Los Angeles Angels Rumors & News

Iannetta enjoys going for a nice walk

Orange County Register — In the 2003 book "Moneyball," Michael Lewis' landmark work on an analytical approach to baseball, Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane obsesses over an odd-looking minor-league third baseman in the Boston Red Sox organization with an...

On deck: Mariners at Angels, Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Orange County Register — Where: Angel Stadium TV: Fox Sports West Last time they played: The Mariners took two of three from the Angels last month in Seattle, with Felix Hernandez and Hisashi Iwakuma starting the two wins. The Angels get to skip those two this time. Mariners...

Angels Farm Report: Calhoun returns with hot bat

Orange County Register — Here are the top-performing players at the top three levels of the Angels' organization, with their expected eventual times of arrival to the majors, if any. Stats listed are as of Monday. TRIPLE-A SALT LAKE Outfielder Kole Calhoun: 3 for 8 (.375), 1...

Smith: Angels aren't flunking team chemistry

Orange County Register — ANAHEIM – Their on-field struggles could have torn them apart by now. They could be pointing fingers, shifting blame around the clubhouse, punching water coolers, walls or even worse: each other. Losing – we've seen this in sports – has a way...

Angels' Dane De La Rosa is finally rewarded for his perseverance

Los Angeles Times — Reliever, 30, spent 10 years toiling in the minor leagues and independent leagues, coming close to quitting, before earning his first extended stay in the big leagues. If you just got married and bought a house, this would be a good year to land a job in an industry with a minimum annual salary of $490,000.

ANGELS NOTEBOOK: Anaheim is latest stop for Chris Nelson

Los Angeles Daily News — ANAHEIM - Chris Nelson didn't see it coming. For almost nine years the Colorado Rockies were the only organization Nelson knew, beginning the day he was drafted ninth overall in 2004 and ending when he was traded to the New York Yankees on May 1.

ANGELS 6, CHICAGO WHITE SOX 2: Halos get positive vibes after victory

Los Angeles Daily News — ANAHEIM -- Josh Hamilton looked at the swing he put on his line drives Sunday and saw that he was getting close to normal.

Angels beat White Sox to close series

Orange County Register — Jason Vargas had his second straight solid start and the Angels offense produced timely hitting in a 6-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday at Angel Stadium. The left-handed Vargas allowed four hits in seven scoreless innings to earn his third...

Jason Vargas brilliant as Angels walk past White Sox, 6-2

Los Angeles Times — Vargas (3-3) gave up just three singles and a double to win his third straight decision.Left-hander Jason Vargas blanked the Chicago White Sox for seven innings and catcher Chris Iannetta sparked two rallies with a pair of walks Sunday, leading the Angels to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox before a crowd of 38,190 at Angel Stadium.

New Angel Chris Nelson travels light

Los Angeles Times — Infielder joins the club, his third in the last three weeks, after being picked up on waivers from the New York Yankees. 'They just told me to take my essential stuff,' he says. Chris Nelson , the newest Angel, strode into the clubhouse just after 8:30 Sunday morning, found his corner locker and began to unpack. It didn't take long.

Help coming soon as Angels host Chicago

Orange County Register — One more week, and the Angels could have three bullpen arms back in Sean Burnett, Kevin Jepsen and Ryan Madson. But not yet. For now, Mike Scioscia will have to make do with his eight-man 'pen and the rest of the squad as it is, including new...

Angels rally then have to hang on to beat White Sox, 12-9

Los Angeles Times — Alberto Callaspo hits a three-run home run and drives in five runs for the Angels, who overcome a four-run lead and then let Chicago back in the game. Mark Trumbo also hits a home run for the Angels.

ANGELS 12, CHICAGO WHITE SOX 9: Halos bats show some life in victory

Los Angeles Daily News — ANAHEIM - The Angels finally won a game Joe Blanton started for them. That will have to be enough for Blanton while he remains in search of a victory.

Nelson seeking some stability

Orange County Register — ANAHEIM – Chris Nelson's black Cadillac Escalade is due to arrive in New York City on May 23. Too bad Nelson was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees a week before that and subsequently picked up by the Angels. So the Angels' new...

Miller: Aw, Shuck's ... happy to be here

Orange County Register — ANAHEIM – Baseball can be many things, visually speaking. Like, the way the Angels have been playing the game so far this season, an eyesore. But when someone pitches like Jason Vargas did Sunday, all of a sudden everything – and everyone –...

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