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K-Rod's adjustments bring success
(Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:29:00 EDT)
When Francisco Rodriguez decided in Spring Training to tweak his delivery to reduce some of its violence and protect his arm and lower body, it wasn't without critics.

Mathis headlines offensive onslaught
(Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:51:00 EDT)
Jeff Mathis picked up right where he left off Monday as the Angels catcher set career highs with four hits and six RBIs, including his first career grand slam in the Angels' 14-11 win over the Indians in front of 42,187 at Angel Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Saunders heads home to face O's
(Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:20:00 EDT)
After a day of rest Thursday, Joe Saunders faces off against the Orioles on Friday in a homecoming outing for the hurler -- as he grew up within striking distance of Camden Yards.

Angels recall Bulger to stake 'pen
(Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:46:00 EDT)
The Angels recalled right-hander Jason Bulger from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday and optioned infielder Sean Rodriguez back to Salt Lake just one day after he was called up.

Napoli continues throwing program
(Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:22:00 EDT)
Catcher Mike Napoli resumed his throwing program on Wednesday, and will travel with the team during its 10-game road trip beginning Friday with the hope that his injured throwing shoulder will progress enough to begin a rehab assignment.

Angels pick up Weaver to beat Indians
(Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:10:00 EDT)
Jered Weaver exited after just three innings because of stiffness in the middle of his back, but four relievers combined to pitch six scoreless innings to help carry the Angels to a 3-2 win over the Indians in front of a soldout crowd of 43,405 at Angel Stadium on Tuesday.

Starters' success helps Halos bullpen
(Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:19:00 EDT)
One of the major reasons for the Angels' success this season has obviously been starting pitching. Not only are the team's starters first the Majors in wins and second in the AL in ERA, they lead the lead the Majors in innings pitched. And no one has been better pitching deep into games than John Lackey.

Shoulder knot forces Weaver out early
(Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:35:00 EDT)
Angels right-hander Jered Weaver left Tuesday night's game against the Indians after just three innings because of tightness in the middle of his back and is listed as day-to-day.

Hunter placed on bereavement list
(Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:19:00 EDT)
Angels center fielder Torii Hunter was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday to spend time with his ailing grandmother in Pine Bluff, Ark. Hunter is expected to return to the club by Friday.

Matthews rests after first start back
(Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:47:00 EDT)
Gary Matthews was given a day off Tuesday after making his first start in nine days Monday, but he is expected to be in the starting lineup again Wednesday when the Angels face left-hander Aaron Laffey in the series finale against the Indians.

Angels 'Breakthrough' to urban youth
(Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:50:00 EDT)
For the high schoolers participating in the Breakthrough Series at the Urban Youth Academy this week, the idea of playing professional baseball probably seemed like a pipe dream, at best. But in one day, the dream may have come into much sharper focus, thanks to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Angels left searching for big hit
(Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:15:00 EDT)
Indians right-hander Paul Byrd held his former team in check for 5 1/3 innings and was aided by three home runs as the Angels' five-game winning streak came to an end in their 5-2 loss against the Indians in front of 43,037 at Angel Stadium on Monday night.

Angels don't put much stock in record
(Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:55:00 EDT)
The Angels sit all alone at the top of the Major League Baseball standings with the best record, yet manager Mike Scioscia said he doesn't pay any attention to where his team sits in the standings. He has his own concerns, and to him, standings are merely like a mid-term grade -- nothing matters until season's end.

Matthews returns to Angels' lineup
(Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:45:00 EDT)
Gary Matthews Jr., who was diagnosed with a small tear to the patellar tendon in his left knee Saturday, returned to the Angels' starting lineup Monday for the first time since July 12.

Unorthodox batting order suiting Angels
(Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EDT)
Angels manager Mike Scioscia has been saying all season long that his offense has been "searching for things." But now, it seems like the offense might have found what it's been looking for -- but it's come with an unorthodox batting order.

Mailbag: Are lineup changes needed?
(Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:42:00 EDT)
How good are the tandems at shortstop and catcher? Should the Angels go after a new second baseman? Beat report Lyle Spence answers these questions and more in the mailbag.

Kotchman gives Vlad a late reprieve
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:59:00 EDT)
Casey Kotchman's two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning put the Angels in front, and Francisco Rodriguez closed down the Red Sox in the ninth for a 5-3 victory that completed the Angels' three-game sweep of the Red Sox on Sunday in front of 44,164 at Angel Stadium.

Angels don't plan to take Indians lightly
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:35:00 EDT)
Torii Hunter is well aware of what his former AL Central division foe is capable of. That's why the Angels will be ready to face the Indians on Monday.

Gossage, Williams undertake emotional induction week
(Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The fans will certainly make their way upstate from New York City to honor Goose Gossage, the closer who will be inducted wearing a dark blue Yankees cap with the famous interlocking "NY." Gossage will join Dick Williams, who managed six Major League teams, on the stage in Cooperstown, N.Y.

K-Rod becomes fastest to 40 saves
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:01:00 EDT)
By striking out the side to preserve the Angels' 5-3 win over the Red Sox on Sunday, closer Francisco Rodriguez became the fastest pitcher to tally 40 saves in Major League history.

Matthews won't be going on DL
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:14:00 EDT)
Angels outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. was held out of the lineup for the second straight game because of a small tear to the patellar tendon in his left knee but said he will not be headed to the disabled list for now.

Duo at shortstop proving critics wrong
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:29:00 EDT)
Maicer Izturis, an Angels role player since 2005, and Erick Aybar, one of the club's most valued prospects over the same period, have silenced the critics of the Orlando Cabrera trade with their superb play.

Aybar's triple caps Halos' rally
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:02:00 EDT)
Pinch-hitter Erick Aybar hit a three-run triple in the seventh inning, Vladimir Guerrero hit a solo home run and left-hander Joe Saunders pitched 6 2/3 strong innings to lift the Angels to a 4-2 win over the Red Sox at Angel Stadium on Saturday.

Garland's all healed, ready to go
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:04:00 EDT)
When Jon Garland toes the rubber against the Red Sox in the series finale on Sunday, the Angels' 6-foot-6 right-hander will certainly be well rested.

Halos trying to catch runners off guard
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:54:00 EDT)
And while stealing bases has been a source of strength for the Red Sox, the Angels have had the opposite problem as they have struggled to throw out baserunners. The Angels have allowed 28 straight stolen bases to opponents, dating back to June 17.

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