http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/4044 Recent articles about Joe Saunders en-us Dan Rosenheck offers a superb sabermetric analysis of why Joe Saunders shouldn’t get two starts in a post-season series. Quantitatively savvy baseball fans are well aware that the win is a flawed statistic, but few hurlers demonstrate its weaknesses better than Saunders. In 2008, his ritzy 3.41 earned run average was built upon the shakiest of [...] Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:45:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Saunders_the_Wrong_Man_for_the_Job/1421719 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Saunders_the_Wrong_Man_for_the_Job/1421719 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Saunders_the_Wrong_Man_for_the_Job/1421719 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/810ea107c64cbb55774db80b9f962bbdfce999de/small/AngelsRoyals_1715.jpg More photos » by Ben Margot - AP about 3 hours ago: Los Angeles Angels' Joe Saunders works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Browse more photos » Final Score in Oakland: Angels 5, Athletics 3 Mike Scioscia managed his 900th regular season victory, pitcher Joe Saunders won the 1st game of the Ang... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:32:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Wins_Sweet_16_Mike_Scioscia_Wins_900th/1307037 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Wins_Sweet_16_Mike_Scioscia_Wins_900th/1307037 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Wins_Sweet_16_Mike_Scioscia_Wins_900th/1307037 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c8f692e3e62b4dd2870dc1ca292e0331247fd5d0/small/AngelsRoyals_04a6.jpg More photos » by Jae C. Hong - AP about 2 hours ago: Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu, left, scores on Vladimir Guerrero's hit as New York Yankees' Jose Molina fields the throw in the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Browse more photos » Final Score in Anaheim: Yankees: 2, Angels 5"See you fools in two or so weeks...&qu... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:42:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Dominates_Yankees_as_Angels_Win_90th/1221527 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Dominates_Yankees_as_Angels_Win_90th/1221527 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Dominates_Yankees_as_Angels_Win_90th/1221527 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c8f692e3e62b4dd2870dc1ca292e0331247fd5d0/small/AngelsRoyals_04a6.jpg More photos » by Ted S. Warren - AP Juan Rivera did not have to listen to Steve Physioc's blathering during the game. Browse more photos » Final Score in Seattle: Angels 10, Mariners 0 Pitcher Joe Saunders looked rusty in a 28-pitch first inning, but getting out of a bases loaded jam unscathed gave him new life. He threw only 70 pitches over the next 6 and finished with 7 IP, 3 H, 4 K and 3 BB with no... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:40:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Kicks_Out_The_Ms_Angels_Win_10_0/1090622 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Kicks_Out_The_Ms_Angels_Win_10_0/1090622 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Kicks_Out_The_Ms_Angels_Win_10_0/1090622 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/810ea107c64cbb55774db80b9f962bbdfce999de/small/AngelsRoyals_1715.jpg Joe Saunders made a much needed and successful return to the Angels rotation yesterday afternoon. An All-Star in 2008, Saunders had been pitching most of the season with a knot in muscle in his throwing shoulder that did not allow him to pitch with his normal command. By all appearances, Joe is healthy as he stopped the Angels three game skid.Shane Loux was designated for assignment to make room for Saunders. Mike Scioscia would like to see Loux accept a spot at AAA Salt Lake City and remain ... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:35:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Untitled/1059035 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Untitled/1059035 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Untitled/1059035 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/810ea107c64cbb55774db80b9f962bbdfce999de/small/AngelsRoyals_1715.jpg More photos » by Jae C. Hong - AP about 2 hours ago: Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Joe Saunders throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Browse more photos » FINAL SCORE IN ANAHEIM:  Angels 4, Tigers 2 Making his first start in 19 days, Joe Saunders returned to his 2008 all-star form by be... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:29:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Looks_Good_In_Return_Angels_Avoid_Sweep_By_Tigers/1050462 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Looks_Good_In_Return_Angels_Avoid_Sweep_By_Tigers/1050462 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Looks_Good_In_Return_Angels_Avoid_Sweep_By_Tigers/1050462 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/810ea107c64cbb55774db80b9f962bbdfce999de/small/AngelsRoyals_1715.jpg More photos » by Chris Carlson - AP Browse more photos » Up next for Angels: Saturday vs. Texas - Los Angeles TimesJered Weaver vs. Kevin Millwood Rangers hit 5 HRs, trim Angels' AL West lead - FOX Sports on MSNOmar Vizquel drove in three runs with four hits, including his first home run since 2007, and his teammates hit four more homers, including Josh Hamilton's three-run shot, and the second-place Rangers be... Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:10:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/SATURDAY_ANGELS_ROUNDUP_Joe_Saunders_On_DL_Bullpen_Woes_Continue/953372 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/SATURDAY_ANGELS_ROUNDUP_Joe_Saunders_On_DL_Bullpen_Woes_Continue/953372 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/SATURDAY_ANGELS_ROUNDUP_Joe_Saunders_On_DL_Bullpen_Woes_Continue/953372 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/810ea107c64cbb55774db80b9f962bbdfce999de/small/AngelsRoyals_1715.jpg More photos » by Chris Carlson - AP Take one last look at Hokie Joe on the mound... Browse more photos » Final Score in Los Angeles of Anaheim: Rangers 11, Angels 6 Pitcher Joe Saunders had another short, bad outing for the Angels, one from which the Halos could not come back. But it has been revealed that the culprit was not the former All-Star's grit levels, heart or desire to win. No, the Lefthande... Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:38:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Injured_In_Angels_Defeat/952351 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Injured_In_Angels_Defeat/952351 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Joe_Saunders_Injured_In_Angels_Defeat/952351 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/810ea107c64cbb55774db80b9f962bbdfce999de/small/AngelsRoyals_1715.jpg The Angels eight game winning streak came to an end on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, but the club will try to start a new one starting tonight as the Cleveland Indians come to town.Joe Saunders looks to put his personal skid to an end as well. Saunders is 3-5 with a 6.34 ERA in his last 13 starts. Additionally the southpaw has an 8.18 ERA in four starts in July.With the struggles of Saunders and Ervin Santana the Angels will be searching for pitching help as the July 31st trade deadline... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:49:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Around_The_Halo_71709/886941 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Around_The_Halo_71709/886941 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Around_The_Halo_71709/886941 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/810ea107c64cbb55774db80b9f962bbdfce999de/small/AngelsRoyals_1715.jpg More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Browse more photos » Up next for Angels: Wednesday vs. Kansas City - Los Angeles TimesJoe Saunders vs. Brian Bannister Angels-Royals Preview - FOX Sports on MSNAngels starter Joe Saunders (8-6, 4.72 ERA) can add to the Royals' woes with an effort similar to his last start against them. He improved to 2-0 with a 0.56 ERA in two career starts versus Kansas City after pitching his... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:46:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/WEDNESDAY_ANGELS_ROUNDUP_Joe_Saunders_Looks_to_Bounce_Back_Angels_Interested_inCarl_Pavano/851852 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/WEDNESDAY_ANGELS_ROUNDUP_Joe_Saunders_Looks_to_Bounce_Back_Angels_Interested_inCarl_Pavano/851852 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/WEDNESDAY_ANGELS_ROUNDUP_Joe_Saunders_Looks_to_Bounce_Back_Angels_Interested_inCarl_Pavano/851852 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/f/efb27f55588542a26b7d4fab2e9b013fd573d64c/small/Angels_vs_Rangers_4258.jpg Last night the Angels were blasted by the Mariners 11-3.The bullpen was hammered hard again. What was supposed to be one of the Angels strength this season, hasn't been thus far. Los Angeles currently has the best starters ERA in the league at 2.79 even without John Lackey, Ervin Santana and Kelvim Escobar. However the bullpen is carrying a very high 7.54 ERA. Angel relievers have given up 19 earned runs in 22 1/3 innings, the pen also leads the pitching staff in losses. Another disturbin... Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:16:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Around_the_Halo_4162009/593355 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Around_the_Halo_4162009/593355