http://mlb.mlb.com ANA Homepage News Sat, 18 May 2013 05:33:44 EDT 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_18_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=ana Sat, 18 May 2013 01:30:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_chamlb_anamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=ana The White Sox, winners of four straight, will send left-hander Hector Santiago to the hill Saturday afternoon at Angel Stadium against right-hander Joe Blanton. The Angels have dropped three straight. Ethan Asofsky 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 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47512544&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Tue, 14 May 2013 17:54:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47512544&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana The Angels-Twins game at Target Field that was postponed on April 17 will be made up Monday, Sept. 9, at 4:10 p.m. PT. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47436808&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Mon, 13 May 2013 21:07:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47436808&vkey=news_ana&c_id=ana Nancy Oshiro was honored during the Major League Baseball Susan G. Komen ceremony on the field prior to Monday's game between the Royals and Angels. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47432366&notebook_id=47436386&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Mon, 13 May 2013 20:29:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47432366&notebook_id=47436386&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana While the Angels went on a six-game road trip to Houston and Chicago, Peter Bourjos went to Arizona to get treatment on his strained left hamstring. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47432366&notebook_id=47436384&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Mon, 13 May 2013 20:29:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47432366&notebook_id=47436384&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Angels shortstop Erick Aybar has missed three straight games with a hamstring injury and is likely to miss his fourth as he is not in Monday's starting lineup, but is available off the bench. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47432366&notebook_id=47436382&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Mon, 13 May 2013 20:29:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47432366&notebook_id=47436382&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Ryan Madson, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, could be activated from the disabled list either late this week or this weekend. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47432366&notebook_id=47436380&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Mon, 13 May 2013 20:29:08 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47432366&notebook_id=47436380&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Chris Iannetta is in the midst of a long slump at the plate, but Angels manager Mike Scioscia -- a former catcher -- believes offense is not the most important thing the team needs from its catcher. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_kcamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Tue, 14 May 2013 02:38:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_kcamlb_anamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=ana Joe Blanton entered Monday's start hoping to end one streak and continue another. As the Angels fell, 11-4, to the Royals on Monday night at Angel Stadium, Blanton did end one streak and continue another, but not in the way he hoped. William Boor http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47328094&notebook_id=47375478&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Sun, 12 May 2013 19:49:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47328094&notebook_id=47375478&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Every Mother's Day, MLB players wear pink to promote breast cancer awareness. Angels right-hander Jerome Williams does that all year, with the hot-pink glove he had specially made in Taiwan in 2010, to honor his mother, who was stricken by the disease and passed away in 2001. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47328094&notebook_id=47369036&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Sun, 12 May 2013 18:57:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47328094&notebook_id=47369036&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana Angels starter Tommy Hanson will miss at least a second consecutive turn through the rotation while on the restricted list to deal with the aftermath of his step-brother's death. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_anamlb_chamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=ana Mon, 13 May 2013 00:31:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_anamlb_chamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=ana C.J. Wilson matched zeros with Chris Sale for six innings, but a wild pitch set up a three-run seventh-inning rally for the White Sox as the Angels endured a 3-0 defeat Sunday night in Chicago. Mike Trout had the lone Angels hit, a single with one out in the seventh inning. Alden Gonzalez