OK, so the series in Texas didn’t go exactly to plan, but the AL West race is still far from over. Standing three games back with just 29 games left to play, the Angels will definitely have their work cut out for them, but it is hardly an insurmountable gap. ...
The August 29th, 2011 edition of daily news for the LA Angels including Walden is secure as closer despite his struggles this weekend, Trumbo to experiment at new positions during winter ball, Conger proud of his hometown Ocean View team for winning the Little League...
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...
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...
@ 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...
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,...
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...
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...
The August 26th, 2011 edition of daily news for the LA Angels including Ozzie Guillen has “never seen a white man that can run” as fast as Peter Bourjos, the math and logic of having Weaver and Santana pitch on short rest, Bourjos credits Mickey Hatcher...
@ 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...