Angels Team News

Kendrick is about ready to return
“Obviously, that’s the first question”
Howie Kendrick’s rehabilitation from a strained left hamstring took a turn for the better Saturday, and the second baseman will begin a brief minor league rehabilitation assignment today with Class-A Rancho … via Los Angeles Times
Zimmerman out of Nats’ lineup; streak may end
Nationals third […]

In season of high hopes, Blue Jays grounded early
The Toronto Blue Jays have arguably the deepest rotation in the AL East, a strong bullpen, blossoming players and and a lineup that has added two World Series veterans — yet they’re in last place in the AL East.

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Wang wins sixth in leading Yankees over […]

Kendrick’s rehab start delayed
Kendrick’s rehab start delayed Howie Kendrick is still not ready for an expected two rehabilitation starts prior to being activated from the disabled list. His expected start with Class A Rancho Cucamonga was called off, despite his ability to run nearly at full speed.
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Angels rally to defeat Orioles
Angels rally to defeat Orioles The Angels were looking for an explosion on Saturday afternoon. Instead, they emerged victorious from a pitchers’ duel between right-handers Daniel Cabrera and Jon Garland. The Angels defeated the Orioles, 3-1, after having labored without a hit for three innings and waiting until the sixth for […]

Young arms keep Angels flying high
“I’m just working to make good pitches and get first-pitch strikes”
For those who forecasted that a changing of the guard would take place in the American League’s West division this season, the Los Angeles Angels have delivered an early bold rebuttal to their detractors. via KCOY-TV Santa Maria
Willits benefits from […]

Guthrie ends 15-game win drought, Orioles beat Angels 4-3
Jeremy Guthrie won for the first time in 16 starts, Nick Markakis and Melvin Mora each drove in two runs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 Friday night to kick off a 10-game road trip. via Modesto Bee

Seeking saves? Try ‘Plan B’ relievers
The pursuit of saves can be frustrating. Bullpens are volatile, and roles can change quickly. In an analysis of expert fantasy leagues over the past five years, more than 40% of pitchers drafted for saves were not saving games by the end of the season.

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Baseball mourns Buzzie Bavasi […]

Soriano ready to return from disabled list
Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano said his right calf feels fine and he’ll be “100 percent” when he returns from the disabled list on Thursday.

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Saunders, Santana saving pitching-thin Angels (PA SportsTicker)
John Lackey saw his road to recovery take a strange turn Tuesday when, of all things, a power […]

Thome hits career homer No. 512 in Chicago’s win (AP)
Jim Thome moved into a tie with Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews on the home run list, and was thrilled to be mentioned with the two Hall of Famers. He was even more pleased that career homer No. 512 came in a Chicago win. Thome […]