ALCS Post-Mortem

The ALCS loss is still fresh in the minds of Angel fans and as painful as it might be, it is time to take a look back and see what exactly went wrong against the New York Yankees: The Angels starting pitching is good but not great – All that starting pitching...

ALCS Game 6 Rewind: So Close, Yet So Far – Yankees 5, Angels 2

It could have been a comeback for the ages.  Instead, it ended up being an embarrassing finish to an otherwise memorable season. (Editor‘s Note:  I am not a sore loser, this recap was ready last night but apparently the database server took the loss pretty hard...

Halo Headlines – 10/26/09

The Story: Some fans complained about former Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda’s behavior and language when he attended a game at Angel Stadium.  The Monkey Says: Classy guy that Lasorda. The Story: Mike Scioscia takes umbrage with all the off days MLB schedules...

ALCS Game 6 Countdown: Stay Alive – Angels @ Yankees

This couldn’t be more simple, all the Angels need to do today is stay alive in the ALCS.  No messages, no agendas, no other goals.  Just win or go home. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim @ New York Yankees (Yankees Lead 3-2) Starters: LAA – Joe Saunders  NYY...

BREAKING NEWS: Game 6 Rained Out, Angel Fans Secretly Rejoice

It’s official, Game 6 is off for Saturday and will be re-scheduled for Sunday at 5:20 pm PT.  If a Game 7 is necessary (and we all hope that it is) it will be played on Monday at 4:57 pm PT.  While I am sure many fans wanted to see a game tonight, many more...

Sanity Check: Don’t Call it a Comeback… Yet

Don’t.  Don’t say it.  I don’t even want you to think about saying that word.  You know, the “c” word that rhymes with bumpack.  I know it is tempting to get excited about the Angels ALCS Game 5 win, but any talk about a comeback is not...

Halo Headlines – 10/23/09

The Story: Check out the glow from the halo on the renovated Big A outside Angel Stadium.  The Monkey Says: Let’s just hope the Angels get another chance to light up the Halo this year. The Story: The Sporting News named Torii Hunter to their end of season AL...

ALCS Game 5 Rewind: A Little Too Close – Angels 7, Yankees 6

Well, that was certainly exciting and definitely a whole lot more exciting than it needed to be.  Could someone please let Arte Moreno know that I will be sending him the bill for my medical care.  Since this ALCS started I have developed two stomach ulcers, chewed...

ALCS Game 5 Countdown: Pride – Yankees @ Angels

Do the Angels want to make a comeback in the American League Championship Series?  Of course they do, but that shouldn’t be their primary focus tonight.  First and foremost, the Halos need to beat the Yankees tonight if only to save their pride. Let’s hope...

Halo Headlines – 10/22/09

The Story: Do Bobby Abreu or Johnny Damon have Hall of Fame credentials? The Monkey Says: I’ll save you the time and just let you know that it is a definitive “no” on both counts. The Story: Tim Salmon is returning to Angel Stadium to throw the...