road, of course. Perhaps I am just grasping...

Multiple Choice Monday: Is This the Resurgence of Vernon Wells?

With the way Vernon Wells has performed the last two weeks, one can’t help but finally feel optimistic that the Angels’ “big splash” winter acquisition might finally be on his way to earning at least some of his massive, massive contract. But...

Halo Headlines – 6/20/11

Daily Links for the LA Angels including Callaspo to be ready for full action soon, anticipating when Trout will be promoted to Triple-A, Scioscia tries to explain Kazmir’s decline and much more… The Story: Alberto Callaspo should be ready for full action...

Game Recap 6/19/11: Vernon is Burnin’ – Angels 7, Mets 3

Ladies and gentlemen, this is a momentous occasion… Vernon Wells might be good again.  Or maybe he just likes facing the Mets. Angels 7, Mets 3 Almost a week removed from his two-homer day against the Mariners, Vernon Wells was back at it again with his third...

Game Preview 6/18/11 — Overcoming Boredom — Angels @ Mets

                                                                        @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (34-37) @ New York Mets (34-36) Pitching Probables: LAA – Dan Haren (6-4, 2.54 ERA)  NYM — Mike Pelfrey (3-5, 5.11 ERA)...