I don’t want to be one of those old geezer guys who long for the return of the single-wing football formation and who believe that the DH stands for Devilish Hell, but […]
You can bank on this shot
A swing and a miss for Halos
In assessing the Los Angeles Angels’ prospects for 2025, I told anyone who would listen that “well, they finished last in 2024. They can’t do worse than that.” So … is finishing […]
Mike Trout is still a classy act
Probably the most interesting play in baseball last week came on Saturday when Mike Trout leaped into the stands to grab a fly ball … and had it snatched from his glove […]
Tall tales from world of sports
After seeing “Damn Yankees” at the Gem Theater in Garden Grove on Sunday, I’m reminded of how much sports inspires entertainment, everything since from Abbott and Costello’s famous “Who’s On First” routine […]
The Angel that I miss the most
As the Los Angeles Angels poise to start another season with no one in the roster known to anyone outside of their immediate families, it’s tempting to reflect on the great players […]
Shohei’s next career step?
Shohei Ohtani is lionized because he can both pitch and bat at a high level, and he looks to be an MVP for the foreseeable future. So as we get ready to […]
Outstanding in selfishness
The outstanding player in the NBA this past week was Anthony Edwards, a guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was outstanding, but not in the way you’d want your kid to stand […]
He’s Taylor-made for lead-off
I’m pleased to come across two good ideas in the world of sports in one day. First, Angel manager Ron Washington announced that the Halos’ new leadoff batter would be Taylor Ward. […]
Trout is out … in right field
Poor Mike Trout. No, I’m not being sarcastic here. At a press conference on Monday, he fessed up to what everyone already knew: once the best centerfielder in Major League Baseball, he […]
Angels to stay at Big A. Good!
I see the Angels have extended their lease at Angel Stadium through 2029 with options to extend their stay through 2032. Yay. OK, so there’s not a lot of excitement with this […]
