Game Countdown – 5/18/10: Angels @ Rangers

VS. Counting down to the Angels’ game against the Rangers in which two new aces get set for a showdown. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (18-22) @ Texas Rangers (21-18) Game Starters: LAA – Jered Weaver (4-2, 4.27 ERA)  TEX – C.J. Wilson (3-1, 1.48 ERA) Game Info: 5:05...

Halo Headlines – 5/18/10

The Story: Bobby Abreu was a late scratch yesterday because of a stiff back.   The Monkey Says: This shouldn’t be of any concern.  I suspect Bobby was benched as a precautionary measure so that he didn’t have to play the game on potentially wet and...

Game Countdown – 5/17/10: Angels @ Rangers

VS. Counting down to the Angels’ game against the Rangers in which the Angels will be visiting some old friends. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (18-21) @ Texas Rangers (20-18) Game Starters: LAA – Scott Kazmir (2-3, 6.82 ERA)  TEX – Derek Holland (1-0, 0.00 ERA) Game...

That’s Enough, Wood

Alright, Brandon Wood, I think that’s enough.  We appreciate the effort you’ve given the Angels this year, but it is time for you to take a seat (you know, just like you do after you strikeout every third at-bat).  You’ve had your chance to prove you...

Halo Headlines – 5/17/10

The Story: Mike Scioscia intends to keep Howie Kendrick batting second for the foreseeable future.   The Monkey Says: Sosh like the move because it puts more potential runners on base for Abreu and Hunter, but I really like it because it makes the Angel line-up deeper...

Series Countdown: Athletics @ Angels

VS. Counting down to the Angels’ series against the Athletics in which the Halos must fight against perfection. Oakland Athletics (18-17) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (15-21) Game 1 Starters: OAK – Dallas Braden (4-2, 3.33 ERA)  LAA – Joe Saunders (1-5, 6.19 ERA)...

The AL Worst

Things are bad for the Angels and they could soon be getting even worse.  Their six games under .500, have a losing record at home and have one of the worst run differentials in the league.  They can’t pitch, field or hit.  It is only the middle of May but the...