Game Recap 8/28/11: Overheated – Rangers 9, Angels 5

Whether it was the Texas heat or the pressure of the game, the Angels had the Rangers right where they wanted them but couldn’t hold up and now find themselves three games back in the AL West and once again fighting for their playoff lives. Rangers 9, Angels 5...

Game Recap — Reverse Course — Angels 8 Rangers 4

  I am a firm believer in reverse psychology. The always insightful @azhalofan, questioned my logic in the preview that this game was a last stand type of situation. His point, which was valid, was that there are still a ton of games to play. Ah, that was the plan all...

Game Preview 8/27/11 — Ervin Steps Up — Angels @ Rangers

@ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim  (71-60) @ Texas Rangers (75-58) Pitching Probables: LAA — Ervin Santana (9-9, 3.17 ERA)  TEX — CJ Wilson (13-5, 3.08 ERA) Game Info: 5:05 PM PT; TV – Fox Sports West; Radio – KLAA 830 AM What is it about the...

Game Recap — Too Little Too Late — Angels 7 Rangers 11

There are many messages to take away from tonight’s “showdown”. First, any doubt that the Rangers were the more talented team have been put to rest. Second, the notion that Mike Scioscia had embraced his youth movement was woefully premature. Third,...

The Stars Will Shine In 2012

No matter what happens this year, no matter how it ends, whether the Angels’ Cinderella story their way to the World Series or they lose every single game for the rest of the season, 2012 is going to be a great year for the Angels. Well, maybe I shouldn’t...

Weaver, Santana and the Short Rest Conundrum

Like it or not, Ervin Santana and Jered Weaver are going to pitch on short rest this series in Texas.  My problem with it is that I can’t decide if I actually like it or not.  I hated the idea at first, then I started to buy into it, but now I think I am leaning...

Game Preview 8/26/11 — It’s All Business — Angels @ Rangers

 @    Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim  (71-59) @ Texas Rangers (74-58) Pitching Probables: LAA — Dan Haren (13-6, 2.98 ERA)  TEX — Derek Holland (11-5, 2.42. ERA) Game Info: 5:05 PM PT; TV – Fox Sports West; Radio – KLAA 830 AM All you can every...