Intense. Driven. Competitor. Tough. Gritty. Clutch. Leader. Intelligent. World Champion. These are all words that immediately come to mind when Angels fans think of Darin Erstad, but seem far removed from the vocabulary one would use to describe the current Angels ... (Continue reading)
The Texas Rangers are going to the playoffs, and it is clear they are not going to be happy with just "being there." Texas' nine-game lead in the AL West appears to be safe as the fledgling Angels search in vain ... (Continue reading)
The Angels made a great short and long-term move by acquiring Dan Haren from the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday for Angels starter Joe Saunders and three minor leaguers. Haren, 29, is the same age as Saunders—only Saunders has never ... (Continue reading)
It was nice while it lasted, Angels fans. With the stunning acquisition of Cliff Lee by the Texas Rangers from AL West rival Seattle, it is time for the Angels to cut their losses and let the fire sale begin. Not only ... (Continue reading)
The Angels had the second best record in all of baseball for the month of June. The problem is, the Texas Rangers were the only team better, and they are the team the Angels are trying to catch. July has not started ... (Continue reading)
L.A. Angels ace Jered Weaver was officially named to the American League All-Star team this afternoon, according to MLB.com and confirmed by the Angels. Weaver will be replacing New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia, who manager Joe Girardi says will not ... (Continue reading)
Fun fact: Who has the best winning percentage of any pitcher in baseball over the past five seasons? Here's a hint. It's not C.C. Sabathia, Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, Johan Santana, Josh Beckett or any of the other pitchers the East ... (Continue reading)
The grades are in as we approach the halfway mark of the 2010 season. What teams have lived up to the hype in the American League West, and which have laid an egg and why? Here is a team-by-team breakdown recapping the ... (Continue reading)
The Angels need bullpen help. The Indians need payroll relief. The Angels are about to give up on their top prospect Brandon Wood. The Indians are about to give up on their season and closer Kerry Wood. These are just a few of the ... (Continue reading)
They may have beaten Toronto to win their latest three-game series, but many of the same problems that have plagued the L.A. Angels through their first two months of the season were still evident Wednesday. Horrible defense. Horrible bullpen. Horrible intensity. ... (Continue reading)