Game Preview 7/19/11: Showdown at the Big A – Rangers @ Angels

@ Texas Rangers (55-41) @  Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (51-45) Pitching Probables: TEX – Alexi Ogando (9-3, 2.92 ERA)  LAA – Tyler Chatwood (5-5, 3.62 ERA) Game Info: 7:05 PM PT; TV – KCOP; Radio – KLAA 830 AM It is the series we’ve all...

Kaleb Cowart Coverage: The Heir Apparent?

The Trout Tracker is going on hiatus this week since our hero is still doing his thing up in the bigs, but the spirit of the tracker shall live on with a different future Angel star. I had thought about picking Jean Segura, but I didn’t think giving weekly...

Multiple Choice Monday: How Much Do You Hate the Rangers?

People say that “hate” is a strong word, but I really hate the Texas Rangers.  I used to not care about them all that much, but in the last few years, they have quickly grown into the Angels biggest and most loathsome rival. Why?  There is no one...

Game Recap 7/17/11: Worst Timng Ever – Athletics 9, Angels 1

So much for building momentum going into the big Texas series.  I know every team has days like this every once in awhile, but did it have to be today?  As the Comic Book Guy on The Simpsons would say, “worst… timing… ever.” Athletics...

Game Preview 7/16/11 — Back for Seconds — Angels @ A’s (Game Two)

                                                       @                  Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (50-43) @ Oakland A’s (40-53) (Records approx. depending outcome of GAME 1) Pitching Probables: LAA — Ervin Santana (4-8, 3.89 ERA) OAK –Rich...

Game Recap 7/15/11 — Human after all — Angels 3 A’s 5

The return to action for the Halos was met with a collective thud of wasted opportunities. Dan Haren proved to be mortal and the Angels couldn’t cash in on many of the chances afforded them by the A’s. As a result the second half of the season gets off on...