Torii Hunter returns to the Angels as they start their longest road trip of the year. Los Angeles will be facing the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians and Toronto Blue Jays while beginning a stretch of twenty straight games. The "dog days of summer" indeed.Lyle Spencer of MLB.com takes a look at the masterful job manager Mike Scioscia has done this year while dealing with tragedy and adversity.Mike Scioscia also confirms what most fans thought was the case. Kelvim Escobar is officially done for the season.LA Times writer Kevin Baxter has a feature on Kendry Morales making the most of his chances.Bil Dwyre has a piece about Trevor Bell's major league debut.Angels at OriolesTV: FS-W (Fri, Sat & Mon) KCOP (Sun)RADIO: KLAA 830, KFWB, KWKW 1330Jered Weaver vs Chris TillmanJohn Lackey vs Brian MatuszSean O'Sullivan vs Jeremy GuthrieErvin Santana vs David Hernandez
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August 13, 2009
Sean Rodriguez hit his 25th and 26th home runs last night for the BeesRodriguez: 4-4, 2 HR (26), 2 singles, 7 RBI (.296) (AAA)Wood: 1-4, HR (20), RBI, K (.303) (AAA)Brown: 3-4, 3 singles (.238) (AAA)Albano: 6 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 8 K, HR (4.01) (AA)Smith: 1-3, HR (7), RBI, 2 K (.260) (AA)Miller: 8 IP, 4 H, ER, 0 BB, 0 K (3.90) (A+)Romine: 2-5, triple, single, RBI, K (.280) (A+)Nieves...
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August 15, 2009
OF Angel Castillo enjoyed a nice night at the plate for the Cedar Rapids KernelsRodriguez: 0-1, 2 BB, HBP (.295) (AAA)Wood: 0-2, 2 BB, K (.301) (AAA)Bourjos: 2-5, double, single (.301) (AA)Sutton: 1-3, single, RBI, BB (.304) (AA)Thorne: 7.1 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 2 K, HR, HBP (4.14) (A+)Navarro: 2-4, double, single, RBI (.300) (A+)Fuller: 2-3, 2 singles, RBI, BB (.238) (A+)Colmenares...
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August 13, 2009
Chris Pettit's batting average on May 9th, 2009 during a game against the Portland BeaversBy Chuck Richter - Executive EditorAfter evaluating and ranking who we thought were the top 30 Los Angeles Angels prospects at the mid-season break in our last feature, we decided to take a look at who possesses the Best Tools in the organization. With help from Eddie Bane and our own Angelswin...
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August 13, 2009
No fair guessing where it is.
Justin Speier, just released by the Angels yesterday, would love Safeco Field, where his home run problem would be somewhat limited. You could give him Batista’s spot immediately and make a nice little upgrade, while also finding a guy who you might want back next year. Or, you know, just promote Randy Messenger or something. Anything’s better than...
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August 15, 2009
Trevor Bell, starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, made his MLB debut on Wednesday night against the Rays. Bell went 5 1/3 innings, gave up 9 hits, walked 1, and struck out 4. He gave up 4 runs and earned a no decision in the Angels 10-5 win.
Bell, 22, was the number one [...]
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August 15, 2009
John Lackey allowed one run in seven innings, and the Los Angeles Angels beat Baltimore 5-1 Saturday night to spoil the Camden Yards debut of rookie left-hander Brian Matusz.
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August 16, 2009
After missing 32 games, Torii Hunter is ready to get back in the pennant race.
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August 14, 2009
Jered Weaver threw some hittable pitches in the first inning against Baltimore. Seven of the eleven Orioles batters who put the ball in play in the first recorded hits, three of them for doubles. Baltimore is off to an early 6-2 lead over the AL West leading Angels.
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August 14, 2009
Left-hander, who went on the DL on Aug. 7, is feeling better as he recovers from a shoulder ailment.
Left-hander, who went on the DL on Aug. 7, is feeling better as he recovers from a shoulder ailment.
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August 16, 2009
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim activated outfielder Torii Hunter from the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Reggie Willits to Triple-A Salt Lake City on Sunday.
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August 14, 2009
Jered Weaver seeks a sixth straight winning decision this evening, as his Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim start a four-game set with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
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