http://mlb.mlb.com ANA Homepage News Mon, 20 May 2013 20:33:44 EDT 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_21_seamlb_anamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=ana Mon, 20 May 2013 19:24:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_seamlb_anamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=ana Seattle has won only nine of its last 33 games in Anaheim, where the Angels will send Jerome Williams to the mound Tuesday night against Mariners right-hander Aaron Harang. Adam Berry and Andrew Simon 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 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891604&notebook_id=47900406&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Sat, 18 May 2013 15:38:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891604&notebook_id=47900406&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana After a slow start, Mike Trout has looked more like Mike Trout this month, reaching base in each of the first 17 games in May and getting hits in 13 of them. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891604&notebook_id=47891614&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Sat, 18 May 2013 12:54:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891604&notebook_id=47891614&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Prior to joining his fellow relievers in the bullpen on Friday night, Ryan Brasier milked a cow as part of "Dairy Night" -- one of the odder pregame ceremonies to take place at Angel Stadium. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891604&notebook_id=47891612&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Sat, 18 May 2013 12:54:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891604&notebook_id=47891612&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Hank Conger and C.J.Wilson have been developing a bond, with Conger catching most of the left-hander's starts and Wilson putting up better numbers throwing to the young backstop. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891604&notebook_id=47891606&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Sat, 18 May 2013 18:53:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891604&notebook_id=47891606&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Angels slugger Josh Hamilton was initially in Saturday's lineup -- batting fifth and playing right field -- but he was scratched less than two hours before the game against the White Sox. Then he entered in the seventh inning. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47804888&notebook_id=47823584&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Fri, 17 May 2013 20:39:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47804888&notebook_id=47823584&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Rehabbing Angels right-hander Jered Weaver faced live hitters in a simulated game for the first time in five weeks on Friday. Weaver still lacks some arm strength and endurance, but he knows that will come with time. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47804888&notebook_id=47819688&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Fri, 17 May 2013 20:08:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47804888&notebook_id=47819688&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana White Sox left-hander Chris Sale tossed a one-hitter against the Angels on Sunday, but the Angels feel Friday's rematch in Anaheim will take on a much different look. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Sat, 18 May 2013 02:05:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Left-hander C.J. Wilson endured a second straight defeat to Chris Sale and the White Sox on Friday as the Angels came up empty in a 3-0 setback, the club's third straight loss. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47770454&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Fri, 17 May 2013 01:25:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47770454&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana The Angels and White Sox, two of the sport's heaviest disappointments through the first quarter of the season, are sharing Angel Stadium through Sunday, and both have reasons to believe there's light at the end of the tunnel. Lyle Spencer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47727700&notebook_id=47743282&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Thu, 16 May 2013 21:08:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47727700&notebook_id=47743282&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Angels catcher Chris Iannetta has struggled at the plate recently, but believes a more patient approach can get him back on track. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47727700&notebook_id=47740274&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Thu, 16 May 2013 20:47:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47727700&notebook_id=47740274&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Angels manager Mike Scioscia and catcher Chris Iannetta have been forced to work with a large number of pitchers through the season's first six weeks. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_16_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Fri, 17 May 2013 02:34:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_16_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Reliever Michael Kohn walked three straight hitters to bring home the decisive run as the Angels took a 5-4 loss on the chin against the visiting White Sox on Thursday night in Anaheim. Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47727700&notebook_id=47727702&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Thu, 16 May 2013 18:12:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47727700&notebook_id=47727702&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Prior to Thursday's game against the White Sox, the Angels designated Barry Enright for assignment, optioned Michael Roth and recalled Ryan Brasier and Billy Buckner to the Major League club. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_kcamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Thu, 16 May 2013 03:52:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_kcamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Angels' pitchers surrendered 13 hits and three walks as every Royals starter reached base in a 9-5 loss at Angel Stadium to Kansas City. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47663378&notebook_id=47673590&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Wed, 15 May 2013 23:08:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47663378&notebook_id=47673590&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana A pregame ceremony, slated for 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday, will include a World War II aircraft flyover, a joint forces color guard, an on-field military presentation and a first pitch and national anthem performed by veterans. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47663378&notebook_id=47667712&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Wed, 15 May 2013 22:30:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47663378&notebook_id=47667712&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana While dealing with right knee soreness and plantar fasciitis in his left foot, it's been difficult for Albert Pujols to drive the ball this season. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47667010&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Wed, 15 May 2013 23:34:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47667010&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Pittsburgh Steelers safety and Southern California native Troy Polamalu threw Wednesday's ceremonial first pitch to C.J. Wilson minutes before the Angels hosted the Royals. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47663378&notebook_id=47665308&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Wed, 15 May 2013 21:41:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47663378&notebook_id=47665308&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana The Angels will send Ryan Madson out on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake so he can get more outings under his belt and iron out his mechanics after his yearlong recovery from Tommy John surgery. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47663378&notebook_id=47663480&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Thu, 16 May 2013 00:40:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47663378&notebook_id=47663480&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Angels owner Arte Moreno publicly defended Mike Scioscia on Wednesday from the Owners Meetings in New York, saying there is "zero" chance the job of his 14-year manager is in jeopardy. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_kcamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Wed, 15 May 2013 02:20:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_kcamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana A barrage of home runs coupled with a strong pitching performance led the Angels to a 6-2 win over the Royals on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47526856&notebook_id=47543156&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Tue, 14 May 2013 21:51:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47526856&notebook_id=47543156&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Angels ace Jered Weaver felt good after a 60-pitch, high-intensity bullpen session on Tuesday afternoon. So good, in fact, that if it were up to him, his next step -- an 80-pitch session which will be broken up in 20-pitch installments scheduled for Friday -- will be his last before returning to the Angels' rotation. Alden Gonzalez and William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47532436&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Wed, 15 May 2013 03:41:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47532436&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana The best way Josh Hamilton can describe whatever it is he's going through right now is to simply say he's "off upstairs." Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47526856&notebook_id=47531358&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Tue, 14 May 2013 20:43:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47526856&notebook_id=47531358&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Albert and Deidre Pujols will host the 11th annual Albert Pujols Celebrity Golf Classic on Monday at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes. Alden Gonzalez and William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47526856&notebook_id=47527400&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Tue, 14 May 2013 20:23:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47526856&notebook_id=47527400&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Following the Angels' 11-4 loss to the Royals on Monday, both starter Joe Blanton and manager Mike Scioscia mentioned Kansas City's ability to score with two outs. Alden Gonzalez and William Boor