Archive for Angels News

Mariano Rivera’s (Possible) Spitball

 

Apparently the commissioners office said there is no conclusive evidence that Rivera cheated. Um, is he watching the same video I am. Why would he first look up (possibly to see if anyone is looking), and then spit right toward the ball. If he wasn’t cheating he is an idiot.

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“Redemption Song”

Game 2 ALDS - Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Angels

 

The history had been all too recent to be able to purge it from memory. Too painful to analyze or relive. Angel-crushing shots sailing over that putrid green fence. Countless swings coming up empty with runners on base poised to score and end the misery. Leads blown and comebacks never fully realized. No mas.

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Let’s Savor This

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THE AL WEST IS OUR’S AGAIN! The Angels have sealed another division crown by defeating the Rangers in an obvious statement game. The Rangers put up a good fight, but it’s time to get to business.

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Blown Calls, Closer Controversy, Lazy Rivera

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I know all you Angels fans are hurting this morning, so let’s talk about it. The Angels blew another game to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. I’m not sure if there is something in the air there, but this was disappointing to say the least. It’s not as if we are losing every game there, because last year we had a very good record at Fenway, but when it comes to the close games we can’t seem to finish. So what happened?

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Angels Look To Get Back On Track Against A’s

 
It’s been a rough end of the month for the Angels. Halo fans witnessed a rarity in 2009: 3 consecutive losses. It’s only happened 3 other times this year. Los Angeles Dodgers/Colorado Rockies in June, Texas Rangers in May, and Minnesota Twins in April. The Angels have only been swept in 2 [...]

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A Tough Time in Toronto

 
It was a rough weekend if you were a rookie starting pitcher for the Angels. Sean O’Sullivan’s Friday night start ended in a close 4-5 loss thanks to a 3-run shot from Mike Napoli in the top of the 9th. However, after his 1-inning 4-run performance, the Angels decided to send him back [...]

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Time To Close

 
The time for the Angels to extend their lead to an unreachable one is now. The Angels begin there road trip tonight against the Baltimore Orioles and continue next week with the Cleveland Indians and Toronto Blue Jays. All below .500 teams. The Texas Rangers on the other hand, over the next [...]

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Don’t Forget To Waive

 
It’s waiver time and the Chicago White Sox have already made their move by picking up Alex Rios.  The Angels need to make a serious look at who is available out there to fill some holes in their starting rotation.
Joe Saunders finally went on the DL after 8 consecutive starts of giving up 4 or [...]

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