http://mlb.mlb.com ANA Homepage News Sat, 25 May 2013 09:33:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48520946&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Sat, 25 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48520946&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana The outlook for the 21-27 Angels is not nearly as grim as it once was this season. Every portion of the Angels' game has picked up during a six-game win streak and there is further reason for optimism with ace Jered Weaver on the mend. Mike Bauman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48472602&notebook_id=48472626&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Fri, 24 May 2013 18:39:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48472602&notebook_id=48472626&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Angels outfielder Mike Trout's rare blend of power and speed was reinforced in the eighth inning, when he stole second with the Angels up by one. Earlier, he belted a mammoth home run that manager Mike Scioscia estimated to travel 500 feet. Robert Falkoff http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48472602&notebook_id=48472624&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Fri, 24 May 2013 18:39:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48472602&notebook_id=48472624&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana The Angels will likely start right-hander Billy Buckner on Saturday against the Royals. Buckner would be the 21st pitcher used by the Angels this year, while the club record is 29. Robert Falkoff http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48472602&notebook_id=48472622&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Fri, 24 May 2013 18:39:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48472602&notebook_id=48472622&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Right-hander Jered Weaver had another positive day on Friday with a light bullpen session as he puts the finishing touches on his rehabilitation work before rejoining the Angels' rotation. Robert Falkoff http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_anamlb_kcamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=ana Sat, 25 May 2013 01:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_anamlb_kcamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=ana Lefty Jason Vargas fired 7 1/3 solid innings and Chris Iannetta went deep for the second straight night, as the Angels used a three-run seventh to post a 5-2 win over the Royals on Friday at Kauffman Stadium. Robert Falkoff http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_25_anamlb_kcamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=ana Sat, 25 May 2013 00:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_25_anamlb_kcamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=ana Jeremy Guthrie's streak of 18 straight starts without a loss ended last week against the Angels, his opponent on Saturday, as right-hander Billy Buckner makes his starting debut for the red-hot Halos at Kauffman Stadium. Chad Thornburg http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_anamlb_kcamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=ana Fri, 24 May 2013 01:26:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_anamlb_kcamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=ana Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, Chris Iannetta and Mark Trumbo homered en route to a 5-4 win over the Royals on Thursday night in Kansas City, giving Joe Blanton his first victory and extending the Angels' winning streak to five. Robert Falkoff http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48411326&notebook_id=48414028&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Thu, 23 May 2013 20:07:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48411326&notebook_id=48414028&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Jered Weaver was back with the Angels on Thursday, and manager Mike Scioscia said the right-hander's next side session will determine if he can come off the disabled list and rejoin the rotation next week. Robert Falkoff http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48411326&notebook_id=48414026&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Thu, 23 May 2013 20:07:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48411326&notebook_id=48414026&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana The Angels could be on the verge of getting right-hander Kevin Jepsen back in the bullpen. Jepsen has been on the disabled list for more than five weeks because of a right shoulder strain. Robert Falkoff http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48411326&notebook_id=48413632&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Thu, 23 May 2013 20:04:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48411326&notebook_id=48413632&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana The Angels opened a 14-game stretch against opponents without winning records on Thursday. But manager Mike Scioscia knows his club will have to be ready for those games against the Royals, Dodgers, Astros and Cubs. Robert Falkoff http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_seamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_seamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana For the fourth consecutive game, the Angels put on an offensive showcase as they defeated the Mariners, 7-1, on Wednesday at Angel Stadium. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323258&notebook_id=48328800&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Wed, 22 May 2013 20:24:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323258&notebook_id=48328800&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Highlighted by eight shutout innings against the Mariners on Tuesday, Jerome Williams has turned in three straight quality starts, lowering his ERA to 2.53. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323258&notebook_id=48323404&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Wed, 22 May 2013 18:45:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323258&notebook_id=48323404&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Just as it has done so many times before, Ryan Madson's comeback attempt has taken another unexpected twist. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323258&notebook_id=48322200&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323258&notebook_id=48322200&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana It has been 10 years to the day since Arte Moreno was officially introduced as the owner of the Angels. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48299534&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Wed, 22 May 2013 16:14:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48299534&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana When Mike Trout got off to a relatively slow start this year, there was a widespread feeling around the game that it was bound to happen, that he couldn't possibly live up to what he achieved in a 2012 rookie season for the ages. Lyle Spencer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48257968&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Wed, 22 May 2013 02:36:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48257968&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Mike Trout has already accomplished a lot in his brief Major League career, but on Tuesday he added something to his list of achievements -- the cycle. Trout went 4-for-5 with five RBIs, and at 21 became the youngest to hit for the cycle since Mel Ott did so as a 20-year-old in 1929. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48251390&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Wed, 22 May 2013 01:55:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48251390&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Erick Aybar left Tuesday's game in the sixth inning with right knee soreness. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196028&notebook_id=48209602&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Tue, 21 May 2013 20:49:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196028&notebook_id=48209602&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana As the nation learned of the tornado that struck Moore, Okla., on Monday, Angels pitcher Garrett Richards was checking on his family and friends. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48206388&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Tue, 21 May 2013 20:35:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48206388&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana David Eckstein, who spent four seasons as an Angel and was a member of the 2002 World Series championship squad, will represent the Angels at the 2013 Draft. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_seamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Wed, 22 May 2013 02:20:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_seamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Mike Trout hit for the sixth cycle in Angels history, backing Jerome Williams' eight shutout innings in a 12-0 rout of the Mariners on Tuesday. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196028&notebook_id=48196030&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Tue, 21 May 2013 18:16:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196028&notebook_id=48196030&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Prior to Tuesday's game, left-handed reliever Sean Burnett was activated from the 15-day disabled list, with the Angels optioning Ryan Brasier to Triple-A Salt Lake to make room on the 25-man roster. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48108000&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Mon, 20 May 2013 21:48:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48108000&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana It was a great morning at the Trump National Golf Club of Los Angeles, site of the Pujols Family Foundation's marquee event. But Albert Pujols, was feeling a little bummed. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48064368&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48064368&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Facio Palomino was celebrating his birthday at his first Angels game. Joined by wife Bridget and daughter Alana, the San Diego native got a chance to compete on the latest episode of the hit MLB.com game show "Bucks on the Pond." Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Sun, 19 May 2013 20:02:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Jason Vargas tossed seven scoreless innings as all facets were working for the Angels Sunday in a 6-2 victory at Angel Stadium. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47990128&notebook_id=48001330&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Sun, 19 May 2013 16:12:08 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47990128&notebook_id=48001330&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana If not for his roots as a catcher, Angels reliever Robert Coello may have never discovered the forkball that is now his out pitch. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47990128&notebook_id=47999182&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Sun, 19 May 2013 16:25:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47990128&notebook_id=47999182&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana A day after infielder Chris Nelson was claimed off of waivers from the Yankees, he was added to the Angels' 25-man roster and found himself in his third Major League clubhouse in a span of 22 days. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47990128&notebook_id=47997650&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Sun, 19 May 2013 15:50:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47990128&notebook_id=47997650&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Left-hander Sean Burnett pitched in a rehab assignment for Class A Inland Empire on Saturday night and may rejoin the Angels bullpen as soon as Tuesday. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47990128&notebook_id=47990692&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Sun, 19 May 2013 15:39:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47990128&notebook_id=47990692&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Although the presence Torii Hunter provided in recent seasons may be gone, Angels manager Mike Scioscia believes his team has found leadership in a different way for the 2013 season. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Sat, 18 May 2013 21:14:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana A day after being shut out for their third straight loss, the Angels hung double digits on the White Sox, with home runs by Alberto Callaspo and Mark Trumbo fueling a 12-9 win on Saturday afternoon. William Boor